What are the names of Hades Horses in Greek myth and why are Oak and Boxwood sacred to Hades?

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What are the Greek names of Hades’ 4 horses that pulled his chariot in Greek Mythology?


Also I read that Oak and Boxwood were sacred to Hades, though it never said why - anyone know?


(Please note I’d asking this in relation to Hades the God, not Hades the place or any modern misconceptions of Hades being Hell/the Devil as the ancient Greeks did not believe in these, the closest thing that had to Hell being Tartarus, a region of the Underworld. Hades was the name of the Underworld in Roman Mythology, the God himself was called Hades in Greek myth, though they usually used his other names such as Pluto/Dis as they were afraid to call upon him as Hades - just some background info in case you’re wondering)


I’m asking as I need to know for a book I am writing about ancient Greece.


Thanks

Answer 1

Four horses, black as the night, pulled Hades’ chariot. Their names are different in different sources, and perhaps the most beautiful description can be found in The Rape of Proserpine by Claudius Claudianus (1. 284-286): Orphnaeus (savage and fleet), Aethon (swifter than an arrow), great Nyctaeus (proud glory of Hell’s steeds), and Alastor (branded with the mark of Dis).



Actually, beech trees were considered sacred to Hades because they were associated with death. Oak trees tend to attract lightning, and they were more associated with Zeus (these trees were popular with rain-making and fire-making ceremonies). I'm not aware of the boxwood being sacred to Hades, but that could just be a gap in my knowledge.

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What are the names of Hades Horses in Greek myth and why are Oak and Boxwood sacred to Hades?

What are the Greek names of Hades’ 4 horses that pulled his chariot in Greek Mythology?





Also I read that Oak and Boxwood were sacred to Hades, though it never said why - anyone know?





(Please note I’d asking this in relation to Hades the God, not Hades the place or any modern...

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Oak was a symbol of Zeus and his strength. Zeus was Hades brother and also the king of gods. Persephone hades queen may have something to do with it, on her last night with her mother (Demeter), she painted the leaves in reds and yellows, and oranges on the oak trees. When Persephone returns to the Underworld, Demeter mourns, Autumn arrives and the Earth will soon experience the barrenness winter. Boxwood or Buxus was dedicated to Hades in antiquity. It is an evergreen plant that was a symbol for immortality. It was used to treat wounds, jaundice and intoxications. It is a toxic plant and can cause death. Hades who was considered to be more altruistic in mythology was often portrayed as passive rather than evil; his role was often maintaining relative balance. The Boxwood was likely a fine match for this god considering its ability to both heal and kill the individual using it. Best I could find.

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