HADES HADES, GREEK GOD In Greek mythology, Hades is one of the major Olympian gods, the son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea. After the Olympian gods overthrew the Titans in the Titanomachy, Hades and his brothers, Zeus and Poseidon, divided the universe amongst themselves, with Hades receiving the underworld as his domain. Hades is known as the god of the underworld, where he rules over the dead and the souls of the deceased. He is often depicted as a somber and austere god, but not necessarily malevolent. His rule in the underworld involves maintaining order among the souls of the departed and punishing those who committed acts of wickedness in life. Although Hades is less prominently worshipped than other Olympian gods, such as Zeus or Athena, his role as the ruler of the underworld is fundamental in Greek mythology and has inspired numerous works of art, literature, and popular culture throughout the centuries. TANKS HADES