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She cursed the land so all the plants would die until she got her daughter back but it was too late. Persephone had already eaten food from the Underworld so to settle this the gods made it where she would be in the Underworld for half a year and on Olympus the other half.
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What is the theme of Demeter and Persephone?
Loss and love: the loss of Persephone from the Earth goddess Demeter, the love of Hades for Persephone, the love of Demeter for Persephone.
What did Demeter fear?
Hades and the loss of her daughter, Persephone
What is the main idea of the myth Demeter and Persephone?
The main idea of the myth of Demeter and Persephone is the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. It explains the changing of the seasons and the importance of agriculture. Demeter's grief over Persephone's abduction by Hades represents the loss of fertility in nature during the winter months and her reunion with Persephone in spring symbolizes the return of life and growth.
How does the myth of Demeter and Persephone explain the change of seasons?
Demeter goddess of crops and harvest. Her daughter Persephone was abducted by Hades. Demeter went looking for her, mourning her loss. Demeter forgot to mind the growth, nothing grew (winter). A compromise was reached - Persephone was allowed to rejoin her mother for half the year (=growth period).
Why did Demeter follow Persephone?
Persephone was Demeter's daghter, so when hades kidnapped her, of course Demeter wanted her back. Eventually, the time Persephone spent with Demeter and the time with Hades was divided. When Persephone was with Hades, it was Winter. When she was with Demeter, it was Summer.
Who is persephone parent?
Persephone's parents are Zeus and Demeter.
Why does Demeter adore Persephone?
Demeter adores Persephone because persephone is her daughter and the official start of spring
Why was Persephone Demeter's favorite daughter?
Because Persephone was Demeter's only daughter
How do you know Demeter adored Persephone?
Because Persephone was Demeter daughter or sister
How did Demeter find Persephone?
Demeter found Persephone with the help of Hecate and Helios.
How did Demeter and Persephone affect the seasons?
Demeter and Persephone were both goddesses of the earth. Gaia (Earth) through her daughter Rhea, who was the mother of Demeter and grandmother of Persephone.
What does Demeter cause to occur when Persephone goes to the underworld?
Every year when Persephone returns to the Underworld, her mother Demeter mourns the loss of her daughter. Demeter causes the growth in the earth to stop for the duration of her daughter's absence. Autumn begins, and then Winter occurs. Spring and growth begins again when Persephone is returned to her mother's arms.
