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Hades is the Greek word often translated as hell in English. Hades is not really the equivalent of the Christian concept of a pit of fiery torment for the punishment of unrepentant sinners, but the word is used that way in this phrase. It is often thought to be a little more polite than the crass 'hot as hell'.
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What does hot as hades mean?
hades is the greek god of the underworld (a very hot place 4 ded people) so it it a simile. meaning very hot.
What is the meaning of the name Hades?
Aides, Aidoneus, or Hades: meaning - Unseen One.
Where does the phrase 'Hot as Hades' come from?
Christians imagine hell to be a fiery and unpleasant place. Hades in Greek mythology is both the god of the Underworld and what the realm is sometimes called. So; if something's as hot as Hades, it's extremely hot.
What are 3 adjectives describing hades that start with a?
arid (meaning dry) awful apocalyptic (meaning related to the end of the world)
Was Hades a pagon?
Hades was the god of the underworld in ancient Greek beliefs. Because the Greco-Roman polytheistic (meaning they believed in multiple gods) beliefs are considered pagan, Hades was one of many gods of a pagan religion. Hades along with his brothers Zeus and Poseidon were responsible for the defeat of the Titans, and so took the rights to rule the underworld (Hades), air (Zeus) and sea (Poseidon).
