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Hades
[/ˈheɪdiːz/]
noun
masculine
Hades
1.
In Greek mythology, the underworld or the realm of the dead, ruled by the god Hades
Ancient Greeks believed that souls descended to Hades after death.
Os antigos gregos acreditavam que as almas desciam para Hades após a morte.
2.
The god of the underworld in Greek mythology
Hades was one of the twelve Olympian deities.
Hades era uma das doze divindades do Olimpo.
3.
Hell; a place of torment or suffering (figurative usage)
This job is absolute Hades.
Este trabalho é um verdadeiro inferno.
Synonyms
underworld
inferno
the abyss
the pit
Antonyms
heaven
paradise
Olympus
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
Hades
Standard usage in mythology and literature
Portugal
Hades
Standard usage in mythology and literature
Related Idioms & Phrases
what the Hades - euphemism for 'what the hell'
go to Hades - a dismissive expression
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