Hades: God Of The Underworld - Lord Of The Dead (Greek Mythology Explained)

Today we take an in depth look at one of the major Gods in Greek mythology, Hades the God of the underworld.
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[@Hunter_Evans]

Hades Is by far the kindest of his brothers. Hades is loyal, and provides shelter in Elysium to those who did good in life, and punished the evil souls with damnation in Tartarus. He provided wealth and second chances, and when respected would be reasonable. Hades is the only one of his brothers willing to take the short end of the stick, both literally and metaphorically.

[@barbiquearea]

It was Persephone who convinced him to create Elysium as a place for the most worthy souls to go.

[@MisterMG101]

@@barbiquearea I never heard before.... Where did you find that? out of curiosity.

[@barbiquearea]

@@MisterMG101 I read it on wikipedia.

[@meme0taker87]

@@barbiquearea do NOT trust wikipedia articles

[@ninetails8471]

@@meme0taker87 true my dude. Also, even if he didn't come up with it himself: He takes advice! Unlike every other god in Greece!

[@lilitharam44]

Hades shows a much better moral compass than Zeus. He loves and honours his wife, is fair to his subjects, and doesn't create drama. I have to say, I don't like many portrayals of him in film because they treat him unfairly.

[@fly672]

Most movies and games potray Hades as Greek Devil and it's pretty far away from truth.

[@brandonproductions8401]

Well in God of War 3 Hades was the only God who actually cared about his family being brutalized and even wanted revenge on his wife’s death

[@sebastiansmith1223]

@@brandonproductions8401 I KNOW. Dude, the God of War people are the only people who seem to know their stuff when it comes to accurately portraying these gods.

[@D.A.R.C.I.]

@@sebastiansmith1223 its weird, they get shit like that very accurate, then theres baldr

[@D.A.R.C.I.]

@@mydietisfruitsnuttandseed9817 its ancient greece, EVERYONE was a rapist

[@protoncoccus3229]

His quote: I will help you, but once I do, prove to me that you're worthy.

[@angeloftheshadows1344]

same quote as me

[@xananymous431]

And If you kill hades dog the cerberus he will shout: *YOU FIND ANOTHER DOG*

[@amy7095]

That was the best quote of the whole dlc

[@littlebaldedone]

I'm glad that nowadays Hades is getting the respect that he deserves.

[@DIOBrando-dg3qp]

Smite gave him love

[@keishaskelton9923]

Used to be christian and now I'm starting to see how perception dictates our minds and emotions

[@CDHfilms]

The Percy Jackson series and the "Class of the Titans" animated series AND "Mythic warriors: Guardians of the legend" are all the very few pieces of pop culture that really did him JUSTICE.

[@StunningSilken]

​@@keishaskelton9923 Exactly.

[@thalmoragent9344]

@@keishaskelton9923 Used to be? Why'd you leave the faith, if you don't mind me asking? It's fine to read up on Mythology as a Christian, and it should be stated that Lucifer is clearly not like the other underworld gods in some of the various Mythologies out there.

[@pedrosian7031]

Hades: "UHHHH OKAY WHATEVER JUST DONT HURT MY PUPPY"

[@mysticoversoul]

Oh, I wouldn't. I'd take very good care of it.

[@nicktaylor2391]

Pretty much. Family? Meh. You touch my puppy... John Wick ain't got shit on Hades.

[@libertyotaructodtod1156]

don't hurt my puppy and my wife

[@Marika50]

He is my giant 3 headed puppy... and I love him... and if you hurt him I will kill you.

[@dan.m.b]

DON'T DISRESPECT THE GODS PEDROSIAN

[@josephgeorge3575]

Hades is more"down to earth"than his fellow gods

[@farah_nm162]

Clever pun!

[@akashafofo6939]

HA

[@puppydog1082]

Yes and your going to hell with him for that joke 😂😂😂😂😂jk

[@acelamoste1147]

😂🥴

[@The_Demiurge]

Good one

[@Scream_Lord]

Persephone: *Bawling her eyes out at she gives 2 of Cerberus' heads pats* Hades: What's wrong honey? Persephone: I don't have enough hands! Cerberus' 3rd head: *Whimpers*

[@ramenbomberdeluxe4958]

Hades: Switch between heads with both hands, genius! ...or I could pet the third head.

[@mugenokami2201]

@@ramenbomberdeluxe4958 bonding via petting doggo

[@alexanderkarvos6728]

@Merlin that would be Impolite

[@justaguywholikeshentai9019]

Awww! Looool Imagining it so even funnier

[@shawnleprechaun482]

This is where Kali really has Her chance to shine.🖐️🤚🖐️

[@DrDrae86]

To be fair. Hades actually cares deeply for his own bloodline/family.

[@acreagefuneral3357]

Hades is a scorpio and scorpio personality has the deepest emotions of all others

[@nekrouni8497]

Acreage Funeral I don’t think Hades is ever stated being a Scorpio.

[@acreagefuneral3357]

@@nekrouni8497 in astrology stories hades is a scorpio man

[@nekrouni8497]

Acreage Funeral astrology stories?

[@nra3zehuti781]

He was the oldest between his brothers of course he would care about them the most

[@fjakjcwjcjjwjcch]

I like Hades a lot. He’s misunderstood and portrayed as evil, but he’s fair and just unlucky. He needs a lot more love in his life, in my opinion.

[@kevinruiz5901]

That love is already persefone and his 2 daughters

[@kgmotte2363]

@@kevinruiz5901 Not to Mention Almost Literally Everyone who's Ever Died and resides in his Kingdom... Well you know the ones that Didn't Wind up eternally Tormented For the Deeds in their previous lives Anyway.

[@codymarshall5817]

That love is Nico in tiatans curse

[@Martianfarmer]

I also need lots of love likewise😋😘

[@aryanraj627]

@@kgmotte2363 YES YES YES

[@razoredge8256]

a king and god of wealth? damn.......... Persephone hit the jackpot!

[@thenewshaymetal666]

razor edge she was kidnapped by him and held prisoner

[@razoredge8256]

which version?

[@htoodoh5770]

razor edge In one version, Persephone was kidnapped and raped by Hade however she ultimately forgive him and later married him. Despite that incident, he was actually a good husband.

[@razoredge8256]

i see. but, he faithful to his wife and never get laid to any mortal or goddesses. i sometimes think he just lonely and misunderstood god.

[@romericho]

i completely agree with your opinions @razor edge

[@gabbdonn]

I think one of Hades’ philosophy was “I’m help you as long as you are willing to also help yourself”

[@ChronicallyCurious]

GaBee Alexandera A great way to phrase it!

[@giangnguyen-wo7qi]

And not mess with me

[@nightcorehouse1548]

GaBee Alexandera true that

[@revered9631]

Grammar though

[@njtriant]

Actualy that is Athena : sin athina kai heira keinei. That is what the saying goes in ancient greek

[@starry2778]

I think Hades is a misunderstood god. I think he is one of the most interesting gods in greek mythology. I also love Hades and Persephone's relationship it is truly a beautiful one despite he did trick her.

[@LoRo_Moon_Stars]

Persephone was in a love triangle with Aphrodite and Adonis, took him as a lover while being married to Hades. Look into it, still a beautiful relationship?

[@cb250nighthawk3]

He didn't trick her. A lot of things said of Hades and Persephone are all mistaken concepts.

[@ALunarLight]

Hades: Her father said I could marry any of his daughters 🤷

[@cb250nighthawk3]

ALunarLight Have you chosen yet? Which one?

[@cb250nighthawk3]

ALunarLight Have you chosen yet? Which one?

[@jefrenpinote1689]

Hey did you know that cerberus's name in Greek actually translates to "spotted".this guy actually named his dog spot how sweet!!!

[@ChronicallyCurious]

Jefren Pinote That is amazing. 🤣 “C’mere boy! Fetch the soul!” 😜

[@landogamere-bros9419]

Are you a Dresden fan?

[@richardwere4487]

Still would have proffered B.I.N.G.O

[@Marika50]

He has a huhe 3 headed dog that he named spot.... he loved his puppy

[@LittleMissRequiem]

Not only that, but the epithet of Persephone used to refer to her as Hades’ wife (“Melindia”) derives from the Ancient Greek word for “honey”. So not only did he name his dog Spot, but he also calls his wife “honey”! 🥰

[@Ivbo]

I’ll never understand why there isn’t a Game Of Thrones type of tv show, with a high budget about the Greek Gods...

[@kostastsiplakis968]

Because they are damn fools

[@stephanieleblond3495]

they are way to complex people love simple answers they love clear vilains and heroes.

[@emilysamples6368]

Right!! I neeeeddd a greek god show.

[@MystixGaming03]

Ik right

[@florajackson563]

They seem wayyy too complex. would be a good idea though

[@ChaoticRoses]

"He is often seen with a helm of invisibility "

[@grasshopperr420]

How cn he be seen?

[@ChaoticRoses]

@@grasshopperr420 precisely

[@r.s.l7572]

*Look's around* *See's a crevice in the seat* Me: Ah! Hello there. *Wave's like an idiot at invisible Hades*

[@cb250nighthawk3]

He's hardly seen. He's a recluse. Nobody knows nothing about Hades.

[@voidpickle5684]

@R.S.L I heard that he can phase through solid objects with the helm.

[@kylemiller2414]

I also read somewhere that when the three brother gods Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades divided up the world that they drew lots to get the different parts of earth. They say that none of the three wanted the Underworld as their domain so Zeus and Poseidon tricked Hades into drawing the short lot so that he would be stuck ruling the Underworld. And that was a part of the reason why he was so sad and morbid all the time and why he never goes to Mount Olympus because of the grudge he holds against his brothers for basically betraying him in such an unfair act. .... Great vid btw really like your channel!

[@krishnasharma1505]

I, too, read somewhere that after he was betrayed, Hades still had enough power to overthrow Zeus but, due to his love and respect for his brother, he just kept the Underworld.

[@huskytzu7709]

Kyle Miller the god mount Olympus deserves

[@gabrielleomalley8217]

I had read the same thing years ago and thought I was mistaken (or confusing him with another god) until I read your comment

[@sigmundharris617]

Damn that's ultimate salt between brothers

[@Stormkrow280]

I heard that Cerberus was a gift from Zeus, maybe as an apology gift

[@tatiannachandler4196]

No matter the depictions and bad images this god has gotten over the years in media, Hades is still better in comparison to a majority of the other gods -lookin' at you Zeus-

[@lexterslife]

Zeus is My King Also the king of cheating on his wife!

[@brianvance1178]

Zeus is My King Zeus may be the king of the gods, and the king of Olympus, but you have to admit that for all his grandeur and power he isn’t really the best at controlling his temper, and his other brother Poseidon seems to have much the same issue though to a lesser extent. Hades is by far the best of all three and also the most level headed. He has the power to unleash an army of literally everyone who has ever died in the history of the world, stop people from dying, and drag literally everything made of anything found under the earth’s surface directly to him. With all of that, I think Hades can do far more damage to the world than either of his two brothers and that it is a damn good thing he keeps a lid on his temper

[@brianvance1178]

Axel Lopez Garcia false! He never touched Hestia, who is an eternal virgin, and he never raped Hera, he married her and made her his wife. Demeter, on the other hand, is the only sister Zeus did in fact rape, and Persephone was the result. Poseidon raped Demeter too you know, though I forget the name of the child that resulted from that event

[@razoredge8256]

yep, Hestia raped = end of the world in Greek myth.

[@brianvance1178]

razor edge Zeus is a shitty guy by most standards, but the one thing he would never do is allow his eldest sister to be raped even by himself. He’s done a lot of things as king of the gods but he would never do something that might jeopardize his own rule

[@TORchic1]

Zeus: (trying to avoid responsibility of his own hubris from Hera and constantly dealing with the shit show he's mostly responsible for on Mt. Olympus) Hades: (sitting comfortably in absolutely gorgeous palace in the Underworld with his beautiful wife to whom he's actually faithful to, his awesome dog, and surrounded by servants and the souls of the dead who he treats fairly) Hades is the best. Too bad people automatically equate him to Lucifer and think he's evil.

[@kzenkai]

Well, Lucifer isn't exactly the embodiment of evil. He might be the devil but he's just as fair as Hades.

[@chiemxerxobi]

Peachy Chu no he not.

[@ultimate9046]

@@chiemxerxobi Well i guess post rebellion he was, up till name change and it all goes down hill.

[@kevinlee3572]

@@kzenkai the fuck?...smh

[@joshuapalacios5331]

Well Zeus is merciful now that we in the golden Zeus here on land can make the difference to redefine everything. 1:10am

[@ChiChiGetDaYeyo]

Crazy how hades is the normal brother, posiedan and Zeus seduce and rape women while hades is loyal to his dog and wife and is still considered evil

[@monalisapal4280]

I totally agree with you dear.....Hades being the kindest n the most loyal of all 3 brothers, was misunderstood big time.

[@savagedarksider5934]

@@monalisapal4280 Had Hera married Hades she would've been much happier.

[@sinclairguess1187]

The reason why people think he's evil because he's the ruler of the underworld,and people often mistaking it for hell

[@savagedarksider5934]

@@sinclairguess1187 Greek Gods are more interesting than the Christian one.

[@savagedarksider5934]

@Happy Rambutan Get out of here.

[@TheLostArchangel666]

Hades is the true worthy king of Olympus. If he were to ever rise up against the tyranny of Zeus, I would support him fully. The kidnapping of Persephone was his worst and only true crime, and that was on advice of his youngest (or, going by second birth out of Kronos, oldest) brother - and after the fact he has been nothing if not faithful to his wife, even granting co-rulership, something that Zeus wouldn't even dream of giving to Hera. On top, by birth, Hades is the firstborn. He is worthy of the title and would make a just and fair monarch; he is less stricken by pride and arrogance and selfish greed than Zeus is, I would argue, and is altogether a superior deity.

[@axellopezgarcia8969]

It was Zeus idea to let Hades kidnapped Persephone

[@ChronicallyCurious]

All in favor of revolution, say “aye!”

[@TheLostArchangel666]

'Aye', obviously.

[@XxMasterPt]

Hades is the first born of the males you mean

[@TheLostArchangel666]

XxMasterPt True point.

[@cockadoodledoostudios2778]

Hercules: Yo, can I barrow your dog? Hades: oh ok, j-just don’t hurt him please... Hercules: K, thanks

[@Jew_Gi_Oh]

Hercules with his lion skin armor was the original cat that showed the dog his place lol.

[@danieleli421]

Lmao

[@goldietheswagbear8288]

Hades fucking cares about his dog and his wife

[@dapills7851]

@@goldietheswagbear8288 sounds like John Wick😆✌

[@reyleonoras195]

@@dapills7851 on steroid

[@lora_mist8928]

Poor hades, everyone focuses on how he kidnapped his wife but this was in a time when kidnapping your spouse really was very common among gods

[@barbiquearea]

The sad part is he actually wanted to meet Persephone in person and propose to her like we do now but Zeus being the middle aged frat boy that he was goaded him into pulling that stupid stunt which must have really scared the daylights out of his daughter (father of the year folks). In some versions Hades realized his folly and when seeing how shell-shocked Persephone was quickly apologized and assured her she was in no danger.

[@streakyanchovy]

@@barbiquearea Zeus: Worst wingman ever

[@mister_grizzlee5105]

@Descartes' Apparition I don't remember any variant of this myth where it says that Hades raped her

[@mister_grizzlee5105]

@Descartes' Apparition Because when they translated to English they used "rape" since it also means kidnapping (it's obsolete now). No variant of the myth says that Hades forced himself on Persephone in a sexual way. Matter of fact most tell how he showered her in gifts and gold and actually treated her as his equal, no less, no more.

[@marvelous_680]

@@barbiquearea Never ask dating advice from Zeus.

[@AJ-us4wr]

I think Hades has always been misunderstood, he has proven to be just and fair. People seem to want to associate death with evil but it is just part of the cycle of change that living beings go through in this existence and someone had to be in charge of the Underworld it just became his responsibility.

[@warriorlegend7041]

AJ eye for an eye I guess.

[@oboereno1382]

ares also

[@barbiquearea]

Sometimes I think if Osiris was depicted wearing black clothes and a fork staff then popular media would be vilifying him as well. He essentially was very similar to Hades in terms of personality and role in mythology and unlike Hades was a zombie.

[@NatsumiNL]

Growing up I was always shown that he was the villain, the evil one of the story but now more and more I read about him I favor him more over the other gods...

[@shakieltaylor9995]

Yeah, the others are either rapist or just the petty gods I've ever seen

[@mihaelurasek6262]

Same here

[@niravramdarie9898]

Hades is my favourite Greek god, unlike his brothers he didn't rape anyone and of the trinity zeus, poseidon and hades he is the smartest

[@amysurgeoner6395]

Zeus is my king, while it’s true that Zeus is king that is because he tricked Hades when the three drew straws. And unlike Zeus Hades is not as largely effected by Eros (who can basically jerk Zeus around like a puppet)

[@isfransislit8993]

hades is a good guy bc he didnt bitch out when zeus tricked him

[@niravramdarie9898]

Liam Lee. I didn't say he was smart because he didn't rape anyone

[@cjheaford]

But Hades raped and tricked Persephone and held her prisoner half the year.

[@niravramdarie9898]

cjheaford. There's lots versions of the story, however a majority of them say he tricked her into eating a pomegranate to keep her in the underworld and didn't rape her.

[@Bonkers-yl2jd]

I wonder if a god (if they exist) searches themselves up in their free time

[@raquelortegalopez5227]

😆😆😆😁😁

[@iamproserpina1421]

I kind of get what you mean and you're right. :(

[@localbrit2993]

Yeah... who would do that.. not me because I’m a primordial deity and I don’t care.. yeah!

[@TheDONing1]

"Let's see what those youngsters are saying about me these days... ... ...What? Why?!"

[@Omega-uc7wl]

Probably not since Zeus would throw a hisiy fit if he found out about how people talk about him

[@phantommelody6560]

Hades is also my favorite male god out of all of them. I agree that he is most misunderstood because of his position. However, in a game that I play called Goddess primal chaos, Hades is a companion (if so choose) to fight along side you as a Hero. So it proves that Hades has the view as a helper or (as you said in the video) a peron who can give others a chance to get what they want. I hope Hades gets a lighter view as a person in the future...

[@brianvance1178]

Kenji 1987 I hate that too man. Fuck you mainstream media, fuck you

[@razoredge8256]

blame Disney about that. they even make MR. cunt mcbastard who punch everyone on the face aka Herakles a major hero. he nothing but a gigantic asshole with bird brain and anger issue of teenager.

[@janiesimpson7448]

Giant's Wolf-Dragon Element o

[@gtshadowwolf2710]

He also named his three headed dog serberus, which translates to spot, or spotted

[@AndrejTelisman]

Oldest and wisest brother of three. He was wise ruler, fair and just of his kingdom. Good magistrate of his realm. Sadly his kingdom was not most appealing to ladys, so he used his tricks to get married ... mothers didn't liked him as Persephone mother was not happy with him, but he was good husband, loyal and respectful to his wife. He is lesson of how what we fear the most is what we don't know and dont want to know, death itself and attempting deautise during our life, but our fears are unjust because death will treat us how we treat others while we were alive.

[@sapphirerose745]

Hades, along with Medusa, have to be the two most misunderstood characters in Greek Mythology. In my opinion, they would be perfect examples of the saying "don't judge a book by its cover".

[@ryanmatthews3609]

agreed

[@Mikeplaysdbd]

I agree with you he honestly seems like very chill and the best of the brothers he is very fair, good men and most of all doesn't start drama and keeps his promise's just all around good guy

[@PassionFashionArt]

Zeus and Poseidon seem more like villains then Hades.

[@UniCops]

Don't worry, although Kratos didn't leave Hades out, Zeus and Poseidon got what they deserved.

[@UniCops]

@@KG-ds2fj I always thought Kratos was just the personification of authoritative strength (and inspiration for the God of War series Kratos) and not a legit Greek deity o: or maybe it's more complicated than that. But I can't help but imagine that Ghost of Sparta whenever I hear about Kratos. Sorry about that.

[@jodeg205]

I thought so too. It seems you just have to be respectful to him.

[@nabajyotiborah7944]

Zeus and Poseidon were good rapers

[@birdface5145]

Well I think Zeus is b y f a r the worst Olympian out of the three

[@juannaym8488]

What I always respected about Hades is that he ACTUALLY DID HIS JOB Zeus and Poseidon were always busy with fucking up everything they could, whilst Hades actually spent time in his realm, doing what he was meant to

[@crispcrosp]

fun fact: ceberus's name, when translated, means "Spotted".

[@samsadowitz1724]

cristina m thats actually pretty cute.

[@lazerwolf952]

SWLinPHX OMG I would love to see that

[@jclmnlxx]

@@SWLinPHX this is so cute omg

[@dank_smirk9971]

I like Hades the most out of the Greek gods, he just wants to peacefully rule his kingdom, keep the living out and the dead in, respect, protect, and care for the good ones, justly punish the bad, and most importantly just chill with his wife. He also has all he ever wants, a lovely wife, a huge kingdom, and ALL the wealth in the world.

[@Ken19700]

People confuse him with satan, a completely different character altogether.

[@aoiscomedytv]

Ken MacMillan bingo

[@Ken19700]

@@sonalibanerjee7436 I think it's because much of christianity was created by greek converts.

[@Blackheart616-g7t]

@@sonalibanerjee7436 The Devil lives in the sky and earth. He hates Hell and fears it. Fuck DC, Marvel, and Inferno for making that bullshit.

[@kamishin7135]

In the gospel of nicodemus Hades was the one calling Satan stupid for fighting with Jesus. Well, it was stupid, because in the end Jesus traded Satan with the souls of Adam, Eve and many more with Hades

[@aeh3253]

Do you think the Disney version of Hades is based more on Satan than he is on the Greek god?

[@emen_98]

I feel as though the 90s Hercules: legendary journeys is the most accurate portrayal of Hades. Neutral, serious in personality. But above all else, fair.

[@LittleMissRequiem]

If you’re interested in other non-evil portrayals of Hades, here are a few more that I know of off the top of my head: *LORE OLYMPUS ::* This comic on WEBTOONS centers primarily around the budding romance of Hades and Persephone in a modern-ish setting, with the mortal realm set in Ancient Greece while Olympus and the Underworld are portrayed as relatively modern (with Hades as the king/CEO of the latter). Hades is portrayed as having a lot of emotional baggage, including trauma from his ordeal with Kronos, but all in all he’s portrayed reasonably well given the setting. *MYTHIC WARRIORS: GUARDIANS OF THE LEGEND ::* Hades doesn’t get all that much screen time in this show aside from the Hades/Persephone episode, but by all accounts he’s generally portrayed as an okay guy and somewhat socially awkward before and during his interactions with Persephone. In fact, he gets extra brownie points here for explicitly NOT wanting to keep Persephone in the underworld against her will (though he does make every possible effort to persuade her to stay) and is super-pissed at the villain of that episode (a lizard-guy who wanted to get back at Demeter for something she did in the past) for tricking Persephone into eating the seeds, for which he promptly punishes said villain. *CLASS OF THE TITANS ::* TBH I haven’t seen much of this series, but by all accounts Hades is clearly not in a villainous role (the main villain being Kronos) and is overall portrayed as a pretty chill guy. My only real complaint about his portrayal here would probably be his voice (he’s portrayed as having a very high-pitched voice with a semi-British accent), but even then I can more or less let it slide, mainly because it adds to the cuteness factor of all his lovey-dovey moments with Persephone whenever they’re onscreen together.

[@Mr.Faust3]

Madame Requiem do not forget the game Hades(supergiant) where he is portrayed as an overprotective controlling father/husband

[@dr.calibrations7984]

Athena is far more evil than Hades.

[@hae615]

Hell ya bruh

[@MrManic4960]

True

[@jthorpr9730]

Did Athena have to turn Medusa into a monster? Poseidon is the one who raped Medusa, and Medusa wouldn't stand a chance against a god.

[@chatotalks5325]

or Hera, or Eris, or that one time Apollo was a dick, or Zeus, or everytime Poseidon was being petty, or *goes on to list almost the entire pantheon*

[@Fellowattic]

Aracknie was better than Athena except it

[@khaos5085]

Hades is definitely my favorite Great Grandson.

[@davisplayz4923]

lmao

[@harmony7483]

Dude where were you when your children had love issues?

[@Beliasa01]

What?

[@kobs1689]

I remember hearing a bit more detail of the story of Orpheus. Orpheus had played so beautifully, that an iron tear fell down Hades' cheek. When he left with his wife, Eurydice, he did as he was told. He did not look back throughout his entire trip out of the underworld. Once he was outside, he turned around to see his wife. Unbeknownst to him, she was still a step too far behind. She was still in the underworld. Hades' condition was that both Orpheus and his wife were to be out of the underworld before he could look. So his moment of joy was cut short, as she was dragged back down to Hades. Gotta love the old Greek stories lol

[@Markis2bi4]

I think the game Hades does a really good job depicting the real personality of Hades: stern, fair, and deep down emotionally receptive to others. As one who deals with death, he understands the value of life to mortals. The gods of Olympus are too busy living their own lives to care for the lives of their followers. Not as often as they should, anyhow. Unless they are someone the gods like, love, or want to bed.

[@chandrabhushan4237]

I don't know why but whenever I try to picture Hades the image that forms in front of me is somewhat a tall, pale and a handsome man wearing black robe appears 🤷‍♀️ *he's my favourite god*

[@rilldineth]

I don't like Hades, I LOVE him! For me, he has always been one of my Top 5 favorite Greek gods, like honestly he was completely misunderstood as he was indeed quite just and fair, if one cares to read myths that feature him... equivalent exchange basically. I could spend hours talking about him...ohhh ohh make a video of Themis if you can, she's equally awesome.

[@BlazeDupree1525]

honestly... I think Hades would have made a better king to rule the gods then Zeus. Zeus is a selfish jerk who only thinks with his dick, He gives people really bad advice and he spends more time cheating turning into animals and cheating on his wife, then actually being somewhat productive. Hades, on the other hand, is fair and just and will gladly help others if they can earn it, and even when Zeus told him to kidnap Persephone and force her to marry him, she gave her space and never raped her unlike what her father/ his brother would do. Hades knows where to draw the line between right and wrong.

[@KG-ds2fj]

@@BlazeDupree1525 agree

[@crowntheraven1372]

“Life is what gives death meaning, as Death is what gives life meaning”. Hades is needed to keep the balance. Though ever so moving & is never stagnate for doing so would destroy the entire cosmos. This is why, as with all the Gods/Goddesses of the world, a duality lies within them. Purity at its most rawest form is rare and that is one of many things Hades fancies. You can see this by look at his wife, Persephone. M He reminds me of Loki, misunderstood.

[@D.A.R.C.I.]

A fitting choice, then, for him to be smitten by the goddess of spring and life, smitten so far as give her her own kingdom to rule over with him down in hades.

[@aracelisrodriguez2927]

I also feel that Hades was very misunderstood. And in his own way he was rather Charming

[@razoredge8256]

true there. and people is scandalize cause he kidnap Persephone. i mean, how you court or even flirt with the girls if your own name can cause or synonymous with death and have title as ruler of the underworld?

[@mysticoversoul]

Hades is the hunkiest of the three major Olympians. He is also the most hung of them with a reputation for extreme sexual endurance, intense sexual prowess, and total active passion in bed. How can you not like a man like that?

[@razoredge8256]

@Jin Kazama true. the emo dude has more control than his lil bros.

[@kekku2104]

Why do people in modern social media try and portray Hades as someone evil? He’s not exactly evil or “the devil” he just collects souls and guides those to their next place. Either in Elysium (which is like Heaven) and the Tartarus (like Hell) He is a misunderstood figure. He embraces the good in those and values life. Why do you think he is the god of the underworld and souls? Yes he may have kidnapped Persephone..but he showed his true actions and emotions later on. She was never tricked and saw his real true self. He even has a better relationship with Persephone than Zeus has with Hera.

[@dylanpino3359]

None of these people have read “Lore of Olympus”

[@theresnothinghereatall]

@Descartes' Apparition Did some quick googling, couldn't find any poems of Persephone being "brutally snatched and carried off" all I could find were the usual tales of Hades snatching her in a chariot.

[@jaxthewolf4572]

Gods and spirits associated with death and the dead are often seen as evil....like Anubis and Hel

[@kekku2104]

@@jaxthewolf4572 well that’s just fear and ignorance and if you think that then you are small mindedness. a spirit isn’t automatically evil nor is a god. a gif like say anubis or hades is not evil they are just rulers over their perspective underworld realm and they guide spirits (people) to their next life or fate. you’re confusing that with demons or demonic things which Anubis, spirits, and hades is not.

[@jaxthewolf4572]

@@kekku2104 I hope you don't think I myself have this belief because I agree with you. Im talking about the fact that people often conflate these beings with evil. I have always have had an issue with the belief that death gods are automatically seen as evil especially when they are just doing their job and normally give off a calm and gentle presence. I guess the fear of death, has led to the belief that it is linked to evil and darkness. People demonize what frightens them and it's normally unjustified.

[@marcusblackwell2372]

Hades: that misunderstood uncle who you never talk about or try to understand

[@awseven1144]

Personally, Hades is my favorite Greek god. He is mysterious, and can be intimidating but at the same time is just and not cruel like many of the Greek gods were. He also had one of the most functional marriages, and features in some of the best myths.

[@aidanconkling8688]

Hades is the tamest of gods like seriously: Zeus: ima cheat on my wife every chance I get. Hera: ima terrorize all of his helpless lovers. Apollo: this may be the only love Artemis ever has... so ima make her kill her lover. Artemis: wow my brother tricked me into killing my lover.. guess I’ll hate all men now. Aphrodite: dang that girl’s pretty... kill her. Hephaestus: mommy didn’t love me so ima try to kill mommy. Poseidon: dang Athena took Athens so ima seduce this helpless woman at her temple. Athena: dang he seduced a helpless woman at my temple. Guess I’ll turn her into a literal monster. Hermes: prm as soon as I was born I killed a turtle turned it into an instrument stole Apollo’s cows and when he confronted me I played my dead turtle for him. Hades: I kidnapped the love of my life and then accepted a bargain to let her go...

[@dabagel580]

It's not that mommy didn't love him, it's more of a mommy tried to kill him by throwing him off a fucking mountain in the sky just cause he wasn't the prettiest looking baby so he hates mommy forever and will take any chances he gets to kill her. Other than that he was a pretty chill dude and one of the kindest gods. I agree with everything else tho

[@skipholt2206]

yeah I agree at least when Hades punishes people they deserve it the other gods just punish people because they think they just can

[@savourymilkman8147]

Only Hades loves his wife. To myself, this is all i ever need know, He is the victim of her mother, he may only have half the time to spend with the one he commits. Zeus, every mortal woman is an object for his WILL that all mortals be like SHEEP and COWS to no more than even that servitude HOW DARE HE CALL HIMSELF THE ALMIGHTY RULER OF OLYMPUS! I do not fear this in fact, i hold allowable construct to be my divine inheritence and NOTHING MORE! Zeus will HEAR THAT I AM MAN OF HIS CREATION THAT I WAS WORTHY OF THE FIRE AND HE WILL LOOK UPON ME WITH THE SAME FAVOR HE LOOKS UPON NOTHING!

[@abysmalbeat1268]

I don't necessarily agree with the Hephaestus part but other than that everything else is spot on

[@rabeyasultana7086]

what poseidon and athena did was more than horrible. Poseidon didn't succeed in seducing medusa so he raped her , and athena is just a jealous women , no braincells present when she punished medusa where she devoted all her time and love to Athena.

[@Atlas-pn6jv]

Back in our college days, my (now) husband went to Greece. When he asked me what he should bring back, I said a statue of Hades (because I was a classics student and thought it'd be funny). He did manage to find a Hades statue (paper weight sized), but said he had to look all over Greece because Hades is likened to Satan there, and still isn't popular. Also had a lot of people correct him that he was looking for a statue of Pluton.

[@vielplayz]

This guy is the very reason I started reading and got hooked with Greek mythology.. #TeamHades

[@Creterampage]

Hades is my personal favorite Greek god. He has a helm of darkness, a bident that destroys all in its path, has a 3 headed dog, is faithful to his loving wife, is the richest out of all gods, and has full control over the dead.

[@chengkuoklee5734]

About bident part... Something tells me bident is a weapon to restraint, not for killing.

[@SayaCeline]

I always liked Hades, that was likely because Persephone was always my favorite :)

[@LindaJones-uk6ee]

I'm a huge fan of hades . This started in middle school. Ms. Evan's my literature teacher piqued my interest in Greek mythology.

[@Sky-yb1ew]

I have always found more comfort in Hades and I always feel he understands more and is more patient and caring when it comes to mental illness

[@kangthao5121]

I remember Hades is actually more powerful than Zeus, and he was originally supposed to be the one who ruled Olympus, but he gave up the chance because he didn't want to see his siblings fighting over thrones, like they went through with their father, and the Titans. So he choose the underworld, because someone has to take the job.

[@elenagranger4807]

I Like Hades i feel like he's really misunderstood, he is really fair and he just gives people what they want as long as they are worthy and he tests them on that i respect that i definitely like him more than Zeus and Poseidon who raped and impregnated so many other women .

[@darkenergy8318]

Elena granger Agree - there's a theory that he didn't raped the daughter of Diameter , that's zues action but being Hades of the Underworld he received the blame . The theory has it's strength in Hades not being able to reproduce .Idk .

[@gtshadowwolf2710]

He also named his dog spotted or spot, no truly evil person names their dog that

[@mysticoversoul]

Hades is the hunkiest of the three major Olympians. He is also the most hung of them with a reputation for extreme sexual endurance, intense sexual prowess, and total active passion in bed. How can you not like a man like that?

[@ophelias4172]

I am very fond of Hades. Like most misunderstood things he tends to be vilified a lot but he was a good and loyal husband to Persephone, unlike his two more popular brothers who tended to stray.

[@ysa3900]

I dont believe that he is not that powerful, simply because he is not interested of anything and just give way to his other brothers . he prefer to be distant to them and focus on his own kingdom. he is cold and stoic maybe because he knew well how the relationship of his relatives works ,were obviously he is so against it. and he is by far has the most respected God for me. he never use his God status to go collecting women like his other brothers do.

[@Xar_Khan]

Hades is one of the few good gods in mythology. I love him. He deserves so much more love.. Most other gods in mythology - and even religions - are just selfish, mega-narcissistic jerks.

[@code066funkinbird3]

Years now which myth besides than Greek

[@janewatson5221]

Hades is my favorite greek god! Thanks for the video! For me, hades is a decent and fair god. People just misunderstood him because he's the god of the underworld/death. What makes him better is that he stayed loyal to Persephone. P.S. I love your voice! I was smiling while you were narrating hades history 😊

[@MythologyFictionExplained]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video Hannah

[@sonofearthandsky7036]

more than fair and just, in many ways honorable. The hermit king of sorts. at least in what little ive read. though the last regurgitated, he was the first born. And by most patriarchal laws at the time as the eldest son of cronos, should have inherited Olympus, and could have contested the drawing of lots. But being far more fair than most the other gods, accepted his lot as the god of the underworld, preferring the isolation of his own domain. Atleast from what little ive read. Out of most of the Greek gods Hades is one of my faverate. Despite having a bad rap, even in ancient times, he seems by far the most honest. Even being faithful to Persephone(atleast as far as ive read) unlike zeus and Poseidon who both raped woman in many stories and had affairs. He is as honest as he is clever, and a loner. As a hermit myself, hades has always resonated with me.

[@mysticoversoul]

Hades is the hunkiest of the three major Olympians. He is also the most hung of them with a reputation for extreme sexual endurance and intense sexual prowess.

[@Kimberlylesniok]

Why was Hades considered the least powerful? shouldn't he be the one with the most power (I mean he rules the underworld?)

[@EmilioReyes_97]

I guess because in the Greek time a the affairs of man were what mattered? The stuff taking place in the land of the living was Zues' s MA

[@chocamocha4541]

@Xbox: Tvrsa Yea i agree....I feel like the only god who could rival Zeus is Poseidon....I started liking him after Reading percy jackson books and you're also right...the 2nd layer(Mantle),3rd layer(Outer core) and 4th layer(Inner core) of earth is prob his kingdom....which is huge but its not,compare to Poseidon and Zeus

[@douglasphillips5870]

Zeus was the most powerful as is evident in his being able to overcome a rebellion by the other gods. Poseidon was Zeus's greatest rival. Hades just wasn't involved

[@kgmotte2363]

In Older Greece Poseidon was the King of the Gods, Not Zeus. Remember that Ancient Greece isn't a Homogeneous Static unchanging Culture, Symbolism and Importance of Certain themes Changed with time... I Mean Once upon a Time Dionysus was a God of Madness and Mystery, not Just Booze Fueled Frat Parties... I'd also Argue that Hades is the Member of the "Big 3" who APPEARS to be the Weakest, But really, Isn't. Where Zeus's Iconic Relic is the Thunderbolt, which is Essentially the "Ultimate Single target DPS Weapon". Poseidon's is his Trident, which can more or Less be Described as the "Ultimate Tool for Crowd Control/AoE DPS on a Mass Scale", Since it Create Earthquakes, and Controls the Waters of the Sea and the Weather... Hades's Special "Weapon" Though is a HELMET, which Makes him Invisible, his Iconic power is Literally to Go unnoticed Even by the most Perceptive of Gods and Titans... As Far as we know, he is the only Entity on the whole of Mythology who is Invisible to the Eyes of Fate itself(Despite the Plot of the Disney Version). Now Tell me, does that Seem "Weak" to you? Also, Remember that all 3 of the Brothers were Needed to Defeat Chronos and they Split the World in 3 Among themselves, but did not Feel the Need to give anything to the Other Gods and Titans that Helped them win the War with the Titans... Now why Would Poseidon and Zeus Give Hades Anything at all if he was in Deed Weaker than them? Why not Stiff him like they did all their other allies? Was it Perhaps because they Knew that if their Honorable Big Brother Ever Felt He'd Been Disrespected that there was nothing Either one of them could do to Stop him from enacting Invisible Justice Upon them?

[@yoonglescomfydumb0309]

I think for me, Hades is the most powerful because mortals can get away when they don't wanna worship a god (Ahem Sisyphus) but not Hades because whether they like it or not at the end of the day, they will bow down to Hades when their time has come.

[@HisShadow]

Hades is a just and relatively caring god when compared to his siblings. He made the underworld a reward or punishment depending on the kind of person was. The other gods are petty and squabble amongst themselves.

[@somebodytouchamyspaghet1732]

What if Hades was actually the good guy compared to all the gods? What if he just wanted to stay away from all the drama that used to happen in the above world? What if he just wanted to take care of the people who no even cared about (the dead souls)? I mean he even treated his wife with respect and loved her deeply unlike most other gods. According to me he is actually the best god among all the others. And by the way I love your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@bluesbest1]

I actually treat that "What if" as actual fact within the Mythos. Glad to see another believer.

[@kishoredhar3660]

You shouldn't forget his older sister, Lady Hestia. She is kind and warm, not vindictive like Demeter and Hera.

[@gabbycampana8735]

You got a strong point

[@angelacooper8973]

Hades, Hecate, Hestia, and Vulcan(can’t spell Greek name) are the nicest gods who don’t want to interfere with human life

[@MsFallen013]

@@angelacooper8973 his Greek name is Hephaestus :)

[@rubie5777]

I extremely love Hades' love story. he is just so interesting too,, I'm really fond of him.

[@wuffiousmaximus4808]

Hades and Satan are SO different from one another. Hades simply kept watch over the Underworld and had a clean mind. Satan on the other hand has nothing but rage and vengeance on his mind and viewed Hell as nothing more than his prison. He does not rule the damned but rather mocks them for being tricked by him into joining his side.

[@nicholeckrueger]

I had prayed wondering about Hades specifically. Going through some different idea processes. Why was he god of the underworld? Did he choose it or was he punished? Who was he really! This came to me and answered some of those questions. Hercules came to me last May in 2019 and it makes me happy in my heart to know that he asked for Hades permission and also returned Cerberus first upon taking him. I’m not familiar with Greek Mythology but it has subtly followed me around. Also, I have much love for the gods, but I’m realizing that they are just oversized humans who act even more volatile and vain than a human. That does not settle with me very well. I do take into consideration what must be done was done for the evolution of events to play out? Why was it so necessary and what if events were different? How would that impact out consciousness we know today?

[@peterkayou4257]

Be my Persephone Nichole.

[@voidpickle5684]

He’s god of the underworld because he was simply unlucky.

[@Amaterasu_531]

He just ended up with the shortest stick thus ruling the underworld.

[@Nic-ye2yz]

@@voidpickle5684 Also because Zeus is a piece of shit god lol

[@reinettesylfgreinar365]

Zeus chose his domain first, and Hades was left with the Underworld despite being the oldest. I think part of why Erebus didn't argue about this, even though he could have made a strong case and even had a chance in a fight over it, is because of what came with the different domains. Had he taken Zeus' place he would have had Zeus' responsibilities, whether or not Zeus was good with those responsibilities is another matter. But Hades wasn't interested in that. There was power there, sure, but there was also power in the Underworld and far more wealth. There was potential for growth which Olympus lacked. Hades is far more patient, more level-headed, and probably realized that Zeus' greed and ambition worked to Hades' own advantage. Hades has a palace and a constantly growing population as it is his world which the dead go to. Zeus has a bunch of gods that may or may not want him dead and a large population of demigods with daddy issues.

[@trystenlyth1139]

It`s official, Hades is by far my favorite Olympian. He deserves so much more respect then He get`s currently .

[@messoneadelaide3325]

Hades is the love of my life

[@maicarose4327]

@Descartes' Apparition Buttt buttt Persephone actually saw a side To Hades , that made her love him plus he doesnt cheat loyal and kidnapping their spouse is kinda normal to the gods. Like he has the better relationship, and his just tho

[@brehannaroopnarine3126]

*Persephone disliked this comment*

[@easye4329]

I think it's a really interesting part of his character, if you'd like to call it that, that he gives people the chance to earn what they want, since hades was given his position by a game of chance and drawing the short straw. I don't think it was ever explicitly stated but it always seemed hades resented Zeus and Poseidon for this. So it's kinda nice to see that he gives others a chance to prove themselves when he didn't get one himself

[@LuisCruz-do2my]

Hades is the most honest of the gods because he's upfront with you about his vile and deceitfulness whilst the other gods are more underhanded and conniving.

[@jackg7536]

I wish you had a podcast about all these on Spotify. I love this!

[@kennethultimate02]

Zeus- the bully Poseidon- the sneaky bastard Hades- the quite kid.

[@wrongsalvation8904]

I like him so much that I named my cat after him, and he's a lover.

[@emberneko8640]

Hades is my favorite god of greek mythology!! and my favorit story about hades is his story with persephone!

[@shuamaral936]

He's my favorite Greek god. He's just misunderstood, but he is honestly really kind and just compared to the other gods

[@nalaataburke]

I'm in love with the poem at the beginning of the video. Plus the voice is so relaxing

[@kyS-tk3zi]

Hades is always misunderstood and I really felt that he deserved a lot more respect because people thought that just because he is the lord of the underworld he was evil and he wasn’t in Roman mythology he was respected and I think that more people should also respect him btw like or dislike if hades is your is your favorite Greek God

[@sidetracker3496]

In the end all are equal in the eyes of death...thats why Hades comes off as a good judge of character. Someone who understands the misery and melancholy of death and tries to be kind to his subjects and those who come to him for aid. But he also has to be fair and doesnt let anyone have anything without proving themselves worthy of it nor does he let anyone off the hook when they commit major shenanigans. So if i had to give a short summary of his personality id say... just, strict, charitable, pitying and melancholic.

[@jjejet]

I'm very fond of Hades, he's one of my favorite gods ^^

[@mandyslittlelife]

Hades, one of my absolute favorites! I prefer the less brawny depictions of him (where he doesn't look like a bodybuilder).

[@GreekGoddess4949]

Hades and Persephone are my absolute favorite pair in Greek Mythology

[@acreagefuneral3357]

Scorpio and Taurus are my favorite couple in astrology

[@Raziel_Winged]

god of war made me interested in Greek Mythology , thanks for the video man , really nice info

[@bluesbest1]

For me, it was Age of Mythology. Which is strange, considering he's the one patron god that isn't really involved, but I found him interesting. Nowadays I adore him like Seto Kaiba (Yu-Gi-Oh), Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z), or Zuko (Avatar: The Last Airbender), who are all second-fiddle badasses that would lay the protagonists on the ground if they didn't have plot armor. Like how Hades could wreak his brothers' shit if he didn't want to demolish the planet in the process.

[@kaylynbrickey9664]

I’ve always thought that he was misunderstood ever since I first learned about him but nobody has ever agreed I’m glad to finally find someone who does.

[@ryanbookout5882]

This is very educational and as one would hope for in such a category, a good level of personability from the host and teacher. 💀🕵️👳

[@WackyWahooGuy]

“But Before Persephone Got Out Of The UnderWorld, Hades Brought Her Seeds From The UnderWorld, Persephone Wasn’t Stupid, She Knew That Those Who Consume The Seeds From The UnderWorld Will Be Bounded Forever With The UnderWorld, Hades Gave Her A Choice, Persephone Liked Being In The UnderWorld, Being With Hades, So She Ate The Seeds, And Knowing What She Had Done, And With No Regrets, Gave The News To Her Mother, Demeter. Every Six Months Per Year, Persephone, Goddess Of Spring And Recently Goddess Of The Underworld, Visits Hades In The UnderWorld. The Story Of The Seasons”

[@nightowl1962]

A god of darkness us always a friend of mine

[@clide07]

Now i know hades is good greek god and they he is smartest I misunderstood him everyone thinks he is bad god but it is opposite what they think about him.. newbie in this channel great videos..

[@AM-kb6ib]

As a witch that works with deities I find these videos fascinating. Great content

[@DIMITRISMOSKIOU]

Hades was the 1st borne, my freand

[@Moonlight-vx9ui]

I love hades he’s my favorite of all the Greek gods

[@satan1854]

Honestly, I feel so honoured when someone mistakes Hades for me

[@welcomeboi8991]

Lmao

[@jaxthewolf4572]

And when people mistake Pan for you as well 😁

[@gabrialalex5382]

shut up you betrayed us.

[@jasdyer180]

I love Hades. He is one of my favorite Gods. Defiantly my favorite out of the three brothers.

[@lexlyall9016]

I’ve always been strangely drawn to Hades... He’s pretty mysterious and honestly sounds like a cool guy

[@dianaespinoza7644]

He's my favorite!!

[@kairecheneau9347]

The most underrated of the brothers. My personal favorite is Poseidon because of the Percy Jackson series.

[@recookies7419]

I love my king hades 😍

[@PrinceAlhorian]

When I was in university my Professor in Ancient Mythology and Culture told me the following of Hades: Of the three brother gods, Hades was the slowest to anger and deepest in his compassion. He was just, and honourable, and (majority of the time) honest. If he roams the realms of Hades, he would mingle with the happy souls in Elysium and would ask the souls in Tartarus why they did what they did. He worshipped Persephone as the queen she was meant to be. He kept himself out of the septic politics and feuds of the "utopic" Olympus, only going there when it is absolutely necessary. So, yes, I like Hades. He sounds like a guy who would be nice to have a drink with.

[@elijahhayes-miller160]

I enjoy the idea of Hades I don’t see him as a villain but more of a miss understood good due to the idea of gods giving away blessings instead of earning them.

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

The 3 judges sounds like the Living Tribunal

[@GaijinBangya]

Thank you for this! Hades is my patron and I'm very sensitive over the misrepresentations of him. But you covered him with so much respect. I appreciate you and your amazing channel. 😊💯