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Jamie Siracusa Period 1 HADES Hades, the God of the underworld contributed an interesting spin into the concept of Greek mythology. Hades was the son of Cronus and Rhea. Cronus and Rhea were the rulers of the world in the golden age. Cronus and Rhea produced many gods and goddesses on Mt. Olympia. Although these gods were brothers and sisters they did not all have the best relationships. For example; Hades was the brother of Zeus and Poseidon. When Zeus reined the heavens and Poseidon the seas, Hades was left to take the underworld. Hades Himself was married to Persephone. Persephone was abducted from earth by Hades. Demeter who was Persephone’s mother never wanted her daughter to live in the underworld. This is why Hades captured her. He felt he needed Companionship in the Underworld. (Schmidt) This kidnapping seemed very bad on Hades part but interestingly, Hades and Persephone’s relationship created the seasons for the Greeks. When Persephone comes back from the underworld, Demeter is happy and things being to grow making spring. When she stays with Demeter the season goes to summer and the beginning of fall. When Persephone returns to the underworld winter begins, symbolizing Demeter’s sadness because nothing grows. (Funtrivia) Hades was not only the god of the underworld but the god of death. They would sometimes refer to hades as polydegmon. This meant the receiver of many guests. The people who died on earth came to Hades Kingdom. Cerberus the three headed dog guarded the entrance to the underworld and prevented anyone to go back to the world of living. Although Hades kingdom was very strict and death was celebrated, Hades also had a gift that would allow him to sometimes help others. Hades wore a Helmet on his head that would make him invisible. He would sometimes lend it to legendary heroes, showing his help and protection. (Storm) Picture: (Ledbetter)- Works Cited Funtrivia. Fun Trivia: Hades. 1995-2006. Wednesday September 2011 <http://www.funtrivia.com/en/Humanities/Hades-9090.html>. Ledbetter, Christopher S. Cerberus. Wilmington. Schmidt, Joel. Hades: Greek and Roman Mythology . New York: McGraw-Hill, 1980. Storm, Arthur Cotterell & Rachel. Hades: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology. London: Lorenz Books, 1999.