Pluto (mythology) the underworld. "Plūtō" (; genitive "Plūtōnis") is the Latinized form of the Greek "Plouton". Pluto's Roman equivalent is Dis Pater, whose name is most often taken to mean "Rich Father" and is perhaps a direct translation of "Plouton." Pluto was also identified with the obscure Roman Orcus, like Hades the name of both a god of the underworld and the underworld as a place. The borrowed Greek name "Pluto" is sometimes used for the ruler of the dead in Latin literature, leading some mythology handbooks to assert misleadingly that Pluto was the Roman counterpart of Hades. "Pluto" ("Pluton" in French
Orcus (Dungeons & Dragons) Orcus (Dungeons & Dragons) Orcus is a fictional demon prince and lord of the undead in many campaign settings for the "Dungeons & Dragons" fantasy role-playing game. He is named after Orcus of Roman mythology. His symbol is a mace with a human skull as the head. Orcus is one of the most detailed demon lords of the "Dungeons & Dragons" game and one of a small handful to be detailed in every edition of the game. Orcus was also named as one of the greatest villains in "D&D" history by the final print issue of "Dragon". "Dungeons & Dragons