Hades

Hades, in the Greek Old Testament, translation of the Hebrew Sheol, the dwelling place of the dead. See hell.

Citation Information
Article Title: Hades
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 28 May 2013
URL: https://www.britannica.comhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Hades-Old-Testament
Access Date: November 22, 2024