Hades God of the Underworld

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After Cronus was overthrown, Hades, Zeus, and Poseidon drew lots for the realms they were to control. Hades drew the Underworld. He became the ruler of this kingdom, where he spent most of his time.

He only emerged to ask for permission to marry Persephone, Goddess of Spring. Hades knew her father would not approve, After convincing his brother to kidnap her, Hades induced Persephone to eat some The Underworld pomegranate seeds. Having eaten the food of Hades, she was

Hades was Cerberus, the revered, but Hades is hardlythree-headed Ancient dog, associated guards worshipped GreeksGreeks. with the by thethe entrance avoided the to wealth of saying his Underworld. the Earth. name.

Hades is also known as Pluto.

Fundamental facts:
Hades ruled over infernal powers and over the dead. He was the supervisor of the trials and punishments of the wicked after death. The Greeks would bury a coin and a honey cake with the dead so that the dead could pay to get ferried across the river before the gates of Hades and that the dog Cerberus could be quieted by food when the spirits entered Hades. Hades Hades is often associated with dark colors, due to his solemnity and his association with death. Strength: Persistence