

Once the entire batch is ironed up, the death god takes them elsewhere to be judged. You’re impressed with his well-oiled approach - first, he meets a boatload of freshly deceased on the banks of the River Styx – The River Styx was a river that formed the boundary between Earth and the Underworld -, then, as each person steps off the vessel, Pluto puts them in chains. Another god of the underworld and one of the many ancient Roman deities, Pluto, has been honored for his skill in processing the dead. READ MORE: Hades Helmet: The Cap of Invisibility Pluto - Roman God of Deathįun Fact: He’s the less sinister Roman version of Hades But though Persephone shares the title of ‘ruler of the underworld’ with Hades, she still visits her family every year. This keeps up, whenever she’s away - the weather always turns wintery in her absence. According to Ancient Greek mythology, she was not destined to be an underworld goddess, but when Hades took her into his realm, her mother mourned so badly that summer vanished. His queen, Persephone, the Greek goddess of vegetation, is next to him. Sitting on his ebony throne, Hades signals for everyone to take a seat. Zeus was the last born and through the clever antics of their mother, Rhea, he managed to escape his sibling’s fate. He had three older sisters, Hestia, Demeter, and Hera, as well as a younger brother, Poseidon, all of whom had been swallowed whole by their father as soon as they were born. In Greek mythology, Hades was the first-born son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea. READ MORE: Ancient Greece Timeline: Pre-Mycenaean to the Roman Conquest If everyone got pardoned, the living world would be overrun by their ancestors in minutes. It comes with the job of being the ruler of the dead. Hades is famous for being unmoved by the prayers and cries of the mercy of the ancient Greeks. They cluster around this ruler of the underworld - also known as Hades - and plead to be released. You look around for your goodie bag, but instead, see other humans already regretting their decision. You know this because there’s a sign that says, “Welcome to Hades! (Seriously, this is Hades).”


This really just is the underworld of the dead discussed in Greek mythology. The decor is wonderfully sinister, but, as it turns out, they never hired a goth decorator. That’s not a problem because the evening is shaping up nicely. Apparently, you’re here for the duration of the gala, like it or not.
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Maman Brigette - Haitian and Voodoo Death Godįamily: Full brother of Zeus, the king of Mount Olympus the firstborn son of Cronus and Rheaįun Fact: Hades won his realm after drawing lots with his brothersĪs soon as you step inside, the door slams shut behind you and locks itself.Anubis - Egyptian God of the Underworld.
