Hades illustration

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⚜️💀Hades💀⚜️ With Halloween upon us, it’s only fitting to illustrate the mighty King of the Underworld, Hades, the god of the dead and gold, gens and al the hidden earthly riches. Don’t let his calm exterior fool you, he is as unyielding as stone, ruling his realm with strict fairness. While his marriage to Persephone stirred controversy, he’s surprisingly just to those who respect his boundaries and laws. Though in modern perception often cast as grim and scary, Hades embodies the…

My ninth and final painting for #mytholojuly It’s been a fun ride! 🏛⚡️LEGEND: In greek mythology, The underworld is guarded by a threeheaded dog. This belongs to Hades, the ruler of the dead and King of the Underworld of the same name. In ancient times the god was feared by many and simply saying the word "Hades" was thought to be frightening. He was not, however, evil, for although he was stern and cruel, he was still just. Hades was also the god of the hidden wealth of the earth, from…

Charon is the ferryman of Hades in Greek mythology. He transports souls of the dead across the River Styx, from the land of the living to the land of the dead. Every passenger is charged with golden coins or they are stranded on the riverbanks for eternity. His position has put him into contact with many super-heroes and other mythological figures. Charon was first adapted to DC Comics by Gardner Fox and Howard Sherman in More Fun Comics #56 (1940).

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The student of Greek mythology is often struck by the fact that some gods and goddesses have extensive roles in the mythical narratives, and others have very limited parts to play.

We await #HadesGame #HadesII