In Greek myth, Hades took Persephone to the underworld. Hades, the god of the underworld, was captivated by Persephone's beauty and abducted her to be his queen. This act led to her mother, Demeter, goddess of the harvest, mourning and causing the earth to wither. Hades’ abduction symbolizes themes of love, loss, and the changing seasons, as Persephone’s yearly return to the surface brings spring. Their story illustrates the complex dynamics between life, death, and family in mythology.