His hymn is meant to be a lighter more humorous take on mythology. He is seen numerous times in the Odyssey, aids Demeter in her Homeric Hymn, and even has one dedicated to him. Hermes is a very common figure in Greek mythology. Informed Demeter and then led her to Helios. Heard the cries of Persephone when she was spirited away to the Underworld by Hades. Witnessed Hades rape (as in kidnapping) of Persephone, he then informed Demeter and Hekate/Hecate. Helios Titan anthropomorphic embodiment of the sun. Many of the titans that fought against Zeus are imprisoned among the Greek dead. Contains three sections, one which resembles the Christian Heaven, one which resembles the Catholic Purgatory, and one which resembles the Christian Hell. Ruled by Hades (God of the Underworld), Persephone (Queen of the Underworld), and Styx (Goddess of the Underworld). The Underworld Destination of all deceased Greeks. Despite modern characterization Hades is not actually a bad guy, he's more like an emo kid acting out because his parents (Rhea and Kronos) favor his eldest brother (Zeus). Brother of Zeus and Demeter, husband of Persephone.
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