Definition of 'hades'

Noun

1. (Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone
      Synonyms: Pluto Aides Aidoneus
2. (religion) the world of the dead; "he didn't want to go to hell when he died"
      Synonyms: Hel Hell infernal region netherworld Scheol underworld

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