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Hades

I have been looking forward to introducing some of my favorite underworld myths and legends and gods.  Yes, my friend Hades has a nasty reputation but believe it or not his name simply means "the unseen one".  As I study the myths I find that Hades who took care of his people who were sick, dying and a plain old mess; I find him to be a scapegoat more than an evil god. In my opinion (if you know the background story) I do believe that Persephone wanted to be with Hades where she was the Queen of the Realm.  This is why Zeus allowed her to remain yoked to Hades.  Even the great Hecate (whom even Zeus was jealous of her magic) volunteered to remain in Hades.  And Hermes and Dionysius always come to visit.  Why?  Well I find it acceptable to just be yourself in Hades.  You can indulge pretty much any whim and be covered in secrecy.  Since everyone believes you to be dead. Sounds like something out of Harry Potter and the cloak of invisibility right?  Or Elijah granting Elish