Is Hades Good Or Bad

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Believe it or not, Hades is not evil. Many people believe he is like Satan, but that is an obtuse thought; the only thing in common is their reign over the dead. In addition to Hades being the ruler of the underworld, he is also the god of wealth. Cerberus, the guardian of the underworld, works with Hades on a regular basis, which makes him highly qualified to be the vice president for Hades. With Hades and Cerberus as the governing bodies over Mount Olympus, it will be wealthy and has an experienced ruler.Hades would make a great president, along with Cerberus as vice president. Along with being the god of the underworld, Hades is also the god of wealth. Because all precious metals come from the ground, and the ground is Hades domain,

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