HadesWordNet Explorer

(religion) the world of the dead

a place that exists only in imagination; a place said to exist in fictional or religious writings

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

(Greek mythology) a river in Hades across which the souls of the dead were carried by Charon

(Greek mythology) a river in Hades that was said to be a tributary of the Acheron

(Greek mythology) a river in Hades; the souls of the dead had to drink from it, which made them forget all they had done and suffered when they were alive

(Greek mythology) a river in Hades across which Charon carried dead souls

(Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone