Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
One of the most mysterious and enigmatic Gods in the Hellenic pantheon is Hades (or Haides), Lord of the Underworld. He had many epithets but not a ton written about Him, and thanks to my monthly Patrons and a request from TheoiPhilos, I've decided to deep dive into Him and His worship in ancient times.
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Sources:
Roberts, E. M. (2020). Underworld gods in ancient Greek religion: Death and reciprocity. London ; New York: Routledge, Taylor et Francis Group.
Pulleyn, S. (1997). Prayer in Greek religion. Oxford: Clarendon Press.
Garland, R. (2001). The Greek way of death. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press.
Hughes, D. D. (2005). Sacrifice and the cult of the dead at ancient Argos. In R. Hagg (Ed.), Greek Sacrificial Ritual, Olympian and Cthonian (pp. 75-83). Stockholm: Paul Astroms Forlagg.
theoi.com/Cult/HaidesCult.html
jstor.org/stable/24595363
One of the most mysterious and enigmatic Gods in the Hellenic pantheon is Hades (or Haides), Lord of the Underworld. He had many epithets but not a ton written about Him, and thanks to my monthly Patrons and a request from TheoiPhilos, I've decided to deep dive into Him and His worship in ancient times.
Become a Patron: patreon.com/Aliakai
Channel Kofi: ko-fi.com/aliakai
Research Material Wish List: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/EB7VXSFG5PDR?ref_=wl_share
Twitter: twitter.com/Aliakai
Check out my Discord! discord.gg/wfpZMan
Special thanks as always to GaelicNox for their amazing channel art!
gaelicnox.com
twitter.com/GaelicNox
Sources:
Roberts, E. M. (2020). Underworld gods in ancient Greek religion: Death and reciprocity. London ; New York: Routledge, Taylor et Francis Group.
Pulleyn, S. (1997). Prayer in Greek religion. Oxford: Clarendon Press.
Garland, R. (2001). The Greek way of death. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press.
Hughes, D. D. (2005). Sacrifice and the cult of the dead at ancient Argos. In R. Hagg (Ed.), Greek Sacrificial Ritual, Olympian and Cthonian (pp. 75-83). Stockholm: Paul Astroms Forlagg.
theoi.com/Cult/HaidesCult.html
jstor.org/stable/24595363
