The Ancients Hades: King of the Underworld
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Oct 15, 2023 Discover the origin of Hades, the enigmatic underworld, and its reflection of Ancient Greek perceptions of life and beyond. Unearth iconic myths like Orpheus & Eurydice, Achilles, the Trojan War, and the Labours of Heracles. Dive into the tragic love story of Orpheus and Eurydekimith and explore the figures and places associated with the underworld in Greek mythology. Learn the ancient Greek belief in the afterlife and the importance of proper burial and grave goods.
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Hades: Lord of the Dead
- Hades is the lord of the underworld, ruling over the dead.
- He became the ruler by drawing lots with his brothers, Zeus and Poseidon.
The Underworld's Geography
- The ancient Greeks viewed the underworld as a physical place beneath the earth.
- It contained rivers, meadows, trees, and even cities for the dead.
Hades and Persephone
- Hades kidnaps Persephone with Zeus's permission to be his queen.
- Demeter, Persephone's mother, causes a famine until Zeus intervenes.