hades
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In Greek mythology, the subterranean realm of the dead, ruled by the god of the same name and guarded by the multi-headed dog Cerberus.
"In classical myth, Orpheus descended into Hades to plead for the return of his beloved Eurydice."
In Greek mythology, the ancient Greek king of the underworld and god of the dead and hidden wealth of the earth, brother to Zeus and Poseidon, and equivalent to the Roman god Pluto.
"Ancient artists often depicted Hades holding a bident or a cornucopia symbolizing the mineral riches beneath the soil."
Hell, or any place or state of extreme heat, torment, or misery (often used in lowercase as a mild euphemism).
"The windowless factory floor was hotter than hades during the peak of the August heatwave."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Haides, traditionally interpreted as 'the unseen one' from the privative prefix a- ('not') and idein ('to see'). Originally referring strictly to the god of the dead, the name was later transferred via ellipsis of 'the house of Hades' to designate the underworld realm itself.