2007-02-15 11:46:56 · 5 answers · asked by Right Here Waiting. 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
There are a number of minor differences between the Greek god Hades and the Roman god Pluto, the Romans of course usurping the mythology of the greeks after conquering them. However, one interesting thing to note about this is that the name Hades was so feared, many "nicknames" were used to refer to him, to avoid the possibility of actually having to face him face to face. One of these names was the greek word Plouton, which referred to wealth, since he also commanded minerals and gems. Pluto was then used by the Romans as a formal title for this. Also, Hades eventually was referred to as the lplace where the Dead Dwelt. This was unique to the Greek Mythos and their title for Hades.
2007-02-15 12:10:45 · answer #1 · answered by BIG P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Name. Pluto is simply the Roman name of the Greek God Hades. Not more, No less.
2007-02-15 19:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by gotherunereadings 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pluto is the Roman form of the word Hades. They weren't two different people.
2007-02-15 15:50:06 · answer #3 · answered by tiosharaveen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Romans only substituted Hades with Pluto and they all mean one or similar in position
2014-12-10 04:28:21 · answer #4 · answered by ebenezer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hades is greek and pluto is roman (pluto is also an object in space and a satilite)
2007-02-15 11:56:07 · answer #5 · answered by Perfection 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋