![]() The underworld has many rules, one of which is that should a mortal consume anything while in the underworld, that mortal cannot leave it. Zeus appeals to Hades, but finds out that the problem is a lot more complicated than just asking for her release. Crops die, animals become barren, and the land becomes cold and lifeless. However, when Demeter’s horrible sadness causes her to neglect her duties as a goddess, the earth begins to suffer. At first Zeus does not see a need to seek out Hades and confront him about the abduction of Persephone. He sweeps her away to the depths of the kingdom of the dead.ĭemeter looks everywhere for her child, causing mayhem and destruction as she goes. From the chasm, Hades bears upon her riding his monstrous chariot pulled by magnificent black stallions. As she attempts to gather them, a great chasm opens in the earth. While picking flowers with her companions, Persephone is lured away from the group by the most interesting, beautiful, and sweet-smelling blooms she has ever encountered. Persephone is a living example of youth, beauty, and life, and draws the attention of the king of the dead (Not to be confused with death itself, who is Thanatos). ![]() Her mother is also affectionately known as Mother Nature. Persephone is a true nature child, being the daughter of the goddess of the harvest. The young goddess is also the daughter and niece of Zeus, and the wife and niece of Hades when she becomes the queen of the Underworld. Persephone’s story actually focuses more on her mother, Demeter, and what happens when Persephone disappears. ![]()
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