How Did Hades Influence Greek Mythology

Greek mythology is composed of a vast collection of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks such as stories of their gods and heroes and explanations given to unexplainable phenomenons. The gods were called Olympians and ruled from high above on Mount Olympus. Originally, six gods ruled on Mount Olympus, but with time, more gods were born and power was divided between them. Three brothers: Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades took possession of the elements of the earth. Together they ruled the sky, weather, water, metals and the underworld. These three gods were influential and played a major role in the Greek’s everyday life. Because they were so influential, the brother’s stories are known to most.

Zeus was the ultimate ruler of the Olympian gods as well as the lord of the sky and weather. Zeus was characterized by the Greeks as a regal man, mature with a sturdy figure and a long beard. He is usually depicted with a lightning bolt, royal scepter or with an eagle. He married Hera, his sister, but was infamous for his numerous affairs. He took a great interest in the well-being and the actions of mortals. He made it his job to

He presided over funeral rituals and protected the right of the dead. Hades was also the lord of the hidden wealth of the earth from the gold, silver and other metals to the to the healthy seed-grain. Hades is characterized by the Greeks as a dark-beard, regal god. He always shown holding a bird-tipped sceptre. Hades desired a bride and Zeus offered him Persephone, daughter of Demeter. Knowing that the goddess would refuse marriage, he abducted her. Hades struck a deal Demeter and allowed Persephone to visit her mother half of the year. Because Persephone ate the fruit from Hades house, she was forced to stay in the Underworld the other half of the year. The common symbols of Hades are his helmet, that was used to keep him invisible and his three-headed dog,