One name often given to Hades though was Pluton (giver of wealth), for the god of the dead was also said to be the provider of all the metals that emerged from the earth. So Hades became known by other names, including Clymenus (notorious), Eubuleus (good guessing) and Polydegmon (receiver of many). People in Ancient Greece would be wary about saying the name of Hades for fear that they would draw the attention of the god onto themselves. Imprisoned in stone, Hades would plan to leave Theseus and Pirithous imprisoned for eternity. Hades though was well aware of why the came to his realm, and whilst seemingly welcoming the pair, and offering them a feast, the god of the dead would ensnare the pair in stone seats. Theseus and Pirithous would descend into the underworld, when Pirithous decided that he wished to make Persephone his bride. Firstly, Sisyphus would chain up Thanatos when Death came to collect the king, then the king, when in the underworld, would convince Persephone to allow him to return to the surface world to chastise his wife.Įventually, Hades had to send Hermes to return the king to the underworld, where subsequently, Sisyphus would be punished in Tartarus. Sisyphus was a mortal king who tried to overcome death and in the process greatly angered Hades. Zeus would eventually have to kill Asclepius to prevent further discord. This though infringed on Hades domain, for what good was a god of the dead if no-one died. So skilled was Asclepius that he could even overcome death. Asclepius was a son of Apollo who became so skilled in medicine that he became known as the god of medicine.
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