Ep 16: Persephone and Hades: Love, Power, or Possession?
Persephone and Hades, love story or horror story? That is the question we ask in Fairytale Flip episode 16. Is the ancient Greek myth of these gods a myth about romance or captivity? The story, although often used to explain the different seasons, is about so much more than how spring and winter came to be. We explore controversial themes of abduction, power and marriage, the empowerment of women in modern retellings, and the intersection of myth and cultural memory. We discuss the traditional interpretations with a modern lens, highlighting issues of consent, identity, agency, grief and trauma. Through our discussion, we urge listeners to rethink familiar tales, and how their past messages hold different meanings today.
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01:23 Summary of Persephone and Hades Myth
05:24 Analyzing the Myth: Romance or Abduction?
07:07 Modern Retellings and Feminine Power
21:38 Power Dynamics in the Myth
27:56 Addressing the Past and Moving Forward
28:18 The Role of Retellings in Modern Times
28:40 Abuse and Dominance in Fairy Tales
29:33 Rumpelstiltskin and Persephone: A Comparative Analysis
33:57 The Duality of Persephone's Existence
34:50 Exploring Shadow Work and Healing
40:08 The Significance of the Pomegranate
46:17 Mythic Memory and Historical Events
48:41 Respecting Boundaries and Autonomy
56:19 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
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