Mythology: Hades was the Greek god of the underworld — but not mal…

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Did you know? Hades was the Greek god of the underworld — but not malevolent. He ruled justly over souls arriving via the Styx. He was one of the three sons of Kronos who divided the universe by lottery; Zeus got the sky, Poseidon the sea, Hades drew the short straw.

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Hades was the Greek god of the underworld — but not malevolent. He ruled justly over souls arriving via the Styx. He was one of the three sons of Kronos who divided the universe by lottery; Zeus got the sky, Poseidon the sea, Hades drew the short straw.

Hades was de Griekse god van het dodenrijk — maar niet boosaardig. Hij regeerde rechtvaardig over zielen die binnenkwamen via de Styx. Hij was een van de drie zonen van Kronos die het universum verdeelden door loting; Zeus kreeg de hemel, Poseidon de zee, Hades trok de korte stro.

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