0
What do the stories of Demeter and Persephone and Orpheus and Eurydice tell us about the kind of justice which existed in the ancient Greek world?
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoWant this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Who is the greek goddes of agriculture fertlity?
In the ancient Greek religion (or as we call it, Greek mythology), the goddess of agriculture, grains, plants, etc. was Demeter, mother of Persephone (goddess of springtime).
What century was the myth of Demeter and Persephone created?
Ancient Greece; C2nd A.D., C7th or 6th B.C.; C1st B.C.; C3rd B.C. to 2nd A.D, and C8th or C7th B.C. all have their stories of Demeter, Hades, and Persephone.
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.
Why did Hades return Eurydice to earth?
He didn't, actually. When Eurydice had died of a snake bite, Orpheus, beside himself with grief, decided to travel to the underworld to try and get her back. He sang and played his way past Cerberus and Charon and finally stood before Hades and Persephone. At first Hades staunchly refused to let Eurydice return to land of the living, but then Orpheus sang of his love and loss so beautifully that even the god of the dead was moved. He summoned Eurydice's spirit and told Orpheus that she would follow up to the world of day and be his living wife again. However, if he looked back at her before they stood in the sunlight together, she would vanish back into the underworld and no new pleas would convince Hades to release her again. Orpheus, however, was unable to keep from making sure that she was truly following him, looked back too soon and lost her again. After his death he was reunited with her and together they dwelt forever in the gardens of Elysium, the ancient Greek version of paradise.
Was Demeter a Titan?
No, Demeter was the goddess of the harvest and the mother of Persephone.She was also Zeus' sister. The most prominent festival worshipping her in Ancient Athens was the Elusian Mysteries where the reinactment of Persephone's Descent is played out as well as her return in order to recieve good harvest (and lots of children) from Demeter the follow year.
Who was the Ancient Greek dryad that was married to Orpheus?
That should be Eurydice.
Where did eurydice live?
In Greek mythology, Eurydice lived in Thessaly, a region in ancient Greece known for its association with Orpheus and the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
Who is the writer of orpheus and eurydice?
The origin of the original ancient myth and its writer isn't known today.
Can you name 15 Ancient Greek Myths?
Echo & Narcissus,Daedalus and Iccarus,Eros and Psyche,Jason and the Golden Fleece,King Midas & The Minotaur,Theseus and the Minotaur,Hades and the River Styx,Apollo's Oracle at Delphi,Apollo and Cassandra,Demeter and Persephone Aphrodite and the Trojan War,Perseus and Medusa,The Mighty Hercules,Pandora ,Orpheus and Eurydice
Who was the Demeter popular with?
The Eleusinian Mysteries (the cult of Demeter and Persephone) were the most famous of the secret religious rites of ancient Greece.
What is Orpheus's fiance's name in Mythology?
Eurydice (your-IH-dih-cee). In ancient Greek it was Eurudike (ear-ih-DEYE-keh).
Who is the greek goddes of agriculture fertlity?
In the ancient Greek religion (or as we call it, Greek mythology), the goddess of agriculture, grains, plants, etc. was Demeter, mother of Persephone (goddess of springtime).
Who was the ancient goddess of spring?
persephone, daughter of Demeter (goddess of harvest) wife of hades (god of death n the underworldd)
What is the setting in the story of orpheus?
The setting of the story of Orpheus is primarily in Ancient Greece, specifically in the underworld where Orpheus travels to rescue his wife Eurydice. The story also takes place in a variety of landscapes such as lush forests and barren wastelands as Orpheus navigates his journey through the realm of the dead.
What is siren howling to human?
i know why because Demeter the goddesses of earth in ancient Greece turn siren a half bird to find Demeter daughter Persephone. But siren to failed to find Persephone so Demeter turn siren to a half bird forever.
What is the myths of Demeter?
It is a ancient reasoning for the season of summer/spring and winter; that is if you refer to the myth of Demeter going in search of her daughter, Persephone. If not, please rephrase your question.
What century was the myth of Demeter and Persephone created?
Ancient Greece; C2nd A.D., C7th or 6th B.C.; C1st B.C.; C3rd B.C. to 2nd A.D, and C8th or C7th B.C. all have their stories of Demeter, Hades, and Persephone.
