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The Underworld
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the realm of the dead in Greek mythology, ruled over by the god Hades
What is the "Underworld"?
In Greek mythology, the Underworld is the realm of the dead, ruled by the god Hades. It is a shadowy and somber place where souls go after death. The underworld is divided into different regions, including the Elysium, a paradise for the virtuous; the Asphodel Meadows, where ordinary souls dwell; and Tartarus, a deep abyss for the wicked and imprisoned Titans. The River Styx separates the living world from the Underworld, and souls must be ferried across it by Charon, the boatman. The Underworld reflects the ancient Greeks' views on death and the afterlife, presenting a complex and layered vision of the journey after life.
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the criminal class
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The ancient myth spoke of a ternion of gods who ruled over the heavens, earth, and underworld.
The movie tells the story of a gangster rising through the ranks of the criminal underworld.
The documentary exposed the underworld of mercenaries and gun for hire operations, revealing the chilling realities of contract killings.
In the criminal underworld, it's not uncommon for rival groups to order a hitman to waste their competition.
The ancient texts warn that those who defy the gods will face their wrath, enduring eternal torment in the underworld.
