Hades (Once Upon a Time)

Hades is the main antagonist of the second half of the fifth season of ABC's Once Upon a Time. He débuts in the twelfth episode of the fifth season and is portrayed by guest star Greg Germann.
Hades is based on the character of the same name from Greek Mythology, and the Disney film Hercules.
== Background ==
=== Powers and Abilities ===
* Divine Magic - Ability to use one's powers as a Deity.
* Conjuration - Ability to conjure objects out of the blue.
* Heart-ripping - Ability to rip someone's heart out in order to control/kill them, among other purposes.
* Immortality - Eternal unaging life. Can only be killed by erasing them from existence with the Olympian Crystal.
* Magical Immobilization - Ability to magically immobilize something or someone.
* Protection Spells - Ability to use one or different type(s) of protection spells.
* Pyrokinesis - Ability to conjure and control fire.
* Telekinesis - Ability to control the movement of objects or other people/animals.
* Teleportation - Ability to magically teleport oneself and/or others from one location to another.
* World-crossing - Ability to travel between worlds at will.
== Behind the Scenes ==
Hades was based on the Greek character of the same name and sharing several aspects of the Disney character.
His casting call described him as  "a mysterious, dangerous and vindictive God-like figure known obscurely as 'Distinguished Gentleman' or 'DG'". He is also described as "a mysterious figure with god-like powers who is always clad in a perfectly tailored suit", someone who can "strike fear into people just by being friendly", and "the last person you ever want to share a drink with".http://tvline.com/2015/10/22/once-upon-a-time-the-devil-season-5-spoilers/
Also the pedicure seen in "Souls of the Departed" was Greg Germann's idea.
== Trivia ==
* Hades' hair went up in flames similar to his animated counterpart.
* Hades enjoys violin music.
* He and the Devil were always confused with being the same person.
== References ==
Category:Once Upon a Time characters
Category:Antagonists
Category:Lovers
Category:Siblings
Category:Rulers
Category:Kings
Category:Gods
Category:Deities
Category:Greek Mythology characters
Category:Villains
Category:Uncles
Category:Royalty
Category:Males
Category:Main antagonists
Category:Deceased characters
Category:Characters introduced in 2016