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They drew lots which is like picking out of a hat

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Q: Why did Zeus Hades and Poseidon divide up the world between them?
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Why did Hades get stuck in Hades?

Zeus, Poseidon and Hades divided the world between them, and this is what Hades got.


Does Ares the God of War own a part in the world?

No, the world was split between Poseidon, Zeus and Hades.


Why was Poseidon responsiblie for the sea?

After the war of the Gods and Titans, Poseidon and his brothers, Zeus and Hades drew lots. Zeus picked the sky, Poseidon picked the sea and Hades was only left with one option, the underworld.


How did Zeus divide the world with his siblings?

Zeus and his brothers drew lots, using strings. Zeus got the longest string, Poseidon the middle, and Hades the shortest


How and why did Hades become god of the underworld?

After the war with the Titans (the Titanomancy) Zeus, Poseidon, and Pluto divided the world by lots. It just happened by chance that each got his particular domain. . And abducted Persephone


Is there a rivalry between Zeus Poseidon and Hades?

They divided the world among themselves, so as a rule there is no rivalry. But many say other things.


What three brother gods were responsible for most of the world?

Zeus, Hades, poseidon


How was the world divided after the war of the titans?

The three brothers, Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades drew straws. (not literally) Zeus got the sky, Poseidon got the sea and Hades got the underworld.


What did Demeter ask poiseden for?

Demeter asked Poseidon to help her find her daughter Persephone, who had been taken to the Underworld by Hades. Poseidon revealed that Hades was responsible and guided Demeter to him.


What was hades like before he got sent to the Under World?

Very close to Zeus and Poseidon


Is there a myth with Poseidon Hades and Zeus?

yes they divided the world into three the underworld, the sea, and the air


Who was Zeus' two brothers?

Zeus' brothers were Poseidon the god of water and Hades the god of the under world