Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation17 Maalis 2019

002 - Persephone in the Underworld

The Return of Persephone - Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton [Public domain]

One of the first myths I remember learning is the story of Persephone, who was taken to be the bride of Hades. Let me share my interpretation of the story with you as you prepare for a restful night’s sleep.

Story: 10:18

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In celebration of of the 75th anniversary of this classic bestseller, this stunningly illustrated, beautifully packaged, larger-format hardcover edition will be beloved by fans of Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology of all ages.
Since its original publication by Little, Brown and Company in 1942, Edith Hamilton's Mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the word and established itself as a perennial bestseller in its various available formats: hardcover, trade paperback, mass market paperback, and e-book. For 75 years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascinating world of Western mythology-from Odysseus's adventure-filled journey to the Norse god Odin's effort to postpone the final day of doom. This exciting new deluxe, large-format hardcover edition, published in celebration of the book's 75th anniversary, will be beautifully packages and fully-illustrated throughout with all-new, specially commissioned four-color art, making it a true collector's item.

Sources:

https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/goddesses/persephone/

https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/gods/zeus/

https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/goddesses/demeter/

https://mythology.net/greek/greek-concepts/the-underworld/

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