Hades was the god of the Underworld and king of the dead. He ruled over two sections - Tartarus for the damned and Erebus for the dead, as well as the Elysian Fields for heroes. Key features of the Underworld included the rivers Acheron, Styx, and Lethe; the three-headed dog Cerberus who guarded the entrance; and the ferryman Charon who transported souls across the rivers. The Furies punished sinners, while figures like Tantalus and Sisyphus were tormented for their deeds in life.

1. Edith Hamilton’s Mythology:The UnderworldEnglish I HonorsMrs. Pilgreen

2. Hades (Pluto)God of the UnderworldKing of the Dead, but NOT Death himselfGod of Wealth (precious minerals found underground)Helmet of InvisibilityRarely left Underworld

3. Persephone (Proserpine)Wife & Niece of HadesDaughter of DemeterHer absence from earth causes the seasons to change

4. UnderworldGreeks believed it could be entered at various locations in caves and lakes2 sections:TartarusErebusElysian Fields: where heroes go after they die

5. Rivers of the UnderworldAcheron: River of WoeStyx: River of Unbreakable OathLethe: River of Forgetfulness

6. Cerberus3-headed dogGuards the gates to the UnderworldLets everyone in, but won’t let anyone out

7. CharonFerries the souls of the dead Money is put on the lips of the dead to pay Charon

8. The FuriesPunish evildoers in the Underworld Pursued sinners on earth

9. TantalusIn life, he had his son boiled & served to the gods at a banquetIn death, he is tormented by hunger & thirst that he can’t quench

10. SisyphusIn life, he reported information that led to Zeus being caught with one of his mistressesIn death, he is forced to push a large boulder up a hill, only to have it roll back down once he reaches the top

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