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  2. Hades - Wikipedia

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    Hades and Cerberus, in Meyers Konversationslexikon, 1888. Hades, as the god of the dead, was a fearsome figure to those still living; in no hurry to meet him, they were reluctant to swear oaths in his name, and averted their faces when sacrificing to him. Since to many, simply to say the word "Hades" was frightening, euphemisms were pressed ...

  3. Family tree of the Greek gods - Wikipedia

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    Key: The names of the generally accepted Olympians [11] are given in bold font.. Key: The names of groups of gods or other mythological beings are given in italic font. Key: The names of the Titans have a green background.

  4. Twelve Olympians - Wikipedia

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    The youngest child of the Titans Cronus and Rhea. Brother and husband of Hera and brother of Poseidon, Hades, Demeter, and Hestia. He had many affairs with goddesses and mortals, such as his sister Demeter and Leto, mortals Leda and Alcmene, and more. [27] His symbols include the thunderbolt, eagle, oak tree, bull, scepter, and scales. Hera: Juno

  5. Greek underworld - Wikipedia

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    In Greek mythology, the underworld or Hades (Ancient Greek: ᾍδης, romanized: Háidēs) is a distinct realm (one of the three realms that make up the cosmos) where an individual goes after death. The earliest idea of afterlife in Greek myth is that, at the moment of death, an individual's essence ( psyche ) is separated from the corpse and ...

  6. Erebus - Wikipedia

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    In the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, Erebus is used to refer to Hades, the location in which the god Hades and his wife Persephone reside, [29] while in Euripides' play Orestes, it is where the goddess Nyx lives. [30] Later, in Roman literature, Ovid calls Proserpina the "queen of Erebus", [31] and other authors use Erebus as a name for Hades. [32]

  7. Oldest, Middle, Younger and Only Children—Who You’re Most ...

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    Oldest Child Best Match: Youngest Child. Ah, the firstborn. As PureWow contributor Suzanne Zuckerman previously reported, the oldest child is the responsible, achievement-driven sibling. (Chalk it ...

  8. List of demigods - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 1 February 2025. This is a list of notable offspring of a deity with a mortal, in mythology and modern fiction. Such entities are sometimes referred to as demigods, although the term "demigod" can also refer to a minor deity, or great mortal hero with god-like valour and skills, who sometimes attains ...

  9. The 3 Best Careers for Oldest Children (and 2 They Should ...

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    For example, oldest siblings and youngest siblings may thrive in different roles because one is more cautious and responsible (oldest) while the other is game for risk (younger). Other traits that ...