Hades in art

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Hades by AI Hades is the Greek god of the underworld and the ruler of the dead. He is the brother of Zeus, the king of the gods, and Poseidon, the god of the sea. Unlike the other gods, Hades rarely leaves the underworld and is often portrayed as stern and just, rather than evil. He presides over the dead and ensures that the natural order of life and death is maintained. Hades is also associated with wealth, as precious metals and gems are found underground. His wife is Persephone, whom he…

⚜️💀Hades💀⚜️ With Halloween upon us, it’s only fitting to illustrate the mighty King of the Underworld, Hades, the god of the dead and gold, gens and al the hidden earthly riches. Don’t let his calm exterior fool you, he is as unyielding as stone, ruling his realm with strict fairness. While his marriage to Persephone stirred controversy, he’s surprisingly just to those who respect his boundaries and laws. Though in modern perception often cast as grim and scary, Hades embodies the…

La Laguna Estigia The River Styx 1887 by Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo.

In Greek mythology, Tartarus was both a god and a region deep below the surface of the earth. More famous as a prison than a deity, Tartarus was home to many notable prisoners.

Seated on his throne surrounded by skulls, Hades embodies the darkness and grandeur of the underworld. His stern gaze, muscular physique, and dark robe reflect this god's power and steadfastness. The orb in his hand symbolizes control over the souls of the deceased. This image was generated using Stable Diffusion. #HadesLord #UnderworldRealm #DarkGod

The student of Greek mythology is often struck by the fact that some gods and goddesses have extensive roles in the mythical narratives, and others have very limited parts to play.

My ninth and final painting for #mytholojuly It’s been a fun ride! 🏛⚡️LEGEND: In greek mythology, The underworld is guarded by a threeheaded dog. This belongs to Hades, the ruler of the dead and King of the Underworld of the same name. In ancient times the god was feared by many and simply saying the word "Hades" was thought to be frightening. He was not, however, evil, for although he was stern and cruel, he was still just. Hades was also the god of the hidden wealth of the earth, from…

💬 0 🔁 733 ❤️ 1116 · Hades and Persephone by Matthew Kocvara

The sordid ferryman of the dead in Greek mythology. His boat would herald the newly departed across the river Styx and Acheron into Hades, the Greek underworld.