Aides (Noun)
Meaning
(Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The underworld king, Hades, was often surrounded by loyal aides who helped him maintain order in the realm of the dead.
- As Hades descended into the underworld, his trusted aides stood ready to attend to his every need.
- Hades's aides carried out his wishes with ruthless efficiency, tormenting the shades of those who had disobeyed the law.
- After Persephone's abduction, Hades's aides helped their master lure his new bride into the underworld.
- According to myth, Hades's aides were soulless creatures with hearts of stone, born from the primordial darkness itself.