The Homeric Hymns

“Goddesses often didn’t come out very well in Greek mythology, and I think Persephone is possibly the one who does best. That’s what really appealed to me about her story, and why I wanted to do a reimagining of it. There is an element of autonomy in her story, which isn’t there in a lot of Greek mythology. It’s very much the whim of the gods for everyone, mortals and other gods alike. She’s the standout figure who carves out such a high position for herself that she never has to be at anyone’s whim again.” Read more...

The Best Hades and Persephone Retellings

Melinda Salisbury, Children's Author