The underworld deity overseeing the realm of the dead in Roman culture is Pluto. Also known as Hades in Greek mythology, Pluto governs the afterlife and the riches found beneath the earth. He is often depicted as a somber figure, emphasizing the inevitability of death and the moral order of the universe. His character illustrates the Romans’ understanding of mortality and the afterlife, reflecting societal attitudes toward death, fate, and the importance of ritual in honoring the deceased.