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Who is Persephone's father?
Persephone's mother was Demeter. Persephone's brother was Zeus, who was also Persephone's father (confusing but is correct in the myth)
What is the purpose of greek gods?
The Greek gods gave the ancient Greeks a way to explain things they didn't understand. For example, the ancient Greeks used the myth of Persephone and Hades to explain the seasons. When Persephone was with Hades in the Underworld, she was miserable. So her mother, Demeter (goddess of agriculture) , kept everything from growing, causing winter. When Persephone was with her mother, she was happy, and Demeter brought summer to the world.
The ancient Greeks had a myth explaining spring and what were the names of the characters?
YES TRY TO GOOGLE GREEK MYTHOLOGY (SPRING)
Who are the characters in the myth origin of the seasons?
Demeter, Zeus, Persephone, Hades, Hermes, Iris and Apollo
What was Demeter most famous for?
Demeter is also the goddess of harvest and architecture. She also is famous for her myth about how her daughter, Persephone, went into the underworld and married Hades.
What is the main idea of the myth Demeter and Persephone?
that the love of a mother, Demeter, for her daughter, Persephone, is unbreakable.
Why do you think the Greeks created the myth of Demeter and Persephone?
It explained the seasons. After Hades stole persephone and made her his bride, he kept her in the underworld and in that time, Demeter was depressed so she gave the Greeks bad harvest, and with Persephone being in the underworld, no flowers could grow. This explained winter. During summer and spring, demeter and Persephone were re-united, so flowers bloomed on earth again, and the people's crops were revived.
Why do you think the Greeks created the myth of Demeter and Persephone's?
It explained the seasons. After Hades stole persephone and made her his bride, he kept her in the underworld and in that time, Demeter was depressed so she gave the Greeks bad harvest, and with Persephone being in the underworld, no flowers could grow. This explained winter. During summer and spring, demeter and Persephone were re-united, so flowers bloomed on earth again, and the people's crops were revived.
Which god did Zeus send to Hades to intervene in the myth of Demeter and Persephone?
Zeus sent the god Hermes to intervene in the myth of Demeter and Persephone. Hermes acted as a messenger between Hades and Demeter, helping to negotiate Persephone's release from the Underworld.
Who is Persephone's father?
Persephone's mother was Demeter. Persephone's brother was Zeus, who was also Persephone's father (confusing but is correct in the myth)
Who is Persephone's father?
Persephone's mother was Demeter. Persephone's brother was Zeus, who was also Persephone's father (confusing but is correct in the myth)
What greek myth explained the seanons?
That of Persephone, Hades, and Demeter - as well as Adonis and Aphrodite and Persephone.
Was Hecate ever a part of a myth?
Hecate was a part in the myth of Persephone, Demeter, and Hades. She helped Demeter to find her daughter. After the mother-daughter reunion became she Persephone's minister and companion in Hades.
What is the name of the major myth involving Persephone?
Probably the Eleusinian Mysteries to honor Persephone and her mother, Demeter.
What is the purpose of greek gods?
The Greek gods gave the ancient Greeks a way to explain things they didn't understand. For example, the ancient Greeks used the myth of Persephone and Hades to explain the seasons. When Persephone was with Hades in the Underworld, she was miserable. So her mother, Demeter (goddess of agriculture) , kept everything from growing, causing winter. When Persephone was with her mother, she was happy, and Demeter brought summer to the world.
What is the climax of persephone?
In the myth of Persephone, the climax is when Persephone is abducted by Hades and taken to the Underworld against her will. This event triggers the conflict between Demeter and Hades, leading to the negotiation for Persephone's return.
What makes Demeter's myth recognizable?
Three things; Persephone kidnapped/rape Demeter wrath on Earth Demeter finds Persephone, and must give up her daughter between autumn and spring.
