Hades – Power in Silence

Hades is the god of the underworld in Greek mythology. He is also the god of prosperity. In popular culture, his realm is depicted as the dark underworld, where souls suffer in the afterlife. As the ruler of Hades and watcher over the dead, he is usually shown as a stoic, grim individual holding a key or scepter. He was more than a god to the ancients; he was the ruler of the hereafter and guide to the afterlife itself. He was also venerated as the god of wealth because of the common idea that he controlled the large quantities of gold, silver, and valuable stones buried beneath the earth's surface. Because of this, he came to represent wealth in its many aspects, not just money but also knowledge and power. He was not feared for being evil, but rather as a righteous and austere king who maintained order in the afterlife. Those who lived heroic or virtuous lives were allowed into the Elysian Fields, where they would experience eternal bliss, while the wicked were cast into the depths of Tartarus.