Meaning of the word Hades in English
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Hades
US /ˈheɪ.diːz/
UK /ˈheɪ.diːz/
Noun
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the ancient Greek god of the underworld, son of Cronus and Rhea, and brother of Zeus and Poseidon.
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In Greek mythology, Hades abducted Persephone to be his queen.
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The realm of Hades was often depicted as a dark and gloomy place.
2.
(in Greek mythology) the underworld itself; the abode of the dead.
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Souls of the deceased were believed to travel to Hades.
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The entrance to Hades was guarded by Cerberus.
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