Hades - The Lord of the Underworld

Hades, also known as Pluto, is the Greek god of the underworld, riches, and death. Let’s face it, he’s not the most popular of the Greek gods, but still, he manages to make himself relevant by being the only one who can rule over the dead people (and some really bad doggies too).

Personal Life

Hades was the brother of Zeus and Poseidon, and like every other Greek god, he had a questionable personal life. He was married to Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, but did you know that he kidnapped her? Yup, he saw her one day, thought she was lovely, and off he went with her.

Persephone wasn’t thrilled about being taken, but fortunately, she ended up loving Hades in the end. Smart move, Hades.

Appearance

Hades is usually depicted as a dark and gloomy figure, probably because he spends most of his time underground. But hey, that’s not his fault; he’s just doing his job.

The guy also wears this badass helmet that makes him invisible, but we can all agree that it’s not the most stylish of headwear.

Underworld Duties

As the ruler of the underworld, Hades has a never-ending job. He has to judge the souls of newly dead people and decide if they go to Elysium or Tartarus. If you get sent down to Tartarus, well, let’s just say it’s not the greatest place to be.

He’s also responsible for keeping the terrible three-headed dog, Cerberus, under control. Can you imagine having to deal with a dog that has three heads? It’s enough to make anyone want to quit their job.

Legacy

The name Hades has been used to signify the underworld or hell in various cultures, which just goes to show you how much the Greeks nailed the whole god business.

While he may not be the most popular of the Greek gods, Hades is still remembered today, and not just because he has a cool name. He’s the god of the underworld, and somebody’s got to run that place. So let’s all give Hades a little credit and hope that he’s in a good mood when it’s our turn to pass away.