Hades

/'heidi:z/
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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The underworld in Greek mythology: In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Hades refers to the realm of the dead, a shadowy place where the souls of the deceased reside.
    • The god of the underworld: Hades is also the name of the deity who rules this underworld. He is the brother of Zeus and Poseidon and the husband of Persephone.
Usage Examples

  • Proper noun (Realm):

    • In the epic, the hero descended into Hades to speak with the spirit of a prophet.
    • Ancient Greeks believed that souls crossed a river to enter Hades.

  • Proper noun (God):

    • Hades is often depicted with his three-headed dog, Cerberus.
    • The myth explains how Persephone became the queen of Hades.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be in Hades": to be in a state of extreme suffering or a terrible place (used figuratively).
    • After the power outage in the heatwave, this city felt like Hades.
  • "Hades of a...": (informal, euphemism for "hell of a") used for emphasis.
    • That was a Hades of a storm last night.
Variants and Related Words
  • Chthonic (adj): relating to or inhabiting the underworld.
    • The Greeks made chthonic offerings to deities like Hades.
  • Plutonian (adj): of or relating to the underworld or the god Pluto (the Roman equivalent of Hades).
    • The poet described a dark, Plutonian landscape.
Synonyms
  • The underworld: the realm of the dead.
  • The netherworld: the world of the dead.
  • Pluto: the Roman name for the god Hades.
Related Phrases
  • Gates of Hades: the entrance to the underworld.
    • The ancient site was thought to be one of the gates of Hades.
  • Hound of Hades: refers to Cerberus, the guardian dog of the underworld.
    • Cerberus, the hound of Hades, prevented the dead from leaving.
Related Idioms
  • Between here and Hades: anywhere and everywhere.
    • I've looked for my keys between here and Hades, but I can't find them.
  • Hot as Hades: (informal) extremely hot.
    • Close the door; it's hot as Hades outside!
Noun
  1. (religion) the world of the dead
    • No one goes to Hades with all his immense wealth-Theognis
  2. (Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone

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