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Hades: Hades, the somber god of the underworld in Greek mythology, reigns over the realm of the dead, a domain shrouded in mystery and infused with the inevitability of mortality. As the brother of Zeus and Poseidon, Hades is often portrayed – not as a malevolent figure – but as a stern yet just ruler, his kingdom being the final destination for souls after death. Unlike his siblings, who dwell among the living, Hades's interaction with the world above is infrequent, his presence evoking a sense of dread and awe. His marriage to Persephone, marked by abduction and a harrowing bargain, further cements his ambiguous image – both as a captor and a passionate lover. This complex persona underscores the Greek view of death as not inherently evil but an inevitable, natural part of life. Hades’s portrayal, cloaked in solemnity and silence, devoid of the capriciousness often attributed to the Olympian gods, embodies the grave reality of the afterlife and the mysteries lying beyond mortal comprehension, marking him as a unique figure among the ancient deities.