Hades (Once Upon a Time)

**Hades** is the main antagonist of the second half of Season 5 in 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".

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

1. ↑ http://tvline.com/2015/10/22/once-upon-a-time-the-devil-season-5-spoilers/

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