Many distinct ideas and themes are presented in The Hymn to Demeter as Hades attempts to make Persephone his bride, as Demeter seeks reunion with her daughter, and as Zeus tries to resolve not only the conflicts with Demeter but also the tensions between mortals and immortals. The gods all have to make some compromises as they struggle to get their way and do what they feel is best. In my opinion, the challenge of one god's authority by another god is the strongest and most prominent theme in the myth. The myth starts with Zeus granting Hades permission to abduct Persephone and wed her without letting either Demeter or Persephone know beforehand. This directly challenges Demeter’s authority because although Zeus is known as the King of the