Meaning of Hades in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈheɪdiz/

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  1. Noun

    Hades

    Etymology

    from Greek Haidēs, of unknown origin

    Definitions

    1. (Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology

    Examples

    • « brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone »
  2. 2. (religion) the world of the dead

    Examples

    • « he didn't want to go to hell when he died »

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