3. Cultural References

  So, apparently people still talk about me and my family nowadays? That's crazy, considering how long ago these stories actually occured. But, in Percy Jackson and The Olympians, I was depicted with my daughter in the Underworld. Hades was also there- it made me sick to see his jealous, no good face again. Of course, being the protective mother that never accepted Hades and Persephone's relationship, I might have nagged her a little bit. To be exact, I believe I told her the wise words of:

 “I warned you, daughter. This scoundrel Hades is no good. You could've married the god of doctors or the god of lawyers, but noooo. You had to eat that pomegranate.”

  And yeah, yeah, yeah, there is the rest of the movie, but that is obviously the most accurate part. Does anyone else realize that my daughter was kidnapped by Hades, my own brother, because he was lonely and jealous and thought she was beautiful??!! Out-rag-eous.

  What other cultural pieces have I influenced, might you ask? Well, I have the answer for you! (And if you are already tired of me bashing Hades, try getting your child taken away for six months of every year for the same reasoning. You will find out why I am so furious.)

  Anyway, anyone ever heard of this YouTube thing...? Pretty cool, right? This definitely wasn't available on Mount Olympus. Buuut, did you also know people write songs about me- Demeter? I sure didn't! I found this song that totally suits my life and how I feel though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o7yg3Yif4c I will add the lyrics also. Ah, don't worry, the song is short.

  "I have waited patiently
  For your pretty face to see
  Bright and warm and love-e-ly
  I missed you, Persephone

  Now youre back so please don't go
  Even though you will I know

  And bitter cold the winds will blow

  With no lovers hand to hold

  I have made a sacrifice

  For the good of humankind

  He had better treat you right

  Because we know you're really mine"

Cool, right?!? And fairly accurate.. Persephone is really mine, so back off Hades!! If only she didn't eat the pomegranate... Okay, so the next cultural reference about ME! A grain business named "Demeter"? That's obvious. I AM the goddess of agriculture, after all. Persephone helps me sometimes... I wish she would return more often. I miss my daughter when she is gone. But if she wants to be with him, and "loves" him... Oh, I don't know. Shouldn't a mother have a say in who steals her daughter away from her?!... Her brothers shouldn't the ones to make secret deals about her daughter behind her back...

Or do whatever... I will just demand that the Earth stop producing crops and being fertile. Your choice, brothers. But for now, bring on the cold weather until she returns!