Hades

Hades in Greek Mythology

Hades is the Greek god of the underworld, the realm of the dead. His name means The Unseen One. The Greeks rarely used this name, though, as they feared attracting his attention. Instead, they often referred to him as Plouton, The Wealth-Giver, because he ruled over the riches beneath the earth.

Hades is the son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea. He is the brother of Zeus, Poseidon, Demeter, Hera, and Hestia.... Sign in / Sign up to learn more about Hades

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