Hades

Hades is the god of the dead and ruler of the Underworld. He is an isolationist who distances himself from the other gods because they do the same to him, but he is in fact a very honorable and fatherly individual. He is the father of Nico di Angelo and Hazel Levesque. His Helm of Darkness is stolen during the events of The Lightning Thief. After the Second Titanomachy, he is granted Cabin 13 at Camp Half-Blood and a throne on Mount Olympus.

Quick Facts

First appears: The Lightning Thief

Lore & Background

He is the god of the dead and of all the earth's hidden wealth. He is often feared and misunderstood by mortals and gods alike. In The Lightning Thief, he is initially presented as a suspect in the theft of Zeus's master bolt, leading to conflict with Percy Jackson. He later reveals that he was also robbed of his Helm of Darkness. In The Last Olympian, he fights alongside the other gods against Kronos, providing crucial support during the Battle of Manhattan. In The Lightning Thief film he is portrayed by Steve Coogan with a fiery winged demon form, and in the TV series by Jay Duplass. He is the father of Nico di Angelo and Hazel Levesque, and his relationship with them is a key part of their stories. He is a stern and often distant father, but he ultimately cares for his children.

Reader's Guide

Hades is a powerful god with authority over the dead and the earth's riches. In The Last Olympian, Nico convinces him to fight, and he arrives with Nico and an army during the battle for Olympus.