Hades

/ˈheɪdiːz/name
Middle School
1

The god of the underworld and ruler of the dead, son of Cronus and Rhea, brother of Zeus and Poseidon.

2

The underworld, the domain of Hades, by transference from its god.

3

In the Septuagint Bible, the Greek translation of Sheol.

4

Hell.

5

Hell as a waiting place for damned souls before the Last Judgement, after which they may be cast in Gehenna.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing