Plutonic rites

Plutonic rites are ceremonial practices associated with honoring the ancient Greek god Pluto (or Hades), ruler of the underworld. These rites were performed to seek favor, ensure safe passage of souls, or gain insight into the afterlife. Often conducted in underground temples or shrines, they involved offerings and rituals meant to appease spirits and gain knowledge from the underworld realm. While less documented than other Greek religious practices, Plutonic rites reveal a reverence for mysteries surrounding death and the afterlife, emphasizing themes of transition, concealment, and the divine connection to the unseen world.