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Abductor of Persephone – Crossword Clue Help

The Wall Street Journal offers a daily crossword for language lovers and word enthusiasts. They give players a challenge every day to complete the crossword for free, offering a great mix of simple and more complex clues. The crossword puzzle for the 12th of April is named ‘Tail Assemblies‘, and is available to complete right now. If you are struggling to figure out the answer for ‘Abductor of Persephone’, then check out the hints, tips, and the answer below!

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Abductor of Persephone Crossword Clue Help

This answer needs a basic knowledge of Greek Mythology. Persephone was the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, the Goddess of the Harvest. Persephone became the Queen of the Underworld after her abduction by the God of the Underworld. But who was this god? Can you guess who he is?

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Persephone (via Wiki)

Persephone’s abduction and eventual return to the surface world are said to have brought about the changing of the seasons. Winter comes when Persephone is once again in the Underworld, ruling alongside her abductor and now-husband, the God of the Underworld- HADES.

And so that is the answer to today’s first Wall Street Journal clue- ‘Abductor of Persephone’: HADES. Enter the word exactly as is shown and the letters will offer clues to the next set of clues you will have to answer. Check out the Wall Street Journal’s other daily crosswords for more word-guessing fun.

Good luck and happy guessing!

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