Myth Of Persephone

After reading the myth of Persephone, New myth times sent in a team of journalists to interview the young goddess.

Q: Hello Persephone, is this your first interview?

A: Yes it is my first interview. Usually journalists interview my husband, Hades, so weren't we surprised when we learned you were going to interview me.

Q: Don't get nervous. We're just here to chat. For those who haven’t heard of your story do you mind telling it?

A: Okay so it all started when my friends and I were picking flowers. Then I saw the most beautiful flower of all secluded from the rest of the flowers in the field. That was suspicious but I just put that thought to the edge of my mind and continued forward. When I got to the flower I was a long ways from my friends

You see I have to cook since Hades can’t. Last time he touched the stove he nearly burned down the Underworld. After I make breakfast I say goodbye to my Husband as he goes to supervise souls. Then I tend to the garden a bit. A healthy garden needs to be tended at least once a day. Well that’s what my mom says. Afterwards I either call or visit with my mother to sustain our healthy mother daughter relationship. Some days it helps but others we just make each other angry. I remember one time my mom kept telling me how I should get a divorce and I reminded her in a way she calls “sass” that this is my life. We nearly killed each other that day. After that I go back to the Underworld to cook lunch for Hades. After he leaves I either stitch clothes or make art. When He arrives for dinner I cook something Romantic and we have some Husband wife bonding time. Or we binge on Netflix. Usually the second option. Then we go back to bed and do it over.

Q:The next question is what did you first think about Hades?

A: Well at first I thought we had nothing in common. I mean I was a young teenage and he was an immortal god. Plus, he also kind of kidnapped me while I was with my friends. But I learned that he was young inside and we both didn't have the best parents. My mom and dad being gods they neglected me and his dad ate him. I also found the fact that he forced me to stay in the Underworld for 3 months endearing.

Q: Interesting.

How do you feel about him having children with other people?

A: Well that is a touchy subject. I have had conversations with Hades having affairs with other women but he can't always help it. He's thousands of years old and can't always resist what happens. Hades can be a lot of trouble.

Q: How is your love life so far?

A: Being husband and wife is a big commitment. We haven't been on many dates lately since Hades has a 24 hour job. Torturing souls is a full time job! Anyways I see him at dinner, night, and sometimes during the day but he has to supervise the souls. I think we are retaining our relationship well though.

Q: How do you overall feel about being Queen of the Underworld?

A: So being Queen of the Underworld is tough. First of All I’m stuck in the Underworld for 3 months not being able to visit the world above once. Second of all I can’t visit my husband often so I’m pretty much alone in the desolate Underworld. Finally many people assume I’m mean because I’m married to the “devil.” Although there are some pros. I love my husband a lot and wouldn't trade my husband for anyone. Also the Underworld has some good parts such as the garden and the River Styx. Lastly, over all the time I would miss being able to spot the beauty in the ugly, dark