In ancient Greek religion, Hades, a son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, held dominion over the underworld, ruling alongside his queen, Persephone. Following the overthrow of Cronus, the kingdom of the underworld fell to Hades by lot. In this shadowy realm, often referred to as “the house of Hades,” he presided over the dead and the infernal powers. Cerberus, the three-headed dog, guarded the entrance, while the River Styx flowed through this realm. Despite his stern and pitiless image, Hades was worshipped under euphemistic epithets like Clymenus or Eubouleus, reflecting a more benevolent aspect. While associated with the trial and punishment of the wicked, Hades did not personally administer these tasks, leaving them to the Furies. In the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, Hades was used for Sheol, representing the dark region of the dead, while Tartarus, originally a place of punishment, became almost synonymous with Hades over time. #history #shorts #short #mythology
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