The Ancients

Hades: King of the Underworld

This episode contains references to death and sexual assault. Hades is King of the the dead and the Underworld in Ancient Greek mythology.  Dive into the shadowy underworld with host Tristan Hughes and guest Prof Sarah Iles Johnson of Ohio State University. Together, they unearth Hades' origin, define the enigmatic underworld, and what it reveals about Ancient Greek perceptions of life and beyond. Plus, delve into iconic myths like Orpheus &amp; Eurydice, Achilles and the Trojan War and the Labours of Heracles. Senior Producer: Elena GuthrieAssistant Producer: Annie ColoeEditor: Aidan LonerganScriptwriter: Andrew HulseVoice Actor: Lucy Davidson Discover the past with exclusive history documentaries and ad-free podcasts presented by world-renowned historians from History Hit. Watch them on your smart TV or on the go with your mobile device. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ANCIENTS sign up now for your 14-day free trial <a href="https://access.historyhit.com/checkout?code=ancients&amp;plan=monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. You can take part in our listener survey <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

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