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The Abduction of Persephone:

Persephone was above ground picking flowers in the spring, and helping the plants grow. Many desired Persephone, for she was one of the most beautiful goddesses in the history of Greek Myths. But, Hades wanted her more than anyone else, so he decided to capture her and bring her down to the underworld. This was known as the Abduction of Persephone, or The Rape of Persephone.

While being in the underworld, Persephone didn't eat anything, except a few pomegranate seeds, which Hades had given to her to symbolize their love (even though Persephone hated him). Demeter and Zeus pleaded for Hades to let Persephone go, and he agreed, but only if she hadn't eaten anything in the underworld. As a deal, Hades said Persephone would stay down in the underworld for 1/2 of the year, and be above ground for 1/2 of a year.

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