What Would Hades Have to Say?

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For this journal prompt, I want you to think back on the story of Hades, Persephone, and Demeter - the whole situation is a bit messed up, right?  What ever possessed the Greek god of the Underworld to snatch a woman from earth and make her his wife?  How do you thinks Persephone felt having to hang out amongst the dead for a few months out of the year?  We know that Demeter was torn up about it because as legend goes, the three months when Persephone is gone, her mother weeps and neglects her godly duties, hence why we endure winter (who knew it was Hades' fault all along?!).

Write a journal or diary entry from the perspective of either Hades, Persephone, or Demeter.  Maybe you want to create a twist to the story: perhaps Hades is just lonely and misunderstood, and he really is a good guy.  Perhaps Persephone actually likes the down time in the Underworld.  Maybe Demeter has plotted something evil to pay Hades back for taking her daughter.  This is your journal prompt from the perspective of one of these Greek characters - do with it as you please, but for the wrath of Zeus - be creative!