#many Greek heroes would often appeal to Persephone when they needed favours from the Underworld because she WAS kind and sweet...

[godsofhumanity]

I know people think that Persephone is a softie and she’s super sweet and that Hades wears the pants in the relationship. Boy do I have news for them…

do you... have news? i'm curious to hear (or rather, read) your take on this!

#you say ''wear the pants'' but this implies that only one of them has to ''wear the pants'' at all times?? maybe they both wear skorts. #i'm 100% ready to hear any sources that might suggest otherwise #i personally DO like the idea that Persephone is a softie. that doesn't make her a weak character #i think Persephone can be really sweet and kind.. but she also can be very tough and fierce #many Greek heroes would often appeal to Persephone when they needed favours from the Underworld because she WAS kind and sweet... #but she could also be vengeful as evidenced with Minthe.. she's a good balance of both #hades on the other hand.. people WERE hesitant to talk about him because of the taboo.. thus it does make sense that we tend to- #-characterise Hades as a tough guy. he also can be cruel and makes difficult decisions... #evidenced when Pirithous was trapped in the Underworld (justified IMO but cruel nonetheless) #and also when Hades had Asclepius killed for upsetting the balance of life and death (again- justified but still a difficult decision) #but that's just my opinion #anon #anonymous #asks