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  1. Hades – Mythopedia

    Dec 7, 2022 · Hades was a fearsome Greek god and ruler of the Underworld. So dreaded by the Greeks that they didn’t dare speak his name, his most famous act was abducting Persephone, …

  2. Demon Names - Mythopedia

    Embrace your inner darkness with our demon name generator! Discover thousands of wicked possibilities, but be warned - sinister names abound!

  3. Cerberus – Mythopedia

    Mar 8, 2023 · Cerberus, the terror-inspiring offspring of the primordial monsters Typhoeus and Echidna, was the guard dog of the Greek Underworld. In most literary and artistic …

  4. Greek Underworld Gods – Mythopedia

    Nov 29, 2022 · The Greek Underworld gods comprised the various deities associated with death and the afterlife. Perhaps the most important of these gods were Hades and Persephone, the …

  5. Orpheus – Mythopedia

    Jun 30, 2023 · Orpheus was the most famous musician of Greek mythology. His music had power over all living things—though he could not save his bride Eurydice from death.

  6. Roman Names - Mythopedia

    Roman names: History, structure, and meaning How many times have you seen the phrase “Word origin: Latin”? You have the Roman Empire to thank, and through thousands of years of …

  7. Sisyphus – Mythopedia

    Dec 8, 2022 · Sisyphus was a Greek king famous for his cunning. He was so clever, in fact, that he managed to cheat Death himself and live a longer life than the gods had intended. But this …

  8. Pluto – Mythopedia

    Dec 9, 2022 · Pluto was the Roman counterpart to Hades, the Greek deity who ruled the underworld of the same name. A wizened Pluto leans on his staff as his three-headed hound …

  9. Norse Mythology – Mythopedia

    Norse mythology is the compilation of the stories, religious practices, and myths of the ancient Nordic people. These texts span a period of time beginning in Norse paganism and continuing …

  10. Erinyes (Furies) – Mythopedia

    Mar 9, 2023 · The Erinyes (“Furies”) were terrifying sisters who acted as goddesses of vengeance and retribution. From their grim home in the Underworld, the Erinyes punished crimes that …