Reasons We Love Hades (the character, not the place!)

May 12, 2014

Hades is really just the best. He’s sarcastic, full of sass, and can scheme with the best of them. The Disney Insider blog put together some reasons as to why Hades is a fan favorite as a villain.  Per the Insider, he’s not-so-secretly their favorite part of Hercules, and these are just a few of the reasons why:

He knows how to make an entrance.

Snappy Joke Check Those Olympians Just Dont Appreciate His Sense of Humor
Snappy joke check Those Olympians just dont appreciate his sense of humor
Its Regal Really
Its regal really

 He’s patient, which is a great quality.

He waited eighteen years for the planets to come into alignment He may have had a few temper tantrums in that time but hey we can forgive those

He gives a fiery thumbs up.

The Genie Transportation Services
Reasons we cant help but love hades thumbs up
Sorry Herc but Hades is really the one who makes steam look cool

He’s surprisingly thoughtful.

a Spiked Rattle May Not Be the Most Appropriate Gift for a Young God but He Still Brought Something
A spiked rattle may not be the most appropriate gift for a young God but he still brought something

He’s a creative thinker.

a Monster Who Splits into Three Heads That then Turn into Like a Hundred Were into It
A monster who splits into three heads that then turn into like a hundred Were into it

He’s super smart.

Hades May Use His Intelligence for Evil Plans but Hes Still One of the Brainiest Olympians
Hades may use his intelligence for evil plans but hes still one of the brainiest Olympians

He’s got style.

the Skull Accessory on the Toga is Top Notch
The skull accessory on the toga is top notch

He does this.

No Explanation Needed
No explanation needed

What do you love about Hades? Tell us in the comments!

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One thought on “Reasons We Love Hades (the character, not the place!)”
  1. When did Hades’ residence become Hades? Although he is Zeus’ brother Hades is not an Olympian which refers to the gods that live on Olympus.

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