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    • Early years In Greek mythology, Hades, the god of the Greek underworld, was the first-born son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea. He had three older sisters, Hestia, Demeter, and Hera, as well as a younger brother, Poseidon, all of whom had been swallowed whole by their father as soon as they were born. Zeus was the youngest child and through the machination… See more

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    Hades , in the ancient Greek religion and mythology, is the god of the dead and the king of the underworld, with … See more

    Name

    The origin of Hades' name is uncertain but has generally been seen as meaning "the unseen one" since antiquity. An extensive section of Plato's dialogue Cratylus is devoted to the etymology of the god's name, in which … See more

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    AbodeGreek underworld
    SymbolCornucopia, Cypress, Narcissus, keys, serpent, mint plant, white poplar, dog, pomegranate, sheep, cattle, screech owl, horse, chariot
    ParentsCronus and Rhea
    SiblingsPoseidon, Demeter, Hestia, Hera, Zeus
    Cult and epithets

    Hades, as the god of the dead, was a fearsome figure to those still living; in no hurry to meet him, they were reluctant to swear oaths in his name, and averted their faces when sacrificing to him. Since to many, simp… See more

    Artistic representations

    Hades was depicted infrequently in artwork, as well as mythology, because the Greeks were so afraid of him. His artistic representations, which are generally found in Archaic pottery, are not even concretely thought of … See more

    Realm of Hades

    In older Greek myths, the realm of Hades is the misty and gloomy abode of the dead (also called Erebus ) where all mortals go when they die. Very few mortals could leave Hades once they entered. The exceptions, … See more

    Bibliography

    • Hesiod, Theogony, in The Homeric Hymns and Homerica with an English Translation by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Cambridge, Massachusetts., Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1914. Online vers… See more

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  1. God of the underworld
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    Hades, in ancient Greek religion, god of the underworld. He was a son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea and brother of the deities Zeus, Poseidon, and Hera.

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    Hades was both the name of the ancient Greek god of the underworld (Roman name: Pluto) and the name of the shadowy place below the earth which was considered the final destination for the souls of the dead. Perhaps the most feared of the gods, he is described by both Homer and Hesiod as 'pitiless', 'loathsome', and 'monstrous' Hades.

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    Who was Hades in Greek mythology?
    Hades, in ancient Greek religion, god of the underworld. He was a son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea and brother of the deities Zeus, Poseidon, and Hera. He ruled with his queen, Persephone, over the dead, though he was not normally a judge, nor did he torture the guilty, a task assigned to the Furies.

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    Who is Hades & what does he do?
    They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Hades, in ancient Greek religion, god of the underworld. Hades was a son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, and brother of the deities Zeus, Poseidon, Demeter, Hera, and Hestia.

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    What does Hades mean?
    This article is about the Greek god. For the location, see Greek underworldand Christian views on Hades. For other uses, see Hades (disambiguation). Hades King of the underworld God of the dead and riches Hades/Serapiswith Cerberus, mid-2nd century AD statute from the Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods at Gortyna

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    Is Hades a god?
    When you think of Hades, you might not think of a god at all. Many people associate the name Hades with a place, the land of the dead, instead of a specific deity. More often people are familiar with Pluto, the Roman equivalent of the Greek god of the underworld.

    Hades: A Complete Guide to the God of the Underworld (2023)

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    How did Hades influence Greek mythology?
    He and his wife Persephone ruled the Underworld together as equals, making them extremely popular for modern interpretations of Greek mythology. Unlike other figures, Hades did not have much mythology surrounding him directly.

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    What are some myths about Hades?
    Since Hades was a fearsome deity who rarely left his kingdom, there are very few myths about him in Ancient Greek sources. By far the most important myth is Hades’ abduction of Persephone, Demeter’s daughter. That was one of the few times Hades traveled above ground. The reason, naturally, was love: he fell for Persephone.

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    Hades is the oldest and youngest son of Cronus and Rhea, and the brother of Zeus and Poseidon. He rules over the realm of the dead, where he guards the souls of the deceased and their treasures.

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    Dec 7, 2022 · Hades was the eldest son of Cronus and Rhea, and the ruler of the Underworld, where he judged the dead. He was also a god of wealth and fertility, and had a helmet of invisibility and a chariot of black horses.

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    Hades: Ruler of the Greek Underworld - Mythology …

    Jun 4, 2020 · Was Hades a place or a god? Read on to find out all about the Greek underworld and the mysterious god who ruled it.

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    Hades - World History Encyclopedia

    Jul 19, 2012 · Hades was the only Greek god not to reside on Mount Olympus, dwelling instead in a dark palace beneath the earth. In mythology, Hades fell in love with Persephone, daughter of Zeus and Demeter , and abducted her to …

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    Hades - Greek God of the Underworld, the Dead and …

    Feb 1, 2017 · Hades was the son of Cronus and Rhea, and one of the three brothers who overthrew their father. He ruled the Underworld, where he kidnapped Persephone, the goddess of fertility and harvest, and caused …