Hades(god of the underworld)Roman name: PlutoParents: Cronos and RheaBrothers: Zeus and PoseidonSisters: Hestia, Hera, DemeterHades was the lord of the underworld. Hades was one of the original six Olympians, but was later excluded from the group of twelve Olympians because he stayed in the underworld for the majority of his time. Hades was ruler of the dead. This was not necessarily looked upon as evil as is often portrayed in modern times. In the Greek belief system, all people good or evil went into the underworld where there were distinct parts to the realm.

Hades had complete control of the underworld. Even Zeus would not challenge his power in this realm. One of the most famous stories about Hades was his.Major Gods and Goddesses Heroes Stories.

Greek God of the Dead and King of the Underworld. Hades was the god of the underworld and the name eventually came to also describe the home of the dead as well. Kaleva school in brethren. He was the oldest male child of Cronus and Rhea. Hades and his brothers Zeus and Poseidon defeated their father. In ancient Greek literature, Hades is portrayed as a serious, stern god, his three-headed dog Cerberus often by his side. Hades dwells forever in the underworld. He hardly ever leaves.