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Some myths say that for one third of the year Persephone stays with Hades, and for two thirds of it with her mother.
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How long can Persephone stay on earth before returning to the underworld?
Persephone is believed to stay on Earth during Spring, Summer, and Early Fall. She returns to the Underworld in late fall and that is what causes winter.
What does Persephone's trip to Hades cause the earth to do?
Die, this was winter.
What happens on earth while Persephone is gone?
Plants die, autumn begins and winter reigns.
What is story the origin of the seasons about?
When Hades kidnapped the goddess of argricultures' daighter Persephone. she was greived and all the trees and plants died out and it was grey skies. Persephone ate 3 things from the underworld, meaning she had to stay there for 3 months. (December, January, Febuary)
What happened on Earth because Persephone was kidnapped?
Well from what I remember from the story I read,Persephone's mother Demeter,who was the god of harvest and seasons and stuff,had gotten the chance to see Persephone for 6 months and is happy,which is why we have Summer and Spring,then she must return to the underworld,in which at this time Demeter is sad and angry, that's why we have Fall and Winter,and why we have a change in seasons Hope this helped, Sharmaine
How long can Persephone stay on earth before returning to the underworld?
Persephone is believed to stay on Earth during Spring, Summer, and Early Fall. She returns to the Underworld in late fall and that is what causes winter.
How long long does Persephone stay on earth?
Some myths say that for one third of the year Persephone stays with Hades, and for two thirds of it with her mother.
Why were the seasons affected by Demeter?
Well in the story of Demeter and Persephone Persephone has to stay in the underworld for 6 months so when Persephone is on earth it is warm and things grow and harvest but when Persephone is in the underworld nothing grows and it is cold
How long did Persephone had to stay with Hades?
Every year, Persephone spends the autumn/winter (when plants die) with Hades, and returns with spring/summer.
How long did Persephone have to stay in the Underworld after she ate the seeds?
Persephone stays in the Underworld for half of the year (six months) and is allowed to return to Olympus for the other half.
What is Persephone's birthplace?
Persephone was born in a meadow on Earth
What is Persephone the god of?
Persephone is a Goddess of the Earth, and the Goddess of the Underworld.
What does Persephone do in the non undreworld?
On Earth and Olympus, Persephone is the Goddess of Spring.
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 is the Universal symbolic meaning of 4 reasons From Main Greek Gods and Goddesses and earth goddesses Demeter and Persephone?
Spring (Persephone returns, Demeter allows the Earth to give life) Winter (Persephone as Queen of Underworld/Dead, Demeter mourning) Death (Persephone/Demeter - separating decent) Life (Persephone/Demeter - on Earth)
How long was Persephone married?
Persephone and Hades are still married.
What was the cause of Persephone and Demeter?
Both Demeter and her daughter Persephone were goddesses of the earth and growing things.
