What is the Greek Underworld like?
The Greek Underworld, called "Hades" after the Greek God of The Underworld, or "The Realm of Hades", was the resting place of all dead mortals. It was divided into several distinct sections, each with it's own resident souls divided according to their deeds while still alive.
The "Asphodel Meadows" was where "ordinary" souls, which is to say the souls of mortals who were not especially evil or especially good, were sent after death. It is described as a land of "utter neutrality", and in some sources as a place were individuality is lost and the soul un-endingly carries on with daily tasks.
"Tartarus" was similar to the Christian concept of Hell, and was a place of judgment and punishment. Originally, in earlier myths, Tartarus was a place of imprisonment for those who were considered dangerous by the Olympian Gods. For example, many Titans, including Cronus, where improsined in Tartarus by the Olympians. In later mythologies, however, Tartarus also became a place of punishment for some evil mortals. For example, Sisyphus, King of Ephyra and legendary deciever, was sentenced to lift a boulder up a large hill, only to see it roll back down, and was to repeat this for all eternity.
Finally, "Elysium" was said to be the final resting place of the heroic and virtuous. It is described as a place of eternal bliss and happiness, and is the Greek analog to the Christian concept of Heaven.
No, Hades is not a demigod. He is a full God, and a very powerful one at that.
How was hades important in Greece life?
As the god of the Underworld he kept the ghosts of the dead that were judged from returning to the earth, he also avenged those who had wronged the law and the dead.
He is the God of the dead and the ruler of the Underworld.
Why is Hades so important to Greek mythology?
Hades is the Lord of the Underworld, though not death itself. Without him, the Underworld would be in chaos because there would be no one to watch over it and keep order. He kidnapped Persephone, and her mother, Demeter, refused to let the earth grow, so he also caused winter. The seasons only change if Persephone is coming back from the underworld and when she is going back to the underworld.
How did Elpenor get to the underworld?
He fell off a roof and died, and traveled to the Underworld the same way every spirit does.
No, he is just the god of the underworld.
Hades had two brothers Zeus and Poseidon who ruled the Air and the Water respectively they were no more evil nor benevolent than Hades.
The Greek god of the underworld Hades has many symbols, however the one most associated with Hades is his Helm of Darkness. This powerful helmet enables Hades to,not just become invisible, but to become a part of darkness itself. It was forged in the first battle of gods v.s titans by the cyclops. It is said that,as all rational creatures fear the dark the wearer could make you go insane or stop your heart.
Hades was so feared because he is the ruler of The Underworld. If he enjoyed a soul he wanted to take, he would do it personally, Hermes would usually take the soul to the River Styx to have the soul get to the Underworld
Who is stronger Poseidon or hades?
In my opinion, I would say Hades. Hades is the oldest out of Himself, Zeus, and Poseidon.
no way man all he got was a death land poseidon got the vast ocean which is so deep no human has ever seen it all, so yeah i think posiedon...wait for it...RULES!
What was Hermes association with Hades?
Hades is the brother of Zeus. Hermes is the son of Zeus and Maia (Daughter of Atlus). Therefore Hermes is Hades' nephew.
Also Hermes is the guide of the dead while Hades rules over the underworld
Why did Hades rule the underworld?
Beacuse zues decides on 3 main parts. the god of the sky and god of the gods, and ruler of the sea and earthquakes, and the underworld. Zeus got the sky and he GAVE posiden the sea and gave hades the underworld. Hades did not chooes the underworld and him and sues have never gotten along.
He was eaten by his father with his other siblings exept Zeus the youngest. Zeus grew up and fought coronos, won and freed his siblings from their dads stomach.
Mostly Zeus and Poseidon but he resented all the gods as well.
What conflicts did hades experince?
Titan War, marrying Persephone, and giving tasks to evil men and women in Tartarus among a few.
Who charmed the king and queen of Hades?
They were charmed by Orpheus so he could lead his wife out of the Underworld.
Did Hades and Persephone ever have kids?
Yes they did. I'm not sure how many but two of their children were Melinoe and Macaria. Melinoe being the Goddess of offerings made to the deceased. Macaria being the Goddess of Blessed Death.