Pluto
Ancient Greece
Hades’ Abduction of Persephone Depicted in Stunning Amphipolis Mosaic
The abduction of Persephone by Hades, the king of the underworld according to Greek mythology is depicted in a stunning mosaic unearthed at Amphipolis, northern Greece a few years ago.
The female figure is shown with fiery red hair, cloaked...
Ancient Greece
Cerberus: Guard Dog of the Underworld in Ancient Greek Mythology
Cerberus (Greek: Κέρβερος/Kérberos) was the multi-headed guard dog of Hades, the Underworld in ancient Greek mythology. The hound's task was to guard the entrance to the Underworld and keep the living separated from the dead.
The fearsome hound's description varies...