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Hades is the brother of Zeus and | '''Hades''' is the brother of Zeus, Poseidon, [[Demeter]] and Hera, and is the eldest son of the Titans, Cronus and Rhea. Hades is a [[Divinity Hierarchy|Greater God]] in [[the Twelve]]: the pantheon of Gods in the 'official' religion of [[the Merebian Empire]]. | ||
[[File:Hades.png|thumb|250px|right|A typical representation of Hades © 2017 Mynet Inc.]] | |||
Hades resides in the "Second Plane" of the pantheon. On Oberon, the figure of Hades is the archetypal ancient Greek version of the deity, rather than the Roman version (Pluto). | Hades resides in the "Second Plane" of the pantheon. On Oberon, the figure of Hades is the archetypal ancient Greek version of the deity, rather than the Roman version (Pluto). | ||
==Epithets== | ==Epithets== | ||
Hades is most often referred to as "The Watcher" for he has the unenviable task of watching each mortal, waiting for their final breath so that he may escort them to his realm, the Underworld. | Hades is most often referred to as "The Watcher" for he has the unenviable task of watching each mortal, waiting for their final breath so that he may escort them to his realm, the Underworld. | ||
[[File:Hades_symbol.png|thumb|250px|left|A common representation of the symbol of Hades © Unknown]] | |||
==Symbol== | ==Symbol== | ||
The symbol of Hades is black ram. This is most often represented in a stylistic manner, such as a ram's skull or a bull with horns. Many worshippers of Hades use a symbol that is not unlike that used by the Imperial Army - this symbol is a circle, cupped by 'horns', atop a cross. | The symbol of Hades is black ram. This is most often represented in a stylistic manner, such as a ram's skull or a bull with horns. Many worshippers of Hades use a symbol that is not unlike that used by the Imperial Army - this symbol is a circle, cupped by 'horns', atop a cross. | ||
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==Sphere of Influence== | ==Sphere of Influence== | ||
Hades' 'spheres of influence are: | |||
*The Underworld | |||
*Death | |||
*Winter | |||
Hades is often also considered to be the God of Dogs due to his association with Cerberus, the guardian of the Underworld. | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Hades is most typically depicted as an imposing Merebian Human male, with tanned skin and jet black hair, dressed as a king. He typically wears a horned crown, often shaped as ram horns. Hades is rarely depicted as carrying weapons - he has no need to inflict injury on anyone - but when he is it is most usually with a bident (a two-pronged fork used more to corral than injure). | |||
==Relationships== | ==Relationships== | ||
Hades is often assumed to have cordial relations with all of his brother and sisters but as he does not reside in Olympus he rarely sees or interacts with them. Hades can leave the Underworld but cannot enter Olympus without invite, just as no deity may enter his realm without a similar invite. | |||
Hades' most famous relationship is with his niece, Persephone, who he abducted to be his wife. Zeus (Persephone's father, and uncle - it's complicated) had previously supplied his blessing for the union but Persephone's mother, Demeter, had not. | |||
Although Persephone was able to leave the Underworld she returns for a third of the year, during which time winter falls upon Oberon. | |||
==Rituals and Devotions== | ==Rituals and Devotions== | ||
==Festival== | ==Festival== | ||
The festival of Hades is on the day between Novembus and Decembus. This is a day to pray that the winter months will not be too harsh and that Hades will not take too much from people. | |||
==Worshippers== | ==Worshippers== | ||
===Clerics=== | ===Clerics=== | ||
===Fighters=== | ===Fighters=== | ||
===Rogues=== | ===Rogues=== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:16, 12 October 2024
Hades is the brother of Zeus, Poseidon, Demeter and Hera, and is the eldest son of the Titans, Cronus and Rhea. Hades is a Greater God in the Twelve: the pantheon of Gods in the 'official' religion of the Merebian Empire.
Hades resides in the "Second Plane" of the pantheon. On Oberon, the figure of Hades is the archetypal ancient Greek version of the deity, rather than the Roman version (Pluto).
Epithets
Hades is most often referred to as "The Watcher" for he has the unenviable task of watching each mortal, waiting for their final breath so that he may escort them to his realm, the Underworld.
Symbol
The symbol of Hades is black ram. This is most often represented in a stylistic manner, such as a ram's skull or a bull with horns. Many worshippers of Hades use a symbol that is not unlike that used by the Imperial Army - this symbol is a circle, cupped by 'horns', atop a cross.
Sphere of Influence
Hades' 'spheres of influence are:
- The Underworld
- Death
- Winter
Hades is often also considered to be the God of Dogs due to his association with Cerberus, the guardian of the Underworld.
Description
Hades is most typically depicted as an imposing Merebian Human male, with tanned skin and jet black hair, dressed as a king. He typically wears a horned crown, often shaped as ram horns. Hades is rarely depicted as carrying weapons - he has no need to inflict injury on anyone - but when he is it is most usually with a bident (a two-pronged fork used more to corral than injure).
Relationships
Hades is often assumed to have cordial relations with all of his brother and sisters but as he does not reside in Olympus he rarely sees or interacts with them. Hades can leave the Underworld but cannot enter Olympus without invite, just as no deity may enter his realm without a similar invite.
Hades' most famous relationship is with his niece, Persephone, who he abducted to be his wife. Zeus (Persephone's father, and uncle - it's complicated) had previously supplied his blessing for the union but Persephone's mother, Demeter, had not.
Although Persephone was able to leave the Underworld she returns for a third of the year, during which time winter falls upon Oberon.
Rituals and Devotions
Festival
The festival of Hades is on the day between Novembus and Decembus. This is a day to pray that the winter months will not be too harsh and that Hades will not take too much from people.
