Persephone
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
This book retells the Greek myth of Persephone, her abduction by Hades, and her life in the underworld.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe abduction and relationship with Hades are depicted with some intensity.
Some elements of the myth involve peril and capture.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The underworld setting can be perceived as dark.
The story is based on ancient mythology.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
Presents Greek mythology as a primary worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePersephone shows resilience in her difficult situation.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Themes of love, albeit complex and forced, are present.
Themes of adaptation and survival are present.
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