What is another word for hades?
Pronunciation: [hˈe͡ɪdiːz] (IPA) 
Hades, the Greek god of the underworld, is often used as a reference to death, darkness, and the afterlife. There are several synonyms that describe the same concept as Hades, some of which include: Sheol, the Hebrew word for the underworld; Tartarus, the place in Greek mythology where divine punishment is dealt; Gehenna, a place of fiery torment; and the Styx, the river that separates the living world from the underworld. Other synonyms for Hades include the abyss, the netherworld, the inferno, and the abyssal depths. Each of these words is used to describe a realm or place of darkness, mystery, and death, in which many believe our souls go to rest after leaving our physical bodies.
