Plutarch mentions in his writings the existence of three judges, Minos, Rhadamanthys,
and Aeacus. They judge people in Hades and decide whether they must be condemned
in Tartarus or can live happily on the Isles of the Blessed. Rewards and punishments
depend on the moral behaviour of the souls during their lives. The aim of my work is
to analyze the background against which Plutarch elaborates his idea of justice in the
Netherworld. He suits and reworks traditional motifs but also leaves a personal mark
on his netherworldly imagery.