Hades

Hades is the god of the underworld, ruling over the realm of the dead. He is a stern and formidable figure, embodying the inevitability and solemnity of death. Despite his fearsome reputation, Hades is also a god of wealth, due to the precious metals mined from the earth. He is seldom seen outside his dark domain, where he presides over the souls of the departed. Hades' realm is not only a place of punishment but also of rest for the righteous. His symbols include the scepter and the Cerberus, the three-headed dog that guards the entrance to the underworld, ensuring that the living cannot enter and the dead cannot leave. Hades' character is complex, often misunderstood as malevolent, but he plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance between the living and the dead.