There are a few primary sources from the ancient world that relate the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. For this retelling, I’ve used parts from each, having decided not to limit myself to one particular version. For this story, I’ve used elements from Euripides’ play,Alcestis, which is...
While Lore Olympus is portrayed as a modern-day retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth, it lacks some of the darker elements of the ancient story.The popular webcomic by Rachel Smythe, Lore Olympus, centers around a modernized Hades and Persephone. Between the Mortal Realm, the Underworld,...
At its heart, the myth of Hades and Persephone tells the story of how Persephone, the beloved daughter of Demeter, was abducted by Hades and made the Queen of the Underworld. This myth has long captured the imagination of storytellers due to its emotional depth and its connection to nature’...