In the best-known version of the Greek myth, Persephone is dragged down into the underworld by Pluto and held hostage. But in earlier, pre-patriarchal tales, she descends there under her own power, actively seeking to graduate from her virginal naivete by exploring the intriguing land of shadows. Which of these approaches to higher (or should we say lower?) education do you prefer: imposed against your will or initiated under your own power? It really is up to you, and you should decide pretty soon. Maybe it'll help you make your decision if we tell you that according to ancient lore, the dusky realm to which Persephone journeyed is a place of hidden wealth.