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Aidoneus

Aidoneus

9.9
A god who rules the underworld in Greek myth and is the husband of Persephone
  • proper noun
  • /ˌeɪdəˈniəs/
  • Literature
translation icon : Hades
  • In Greek mythology, Aidoneus is known as the god of the underworld.

Examples

  • Some ancient texts use Aidoneus as another name for the deity known as Hades.

  • The myth describes how Aidoneus abducted Persephone to be his wife in the underworld.

  • According to legend, Aidoneus ruled the realm of the dead with his queen, Persephone.

  • Many stories depict Aidoneus as a powerful and dark figure.

  • According to legend, Aidoneus ruled the realm of the dead with his queen, Persephone.

  • Some ancient texts use Aidoneus as another name for the deity known as Hades.

  • The myth describes how Aidoneus abducted Persephone to be his wife in the underworld.

Synonyms

Hades
vsAidoneus
  • Literature
98 8.2

The god in Greek myths who rules the place of the dead

is the same divine figure but a different name
Aides
vsAidoneus
  • Literature
9.9

Greek god who rules the land of the dead and is Persephone's husband

is the same god name used alternatively

Surface Forms

Aidoneus main

Etymology

Aidoneus is an old Greek name for the ruler of the dead, another form of Hades. It is linked to a Greek word that means 'unseen', so that helps explain why he is the god of the underworld.