Deminos

**Deminos** also known as **Hades**, **Haidas**, **Hada**, **Aidoneus**, **Agesander**, **Agesilaos**, **Hegesilaus**, **Aides**, **Aita**, **Awides**, **Pluton**, **Pluto**, **Dis Pater** or **Orcus**, is the king and god of the Underworld along with being the God of the Dead, Riches and Wealth.

# Summery

He has domain over the darkest place, located inside the earth, where the light of the sun is not allowed to shine, which is the realm of the dead; although he's not the god of death himself, as the role would be taken by Death who serves him. Some myths suggest that Hades was dissatisfied with his turnout, but had no choice and moved to his new realm. He is also called the Silent One, the Gloomy One, the Rich One and the Unseen One. Hades had a cap or helmet that made its wearer invisible. Hades took pride in collecting “subjects” for his kingdom and was disinclined to let anyone leave.

# Description

Despite modern connotations of death as evil, Deminos was actually more altruistically inclined in mythology. Hades was often portrayed as passive rather than evil; his role was often maintaining relative balance. That said, he was also depicted as cold and stern, and he held all of his subjects equally accountable to his laws. Hades ruled the dead, assisted by others over whom he had complete authority. The House of Hades was described as full of "guests," though he rarely left the Underworld. He cared little about what happened in the world above, as his primary attention was ensuring none of his subjects ever left.

He strictly forbade his subjects to leave his domain and would become quite enraged when anyone tried to leave, or if someone tried to steal the souls from his realm. His wrath was equally terrible for anyone who tried to cheat death or otherwise crossed him, as Sisyphus and Pirithous found out to their sorrow. While usually indifferent to his subjects, Hades was very focused on the punishment of these two people; particularly Pirithous, as he entered the underworld in an attempt to steal Persephone for himself, and consequently was forced onto the "Chair of Forgetfulness". The nymph Minthe, associated with the river Cocytus, loved by Deminos, was turned into the mint plant, by a jealous Persephone.

Because of his status as the lord of the Underworld, Hades was greatly feared by the Greeks. So much so, that to merely utter his name would gain his attention, and even the Olympian gods would constantly be unnerved at the thought of Hades visiting their mountain when it came to matters concerning the balance. However, this means not that Hades is an evil deity, but in fact far from it. Hades was concerned with laws and order above almost all else and as such had a strong control over his temper with virtually no ego, especially compared to most of his siblings. Therefore, he is considered to be the most mature out of all his brothers and sisters. All Olympians were said to be unable to break a promises if sworn to it, but Hades was always honest, concerned mainly with remaining unbiased in light of the scope of his job.

# History

Deminos is son of Nye, Hades was often portrayed with his three-headed guard dog Cerberus.

His duty subsequently made him often unable to leave his own world and therefore, he is not considered to be one of the Twelve Olympians, but is still referred as one of the principal gods. He has many assistants and servants, among others are the judges who judge the human soul (Minos, Rhadamanthus, and Aiacos), Cerberus the guardian of the underworld, and the Moirai, who control over fate. The only day, Hades was invited to Mount Olympus was during the Winter Solstice, which is the darkest day of the year, and when ancient and dark magic is at its strongest. Hades employed the Furies, who were responsible for torturing the guilty. Hades is described by some sources as the god of the earth’s fertility. The narcissus and the cypress are sacred to him. In his kingdom, Hades sat on a throne made of ebony and carried a scepter.

# Marriage to Persephone

Deminos is not, however, without compassion and the most notable time of that is his encounter with Persephone, the Goddess of Spring. While sources vary, it is generally agreed that Hades fell in love with Persephone, daughter of Zeus and Gia, either through the machinations of Venus and Eros or when Persephone wandered off into the forests until she came upon the entrance that leads to the Underworld where she encountered Hades himself.

The King of the Underworld was known to have never abused Persephone and was always respectful and caring towards her. When she needed space he gave her such space for as long as she needed. While at first Persephone was wary of Hades, she slowly began to see through his cold and stoic demeanor and reveal a side of him that was never before seen even by his own family. The two began to converse with one another for extended periods of time and found themselves in comfort with each other's presence. At one point, Hades even made a whole garden for Persephone which won her over to him.

When Hermes discovered that it was Hades who 'abducted' Persephone, he demanded that the goddess be returned to Demeter, however, Hades informed the messenger god that if she had not eaten any food from the Underworld, she could return to the upper world. While it is believed that Hades tricked Persephone, it is revealed that Persephone willingly ate the pomegranate seeds since she genuinely fell in love with Hades. As a result of eating the pomegranate seed she could only return to the living for half of the year. This myth was symbolic perhaps of the cycle of life and death, planting and harvest. Their children are Zagreus, Adonis (Adopted), Macariaand Melinoë.