 hades |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone | |
| Synonyms: | Aides Aidoneus Pluto | |
| Related terms: | Greek_deity Greek_mythology | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (in various religions) the world of the dead | |
| Synonyms: | underworld Hell netherworld Scheol infernal_region Hel | |
| Examples: | "he didn't want to go to hell when he died" |
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| Related terms: | imaginary_place Cocytus Acheron Lethe Styx religion | |
| Similar spelling: |
Hyades Haddox Haddix haddock |
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