Seven Subterranean Myths from Around the World

Illustration of mythical subterranean realms including Greek, Norse, and Asian underworlds, depicted in dark fantasy style.

Greece: Hades, the Shadowed Domain In ancient Greek mythology, the underworld was ruled by Hades, also called Pluto. Souls crossed the River Styx with ferryman Charon, were judged by Minos, Rhadamanthus, and Aeacus, and sent to one of three afterlife realms: the Fields of Elysium (bliss), the Asphodel Meadows (neutral), or Tartarus (punishment). Heroes like … Read more