Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe is a modern retelling of the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone, giving Persephone the autonomy she previously lacked.

The story of how Hades kidnapped Persephone, goddess of spring, is one of the most oft-told stories from Greek mythology.

Hades is entranced and takes Persephone down to his underground kingdom to become his bride. When Demeter finds out what has happened she is inconsolable; she curses the Earth and the plants begin ...

Demeter makes everything grow In the first programme of the series we meet the goddess Demeter - mother of Persephone - who makes the crops grow. In the third programme of the series Hades takes ...