Te Amo

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Greek Mythology has always painted Hades as the bad guy. When he, Zeus and Poseidon fairly drew straws to split up the world into three parts, Hades got the Underworld. According to some Ancient Greek writers, he resented this, and was cold-hearted and cruel. Unable to find someone to love him willingly, he resorted to kidnapping, and stole away Demeter's daughter, Persephone.

Now, Hades wants clear his name and prove to the world that he isn't the bad guy they think he is. He and Persephone were, and still are, in love.
After all, love can last an eternity.