King of the Subterranean Kingdom, The Geography of Death, and the Distribution of Mineral WealthLugh McKenna
Length37m
About this audiobook
This volume systematically explores the figure of Hades, the Olympian brother who reigns exclusively over the realm of the dead and the unseen riches below the earth. The text addresses the foundational myth of the tripartite division of the cosmos, establishing Hades’s authority as distinct from, but equal to, his brothers’ powers over the sky and the sea.
The analysis dives into the geography of the Underworld—its rivers, gates, and internal jurisdictions—examining how these mythical spaces structured ancient Greek beliefs about mortality, judgment, and the ultimate fate of the soul. Emphasis is placed on his characterization as an impersonal, implacable, and non-interfering sovereign whose presence guarantees the permanence of death and the inviolability of cosmic order.
