"They did not consider him evil, but rather merely isolated, cold hearted, and somewhat indifferent to the misery of the people residing in his kingdom.

"There is an interesting similarity in films based on Greek mythology in which Hades, the ruler of the Underworld, always seems to be the villain."

" It seems that every movie that includes Hades always seems to portray him as an evil, conniving scoundrel, constantly seeking to overthrow Zeus and claim supreme power for himself. "

" It is seen in films such as Walt Disney Pictures’ Hercules (1997) and Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)."

The author's purpose is to entertain the reader with references to the animated film Hercules and the film Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.

The author's purpose is to describe to the reader that Hades had interesting interactions with other deities such as Zeus, Orpheus, Eurydike and the Titans.

The author's purpose is to persuade  the reader that Hades is portrayed as a loyal and fair deity in ancient Greek texts.

The author's purpose is to inform the reader that Hades had defeated the Titans.

The author uses Logos to describe Hades' relationship with Zeus in both modern retellings and ancient Greek sources.

The author uses Pathos to demonstrate how Hades overthrow Zeus.

The author uses Logos and Pathos to convince the reader how Hades defeated the Titans.

The author uses reliable Ethos to promote the idea that Hades is evil.

The author shows that Hades followed proper protocols in ancient Greece such as asking Zeus' permission.

The author shows that Hades followed proper protocols in ancient Greece such as sending a ransom note to Demeter.

The author shows that Hades followed proper protocols in ancient Greece such as luring Persephone with the promise of being his wife.

The author shows that Hades followed proper protocols in ancient Greece such as creating a Homeric Hymn to Persephone's beauty.

In Ancient Greece,  it did not matter what the bride herself thought of the union or even what her mother thought of it, because women were not thought of as people.

When he abducted Persephone, Hades was just doing what any other ancient Greek man would have done.

Sure, Hades did abduct Persephone without her or her mother’s consent.

No one can deny that, by modern moral standards, that is certainly horrible.

The author discredits the modern portrayals of Hades because the myths from ancient Greece do not support the idea that Hades is evil because he is the god of the underworld.

The author discredits the modern perception of Hades as evil with references to other older movies that show Hades as a more reasonable god.

The author discredits the popular belief that Hades is evil with references to Greek scholars who counter this modern view.

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qualities regarded as a typical element or characteristic of a person or group

convey rapidly and secretly; run away with

the soul; the nonphysical part of a person

a ghost or shadow that haunts a place

“He treated her not as property, but as someone who could eventually become a friend.”

Hades was a just god, but he grew lonely and cold as he carried out his duties over the centuries.

“He put Persephone’s throne right next to his…allowed her equal rule alongside him.”

“Hades was kind to her and showered her with gifts,”

Hades is the main character and is central to the story

Hades was cold and lonely, but eventually his heart warms up and he is able to show love

Hades remains cold and the other gods fear him throughout the entire story

Hades is considered the most powerful of all the gods.

These actions reveal that Hades is powerful and cold hearted.

These actions reveal that Hades would do anything to help Persephone feel comfortable and grow to love him.

These actions reveal that Hades cares nothing for Persephone's feelings.

These actions reveal that Hades is a static character in the story

While Demeter resumed her tantrum, Zeus considered Persephone quietly

Demeter had caused the earth to freeze, and that no crops would grow. Mortals were dying in droves, and the only thing that would stop her was Persephone’s return

Once upon a time, Zeus, the King of the Gods, was having an affair with the goddess of the harvest, Demeter.

She meant to keep her child innocent forever, always by her mother's side.

The narrator feels proud and supportive of Persephone’s situation.

The narrator has grown to respect and love Hades.

The narrator  has taken Persephone to a kingdom of flowers.

The narrator feels confused and betrayed at  Persephone’s situation.

I asked Persephone,

“How could you grow to love him?

He took you from flowers to a kingdom

where not a single living thing can grow.”

Persephone smiled,

“My darling, every flower on your earth withers.

What Hades gave me was a crown

made for the immortal flowers in my bones.”

Love can grow even in darkness.

Nature is something that should be admired and respected, not controlled.

Friends can come and go, but family will always be there for you.

Failure is not final; it’s another stepping stone to success.