I've seen shows that have episodes about this couple, but they do need a full movie. Not a long one, mind you, but it needs a bit more....fleshing out.
This is by far THE BEST and most creative interpretation I've seen of the Demeter/Persephone/Hades myth, one that artfully explores the psychological archetypes of the characters, and doesn't just flippantly repeat the stereotype of Hades as the "Bad Guy"; after all, given his family dynamics and early attachment issues, he looks like a GREAT guy, one that I can relate with and have a lot in common with, and doing an important job that SOMEBODY has to do - would you rather send your great grandma off to the care of Zeus or Poseidon?...I didn't THINK so! Hades' drawing the shortest straw is grannies' gain, be grateful. They DO need their own movie, and there are a LOT of gaps in the poems about what happens to the souls who enter the black gates of the Underworld, and what influence Persephone might have on their outcomes. After all, who was it that created the Elysian Fields and set it apart from the dull gray of the mourning meadows? Whose idea was it to reward the most heroic of mortals for three lifetimes of deeds to lift humanity from the clay that Prometheus had molded them from? And what of the other gods and their machinations that might have interplayed with this work? The earliest descriptions of the Underworld don't include the bright oasis of Elysian Fields, and Hades himself, sensitive though he be, doesn't strike me as having the eye for color (except black) - no, that shows the fingerprints of a woman's touch. I can only imagine how many hours were spent deciding on paint colors and wallpaper patterns for THAT little remodeling project, and how many trips Hades made with chariot-loads of stuff to and from the Olympian home-improvement store. Ahhh, to be a Raven high in the sky above during some of the conversations between Demeter and Persephone in her absences from the Underworld - did Hades' ears burn from his mother-in-law/sister's scathing remarks, did it sometimes ruffle his tailfeathers or cause friction and chafing? Or did Mother and Maiden spend their days together laying out the rituals and ceremonies of the Eleusinian Mystery cult that would memorialize their bond and Persephone's descent to and return from the Underworld? When the partakers of the keikios entered the Netherworld, did Persephone herself lead the tour group? And what about their involvement with other gods' cults and affairs with Men, such as the Oracles of Delphi and Orpheism (and Christianity) ? How much influence did Kore have on Hades' decision when Orpheus came pleading for the release of his lost love? And what might have transpired between the couple and Aphrodite to choose the soul who would be reborn to animate Pygmalion's handiwork and answer his prayers? What is the daily work and home life of the Lord and Queen of the Underworld like, how do they work with the other "managers" and guides like Thanatos, Hypnos, Hecatè, Hermes, Charon, the Furies, Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos...? I imagine they all have very hectic schedules these days, what with the advent of mechanized warfare, man-made plagues, a spiraling mental health crisis, and other modern horrors (thanks so much Pandora, and Zeus, you vindictive A-hole), and I can only imagine they've been forced to modernize to keep up with traffic - are there self-service kiosks at the black gates now? Do the lost souls now hover around the turnstiles of Underground stations, begging for a token to take them to the next stop? Does Charon now captain the Princess Of The Styx, reborn from the iron bones of the Titanic or Lusitania or some Vietnam era troop transport "mothballed" in the Gulf of Tonkin? : "Where have all the flowers gone? Long time passing. Where have all the flowers gone? Long time ago. Where have all the flowers gone? The girls have picked them, every one... Where have all the young girls gone?... they've taken husbands, every one... Where have all the young men gone? ...they're gone to soldier, every one... Where have all the soldiers gone?...they've gone to graveyards, every one... Where have all the graveyards gone? Long time passing. Where have all the graveyards gone? Long time ago. Where have all the graveyards gone? They're covered in flowers, every one... Where have all the flowers gone?... ...When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn?" -"Where Have All The Flowers Gone?" (adapted from a Ukranian folk song and popularized during the Vietnam peace movement by artists like the Kingston Trio and others, but I've forgotten the name of the artist who first re-introduced it). It seems fitting to this topic as a thread to link our modern narratives to those of our ancient past, much as this video does, so that perhaps some of us can avoid having the lessons learned from a lifetime being lost to the River Lethe as one bygone generation passes stewardship of the land of the living to the next; as all hope must be abandoned by those entering Hades and Persephone's estate, what better to do with it than invest it in those who are just beginning their tour here, with blessings for their better management. I'm looking forward to exploring more of the content here, and perhaps someday finding an epic feature-length rendition (or perhaps a trilogy, one for each of Hecatè's 3 paths) of the after-life and adventures of Hades and Persephone. This one earned a new subscriber.
@@shahananajafova7884 I love it, short and sweet but full of the flavor of the myth, concentrated like fine Madeira Port. I really like the portrayal of Hades wooing Persephone by showing her around his "dark, and somewhat damp kingdom" - of all the Masculine gods, I identify most with Hades and share his tendency to remain distant while also desiring to show the wonders of my domain to one who can appreciate its dark beauty (though my own is only a tiny burg on the outskirts of His, a flyspeck on the map along a seldom traveled lane on the way to Necropolis, but with hidden treasures in its own right). I'm not much for the parties and celebrations, but I do appreciate how they fit into the story and don't begrudge the mortals😉 their fun. Is this your work by any chance, or are you just another myth-nerd like me ? That's a young channel, but I saw several other titles that inspired my curiosity and a "subscribe". Thank you for the link, I like exploring backroads into the dark past and enjoyed that little jaunt immensely.
Awesome, admittedly I lost interest in the channel when you jumped from Greek mythology to Norse because a lot of tales I wanted to hear weren't done. I'm happy to see you're still doing Greek mythology though. Cheers!
They were never going to stop doing Greek but they announced they were going to expand their reach on different mythologies which I am ABSOLUTELY here for especially when they start on Egyptian or Chinese. There's more than just Greek and some are even more interesting lol
@@Dimor-pl7oy gotcha bro, I wasn't tryna be negative or anything I was simply saying that there are more mythologies that are just as interesting...I used to only be into Greek myself but learned to get outta the box and experience other ones
'Can you pass the salt?' 'Could you at least have ASKED to court my daughter before you kidnapped her?' 'It was MY choice to go Mom!' 'You had no idea what you were getting into child!' 'Hey uh... salt?' 'Oh right silly me.'
@@tyrant9689didn't she love adonis like a son? She raised him and got overprotective (like demeter) when aphrodite came to take him back? I know both versions but this version makes more sense as persephone literally raised him from infancy.
I like the different was the story turns out and I really like the “chaos”music when hades first appears. It seems like he was a bad guy at first and just turns out to be lonely
If it wasn’t for the ads interrupting these would be the best sleep stories ever!! These are amazing! My wife and I truly enjoy listening to these together. Thank you!!
Great video - I remember reading about the grape of Persephone when I was younger. I think that this version gives everybody a lot more depth, especially the Goddess of Spring. I like the idea of it being her decision and the associated personal growth as opposed to just being a doe-eyed baby goddess with a touchy uncle
Fantastic, Living Mythology! It's a pleasure to listen. I recently started playing the video game, Hades, and it sparked my interest in learning more about Greek mythology. Lower the whole, I'm subscribed to an awesome channel that covers much Greek mythology and other pantheons as well! Thank you so much for all your hard work!
I have heard of the game Hades, and heard it's fantastic! Anything that brings myths to life again, I support! And we're so happy to help fuel your love and hunger for more greek mythology, welcome aboard and plenty of tales to come! - Lightbringer
Great job on this story. It puts a completely different spin on what happened between Hades and Persephone. Not quite a victim, but a willing participant.
It may be a little different than the original - I still think the original myth was more about the seasons than Hades kidnapping ! Thank you for watching and commenting! - Lightbringer
@@livingmythology1405 while at first I waited Her to speak, through you( you are the female narrator, correct. You are very talented btw), I admit at first I was disappointed. But upon short reflection, the choice, Mothers palpable presence was there. It was just the perfect choice. For She is still there, as immediate and appreciable as She is to we who follow Her, and call ourselves Her Children, know Her to be. Yes, it was done well and right. Thank you, many times. Blessings upon you and yours...and even better...Mother approves and is glad of Heart for this...I look forward as always for your future entries. And in closing may I say...I feel you as Styx to be a brilliant performance, truly..I Abide, your admirer, S.🌒❤️🔥🌘
Here I was thinking the Greek Saga was over. Sir Baldermort And Lady Lightbringer, this was another fantastic piece of mythology brought to life. And Hades! He looked so good! The facial animations are looking awesome 😎 Looking forward to more fantastic work as you have always done, and looking forward to seeing your channel get the recognition it deserves 😎
More to come! No - Greek is still on going! We just wanted to branch out further - explore different gods ! But we won't forget the greeks ! Thank you so much - we are trying new things and I'm so glad it's working out! Thank you for watching and joining our journey into all sorts of mythological stories! - Lightbringer
This channel is spectacular! It took me but a few days to enjoy your Greek stories, and now that I’ve finished the Norse videos, I’m re-watching everything from beginning to end. Quick question: in your earlier videos, the gods’ powers and health were not contingent on human worship, nor did sacrifice provide anything other than reverence and recreation to the gods. Did something change, or are these stories inclusive of doctrines which had a different view of the gods’ nature?
Μεγάλη Πέμπτη. Δοξάζω θυμάμαι λατρεία λατρεύω δοξάζω ικανοποιώ την αγάπη sarv και προσεύχομαι στους αιώνιους αθάνατους Θεούς και θεές του Ολύμπου για την Ειρήνη μου αγάπη και προστασία. Είμαι μέσα.
This is one of those myths that’s so interesting to see how people look at. From more modernizations, to deep dissections of it (how much is it Hades fault, how much Zues, so on). I am eager to see your take on it.
Demeter is the epitome of a possessive controlling mother. Her unwillingness to let her daughter go is the exact thing that drove her away. Of course, Persephone still loves her, but she longs to live her own life. And in typical possessive parent fashion, Demeter makes it everyone else's problem and refuses to relent until she gets her way. I love how you told this tale. I love the interpretation that Hades is a proud and noble king, and Persephone is his beautiful, regal and fair Queen. They have a real genuine bond, and even Demeter cannot break that. As always, keep up the wonderful work. Yours Truly Zachariah
Demeter, in the myths, isn’t controlling. Her daughter was kidnapped and was greenlighted by Zeus as some arranged marriage. Neither Demeter nor Persephone had any say in arrangements. While Persephone was elevated to a King and has arguably the most stable relationship by Greek mythology standards, it costs her time and proximity to her mother.
@kaykay8855 There are various interpretations of the myths. Some say she was spirited away, others that she left with Hades of her own accord. Some say she was tricked, and others she ate them voluntarily. The only constant was Demeter's punishing the world.
@@zachariahmousa7652I wouldn’t say punishing. The myth, the earliest version of it, reflects a common/well known fact in the Greek world, mothers and daughters had little to no say in who they married. The earliest version of the myth, Hades kidnapped Persephone with permission from Zeus mainly because he knew that Demeter would refuse, so he authorized her kidnapping. Demeter’s grief isn’t her punishing the world it’s her mainly feeling powerless that she couldn’t protect her daughter. Despite later reimagining, Persephone and Hades’s story isn’t a love story, it’s a kidnapping, their story in the mythos is called the ‘Rape of Persephone’. Neither Persephone and Demeter has much agency, Persephone wasn’t allowed to leave until the worried of a barren world threatened the Gods.
@kaykay8855 The word rape (harpage in Greek) in the context of ancient Greek meant the abduction or eloping of women for marriage purposes without their guardian's consent. This is where the father giving away the bride came from. He is entrusting the life and safety of his daughter to the care of another man. Persephone may or may not have had a say in it, but it is true Demeter did not. The other thing to consider is that even in the original myths, Hades and Persphone did love each other, and Hades was always faithful to her. One of the difficulties in understanding these myths is looking at them with their original social, cultural, and linguistic factors taken into consideration and leaving out modern-day vocabulary and moral standards.
The various interpretations of this narrative are fascinating. From further updates to thorough analyses of it. Your thoughts on it are much anticipated.
So hades didn’t abduct her but help her out of the hole and take her to the underworld so she can be what she wants, but Demeter denied what she wants but to be her tool in the spring so hades freed her from her overprotective and unreasonable mother. Hades and Persephone are the best loving couple in Greek mythology.
Thanks for listening ! And thank you for commenting ! It means a lot that you noticed and took a moment to appreciate it - makes it all worth it when folks like you enjoy it! - Lightbringer
Yay! Thank you! I hope you enjoyed it my friend - and I do so appreciate your comments ! ( Here and on the shorts - all algorithm nudges help!) - Lightbringer
@@livingmythology1405 aw you are so welcome! Thank you for remembering me! I really do love the videos, I’d love to hear the labors of herakles but I can imagine that might be a big task! I find Greek mythology fascinating and I love your style and take on the mythology!
This is very similar to my own interpretation of this story Demeter causing famen and hades being called the bad guy due to her wrath, meanwhile persephone was tired if being trapped and in love with hades. This is a very good interpretation you did the myth justice. You even managed to get hades raven in there. So good
In some traditions all of the flowers of the underworld come from Persephone, peior tales actually tell of the lifelessness of the the Underworld, but once mentioned as queen the underworld became flushed with flowers that shine like jewels. Demeter was known for her beauty, once her flower taken her form aged until her return. The young goddesses, Thelxiepeia and Parthenope were given wings to become her Harpies, but were Sirens before they changed. Goddesses of water and song, but the Harpies serve as messengers and delivery of one's personal aspect, slaves of another's will. At time harbingers of the divine, the mighty of which was said to be Nike, but that honor belongs to Iris. These Sirens of Demeter are not the only Sirens, but some of the few with wings or such a role.
I honestly just discovered your channel 2 weeks ago and loving it. I love mythology in itself but particularly Greek. Your doing great job. Bit of advice. I like Norse but finish Greek as it's more popular outside of Thor of course lol. Keep up great work
HI kkiwi, Thank you so much for all of your generosity. It means the world to a tiny channel like ours. We intend to have plenty of mythologies eventually. But we will be integrating them one by one and then releasing videos about them all. Yes, Greek is more popular, but 'finishing it' would take years or even decades. And that would make it a chore, not a joy. Variety is the spice of life non? :)
Another successful narrative!!!! You never cease to amaze me!!! I’m always ecstatic when I see another new Greek tale has arrived. Thank you so much for these amazing stories…..it is a wonderful treat for me. I still listen again the previous wonderful stories. I never tire of them. ❤❤❤
Good work. you have a beautiful voice. I liked how you portrayed the devouring mother. And using a flower as the call to adventure. It was fun thank you.
Its crazy how most people perceives Hades to be the villain in this story but in actuality he did as was custom at the time...he got permission from her father, his brother, Zeus to have her hand in marriage. So when he gave his blessing, Persephone was HIS property now.
A slight variation on my favorite take on this tale. I love the depiction of Demeter as a possessive mother, keeping her daughter isolated to be hers and hers alone.
@@ladybugmoenning2559 I'm sure she sees it as the former, but in this marvelous take on the tale, it's clearly the latter. She saw the girl as her possession.
You truly are your fathers daughter. Very well done Lightbringer...there's not much left for Lord Baltemort to teach you. Your inflection is perfect for creating comedy and tenderness while he is the master of using inflection to create suspense and conflict. How about some Sumrian mythology in 2024? Love you both!!!!
Thank you so much - it means a lot that you think I'm doing well - I still have a lot to learn from old Balders but we're getting there! I shall add Sumerian Myths to our ever-growing list ! And Thank you for your continued support my friend! I hope you enjoy the stories to come! - Lightbringer
Also i usually only listen to these but I decided to watch a bit of this one and saw the eerie talking heads. I guess we can welcome Living Mythology to the Uncanny Valley 😂
I like hades and persephone relationship & thought they had the healthiest relationship and are loyal to each other, but the version of story that implies she fell in romantic love with the infant she raised feels icky and gross. That implies that persephone was a groomer and pd_file
I absolutely love the way you guys tell these stories. You make them come alive in a way I've not seen before. I've always loved Pursephone, this, and his taking over the underworld, makes me love Hades as well.
I'm so happy you like our stories and they do feel alive to you! That's always been the goal - and I love Hades, so it's great to get people to see a different side of him, maybe even like him too! Thank you for watching! - Lightbringer
Hey there - we aren't AI, but I understand your concern haha We, Baldermort and Lightbringer, write, voice and edit these videos all ourselves! - Lightbringer
@@livingmythology1405 yall are the best!! Thanks for the content!! Wish there weren’t ads cause these would be the best sleep stories ever!! Thanks for taking time to reply as well. I know everyone’s time is limited!
I'm gonna dread waiting until work tomorrow to listen to this. I was honestly worried you wrapped up the Greeks with the typhon "closing" Complete art my friends You guys are an amazing storytelling team
As ever and always I love your take on these stories. Honestly I'm not sure other than Dresden files of any take on the story of Persephone that has portrayed Hades as anything other than a kidnapper and Demiter's cagingg of her daughter til that point Just. A fitting tale for the coming spring.
It is said by some, that Kore said unto Her Mother" Why would i return with you, for i am content. Hades is a good and loving husband, he does not shame Me with a roving gaze anove i am but your Daughter, here i am Queen, and my Husbands kingdom never shall pass away, dor all xome ro it eventually..."
When I was a kid like you always saw the personification of Hades to be kind of a Satan character but getting older and realizing that all of those early stories where it was like Zeus and Hera having this perfect relationship was actually not really accurate but then you look at the Hades and Persephone and you can look at it in one way with like this story where Persephone had a mind and intelligence and was able to make decisions for herself in Hades was you know trying to woo a woman by asking his brother for help there's only ever been two people that Hades ever like did anything really bad dude and those guys were trying to come steal his wife . I said it before and I'll say it again when my children are old enough that I want to introduce them to the Greek mythologies these stories living mythology is the way I'm going to do it
I am so happy you liked our version of the story - as you said - it's not hera and Zeus that have a good relationship, in the myths its Persephone and Hades that don't cheat on each other. And wow - that's incredibly high praise, to be a child's first introduction to myths ! Show them the old myths when they're old enough too, but I hope we can inspire some passion for gods and legends!!! - Lightbringer
'Narcissus is a genus of predominantly spring flowering perennial plants of the amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae. Various common names including daffodil, narcissus and jonquil, are used to describe all or some members of the genus.' A daffodil is a narcissus flower Adonis is a mortal man - Lightbringer
Nope, just a typical mother who don't want her daughter to get graped or disrespected like hera was, given the reputation of hades's brothers. And also her own experience with both of them.
This couple needs to have their own movie!
Heck ya
I've seen shows that have episodes about this couple, but they do need a full movie. Not a long one, mind you, but it needs a bit more....fleshing out.
This is by far THE BEST and most creative interpretation I've seen of the Demeter/Persephone/Hades myth, one that artfully explores the psychological archetypes of the characters, and doesn't just flippantly repeat the stereotype of Hades as the "Bad Guy"; after all, given his family dynamics and early attachment issues, he looks like a GREAT guy, one that I can relate with and have a lot in common with, and doing an important job that SOMEBODY has to do - would you rather send your great grandma off to the care of Zeus or Poseidon?...I didn't THINK so! Hades' drawing the shortest straw is grannies' gain, be grateful.
They DO need their own movie, and there are a LOT of gaps in the poems about what happens to the souls who enter the black gates of the Underworld, and what influence Persephone might have on their outcomes. After all, who was it that created the Elysian Fields and set it apart from the dull gray of the mourning meadows? Whose idea was it to reward the most heroic of mortals for three lifetimes of deeds to lift humanity from the clay that Prometheus had molded them from? And what of the other gods and their machinations that might have interplayed with this work? The earliest descriptions of the Underworld don't include the bright oasis of Elysian Fields, and Hades himself, sensitive though he be, doesn't strike me as having the eye for color (except black) - no, that shows the fingerprints of a woman's touch. I can only imagine how many hours were spent deciding on paint colors and wallpaper patterns for THAT little remodeling project, and how many trips Hades made with chariot-loads of stuff to and from the Olympian home-improvement store.
Ahhh, to be a Raven high in the sky above during some of the conversations between Demeter and Persephone in her absences from the Underworld - did Hades' ears burn from his mother-in-law/sister's scathing remarks, did it sometimes ruffle his tailfeathers or cause friction and chafing? Or did Mother and Maiden spend their days together laying out the rituals and ceremonies of the Eleusinian Mystery cult that would memorialize their bond and Persephone's descent to and return from the Underworld? When the partakers of the keikios entered the Netherworld, did Persephone herself lead the tour group? And what about their involvement with other gods' cults and affairs with Men, such as the Oracles of Delphi and Orpheism (and Christianity) ? How much influence did Kore have on Hades' decision when Orpheus came pleading for the release of his lost love? And what might have transpired between the couple and Aphrodite to choose the soul who would be reborn to animate Pygmalion's handiwork and answer his prayers?
What is the daily work and home life of the Lord and Queen of the Underworld like, how do they work with the other "managers" and guides like Thanatos, Hypnos, Hecatè, Hermes, Charon, the Furies, Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos...? I imagine they all have very hectic schedules these days, what with the advent of mechanized warfare, man-made plagues, a spiraling mental health crisis, and other modern horrors (thanks so much Pandora, and Zeus, you vindictive A-hole), and I can only imagine they've been forced to modernize to keep up with traffic - are there self-service kiosks at the black gates now? Do the lost souls now hover around the turnstiles of Underground stations, begging for a token to take them to the next stop? Does Charon now captain the Princess Of The Styx, reborn from the iron bones of the Titanic or Lusitania or some Vietnam era troop transport "mothballed" in the Gulf of Tonkin? :
"Where have all the flowers gone? Long time passing.
Where have all the flowers gone? Long time ago.
Where have all the flowers gone? The girls have picked them, every one...
Where have all the young girls gone?... they've taken husbands, every one...
Where have all the young men gone? ...they're gone to soldier, every one...
Where have all the soldiers gone?...they've gone to graveyards, every one...
Where have all the graveyards gone? Long time passing.
Where have all the graveyards gone? Long time ago.
Where have all the graveyards gone? They're covered in flowers, every one...
Where have all the flowers gone?...
...When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn?"
-"Where Have All The Flowers Gone?" (adapted from a Ukranian folk song and popularized during the Vietnam peace movement by artists like the Kingston Trio and others, but I've forgotten the name of the artist who first re-introduced it). It seems fitting to this topic as a thread to link our modern narratives to those of our ancient past, much as this video does, so that perhaps some of us can avoid having the lessons learned from a lifetime being lost to the River Lethe as one bygone generation passes stewardship of the land of the living to the next; as all hope must be abandoned by those entering Hades and Persephone's estate, what better to do with it than invest it in those who are just beginning their tour here, with blessings for their better management.
I'm looking forward to exploring more of the content here, and perhaps someday finding an epic feature-length rendition (or perhaps a trilogy, one for each of Hecatè's 3 paths) of the after-life and adventures of Hades and Persephone. This one earned a new subscriber.
@@shahananajafova7884 I love it, short and sweet but full of the flavor of the myth, concentrated like fine Madeira Port. I really like the portrayal of Hades wooing Persephone by showing her around his "dark, and somewhat damp kingdom" - of all the Masculine gods, I identify most with Hades and share his tendency to remain distant while also desiring to show the wonders of my domain to one who can appreciate its dark beauty (though my own is only a tiny burg on the outskirts of His, a flyspeck on the map along a seldom traveled lane on the way to Necropolis, but with hidden treasures in its own right). I'm not much for the parties and celebrations, but I do appreciate how they fit into the story and don't begrudge the mortals😉 their fun.
Is this your work by any chance, or are you just another myth-nerd like me ? That's a young channel, but I saw several other titles that inspired my curiosity and a "subscribe". Thank you for the link, I like exploring backroads into the dark past and enjoyed that little jaunt immensely.
Awesome, admittedly I lost interest in the channel when you jumped from Greek mythology to Norse because a lot of tales I wanted to hear weren't done. I'm happy to see you're still doing Greek mythology though. Cheers!
They were never going to stop doing Greek but they announced they were going to expand their reach on different mythologies which I am ABSOLUTELY here for especially when they start on Egyptian or Chinese. There's more than just Greek and some are even more interesting lol
@@jaidamwhi4589 Υou have your opinion and we have ours. Βoth are respected.
@@Dimor-pl7oy gotcha bro, I wasn't tryna be negative or anything I was simply saying that there are more mythologies that are just as interesting...I used to only be into Greek myself but learned to get outta the box and experience other ones
@@jaidamwhi4589I respect your opinion.
Let them tell what tales they like.
I can only imagine how the family dinners could be like with Hades, Korre/Persephone, and Demeter
'Can you pass the salt?'
'Could you at least have ASKED to court my daughter before you kidnapped her?'
'It was MY choice to go Mom!'
'You had no idea what you were getting into child!'
'Hey uh... salt?'
'Oh right silly me.'
@@singletona082 Ha! Nice.
😂😂😂
@@singletona082 What if Poseidon dropped by?
Hades isn't gonna be so happy when Adonis shows up. Lovely video by the way.
Wait why?
@@The_Black_Scythe Let's just say Adonis became a side piece to Persephone. (Because there are a lot of versions on how that story went).
@@tyrant9689didn't she love adonis like a son? She raised him and got overprotective (like demeter) when aphrodite came to take him back? I know both versions but this version makes more sense as persephone literally raised him from infancy.
@@Blu3Moon_III Yep. I was just going off the one I was constantly told, that's all. 👍
Most underrated channel on the internet
"Beautiful, idealic, quiet"
That voice has all the traits that were said. Absolutely enchanting. Wow 👌
Thank you so much ! That's so kind!
- Lightbringer
I like the different was the story turns out and I really like the “chaos”music when hades first appears. It seems like he was a bad guy at first and just turns out to be lonely
Glad you noticed that my friend - sharp ears and a good read!
- Lightbringer
I love this interpretation of hades and persephone! ❤ love it so much im watching it again lol ! Would love to hear more about them as a couple
I'm enjoying this take on tales I thought I knew.
If it wasn’t for the ads interrupting these would be the best sleep stories ever!! These are amazing! My wife and I truly enjoy listening to these together. Thank you!!
Great video - I remember reading about the grape of Persephone when I was younger. I think that this version gives everybody a lot more depth, especially the Goddess of Spring. I like the idea of it being her decision and the associated personal growth as opposed to just being a doe-eyed baby goddess with a touchy uncle
Polynesian mythology would be really interesting to see as you continue to expand your content!
Noted! Will add it to the ever-growing list!
- Lightbringer
I was surprised when this story wasn't told during your initial greek myth run, but i knew eventually you guys would do it. ❤
Hope you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching, the greek myths are still running!
Still plenty to come my friend!
- Lightbringer
"Light was then all around me as I opened my eyes, to see a Goddess"
Excellent story well done ✔ telling it. The pictures 📸 in the story were fantastic.
Thank you kindly!
- Lightbringer
Honestly, the greek stories are my favorite but THIS is some of your best work ❤❤❤
Wow, thank you so much!
- Lightbringer
Beautiful video and story as always
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it !
- Lightbringer
Fantastic, Living Mythology! It's a pleasure to listen. I recently started playing the video game, Hades, and it sparked my interest in learning more about Greek mythology. Lower the whole, I'm subscribed to an awesome channel that covers much Greek mythology and other pantheons as well! Thank you so much for all your hard work!
I have heard of the game Hades, and heard it's fantastic! Anything that brings myths to life again, I support!
And we're so happy to help fuel your love and hunger for more greek mythology, welcome aboard and plenty of tales to come!
- Lightbringer
One of my all time favorite Greek mythology stories
Great job on this story. It puts a completely different spin on what happened between Hades and Persephone. Not quite a victim, but a willing participant.
It may be a little different than the original - I still think the original myth was more about the seasons than Hades kidnapping ! Thank you for watching and commenting!
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I have long awaited the telling of this Tale by you two, and i am so glad it has funally arrived....
I hope it met or exceeded expectations !
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@@livingmythology1405 while at first I waited Her to speak, through you( you are the female narrator, correct. You are very talented btw), I admit at first I was disappointed. But upon short reflection, the choice, Mothers palpable presence was there. It was just the perfect choice. For She is still there, as immediate and appreciable as She is to we who follow Her, and call ourselves Her Children, know Her to be. Yes, it was done well and right. Thank you, many times. Blessings upon you and yours...and even better...Mother approves and is glad of Heart for this...I look forward as always for your future entries. And in closing may I say...I feel you as Styx to be a brilliant performance, truly..I Abide, your admirer, S.🌒❤️🔥🌘
Here I was thinking the Greek Saga was over. Sir Baldermort And Lady Lightbringer, this was another fantastic piece of mythology brought to life. And Hades! He looked so good! The facial animations are looking awesome 😎 Looking forward to more fantastic work as you have always done, and looking forward to seeing your channel get the recognition it deserves 😎
More to come! No - Greek is still on going! We just wanted to branch out further - explore different gods !
But we won't forget the greeks !
Thank you so much - we are trying new things and I'm so glad it's working out!
Thank you for watching and joining our journey into all sorts of mythological stories!
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You did the lore proud. I have been waiting for this ever since Hades in the Underworld, and you don't disappoint. I can't wait for the next one.
Thank you so much ! I'm so glad you liked it, and there are plenty of stories still to come !!
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I would lovvvvvvvveeeeee more stories about them and there work 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😩😩😩
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Thank you my friend!
And thank you too !
This channel is spectacular! It took me but a few days to enjoy your Greek stories, and now that I’ve finished the Norse videos, I’m re-watching everything from beginning to end.
Quick question: in your earlier videos, the gods’ powers and health were not contingent on human worship, nor did sacrifice provide anything other than reverence and recreation to the gods.
Did something change, or are these stories inclusive of doctrines which had a different view of the gods’ nature?
Any idea?
"I searched tirelessly without food, without water, I felt a despair grow|"
Μεγάλη Πέμπτη.
Δοξάζω θυμάμαι λατρεία λατρεύω δοξάζω ικανοποιώ την αγάπη sarv και προσεύχομαι στους αιώνιους αθάνατους Θεούς και θεές του Ολύμπου για την Ειρήνη μου αγάπη και προστασία.
Είμαι μέσα.
This is one of those myths that’s so interesting to see how people look at. From more modernizations, to deep dissections of it (how much is it Hades fault, how much Zues, so on). I am eager to see your take on it.
Hope you liked it!
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"My hogget reflection, showing the torment of my mind...and all I could do was cry"
"I began my hunt, leaving all my duties to the wayside"
Fantastisk thx
Thank you for watching!
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One of the most interesting stories from Greek mythology. Thank you for bringing this story to life for us.
You're very welcome and I'm very happy to hear you enjoyed it !
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Glad I found ur channel...ty
Welcome! We hope you stay with us for more content. :)
A perfect way to end the weekend, thank you Lightbringer!
My pleasure! Thank you for watching!
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MORE Norse mythology!!! I love the greek stuff but the gods of the north sing in my blood and i love their stories soo many good ones.
Demeter is the epitome of a possessive controlling mother. Her unwillingness to let her daughter go is the exact thing that drove her away. Of course, Persephone still loves her, but she longs to live her own life. And in typical possessive parent fashion, Demeter makes it everyone else's problem and refuses to relent until she gets her way. I love how you told this tale. I love the interpretation that Hades is a proud and noble king, and Persephone is his beautiful, regal and fair Queen. They have a real genuine bond, and even Demeter cannot break that. As always, keep up the wonderful work.
Yours Truly
Zachariah
Demeter, in the myths, isn’t controlling. Her daughter was kidnapped and was greenlighted by Zeus as some arranged marriage. Neither Demeter nor Persephone had any say in arrangements. While Persephone was elevated to a King and has arguably the most stable relationship by Greek mythology standards, it costs her time and proximity to her mother.
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There are various interpretations of the myths. Some say she was spirited away, others that she left with Hades of her own accord. Some say she was tricked, and others she ate them voluntarily. The only constant was Demeter's punishing the world.
@@zachariahmousa7652I wouldn’t say punishing. The myth, the earliest version of it, reflects a common/well known fact in the Greek world, mothers and daughters had little to no say in who they married. The earliest version of the myth, Hades kidnapped Persephone with permission from Zeus mainly because he knew that Demeter would refuse, so he authorized her kidnapping. Demeter’s grief isn’t her punishing the world it’s her mainly feeling powerless that she couldn’t protect her daughter. Despite later reimagining, Persephone and Hades’s story isn’t a love story, it’s a kidnapping, their story in the mythos is called the ‘Rape of Persephone’. Neither Persephone and Demeter has much agency, Persephone wasn’t allowed to leave until the worried of a barren world threatened the Gods.
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The word rape (harpage in Greek) in the context of ancient Greek meant the abduction or eloping of women for marriage purposes without their guardian's consent. This is where the father giving away the bride came from. He is entrusting the life and safety of his daughter to the care of another man. Persephone may or may not have had a say in it, but it is true Demeter did not. The other thing to consider is that even in the original myths, Hades and Persphone did love each other, and Hades was always faithful to her. One of the difficulties in understanding these myths is looking at them with their original social, cultural, and linguistic factors taken into consideration and leaving out modern-day vocabulary and moral standards.
The various interpretations of this narrative are fascinating. From further updates to thorough analyses of it. Your thoughts on it are much anticipated.
I hope you enjoyed !
It is a fascinating tale to delve into !
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Love these. Like seriously I’ve watched every video on this channel 7 times 😅
You're the best! Thank you so much for watching and it means a lot you enjoy our channel so much!
Hope you enjoy all the tales to come!
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One of my favorite stories
I hope you enjoy it !
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Demeter's mother is Rhea.... Not Gaea... Gaes is her grandmother as Rhea is a titaness daughter of Gaea
Amazing video, one of the favorite myths of Ancient Greece linked to one of the most mysterious and deeply spiritual practice .
Thank you so much - we try our best :)
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The story of Hades and Persephone reminds me again how wild Greek mythology is. Amazing job with this portrayal and narration!
Thank you so much my friend - We're very happy to hear you enjoyed our version!
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Loved it
"He saw a dark chariot burst from the ground below"
So hades didn’t abduct her but help her out of the hole and take her to the underworld so she can be what she wants, but Demeter denied what she wants but to be her tool in the spring so hades freed her from her overprotective and unreasonable mother. Hades and Persephone are the best loving couple in Greek mythology.
Please do the story of Orpheus next! Your take on it and unique telling would do it justice as did this one ^_^
Already on the list but will try and get it done sooner !
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I love this version. Thank you
Thank you for watching and for commenting! I'm so glad you like our version!
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I can’t wait to listen to this one
Thank you once more for the incredible production
Thanks for listening ! And thank you for commenting ! It means a lot that you noticed and took a moment to appreciate it - makes it all worth it when folks like you enjoy it!
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Nice one LB!
Appreciate it!
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One of my favourite myths! Excellently done! Would love to see the myth of Io.
Great suggestion! It's already on the list!
Thank you for watching and enjoying this video my friend!
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Yay! So excited to watch the new video. Just got all tucked in a comfy, let’s get it!
Yay! Thank you!
I hope you enjoyed it my friend - and I do so appreciate your comments !
( Here and on the shorts - all algorithm nudges help!)
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@@livingmythology1405 aw you are so welcome! Thank you for remembering me! I really do love the videos, I’d love to hear the labors of herakles but I can imagine that might be a big task! I find Greek mythology fascinating and I love your style and take on the mythology!
So well done
Aww thank you!
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This is awesome. This is one of my favorite stories. Thank you for doing it and acting was amazing. Great job and keep up the good work.
Thank you so much! will do !
Hope you enjoy the tales to come!
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I’m sure I will
This is very similar to my own interpretation of this story Demeter causing famen and hades being called the bad guy due to her wrath, meanwhile persephone was tired if being trapped and in love with hades. This is a very good interpretation you did the myth justice. You even managed to get hades raven in there. So good
Ooooo I'm very happy to hear you enjoyed our version!
Tales and Myths can be interpreted in many different ways!
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Jupp, stranger danger
I really like this version.
Thank you!
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Imagine having summer all around the year ...
In some traditions all of the flowers of the underworld come from Persephone, peior tales actually tell of the lifelessness of the the Underworld, but once mentioned as queen the underworld became flushed with flowers that shine like jewels. Demeter was known for her beauty, once her flower taken her form aged until her return. The young goddesses, Thelxiepeia and Parthenope were given wings to become her Harpies, but were Sirens before they changed. Goddesses of water and song, but the Harpies serve as messengers and delivery of one's personal aspect, slaves of another's will. At time harbingers of the divine, the mighty of which was said to be Nike, but that honor belongs to Iris. These Sirens of Demeter are not the only Sirens, but some of the few with wings or such a role.
Ah so I finally found out where the saying "You only had ONE job!" comes from ! Ha Ha!
Thanks for this Lightbringer and Mr. B. As always a pleasure. As ever greetings from Kilkenny on this Monday morn.
Thanks for listening! Thank you for your continued support my friend!
We send our greeting back to you in Kilkenny!
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I honestly just discovered your channel 2 weeks ago and loving it. I love mythology in itself but particularly Greek. Your doing great job. Bit of advice. I like Norse but finish Greek as it's more popular outside of Thor of course lol. Keep up great work
HI kkiwi, Thank you so much for all of your generosity. It means the world to a tiny channel like ours.
We intend to have plenty of mythologies eventually. But we will be integrating them one by one and then releasing videos about them all. Yes, Greek is more popular, but 'finishing it' would take years or even decades. And that would make it a chore, not a joy. Variety is the spice of life non? :)
Absolutely amazing!! Do not stop!!
Cheers! We hope you enjoy all stories to come!
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Hmm, I have a question. Persephone became Queen of the Underworld when she married Hades. How did Ereshkigal get the title of Queen of the Underworld?
Wrong mythology. That's Sumerian.
Another successful narrative!!!! You never cease to amaze me!!! I’m always ecstatic when I see another new Greek tale has arrived. Thank you so much for these amazing stories…..it is a wonderful treat for me. I still listen again the previous wonderful stories. I never tire of them. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much my friend - I am glad to hear it !
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Good work. you have a beautiful voice. I liked how you portrayed the devouring mother. And using a flower as the call to adventure. It was fun thank you.
Thank you so much!
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Its crazy how most people perceives Hades to be the villain in this story but in actuality he did as was custom at the time...he got permission from her father, his brother, Zeus to have her hand in marriage. So when he gave his blessing, Persephone was HIS property now.
Wild right?!
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Excellent! I've been hoping very much that you two would tell this story. Thank you!
Hope you enjoyed it!
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A slight variation on my favorite take on this tale. I love the depiction of Demeter as a possessive mother, keeping her daughter isolated to be hers and hers alone.
Knowing her brothers is it possession or protection
@@ladybugmoenning2559 I'm sure she sees it as the former, but in this marvelous take on the tale, it's clearly the latter. She saw the girl as her possession.
You can’t protect her for eternity, and what’s the point when the gods are immortal.
You truly are your fathers daughter. Very well done Lightbringer...there's not much left for Lord Baltemort to teach you. Your inflection is perfect for creating comedy and tenderness while he is the master of using inflection to create suspense and conflict. How about some Sumrian mythology in 2024? Love you both!!!!
Thank you so much - it means a lot that you think I'm doing well - I still have a lot to learn from old Balders but we're getting there!
I shall add Sumerian Myths to our ever-growing list ! And Thank you for your continued support my friend!
I hope you enjoy the stories to come!
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exelent!
Thank you! Cheers!
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Also i usually only listen to these but I decided to watch a bit of this one and saw the eerie talking heads. I guess we can welcome Living Mythology to the Uncanny Valley 😂
Please do a video on adonis, I find his story gross & confusing. I like your narration style and want some clarifications to make sense of it.
I like hades and persephone relationship & thought they had the healthiest relationship and are loyal to each other, but the version of story that implies she fell in romantic love with the infant she raised feels icky and gross. That implies that persephone was a groomer and pd_file
I absolutely love the way you guys tell these stories. You make them come alive in a way I've not seen before. I've always loved Pursephone, this, and his taking over the underworld, makes me love Hades as well.
I'm so happy you like our stories and they do feel alive to you! That's always been the goal - and I love Hades, so it's great to get people to see a different side of him, maybe even like him too!
Thank you for watching!
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Is it mè or does Demeter talking head looks like Catelyn Stark from game of thrones lol
oooo it kind of does??? !!! 😮
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I love this story:)
I don’t know who the narrators are but yall are amazing! Hope you’re not AI lol!
Hey there - we aren't AI, but I understand your concern haha
We, Baldermort and Lightbringer, write, voice and edit these videos all ourselves!
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@@livingmythology1405 yall are the best!! Thanks for the content!! Wish there weren’t ads cause these would be the best sleep stories ever!! Thanks for taking time to reply as well. I know everyone’s time is limited!
Can you do a video about Adnis, Aphrodite and Persephone?
I shall add it to the list!
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I'm gonna dread waiting until work tomorrow to listen to this. I was honestly worried you wrapped up the Greeks with the typhon "closing"
Complete art my friends
You guys are an amazing storytelling team
Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching - our team of two appreciate it a lot!
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Noice 👍
I was waiting for this one, beautiful story.
Thanks for listening, I hope it met your expectations and you enjoyed it !!
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As ever and always I love your take on these stories. Honestly I'm not sure other than Dresden files of any take on the story of Persephone that has portrayed Hades as anything other than a kidnapper and Demiter's cagingg of her daughter til that point Just.
A fitting tale for the coming spring.
Thank you my friend - I am very happy to hear you enjoyed the perspective we took :)
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So, Hades was in such awe of her beauty that he didn't know she was his niece? 😅
It is said by some, that Kore said unto Her Mother" Why would i return with you, for i am content. Hades is a good and loving husband, he does not shame Me with a roving gaze anove i am but your Daughter, here i am Queen, and my Husbands kingdom never shall pass away, dor all xome ro it eventually..."
Oh...heck yeah. Sweet!!!!!
Thank you , Living Mythology .
🐺Loupis Canis .
Thank you Loupis Canis ! Always a delight to see you in the comments!
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Beautiful story, fab narrative x
Thank you so much!
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✨I am Persephone✨Daughter of 🌻Dimitra🌻GAIA🌻✨Queen of the Underworld✨OF HADES✨
When I was a kid like you always saw the personification of Hades to be kind of a Satan character but getting older and realizing that all of those early stories where it was like Zeus and Hera having this perfect relationship was actually not really accurate but then you look at the Hades and Persephone and you can look at it in one way with like this story where Persephone had a mind and intelligence and was able to make decisions for herself in Hades was you know trying to woo a woman by asking his brother for help there's only ever been two people that Hades ever like did anything really bad dude and those guys were trying to come steal his wife . I said it before and I'll say it again when my children are old enough that I want to introduce them to the Greek mythologies these stories living mythology is the way I'm going to do it
I am so happy you liked our version of the story - as you said - it's not hera and Zeus that have a good relationship, in the myths its Persephone and Hades that don't cheat on each other.
And wow - that's incredibly high praise, to be a child's first introduction to myths ! Show them the old myths when they're old enough too, but I hope we can inspire some passion for gods and legends!!!
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This one was a hard listen. I felt for Hades...
Hades has a tough time of it sometimes, but at least he's happy now eh?
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I hate to be that guy, but that was a Daffodil not Adonis lol
'Narcissus is a genus of predominantly spring flowering perennial plants of the amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae. Various common names including daffodil, narcissus and jonquil, are used to describe all or some members of the genus.'
A daffodil is a narcissus flower
Adonis is a mortal man
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So this is accurate to the Greek religion
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Hades was a God , Hades was Zuese"s brother so, why would they have a problem with a God? Hade"s ruled the underworld.
Demeter didn't want her daughter to marry anyone - any god at all ! That's why it's a problem :)
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The greek gods are a bit nasty
The narration is formidable and a joy to listen to (´ ∀ ` *)
Really?! You're too kind! Thank you so so much! (´ ∀ ` )
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Is that toxic mother kind i hate so much 😡
Nope, just a typical mother who don't want her daughter to get graped or disrespected like hera was, given the reputation of hades's brothers. And also her own experience with both of them.
Demeter should not be depicted as old woman... Goddess didnt grow old I guess