{"id":75218,"date":"2025-12-09T01:48:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T00:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T01:48:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T00:48:14","slug":"hades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/","title":{"rendered":"Hades: updated complete beginner\u2019s guide \u2013 12 essential tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hades_origins_meaning_and_legacy\"><\/span>hades: origins, meaning and legacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For many people, hades evokes images of shadowy caverns, spectral ferrymen and the mysteries of the ancient world. In Greek myth, hades is both the god who presides over the dead and the name often used for the underworld itself. Understanding it opens a window onto how the Greeks thought about life, death and justice, and why ideas from their mythology still shape our language, art and popular culture today.<\/p>\n<p>This guide offers a clear, accessible tour through the essentials: what hades means, who he is, what the realm was believed to be like, how key myths unfold, and how later religions and modern media have reinterpreted the concept. Along the way, you\u2019ll find practical pointers to reliable sources and common pitfalls to avoid when talking about hades.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_hades_The_god_and_the_realm\"><\/span>What is hades? The god and the realm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In classical Greek, H\u00e1id\u0113s (often Latinised as Hades) names both a deity and, by extension, the realm of the dead. To avoid confusion, many writers capitalise Hades for the god and use lower-case for the place. The god hades is one of the Olympian generation: brother of Zeus and Poseidon, son of Cronus and Rhea. After the defeat of the Titans, the three brothers drew lots to divide the cosmos\u2014Zeus took the sky, Poseidon the sea, and hades the underworld.<\/p>\n<p>As a divine figure, he is not a devilish tempter nor the embodiment of evil. Greek religion did not frame hades as an enemy of humankind. He was stern, inexorable and distant, yet essential: the \u201chost of many,\u201d a guardian who keeps the natural order intact. Classical sources also call him Plouton (\u201cthe wealthy one\u201d), hinting at the riches of the earth\u2014both mineral wealth and the unseen abundance of seeds below the soil. The Romans later identified him with Pluto or Dis Pater.<\/p>\n<p>In art and literature, hades appears with a few distinctive attributes: a bident (a two-pronged spear), a helm or cap of invisibility (forged by the Cyclopes), and often a cornucopia representing subterranean abundance. Beside him, you\u2019ll frequently find Persephone, his queen, whose seasonal story explains why the earth blossoms and withers each year.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_realm_of_hades_layout_and_landmarks\"><\/span>The realm of hades: layout and landmarks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When Greeks spoke of the underworld, they imagined a structured landscape rather than a single, undifferentiated \u201chell.\u201d Several rivers demarcate the realm: the Styx (oaths), Acheron (sorrow), Lethe (forgetfulness), Phlegethon (fire), and Cocytus (wailing). The newly dead must cross the waters\u2014usually with the help of Charon, the ferryman\u2014before they can enter deeper regions of hades.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Asphodel Meadows: a neutral expanse where ordinary souls wander, neither punished nor rewarded extravagantly.<\/li>\n<li>Elysium (or the Isles of the Blessed): a paradise reserved for heroes and the exceptionally virtuous in some traditions.<\/li>\n<li>Tartarus: a lower abyss for the punishment of great offenders (more a prison realm than a universal destination).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Judges of the dead\u2014often Minos, Rhadamanthus and Aeacus\u2014help assign souls to their fates. This sense of order is crucial: hades, in classical thought, underpins a moral universe without being identical to later ideas of eternal damnation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myths_that_shape_our_view_of_hades\"><\/span>Myths that shape our view of hades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Greek storytelling gives life and texture to hades. A few narratives are especially influential:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The abduction of Persephone: Hades brings Persephone to the underworld to be his queen. Her mother Demeter\u2019s grief blights the earth until a compromise is struck: Persephone spends part of the year above and part below. This myth binds hades to the agricultural cycle, expressing renewal as well as loss.<\/li>\n<li>Orpheus and Eurydice: The poet-musician descends into hades to retrieve his beloved. He almost succeeds, but looks back too soon. The tale explores love, trust and the rules governing the boundary between life and death.<\/li>\n<li>Odysseus\u2019 nekyia (consultation of the dead): In Homer\u2019s Odyssey, Odysseus journeys to speak with the shade of Tiresias. This episode anchors hades in early Greek epic and presents it as a place of counsel and memory.<\/li>\n<li>Heracles and Cerberus: As one of his labours, Heracles leads the three-headed guard dog up from the underworld, proving that even the stern order of hades can be confronted by a singular hero\u2014if only briefly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These stories helped later poets, dramatists and philosophers elaborate what hades symbolises: the inescapability of mortality, the cost of choice, the balance between mercy and justice, and the power of ritual observance when facing the unknown.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_figures_associated_with_hades\"><\/span>Key figures associated with hades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Persephone: Queen of the underworld, shared between worlds; her presence softens hades with themes of return and renewal.<\/li>\n<li>Charon: The ferryman who takes souls across the river\u2014typically for a fee, explaining the practice of placing coins with the dead.<\/li>\n<li>Hermes Psychopompos: Hermes as a guide of souls, escorting the newly dead to the borders of hades.<\/li>\n<li>Thanatos: Personification of death; distinct from hades but part of the same constellation of ideas.<\/li>\n<li>Furies (Erinyes): Avenging spirits who ensure oaths and kinship bonds are respected, sometimes operating within or from the precincts of the underworld.<\/li>\n<li>Cerberus: The three-headed hound who prevents the living from entering and the dead from escaping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hades_in_language_religion_and_philosophy\"><\/span>hades in language, religion and philosophy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The word hades travelled far beyond Greek myth into philosophical discussions and religious texts. In later Greek writing and in the Greek translations of Hebrew scriptures (the Septuagint), had\u0113s is used to translate Sheol, the abode of the dead in the Hebrew Bible. In the New Testament, hades appears as a general term for the realm of the dead, which is not the same as Gehenna (often translated as \u201chell\u201d in English Bibles). Understanding the distinction prevents an easy but misleading equation of hades with a wholly punitive afterlife.<\/p>\n<p>In philosophy, Plato\u2019s myths (especially the \u201cMyth of Er\u201d) and later writers used hades to discuss justice, the soul\u2019s journey and ethical conduct. These reflections helped shape Hellenistic and Roman-era moral thought, further enriching the meaning of hades for centuries.<\/p>\n<p>Second Temple Jewish literature and early Christian interpretation add layers to the picture by integrating Greek vocabulary with Hebrew concepts of judgment and resurrection. For a Jewish apocalyptic perspective that often references the fate of souls and the afterlife, see this concise overview: <a href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/book-of-enoch-summary\/\">summary of the Book of Enoch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparisons_with_other_afterlife_traditions\"><\/span>Comparisons with other afterlife traditions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To situate hades, it helps to compare it with other traditions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sheol (Hebrew Bible): A shadowy abode for all the dead, without strong emphasis on reward or punishment in its earliest layers\u2014a parallel to early Greek views of hades.<\/li>\n<li>Duat (ancient Egypt): A richly mapped journey with trials and judgments, culminating in the weighing of the heart\u2014akin to Greek ideas of judges and moral order.<\/li>\n<li>Hel (Norse myth): Both a realm and its ruler\u2019s name, much like hades; generally a cold, neutral domain rather than a fiery hell.<\/li>\n<li>Later Christian notions of Hell: More explicitly moral and eternal in many traditions; although Tartarus sometimes overlaps with Hell conceptually, hades as a whole is broader and more neutral.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symbols_worship_and_art_connected_to_hades\"><\/span>Symbols, worship and art connected to hades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While hades was not celebrated with the same public exuberance as Zeus or Athena, he did receive cultic attention. Greeks often used euphemisms\u2014such as Plouton, \u201cthe wealthy one\u201d\u2014to avoid uttering his name directly. Offerings might include black animals, libations poured into pits, and rituals that emphasised respectful distance. The Eleusinian mysteries, focused on Demeter and Persephone, deeply influenced how initiates imagined the afterlife, even if hades himself was not the central figure.<\/p>\n<p>Iconography draws on a few constants: the bident, the helm of invisibility, the cornucopia and the presence of Cerberus. In vase painting and relief sculpture, you may see hades enthroned beside Persephone, receiving heroes or interacting with messengers from above. Museums across Europe display such artefacts; even a brief survey reveals how consistently artists balanced awe, fear and reverence when depicting the underworld\u2019s ruler.<\/p>\n<p>For perspective on ancient deities beyond the Greek sphere, you might find this background on a Near Eastern tradition useful: <a href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/cult-of-baal\/\">context on the cult of Baal<\/a>. While unrelated to hades directly, contrasting ancient pantheons can clarify how Greek religion framed death and divine power.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_misconceptions_about_hades\"><\/span>Common misconceptions about hades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Hades equals the devil: In Greek thought, hades is not a tempter or enemy of the gods. He maintains cosmic balance by ruling the dead.<\/li>\n<li>hades is always a place of punishment: Only parts of the underworld, such as Tartarus, serve punitive functions. Much of hades is neutral or even pleasant (Elysium).<\/li>\n<li>The god and the place are identical: The name overlaps, but the deity hades and the overall realm are distinct. Capitalisation often signals which is meant.<\/li>\n<li>Greek and Christian afterlives are the same: Although later authors cross-influenced one another, hades and Hell represent different theological frameworks.<\/li>\n<li>Everyone believed one, fixed map: Greek ideas varied by region, period and genre. Homer\u2019s hades is not identical to Plato\u2019s or later Roman visions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id='video-container' data-video-id='KGl6S0OoLl4' style='width:100%; height:auto; max-width:587px; position: relative;'>\n<div class='image-video-plugin' style='background:url(\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/KGl6S0OoLl4\/0.jpg\") center no-repeat; background-size: cover;'><\/div>\n<p>        <span class='youtube-play-button'><\/span><br \/>\n        <noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KGl6S0OoLl4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/noscript>\n    <\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hades_in_modern_culture\"><\/span>hades in modern culture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From Renaissance art to contemporary novels and films, hades remains a powerful metaphor for loss, endurance and moral trial. Writers invoke a \u201cdescent into hades\u201d to describe difficult journeys or profound psychological experiences. The enduring appeal of the Orpheus myth, for instance, keeps inspiring retellings on stage and screen.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, many have met hades through video games and graphic novels that reimagine classical myths for new audiences. These works often blend serious research with creativity, showing how flexible and engaging the underworld\u2019s stories can be while keeping key features\u2014like Persephone, Cerberus and the geography of rivers\u2014recognisable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_explore_reliable_sources_on_hades\"><\/span>How to explore reliable sources on hades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to delve deeper, it helps to move from summaries to primary texts and scholarly overviews. A good route is:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Start with clear reference articles for orientation.<\/li>\n<li>Read key passages in translation (Homer, Hesiod, Plato, Virgil).<\/li>\n<li>Compare interpretations across time to see how hades evolves.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For concise overviews, try these resources: an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Hades-Greek-mythology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Encyclopaedia Britannica introduction to Hades<\/a> and a carefully assembled dossier of myths and sources on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoi.com\/Khthonios\/Haides.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Theoi.com\u2019s Hades page<\/a>. If you prefer a broad, well-referenced summary, the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikipedia article on Hades<\/a> is a useful starting point with numerous citations.<\/p>\n<p>For primary texts, consider reading Odysseus\u2019 journey to the dead in Homer\u2019s Odyssey Book 11: the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.perseus.tufts.edu\/hopper\/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.01.0135%3Abook%3D11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Perseus Digital Library edition of Odyssey 11<\/a> provides the Greek text with English translations and notes. This episode gives a vivid early depiction of hades as a place of counsel and memory.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_external_resources\"><\/span>Recommended external resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Hades-Greek-mythology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hades overview at Encyclopaedia Britannica<\/a> for a succinct, authoritative summary.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoi.com\/Khthonios\/Haides.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Theoi.com: Hades (sources and myths)<\/a> to explore primary passages and iconography.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikipedia: Hades<\/a> for a broad, regularly updated overview with references.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.perseus.tufts.edu\/hopper\/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.01.0135%3Abook%3D11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Perseus: Homer, Odyssey 11 (Nekyia)<\/a> to read an essential ancient account of the underworld.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_articles\"><\/span>Related articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/cult-of-baal\/\">ancient background on the cult of Baal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/book-of-enoch-summary\/\">overview and summary of the Book of Enoch<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_glossary_for_reading_about_hades\"><\/span>Practical glossary for reading about hades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Chthonic: Pertaining to deities or powers of the earth and underworld.<\/li>\n<li>Psychopomp: A guide of souls to the afterlife (e.g., Hermes in his psychopompos role).<\/li>\n<li>Nekyia: A rite or narrative of consulting the dead; Odysseus\u2019 visit in Odyssey 11 is the classic example.<\/li>\n<li>Katabasis: A descent, especially to the underworld; heroes\u2019 journeys into hades are often called katabases.<\/li>\n<li>Elysium: A blessed afterlife region within the realm of hades, for heroes or the exceptionally virtuous in some traditions.<\/li>\n<li>Tartarus: A deep, punitive region of the underworld distinct from the neutral areas of hades.<\/li>\n<li>Lethe: The river of forgetfulness; souls drink to forget their previous lives in certain accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_hades\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about hades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_hades_the_same_as_Hell\"><\/span>Is hades the same as Hell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. In Greek thought, hades is the general realm of the dead and includes neutral and pleasant regions as well as punitive ones. Only parts such as Tartarus overlap with later ideas of Hell. The underworld of hades is structured and morally ordered but not uniformly a place of torment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_rules_hades_and_what_are_his_symbols\"><\/span>Who rules hades and what are his symbols?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The deity hades rules the underworld, often with Queen Persephone. His symbols include the bident, a helm or cap of invisibility and sometimes a cornucopia. Cerberus, the three-headed hound, guards the gates, further signalling his authority over passage into and out of the realm.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_the_ancient_Greeks_imagine_reaching_hades\"><\/span>How did the ancient Greeks imagine reaching hades?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most accounts describe souls crossing a river\u2014often the Styx or Acheron\u2014guided by Charon. Some myths mention burial rites (including a coin for the ferryman) and Hermes as a guide of souls. Heroes on special missions perform a katabasis, a living descent into hades, aided by divine favour or ritual knowledge.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_hades_and_Tartarus\"><\/span>What is the difference between hades and Tartarus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>hades is the overarching realm of the dead. Tartarus is a specific, deeper region within or below the underworld where great offenders are punished. Not every soul goes to Tartarus; many dwell in the Asphodel Meadows or Elysium instead.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_hades_appear_in_the_Bible\"><\/span>Does hades appear in the Bible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, in the Greek New Testament the term had\u0113s appears as a word for the realm of the dead, often reflecting the usage in the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible. It is distinct from Gehenna, a term more closely associated with later Christian ideas of Hell.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_on_hades\"><\/span>Conclusion on hades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Seen through myth, ritual and philosophy, hades is both a god and a realm that gave the ancient Greeks a framework for thinking about death, justice and the rhythms of nature. The stories of Persephone, Orpheus and heroic descents help explain why hades remains compelling: they weave together loss and hope, law and mercy, departure and return.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than a simple synonym for Hell, hades is a complex landscape with judges, rivers, guardians and fields\u2014some sombre, some blessed. Its ruler is stern but not malevolent, and the presence of Persephone ensures that even the underworld participates in the cycle of renewal.<\/p>\n<p>From classical art to contemporary media, hades continues to inspire. If you wish to go further, explore reliable overviews and primary texts to encounter the underworld in the words of those who first imagined it. With a clearer sense of how hades functions in Greek thought\u2014and how it differs from later religious ideas\u2014you can navigate ancient stories with confidence and appreciate their enduring power.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#hades_origins_meaning_and_legacy\" >hades: origins, meaning and legacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#What_is_hades_The_god_and_the_realm\" >What is hades? The god and the realm<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#The_realm_of_hades_layout_and_landmarks\" >The realm of hades: layout and landmarks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#Myths_that_shape_our_view_of_hades\" >Myths that shape our view of hades<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#Key_figures_associated_with_hades\" >Key figures associated with hades<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#hades_in_language_religion_and_philosophy\" >hades in language, religion and philosophy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#Comparisons_with_other_afterlife_traditions\" >Comparisons with other afterlife traditions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#Symbols_worship_and_art_connected_to_hades\" >Symbols, worship and art connected to hades<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#Common_misconceptions_about_hades\" >Common misconceptions about hades<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#hades_in_modern_culture\" >hades in modern culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#How_to_explore_reliable_sources_on_hades\" >How to explore reliable sources on hades<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#Recommended_external_resources\" >Recommended external resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#Related_articles\" >Related articles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#Practical_glossary_for_reading_about_hades\" >Practical glossary for reading about hades<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#Frequently_asked_questions_about_hades\" >Frequently asked questions about hades<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#Is_hades_the_same_as_Hell\" >Is hades the same as Hell?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#Who_rules_hades_and_what_are_his_symbols\" >Who rules hades and what are his symbols?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#How_did_the_ancient_Greeks_imagine_reaching_hades\" >How did the ancient Greeks imagine reaching hades?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#What_is_the_difference_between_hades_and_Tartarus\" >What is the difference between hades and Tartarus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#Does_hades_appear_in_the_Bible\" >Does hades appear in the Bible?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/hades\/#Conclusion_on_hades\" >Conclusion on hades<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>hades: origins, meaning and legacy For many people, hades evokes images of shadowy caverns, spectral ferrymen and the mysteries of the ancient world. In Greek myth, hades is both the god who presides over the dead and the name often used for the underworld itself. 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