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Hades (Pluto)
Hades is the god of the underworld in Greek mythology. Hades, along with his brothers Poseidon and Zeus, defeated the Titans and claimed rulership over the underworld sea and air.
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What region of Hades do titans dwell in?
After defeat by the Olympians the Titans were cast into Tartarus which is a "pit" beneath the underworld of Hades.
Why is hades also the god of wealth?
Hades' Roman name is Pluto, Pluto means 'the wealthy one'. Hades is also seen as a God of wealth because of all the riches that lay underground.
Hades is not, and never was 'the devil'.
Hades is the God of the dead and the ruler of the Underworld.
It depends upon the interpretation of the myths by the individual.
As he was the god of material wealth of the earth, some imagine him to be greedy for the ghosts of the dead.
No, gods cannot die. But he ruled the underworld where the dead came.
Ramses VIII
In comparison to the more active gods and goddesses in mythology, Hades lived a quiet life as the ruler of the Underworld, but as there are not many myths of this god we can not imagine how his day to day life went on as his existence was both a comfort and a dread for the ancestors of the people of Greece.
What is Hermes association with Hades?
Hermes as the driver of animal herds also became the god who drove or guided the souls of the dead to Hades. In the myth of the abduction of Persephone, he was sent by Zeus to fetch the goddess back from Hades, and was thereafter appointed as the Guide of Dead Souls.
Not at all, he is his brother, he loves him. Though his love might not be the 'Romulus and Remus' type of brotherly love! People think Hades hated Zeus because he disliked his luck when he, Poseidon and Zeus drew lots to see who would rule 'The Sky', 'The Seas' and 'The Underworld'. Zeus won and he chose the sky, Poseidon came second and chose the seas and Hades was left with the Underworld. And what would you like? Being the King of the Gods and ruling the skies with a master lightning bolt, king of the seas with total control over them with a massive trident or stuck underground with only dead people for company and a helmet which makes you invisible?
Hades is also known as: He who has many names, Host of Many, The Unseen One, The Silent One, Aidoneus, Aides, Haides, Pluto, and Plouton.
During the popular reign of Greek Gods people often began praying to Hades by banging on the ground to insure their prayers were heard.
The sacrifice of black animals was also often done.
However, prayer is a very personal thing. Just speak to him and he will listen if you wish to pray to him.
In Greek mythology, Hades is often depicted wearing dark colors, such as black or gray, symbolizing his role as the god of the underworld. This imagery reinforces his association with death, darkness, and the afterlife.
There are many to chose from, his possessions ranged from the immortal horses of his golden chariot which he used to kidnap Persephone, the Helm of Darkness which was a helmet that made the wearer invisible, the staff of a three-forked scepter which opened the way into the realm of the dead, the Palace of Hades where he dwelt in the Underworld, as well as the Throne of Hades where he rested therein, the Keys of Hades that the Judge of the Dead Aiacos keeps, Cerberus himself is sometimes a symbol of the Underworld as he is the guardian of the gates -or house - of Hades; the orchard or Hades from where Persephone ate pomegranate seeds; the cattle that Hades kept.
His bird was the screech-owl, his trees were the white poplar and cypress, his plants the mint and asphodel.
There are many to chose from, his possessions ranged from the immortal horses of his golden chariot which he used to kidnap Persephone, the Helm of Darkness which was a helmet that made the wearer invisible, the staff of a three-forked scepter which opened the way into the realm of the dead, the Palace of Hades where he dwelt in the Underworld, as well as the Throne of Hades where he rested therein, the Keys of Hades that the Judge of the Dead Aiacos keeps, Cerberus himself is sometimes a symbol of the Underworld as he is the guardian of the gates -or house - of Hades; the orchard or Hades from where Persephone ate pomegranate seeds; the cattle that Hades kept.
His bird was the screech-owl, his trees were the white poplar and cypress, his plants the mint and asphodel.
In astrology, Hades is not a traditional planet or celestial body. It is associated with the hypothetical trans-Neptunian planet, which is used in some forms of modern astrology to represent hidden motives, transformation, and the subconscious mind. Its symbol has not been universally defined, so interpretations can vary.
- Mother - Rhea
- Father - Cronos
- Brothers - Zeus and Poseidon
- Grandfather - Uranus
What relationship does Hades have with The Odyssey?
Hades the god does not make a appearance within the Odyssey, but the realm of Hades is where the dead dwell and from which Odysseus sought information.
i think it was because he didn't have a wife but when he had persephone he got a little more caring
Hades and Persephone have no children. From what I have read, if they did have any children, they were mostly monsters and such. I guess it made sense... Why should the God of Death be able to create life?
