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Pluto 

Also called Aidoneus, Dispater, Hades, the Silent One 

Deity of the underworld and its treasures 

Wields a mace 

Served by earth elementals and the undead 

Symbolized by a ram’s head 

Aligned with Neutrality 

Sacred animals are the ram, raven and serpent 

Druids can rebuke undead as a cleric 3 levels lower 

Pluto is the King of the Underworld and lord over all it contains, from the souls of the dead to the precious metals and gems locked inside it. Pluto is also the god of wine under the name Dionysus Cthonios. He also has a measure of control over the creatures that dwell underground, especially the treasure hording dragons. Although not evil, Pluto is grim and morbid, and thus not popular among gods or mortals. In fact, mortals fear him enough that they rarely utter his name, lest they draw his attention. Although Pluto rules the Underworld, he is not death itself; that entity is called Thanatos. 

Pluto’s kingdom is called Erebus and contains such places as the Asphodel Meadows, Elysium and Tarterus, the abode of the Titans and devils. The five rivers of Erebus are Acheron (Woe), Cocytus (Lamentation), Phlegethon (Fire), Lethe (Oblivion) and Styx (Hate). 

Pluto is the brother of Neptunus and Jove, and with them defeated the Titans and claimed rulership over the cosmos. His wife is Persephone, daughter of Ceres. 

Holy Day: Secular Games (May 31 – June 3) 

Every hundred years (a saeculum) the Secular Games are held in Pluto’s honor. The games include many athletic endeavors, with nightly sacrifices of lambs, she‐goats, bulls, sacrificial cakes, cows and sows.