Nature of the Gods
How does Lore Olympus use myth as inspiration for character design, particularly in their god forms? Let’s take a look…
Dread Persephone
Persephone has appeared in mythic stories over millenia. Shannon takes a trip through some of her favorite iterations of Persephone and what it could mean for Lore Olympus’ future dread queen.
Elysium
In Episode 180 of Lore Olympus, the trial reveals that the young goddess Persephone had plans to utilize her powers to create “something new” that would be “rewarding” for “exceptional” mortals in the afterlife. We surmise this alludes to the mythic Elysium, and break down some of what we know from history and literature.
Does Persephone Have the Pomegranate?
The question that's shaking the fandom. Did Persephone take the pomegranate of her own will? Did Erebos gift it to her without her knowledge? There are plenty of reasons for her to want it, but plenty more for her to not make a secretive, impulsive decision like that.
What do you think?
Five Times Hades Can’t Say “No” to Persephone
He is whipped, your honor.
The Myth of Eros and Psyche
The tale of Eros and Psyche is perhaps one of the most familiar ones in classic mythology. Eros and Psyche’s love personifies the union between love and soul, and their fate is most especially noted for being one of the few stories in mythology that had a happy ending.
We explore how Rachel Smythe has deconstructed the tale in Lore Olympus.
Our Favorite Eros & Persephone Friendship Moments
If there’s one thing I’ll always be sure of about Eros and Persephone in Lore Olympus, it’s that they are the ultimate friendship goals. I decided to gather my favorite scenes from one of my favorite character dynamics because let’s face it, we all need a friend like the god of love.
Persephone: The Triple Goddess
In this analysis, AmbrosiaBee explains why she believes Persephone’s life resembles the cycle of the “Triple Goddess.”
The Meaning Behind “Little Bean”
Mel explores the possible implications of Persephons nickname, “Little Bean”
Hera & Persephone: Visual Parallel Between Two Queens
A Visual Comparison Between Two Queens: Parallels Between Hera and Persephone
Butterfly Symbolism
In Lore Olympus butterflies are closely related to Persephone, and her role as Goddess of Spring. We have also seen her dissolve into a kaleidoscope of butterflies when she becomes overwhelmed, much to Hades despair. Our columnist, Mel (ambrosiabee) has some theories about how butterflies relate to Persephone’s experiences in Lore Olympus.
Zeus: Are you the father?
We asked the fandom their thoughts on the new hint that Apollo (and Artemis) may be Zeus’ children.
Theory: Pomegranates and the Gift of Food
Could these be thematic clues that Persephone is becoming more and more connected to the Underworld?
Theory: Persephone and Her Job as a Shade Coordinator
Will Persephone use information she gathers to defend herself in court?
Theory: Hades’ Dream and the Fates Tape
The Fates-tape of Persephone’s and Hades’ first meeting and Hades’ dream have the same “quality”. Was it just a dream, or was it a vision of his future?
Hades: Intimacy & Growth
Good relationships are edifying. They build an individual up, not break them down. Sometimes the scariest part of intimacy is vulnerability.
In Episode 133, Hades takes that step with Persephone. It’s his attempt to empathize with her in her own struggle, but is intertwined with his own personal growth.
Analysis: Persephone’s Feeling
Persephone was born to be the Goddess of Spring, but she was also born with a feeling. We consider what this means, and asked the fandom their take.
Episode 13: The Underworld
The journey into the Underworld is widely written about and discussed in various myths. In this episode, Zimi gives viewers a “tour” of the Underworld from the transportation of souls from the mortal realm to the pathways that a soul could take depending on how it was judged.