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ᾍδης
3 English words descend from Ancient Greek
ᾍδης
, most common first.
hades
The god of the underworld and ruler of the dead, son of Cronus and Rhea, brother of Zeus and Poseidon.
Hadean
Pertaining to Hades or hell.
hado-
Of or relating to the deepest parts of the ocean.