The underground one is related to mystical practices and is famous for its acoustics. There was an oracle there and people were going so to receive advisory, similar to the one of Delphi dedicated to Apollo, but in its “goth” version. The additional naming of “Nekyomanteio” is also met in history as “Nekyos” is another term for a deceased person. It is located in the region of Thesprotia, just 30 minutes by car from Preveza city (around 4.5 hours from Athens).
Not just of the temple but it relates to the famous Acheron river the one souls traveled on a boat to get into Hades. Maybe the most popular all over the world. Here they are: Nekromanteion/Nekyomanteion & Acheron River Photo from Thomas Quine In fact, visiting such temples are a great way to experience fantastic locations all over Greece. Hades & Gates to Hades all over modern Greeceĭo these places worth to visit? Actually, do not expect sulfur and Cerberus jumping up at you, under some rock.
That underworld is known for rivers Styx and Cerberus the three-headed dog. Many refer to Hades as not just of the God, but to the Underworld territory itself. The very concept of Hades excited the minds of many famous painters. In some cases, Hades is also called Pluto (God of Wealth).Īnyway, Hades is related to departure from this life and “living” in a different realm that was not so great to “exist”. History tells us that such places were related to spiritual purification too (and in some cases with possible ancient hoaxes). The locations of entrances to Hade’s region were not confronted with sorrow. The analogy for Paradise in ancient Greece was the Elysium Plains. However, Hades is not related to the modern concept of Paradise but to that of Hell.
You may have also heard about her mother Demetra and how seasons changed depending on when Persephone was allowed to visit her in the normal world. Many of you have heard of the Hades and Persephone story and how Hades fell in love and took her to his region. His parents were the Titans Cronus and Rhea.ĭespite Hades being the God of Underworld, many of the things well known for him relate to this “forced love” story. Hades had Zeus and Poseidon as his brothers and he was also famous through his wife Persephone.
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