In Greek mythology, lord of
Hades, the underworld and also his original name. His Roman counterpart was
Dis (also Orcus). He was the son of the Titans
Kronos and Rhea; and brother of Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, Hestia, and Demeter. He abducted and married
Persephone, daughter of the goddess of agriculture
Demeter, causing winter on Earth; Persephone was eventually allotted six months of each year in Hades, and six with her mother.
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