Here are a few highlights showcasing how our writers reinvented this underworldly myth:
- "On the Subject of Seeds": This story reverses the characters' roles and turns Persephone from helpless victim to the leader of the chase.
- "The Mysteries of Eleusis": A young grad student discovers evidence that challenges everything the world thought they knew about Persephone's myth. But will historians take a folklorist seriously?
- "The Tenth Planet": After years of isolation, the planet Persephone is pulled into Pluto's orbit and experiences the searing heat of the sun for the first time.
Here's a look at some of the covers:


These are just a few of the adventures awaiting you inside our latest issue. Enjoy the read and let us know which piece is your favorite!