When Zeus divides the dominion of the earth between the brothers, Zeus has the sky, Poseidon has the seas and Hades has the bottom. Hades, who is literally invisible, is the owner of the riches of the underworld. He is known to be ruthless and terrifying, but he is also known to be a man of his word. He was called Pluto by the Romans and they sacrificed black sheep in his name and poured his blood into deep pits. On the other hand, they would hit the ground on their heads while praying to him.
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