Hades greek mythology biography for kids
Hades greek mythology biography for kids.
50 facts about hades
Hades facts for kids
This page is about the Greek god. For the location, see Greek underworld and Christian views on Hades. For other uses, see Hades (disambiguation).
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Hades/Serapis with Cerberus, mid-2nd century AD statute from the Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods at Gortyna | |
| Abode | Greek underworld |
| Symbol | Cornucopia, Cypress, Narcissus, keys, serpent, mint plant, white poplar, dog, pomegranate, sheep, cattle, screech owl, horse, chariot |
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| Consort | Persephone |
| Children | Macaria, and in some cases Melinoë, Zagreus and the Erinyes |
| Parents | Cronus and Rhea |
| Siblings | Poseidon, Demeter, Hestia, Hera, Zeus; Chiron (half) |
| Roman equivalent | Pluto (via Dis Pater/Orcus merger) |
Hades is a god in Greek mythology, and the eldest son of the Titans Kronos and Rhea (mythology).
He is the god of the Greek underworld. In Roman mythology he is called Pluto. In