Élysian

Élysian is an adjective and proper noun derived from the Greek Elysion, referring to Elysium, the mythic realm of the blessed after death. In Greek mythology, Elysium is portrayed as a peaceful, blessed paradise where heroes and virtuous souls reside. The accented form Élysian is common in French and is sometimes used in English to evoke a classical or stylized feel; the unaccented form Elysian is more prevalent in everyday use.

The term appears in geography, culture, and branding through place names and literary references intended to suggest beauty, serenity, or otherworldliness. The canonical idea is reflected in the English placename Elysian Fields in myth and in real-world locations such as Elysian Park in Los Angeles or Elysian Fields Avenue in New Orleans, though many such names use the unaccented spelling. In contemporary branding and art, Élysian or Elysian is used to lend an air of refinement or paradise; examples include businesses and products that seek to invoke the mythic connotation.

As a descriptor, Élysian can describe something of or relating to Elysium; it is often used in poetry, fantasy fiction, and luxury branding to evoke a paradisiacal, idealized quality. The term remains primarily literary or ceremonial in modern usage, with the accent retained in French or in stylized forms.