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Hades in Greek

Hades in Greek is Άδης, Τάρταρα, κόλαση — Hades means in Greek mythology, the god of the underworld and ruler of the dead.

Hades in Greek

Άδης
proper noun
Pronounced: Adis
(Greek god) The god of the underworld and ruler of the dead, son of Cronus and Rhea, brother of Zeus and Poseidon.
Άδης
proper noun
Pronounced: Adis
(Greek mythology) The underworld, the domain of Hades, by transference from its god.
Τάρταρα
proper noun
Pronounced: Tartara
(Greek mythology) The underworld, the domain of Hades, by transference from its god.
κόλαση
proper noun
Pronounced: kolasi
Hell.

What does "Hades" mean?

  1. proper noun In Greek mythology, the god of the underworld and ruler of the dead.
    "Hades ruled the underworld while his brothers Zeus and Poseidon governed the sky and sea."
  2. proper noun The underworld itself, the realm of the dead in Greek mythology; loosely, hell.
    "The myth describes Orpheus descending into Hades to rescue his wife."
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Hades in a sentence

  • Hades ruled the underworld while his brothers Zeus and Poseidon governed the sky and sea.
  • The myth describes Orpheus descending into Hades to rescue his wife.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Hades" in Greek?

"Hades" in Greek is Άδης, Τάρταρα, κόλαση. Hades means: In Greek mythology, the god of the underworld and ruler of the dead.

How do you pronounce Άδης?

"Hades" in Greek is Άδης, pronounced "Adis".

How do you use "Hades" in a sentence?

Example: "Hades ruled the underworld while his brothers Zeus and Poseidon governed the sky and sea." In Greek, "Hades" is Άδης, Τάρταρα, κόλαση.

Are there other ways to say "Hades" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "Hades": Άδης, Τάρταρα, κόλαση.

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