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Known also as Pluto’s Gate—Ploutonion in Greek, Plutonium in Latin—the cave was celebrated as the portal to the underworld in Greco-Roman mythology and tradition.
Its name is derived from a combination of mythology and the practical application of scientific facts. It was said that it was Hades’ lethal breath that killed those who came near. Those who approached died and were immediately taken to the underworld.
The site is built on top of a cave that emits toxic gases, hence its use as a ritual passage to the underworld. Ritual animal sacrifices were common at the site. Animals would be thrown into the cave and pulled back out with ropes that had been tied to them.
I thought that there was another place there that had the same issue. I want to say that dogs died because they were closer to the ground but humans didn't.
Its name is derived from a combination of mythology and the practical application of scientific facts. It was said that it was Hades’ lethal breath that killed those who came near. Those who approached died and were immediately taken to the underworld.
The site is built on top of a cave that emits toxic gases, hence its use as a ritual passage to the underworld. Ritual animal sacrifices were common at the site. Animals would be thrown into the cave and pulled back out with ropes that had been tied to them.
Turkey Opens "Gate to Hell" in Ancient Greek City of Hierapolis
The Gate to Hell at the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Hierapolis in western Turkey has opened to regular visitors for the first time
greekreporter.com
I thought that there was another place there that had the same issue. I want to say that dogs died because they were closer to the ground but humans didn't.
