![]() ![]() The most famous story involving Hades is the abduction of Persephone. The Abduction of Persephone Handmade replica of Hades and Persephone pottery. Later translations interprets this as simply Hell. Hades, the place, is mentioned several times in the Christian New Testament. When this was done, the blood dripped into a pit dug into the ground, while the worshippers averted their eyes and hid their face. Black animals, mainly sheep, were sacrificed to him. He controlled all the precious minerals, as they were found “under” the earth. Those who worshipped Hades avoided swearing oaths upon his name or even saying his name at all. Because it was one of the most treacherous places a person could enter, those who entered did so at their own risk. Many Greek heroes end up venturing into the underworld, each for their own reasons. ![]() In the same way, he didn’t accept the living in Hades. Additionally, Hades was not fond of those who tried to cheat death or steal from him. If anyone tried to escape, they would be subject to his rage. Hades’ strictest rule was that his subjects could not leave the underworld. He held all of the subjects of his undead kingdom in equal standing and didn’t pick favorites. Hades is often depicted as passive and somewhat cold and even stern. He wasn’t easily impassioned or lustful, and is one of the few gods who remained relatively loyal to his wife. But in reality, Hades actually comes across as more altruistic than his brothers. When we think of Hades, we tend to equate him with the devil and with evil. Zeus was given the sky, Poseidon the sea, and Hades the underworld. Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades then divided up the world into three realms over which they would rule. With their help, Zeus led a revolt against the Titans, resulting in the Titanomachy, a great war that ended with the victory of the Olympians and the downfall of Cronus and the Titans. Afterwards, all the gods and their allies banded together to challenge the Titans. Once Zeus had grown, he confronted Cronus, forcing him to regurgitate his brothers and sisters. She tricked Cronus into swallowing it instead, believing it to be his last child. However, Rhea hid the youngest, Zeus, and in his place, she swaddled a rock. This included Hades (the first-born), Hestia, Demeter, and Hera. To thwart this from happening, Cronus had the bright idea of swallowing all his children. But he feared a prophecy that stated that he would be overthrown by one of his children. Cronus was the king of the Titans and wielded enormous power. Hades is the oldest son of Cronus and Rhea. How Did Hades Become Ruler of the Underworld? Here’s a closer look at Hades, his origins, symbols, symbolism, and influence. He carries out his tasks in the underworld without much disturbance, and is relatively less lustful and petty than most of the other Greek gods. ![]() However, although he’s associated with death and darkness, Hades is a just and unbiased ruler. Hades is theGreek Gods (Twelve Olympian) and Their Symbols Greek god of the dead as well as the king of the underworld.
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