Where can Hades be found?

The underworld itself— commonly referred to as Hades (Aïdes), after its patron god, but also known by various metonyms—is described as being located at the periphery of the earth, either associated with the outer limits of the ocean (i.e., Oceanus, again also a god) or beneath the earth.
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Where does Hades live in the underworld?

The house of Hades. Hades resides in that very palace and keeps her wife, Persephone prisoner there. The Underworld Palace, also known as Hades' Lair, The House of Hades and The Underworld Dungeon is a location featured in the Underworld in Greek Mythology. It first appears in 700 B.C. in Hesiod's Greek myth story.
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Is Hades a god or a place?

Hades, Greek Aïdes (“the Unseen”), also called Pluto or Pluton (“the Wealthy One” or “the Giver of Wealth”), in ancient Greek religion, god of the underworld. Hades was a son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, and brother of the deities Zeus, Poseidon, Demeter, Hera, and Hestia.
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What is Hades and where is it?

The realm called Hades, where he rules with his wife Persephone, is the region under the earth, full of mineral wealth and fertility and home to dead souls. Hades today is sometimes used as a polite term for Hell ("It's hotter than Hades in here!").
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Who was the ugliest god?

Hephaestus. Hephaestus is the son of Zeus and Hera. Sometimes it is said that Hera alone produced him and that he has no father. He is the only god to be physically ugly.
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What does Hades look like?

Hades is usually pictured with a beard, a helmet or crown, and holding a two-pronged pitchfork or a staff. Often his three headed dog, Cerberus, is with him.
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Who killed Hades?

Hades was one of the few gods whose body didn't disappear after being killed by Kratos. The others are Helios and Hera.
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Is Hades stronger than Zeus?

Even though Hades is more powerful, that doesn't mean he has to be king. Look at Poseidon. He's more powerful than Zeus and more likable, but he isn't king either. Zeus is better at ruling than Poseidon and Hades.
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Where did Hades come from?

In ancient Greek mythology, Hades, is the god of the underworld. Hades is the first born son of the Titan Kronos and brother to the Olympian gods Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, Hestia, and Demeter.
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Who escaped Hades?

His music and grief so moved Hades, king of the underworld, that Orpheus was allowed to take Eurydice with him back to the world of life and light. Hades set one condition, however: upon leaving the land of death, both Orpheus and Eurydice were forbidden to look back.
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Where is Hades located in the Bible?

In the Textus Receptus version of the New Testament the word ᾅδης (Hades), appears 11 times; but critical editions of the text of 1 Corinthians 15:55 have θάνατος (death) in place of ᾅδης. Except in this verse of 1 Corinthians, where it uses "grave", the King James Version translates ᾅδης as "hell".
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What was Hades Realm?

In older Greek myths, the realm of Hades is the misty and gloomy abode of the dead (also called Erebus) where all mortals go when they die. Very few mortals could leave Hades once they entered.
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Is there a god of death?

Thanatos, in ancient Greek religion and mythology, the personification of death. Thanatos was the son of Nyx, the goddess of night, and the brother of Hypnos, the god of sleep.
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How many times did Hades cheat on Persephone?

Hades did not make any of his extramarital affairs a secret. Typically, his affairs would not bother Persephone, but when Minthe arrogantly bragged that she was more beautiful than Persephone and that she would win Hades back, Persephone took revenge. Persephone turned Minthe into what we know today as the mint plant.
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Who would win Poseidon or Hades?

According to some sources, if Poseidon struck the earth with his trident, it would cause catastrophic earthquakes that could destroy the earth. Hades was the third most powerful when compared with his brothers, but he was even more powerful as King of his domain.
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Who was the coolest Greek god?

Zeus was worshiped far and wide across the Greek world, including at festivals such as the Olympic Games. His legacy as the greatest of gods also meant that he became the favored deity of great leaders in the ancient world.
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Who is the oldest Greek god?

Hestia was the first born child of the Titans Cronus (Kronos) and Rhea, making her the oldest Greek God.
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What is Hades favorite color?

Hades: Black, of course. It was always my favorite color. Me: Do you have any special weapons?
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Where is the underworld located?

The underworld itself— commonly referred to as Hades (Aïdes), after its patron god, but also known by various metonyms—is described as being located at the periphery of the earth, either associated with the outer limits of the ocean (i.e., Oceanus, again also a god) or beneath the earth.
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Was Hades a good god?

In these adaptations of the Greek god Hades, renowned God of the Dead, he often seems to be up to mischief, concocting his latest evil plan and causing mayhem for all involved. Yet, in the Greek mythological canon, Hades hardly causes any trouble at all. In fact, he is one of the most peaceful and impartial gods.
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What color was Hades?

Black: Hades is the king of the dead and ruler of the Underworld, where the spirits of mortals go.
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Where was Hades born?

Birthplace: The most common story is that Hades was born to the Great Mother goddess Rhea and Kronos (Father Time) on the island of Crete, along with his brothers Zeus and Poseidon. Spouse: Persephone, who must stay with him part of each year because she ate a few pomegranate seeds in the Underworld.
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