Did you know that Hades isn’t the god of death in Greek mythology? That title actually belongs to Thanatos, the gentle and impartial personification of death itself. While Hades rules the Underworld, it’s Thanatos who carries out the inevitable cycle of life and death. Discover the fascinating myths of Thanatos, including his legendary encounters with King Sisyphus and Heracles, and why even the gods feared him. This is the story of the misunderstood Greek Grim Reaper, the true face of death in ancient mythology.
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