© Paolo Gallo - The Rape of Proserpina (1621–1622) by Gian Lorenzo Bernini Among the many ancient myths of the glorious Greek civilisation, the one that has resonated most with the modern era is undoubtedly the story of Hades and Persephone. Persephone (in ancient Greek: Περσεφόνη), also known as Kore (Κόρη), meaning "young girl," is primarily remembered as the daughter of Demeter, the goddess who oversees nature, crops, and harvests. But she is also known as the wife of Hade