01 n. The nether world (according to classical mythology, the abode of the shades, ruled over by Hades or Pluto); the invisible world; the grave.
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The nether world (according to classical mythology, the abode of the shades, ruled over by Hades or Pluto); the invisible world; the grave.“And death and Hades gave up the dead which were in them.” — Rev. xx. 13 (Rev. Ver.).“Neither was he left in Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption.” — Acts ii. 31 (Rev. Ver.).“And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torments.” — Luke xvi. 23 (Rev. Ver.).