In ancient Greek religion Hades is the god of the underworld, which he ruled with his queen, Persephone. He is distinct from Thanatos, the personification of death. He was also regarded as a god of wealth and fertility. Hades was a brother of Zeus and Poseidon, and together they deposed their father, Cronus.
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