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Classical marble statue of Pluto, bearded and holding a cornucopia, in close-up view

Pluto (Roman God): Roman God of the Underworld

Orin Vale

Pluto, the Roman god of the underworld, the dead, and the hidden wealth beneath the earth, occupies a central place in ancient religion and myth. This article explores his origins, his relationship to Hades, and the enduring symbolism that links death, burial, and subterranean abundance.