Persephone and Hades: Love Story or Horror Story? That’s the question we explore in Fairytale Flip, Episode 16. Is the ancient Greek myth of Persephone and Hades a tale of romance—or one of captivity? While the story is often cited as an explanation for the changing seasons, it delves into far deeper themes. In this episode, we examine its complex layers, including abduction, power dynamics, marriage, and how modern retellings are reclaiming the narrative through a lens of female empowerment. We discuss traditional interpretations through a contemporary perspective, addressing issues such as consent, identity, agency, grief, and trauma. Our conversation invites listeners to reconsider familiar myths and reflect on how their meanings shift across time and culture.