What is the relationship between Hades and Aphrodite?

There are conflicting sources about their relationship. Some people like Hesoid say that Aphrodite is Hades's aunt due to the fact that she is a daughter of Ouranos, the grandfather of Hades. read more

Like the time of Hades’ wife Persephone is divided to a stay in Hades and a stay on earth with her mother Ceres, the same goes for Adonis, for whom Aphrodite has an infatuation, and who has to divide his time between two lovers, the other being Persephone. read more

It is clear that Hades become lord of the underworld, a difficult task, as last pick and not by reward of efforts. So by these statements, one could see how Aphrodite and Hades differ in how how little or hard they have to work at things and earning recognition. Another difference between the two Gods is the areas they rule. read more

In Akkadian and Sumerian mythology, (historically older than Greek mythology and geographically quite close to Greece) the Netherworld is ruled, not by a god like Hades, but by a goddess, Ereshkigal. read more