Lore Olympus is a visually appealing and well-developed Persephone and Hades myth retelling. Lore Olympus Chapter 172-179 delve into love, despair, and trust, exploring the characters’ struggles. Picking up after Lore Olympus Chapter 171 concluded with Thanatos waiting for Daphne, and after failing to materialize, he is already feeling both anxious and upset. When it dawns on him that Daphne has turned into a tree, he feels even more sadness and despair. It is a tragic occurrence that sets the mood for the next chapters.
The Trial | Thanatos’s Betrayal | Thetis’s Accusation
Lore Olympus Chapter 172: Hades’s Message for Zeus
Lore Olympus Chapter 172 starts with Hephaestus visiting his mother, Hera, to check on her. She shares that something from her past haunts her but appreciates his visit and support. Meanwhile, Echo leaves the house when Zeus confronts her, reminding her of their deal to keep him informed. He warns that involving Hephaestus will worsen Hera’s stress. Echo receives a text and rushes off.
Hebe arrives, announcing Apollo’s visit with a bird. The scene shifts to Persephone and Hades in the kitchen, interrupted by Hermes with urgent news: Zeus has captured Demeter, and Persephone’s trial starts the next day. He directs them where to go and apologizes before leaving. Persephone, overwhelmed, breaks down in tears in her room. He comforts her, and she asks if she could live in the Underworld after the trial. He reassures her she can but questions her desire to return to Olympus. She doesn’t answer, crying again as Hades consoles her, trying to lift her spirits by imagining a future home.
Determined, Hades composes a stern message to Zeus, confronting him about his pursuit of Persephone: “Zeus, you leave me no choice. Your pursuit of Persephone under the guise of justice, despite knowing my feelings, is unforgivable. If you proceed with this trial, be ready for the consequences. See you tomorrow.” Hades sends the message, setting the stage for the trial and upcoming conflict, and Lore Olympus Chapter 172 ends.
Chapter 173: Persephone Finally Meets Demeter
Lore Olympus Chapter 173 begins outside the Olympus courthouse, where reporters are gathered to cover the trial. One of them questions Hades about his lack of support for his brother, to which he replies that blindly supporting his brother would not benefit him as a ruler. Reporters questioned Persephone about her relationship with Hades and how it might affect her role as a goddess. She confidently responds that her friendship with Hades is nobody’s business but her own. Following this, both Hades and Persephone make their way inside the courthouse.
Once inside, Hades informs Persephone that she only has 15 minutes before the trial starts to speak with her mother, urging her to go now. After a long separation, the scene transitions to Persephone reuniting with her mother, Demeter. They embrace and cry, exchanging heartfelt inquiries about each other’s well-being. Demeter reveals that she has been hiding in the Underworld as a bird but was captured by Leto and imprisoned in an enchanted cage, unable to shift forms or understand speech around her.
Demeter then asks where Persephone has been hiding, but Persephone stresses that they don’t have much time and mentions that Demeter will soon have the opportunity to nominate legal counsel. She tells Demeter to copy her courtroom tactics, but Demeter remains anxious about Persephone’s whereabouts. Their conversation is interrupted when someone arrives to tell Persephone that there are only a few minutes left before the trial begins, addressing her as “my lady.” After she leaves, Persephone asks if she is indeed a fertility goddess, and the chapter ends with a note of curiosity and tension.
Lore Olympus Chapter 174: Hades Confronts Zeus
In Lore Olympus Chapter 174, Hades confronts Zeus at the courthouse about rumors that Zeus is arranging Persephone’s marriage to Apollo. Apollo confirms this, angering Hades. Zeus, attempting to smooth things over, tells Apollo to leave after admitting he only entertained his request due to a recent favor, without any real intent to follow through. Hades, frustrated, informs Zeus that Persephone fears Apollo before storming out.
The scene shifts to Persephone and Demeter. Persephone expresses concern about the community’s perceptions and Apollo’s belief that she is a fertility goddess, making her feel uneasy. Demeter dismisses her worries, insisting that she is in control. The Lore Olympus Chapter 174 moves to the trial, where Zeus announces that Persephone and Demeter face charges for undocumented wrathful acts and assigns a community defense attorney. She confidently invokes Bylaw 21/J, which allows her to appoint her attorney due to the short notice of the trial. She selects Hades, who immediately agrees, ending the chapter with anticipation.
Chapter 175: First Witness- Hermes
In Lore Olympus Chapter 175, the narrative opens with intense moments of questioning and tension. Demeter confronts Persephone (Kore). Simultaneously, Zeus questions Hades. Firm in her protective instincts, Demeter warns her daughter that while she may not fully understand her involvement with the King of the Underworld, a serious conversation between them will be necessary when everything concludes. Persephone, showcasing a blend of defiance and sincerity, counters that her mother had led her to believe Hades had forgotten about her. She agrees that a serious talk is indeed overdue.
The scene shifts as Hecate arrives, providing moral support to Demeter. However, she chastises Hecate for not keeping a better eye on her daughter, implying a sense of betrayal or disappointment. Attention then shifts to Hades and Persephone as he inquires whether she managed to extract any further information from her mother. She admits she did not gain new insights but expresses her certainty that her mother withholds important knowledge. Hades reassures her, saying they have prepared for the worst, displaying his protective and steadfast nature. As the trial commences, Muse Polymnia takes center stage, summarizing the preceding events with a “TLDR” overview, setting the stage for the testimony. Hermes is the first witness called to speak, but Lore Olympus Chapter 175 ends there, building anticipation for what he will reveal in the trial.
Lore Olympus Chapter 176: How Hermes Met Kore
In Lore Olympus Chapter 176, the story begins with Hermes recounting his involvement and motivations. He reveals that, despite his numerous responsibilities as a god, there are only three things he truly cares about: his mother, making money, and irritating Apollo. He emphasizes that his mother, unlike him, does not possess divine powers, so ensuring she has a comfortable and luxurious life is one of his top priorities. Hermes believes she deserves nice things, attributing it to her beauty and grace. When Zeus interrupts him, stating that they only need to hear about Persephone’s involvement, Hermes continues with his narrative.
Hermes shares that one of his favorite roles is serving as the Messenger of the Gods. He made a significant discovery during one such visit to the mortal realm. His final stop was at Demeter’s domain on this particularly busy day. He recalls feeling dirty and deciding to bathe in a nearby river after heading to Demeter’s. While enjoying the refreshing water, he noticed a mysterious pink nymph observing him. When he questioned her identity, she responded confidently, claiming to be a goddess. Their conversation revealed that she was Kore, the daughter of Demeter and the goddess of spring.
Hermes describes his second visit, which took place after this surprising encounter. This time, Demeter asked him directly whether he had seen her daughter, Kore. The Lore Olympus Chapter 176 concludes with this inquiry, leaving readers anticipating Hermes’s response.
Chapter 177: Hermes Involvement In The Crime
In Lore Olympus Chapter 177, Hermes recounts past events involving Demeter and her daughter, Kore. He recalls informing Demeter about seeing Kore, praising her beauty and thoughtful nature akin to Aphrodite and Athena. He admits he instinctively offered gifts, trying to appease Demeter. Demeter, cautious, warns him not to gossip and mentions Kore’s candidacy for the TGOEM.
Switching to the present, Hermes reveals that Kore initially desired friendship. Poseidon interrupts, questioning Hermes’s motives. He explained that he needed Demeter’s trust and that he brought gifts. He then shares how he smuggled contraband to Kore and observed tension between her and Demeter, who raised her as a human—a risky choice for a goddess. While collecting souls, Hermes witnessed Kore amidst the chaos one day, crying as humans hurled insults at her. Demeter comforted her daughter but claimed ignorance about the cause of her wrath. He struggled to reconcile the gentle goddess with such power. Kore, once calm, felt guilt-ridden. She proposed covering up the incident, discreetly managing the influx of souls to the Underworld.
Hermes admits to accepting a bribe to help, stating he would do it again out of affection for Persephone. He smuggled souls in phases to avoid detection. When asked why Thanatos didn’t notice, Hermes remarks on his inattentiveness and reminds the group of Thanatos’s betrayal in exposing Persephone. Hades and Persephone react angrily, and Zeus confirms Thanatos’s involvement, declaring it’s time to summon him. Lore Olympus Chapter 177 ends with anticipation for the upcoming confrontation.
Lore Olympus Chapter 178: It is Thanatos’s Turn Now
In Lore Olympus Chapter 178, the courtroom drama unfolds as Thanatos accuses Persephone of securing her Underworld Corp internship through nepotism. Hades interrupts, asserting that he initially opposed the idea and clarifies she earned it by defeating him at chess, not favoritism. Thanatos mentions Hera’s approval, admitting he discovered this by snooping through Hades’ desk.
Thanatos lists perceived preferential treatment—tours, long lunches, and Hades delegating a meeting to Hecate. Hades counters by mentioning Persephone’s trauma from a soul attack in Tower 4, shocking Demeter. He defends their time together as partly diplomatic, partly friendly. When Thanatos questions Persephone’s qualifications, Hades flips the spotlight, revealing that Thanatos got his job due to Nyx’s influence, implying hypocrisy.
Zeus intervenes, and Thanatos continues, expressing suspicion about Persephone’s timing and motives, even mentioning her ominous name. Hades asks if their investigation was for his well-being, and Thanatos admits Thetis’s involvement, driven by her desire for Hades to reconcile with Minthe. Lore Olympus Chapter 178 closes with a dramatic twist: Thetis bursts into the courthouse holding Minthe, now a plant, exclaiming, “I am here to report a murder,” leaving the courtroom stunned and signaling a pivotal turn in the trial.
Chapter 179: The Twist Of Words And Actions
Lore Olympus Chapter 179 begins with Thetis addressing the crowd, revealing that the plant before them is Minthe and accusing Persephone of doing so. Thetis claims she aided Thanatos and Minthe for “Justice,” but when Hades questions her methods, she coolly replies, “The ends justify the means.” Persephone intervenes, clarifying Minthe isn’t dead, just transformed, but Thetis ignores this and accuses her of cursing the red nymph for pursuing Hades. She denies it, admitting she cursed her out of anger.
Zeus asks if Persephone can reverse the curse; she says she can do so with practice. Thetis seizes on this, calling Persephone “unhinged.” Thanatos exposes Thetis’s motives—keeping Minthe close to Hades for companionship and manipulating her vulnerability. He admits helping Thetis was wrong and notes he could have resolved things with an HR email. Thetis deflects blame, reminding everyone Thanatos broke into Persephone’s home first.
Hades questions Thanatos, who admits he sought the ledger. Zeus reads the ledger, listing human deaths attributed to Persephone. Hades dismisses this as known information, but Zeus highlights that it also details her plans to undermine him as King of the Underworld. Lore Olympus Chapter 179 ends with this revelation, leaving the crowd in suspense.
Lore Olympus Chapter 172-179: Conclusion
Rachel Smythe Lore Olympus Chapter 172-179, has created a universe with considerable ramifications regardless of the gods that populate the universe. It illustrates that there are degrees of power over one’s ability to fight for the things one loves. For those who haven’t read those chapters, let us encourage you to read them to understand what all the buzz is about. How do you feel about Persephone’s proclamation or Thanatos’ efforts to make amends? Please leave your comments below and keep reading us for more of the nail-biting details of Lore Olympus.
