[Greek Myths] Hades/Persephone // Never Let Me Go

#Кора #Персефона #Аид #Гадес I recently took an interest in Greek Mythology and thought the story of Hades and Persephone was interesting. I like the idea that despite Hades being God of the Underworld, there’s more to him. Story: Hades is not well liked. But he takes a shine to Persephone, daughter of Zeus and Demeter. Zeus is also Hades’ big brother and agrees to let him have Persephone as his bride, unknown to Persephone herself, or her mother. Hades takes Persephone to the Underworld where he keeps her locked up at first before showing her more kindness. Over time, they get to know each other and Persephone grows to love Hades in return. Meanwhile, Demeter goes to Zeus to ask for help in finding her daughter, but he proves useless. Demeter eventually learns the truth and then gets Peirithous to get her daughter back. He succeeds, but Persephone is not happy about it; but has no choice but to return to her controlling mother. She then confesses to Aphrodite that she loves Hades and wants to go back. As t