Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Was Persephone kidnapped?
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Persephone was kidnapped

This position holds that Persephone was indeed kidnapped by Hades. It argues that she was taken to the Underworld against her will — tricked by Hades and forced into marriage — rather than descending by choice, as the traditional abduction myth recounts.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Hades tricked Persphone
    She did not intend to seal her fate with pomegranate seeds.
  2. Hades forced marriage upon Persephone
    Hades caught Persephone off guard and dragged her down into the Underworld with him only to starve her until she was forced to eat the food he gave her. She did not choose to go or stay with him.