The mythical figure known for her beauty and her descent into the underworld is Persephone. In Greek mythology, she is the daughter of Demeter and the queen of the underworld. Persephone’s story revolves around her abduction by Hades, which leads her mother to mourn and neglect the Earth, causing winter. Persephone’s annual cycle of spending part of the year in the underworld symbolizes the changing seasons and the duality of life and death. Her dual role as both goddess of spring and queen of the underworld illustrates the balance between growth and decay.