This episode contains references to death and sexual assault.
Persephone is Queen of the Underworld in Ancient Greek mythology.
Wife of Hades, and daughter of Zeus and Demeter, Persephone's journey to the underworld at the hands of Hades is a cornerstone myth. It gives an insight into how the Ancient Greeks saw not only death, but also the changing seasons and marriage.
In this episode, Tristan welcomes back Dr Ellie Mackin Roberts to dive deep into the depths of the mythology surrounding Persephone and how significant she was to Ancient Greek society.
Senior Producer: Elena Guthrie
Assistant Producer: Annie Coloe
Editor: Aidan Lonergan
Scriptwriter: Andrew Hulse
Voice Actor: Nichola Wooley
Other episodes in this series include: Zeus, Hera, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Ares, Athena, King Midas, Achilles, Poseidon, Medusa, and Hades.
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