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How long was Persephone gone to the underworld?
Persephone lived in the Underworld six months of every year (winter) and aboveground with her mother Demeter during the other six (summer).
What did Persephone have to do with pomegranate seeds and how does this explain the seasons winter and summer?
Persephone ate of the pomegranate in the Underworld and thus had to stay in the Underworld for part of each year - during winder she was with Hades; during spring, summer and autumn she resided above the earth with her mother Demeter.
How long can Persephone stay on earth before returning to the underworld?
Persephone usually spends half of the year on Earth (spring and summer) before returning to the underworld for the other half (fall and winter). This cycle is tied to the changing of the seasons in Greek mythology.
How can Demeter bring seasons?
Demeter brings about the season of winter in mourning for her daughter Persephone in the underworld, autumn is when Persephone departs, and spring is the return of Persephone. Summer is the harvest season.
What qualities did Persephone have?
Persephone was both a spring goddess and the Queen of the Underworld (winter).
The time of year when Persephone is in the underworld?
The goddess Persephone is in the Underworld with the god Hades for half of the year; the seasons Autumn (Fall) and Winter.
What natural phenomenon is explained by the story of Persephone?
The story of Persephone explains the changing seasons. When Persephone is in the underworld with Hades, her mother Demeter mourns, causing winter. When Persephone returns to the surface, Demeter rejoices, bringing spring and summer.
Where did Persephone spend 9 mouths of the year?
It depends on what time of the year these months are during. Winter and Autumn are associated with the Underworld, while Spring and Summer are associated with Persephone returned to Earth.
What seasons were Demeter and her daughter together?
Demeter and her daughter Persephone are often thought to be together Autumn, Summer and Spring. Winter being the season Persephone dwells with her husband Hades in the Underworld.
Which greek god is the reason for winter?
In Greek mythology, Demeter, the goddess of harvest and agriculture, is often associated with the changing seasons. When her daughter Persephone was taken by Hades to the underworld, Demeter's grief caused her to neglect her duties, leading to the barren winter months.
What season did Persephone spend 3 months in the underworld?
I'm pretty sure its summer, fall, and winter. that's why spring is so pretty.
What does Persephone's myth explain?
Her myth explains the seasons. When she's in the underworld it's Fall and Winter. But when she's back out, it's Spring and Summer.
