What are some fun facts about Hades?

Although he is depicted as evil in most Greek myths and fables, he is much more than just a merciless god of the underworld. Here are 10 facts about Hades. read more

3. Hades, Zeus, and Poseidon took dominion over parts of the earth Hades got unlucky. 4. The god of the underworld is also the god of wealth Silver, gold, and other precious metals are under his domain. Besides the name Hades, he also goes by Pluto or Plouton, the giver of wealth. 5. read more

Facts about Hades. Hades is best known as the ruler of the underworld. It became his dominion after he and his brothers drew lots for their share of the universe. According to Iliad, Hades’ dominion lies between secret places of the earth. According to the Odyssey, one must cross Ocean to get there. read more

Some versions claim that Eros/Cupid shot Hades with an arrow to make him fall in love with Persephone at first sight. Some versions claim that Hades got Zeus’s permission first (but not Demeter’s) to marry Persephone. In the Iliad Heracles is said to have injured Hades with his arrow. read more