What does Hades represent?
Hades is the Greek god of the Underworld and the god of the dead. Hades was also known as Haides, Aidoneus, Plouton, Pluto, and Dis. The god of the Underworld also had a connection to the Earth’s riches. According to Greek mythology, he presided over hidden wealth.
Who is Hades?
In Greek mythology, Hades is both the land of the dead and the god who rules there. Hades the god (who the Greeks also called Pluto) is the brother of Zeus and Poseidon, who rule the skies and the seas.
What is the myth of Hades?
In mythology, Hades fell in love with Persephone, daughter of Zeus and Demeter, and abducted her to live with him. When Hermes discovered this, he demanded Persephone be returned to Demeter and it was decided that if she had not eaten any food from Hades, she could return to the upper world.
What are signs associated with Hades?
Symbols of Hades
- Cornucopia.
- Keys – thought to be the key to the gates of the underworld.
- Serpent.
- White poplar.
- Screech owl.
- Black horse – Hades often travelled in a chariot drawn by four black horses.
- Pomegranate.
- Sheep.
What was Hades power?
Hades possessed the power of invisibility given to him through a magical helmet made by the cyclops. Hades was no stranger to letting Greek heroes borrow his cap of invisibility.
What did Zeus do to Hades?
Hades was eventually saved by his younger brother Zeus. After the Olympians defeated the Titans, Hades and his brothers drew lots to divide up the world. Zeus drew the sky, Poseidon drew the sea, and Hades drew the Underworld.
What are Hades signs?
| Hades | |
|---|---|
| King of the Underworld God of the dead and riches | |
| Hades/Serapis with Cerberus | |
| Abode | Greek underworld |
| Symbol | Cornucopia, Cypress, Narcissus, keys, serpent, mint plant, white poplar, dog, pomegranate, sheep, cattle, screech owl, horse, chariot |