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Hades seized her and brought her to the underworld, because he lusted after her.

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Q: How and why was Persephone punished?
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Why was Persephone punished?

Persephone was not punished. She ate the food of the Underworld, so had to spend part of a year therein with her husband Hades.


Why was nemesis punished to the underworld?

Demeter did not punish the nemesis to the underworld. They were made into sirens for not trying to stop hades form taking persephone.


Who is Hades married to?

He was married to Persephone (Prosepina) who he captured and by tricking her into eating the fruit of the underworld (the pomegranate) he forced her two stay there 1/2 the year which is why there is the seasons because her mother is sad during winter. Hades is married to Persephone who was punished to be Hades queen because she was eating her mother Metia's crops. Zeus punished Persephone by sending her down to the underworld to live with Hades for 4 months of the year then was free to live the next 8 months with her mother.


Who were persephone enemies?

Persephone enemy was Methane because she slept with Persephone's husband, Hades.


Who is Persephone's father?

Persephone's mother was Demeter. Persephone's brother was Zeus, who was also Persephone's father (confusing but is correct in the myth)


Who is Persephone's father?

Persephone's mother was Demeter. Persephone's brother was Zeus, who was also Persephone's father (confusing but is correct in the myth)


Was Demeter justified in punishing the Earth?

Demeter punished the Earth by causing famine in her grief over the loss of her daughter Persephone. While her actions may have been understandable, it can be debated whether it was justified to negatively impact all living beings on Earth because of her personal sorrow.


Is Persephone single?

No, Persephone is not single.


Who is the son of persephone?

Persephone has no children.


What is the climax of persephone?

In the myth of Persephone, the climax is when Persephone is abducted by Hades and taken to the Underworld against her will. This event triggers the conflict between Demeter and Hades, leading to the negotiation for Persephone's return.


Who was persephone's spouses?

Persephone's spouse is Hades.


What is the job of Persephone?

Persephone is the goddess of springtime