Zeus drew the heavens, Poseidon the seas, and Hades the underworld (Apollodorus, 2nd century CE). The central myth about Hades involves his abduction and rape of Persephone, daughter of Demeter.

Poseidon, Apollo - and their home on Mount Olympus. Hermes - who has winged boots and a winged helmet - then files down to the Earth, where he watches offerings being made to the goddess Demeter ...