Demeter: to explain the growth of life on Earth.
Persephone: to explain the changing seasons every year in Persephone being Queen of the Underworld while the plants die, and goddess of Spring on Earth during her ascension.
Demeter is the goddess of harvesting and earth. She makes the crops grow.
It explains the seasons. Although, in the story there are really two seasons: winter, persephone in the underworld; and spring, persephone with demeter.
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.
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.
Persephone's mother was Demeter. Persephone's brother was Zeus, who was also Persephone's father (confusing but is correct in the myth)
Persephone's mother was Demeter. Persephone's brother was Zeus, who was also Persephone's father (confusing but is correct in the myth)
To explain the seasons.
That of Persephone, Hades, and Demeter - as well as Adonis and Aphrodite and Persephone.
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.
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Probably the Eleusinian Mysteries to honor Persephone and her mother, Demeter.
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.
Three things; Persephone kidnapped/rape Demeter wrath on Earth Demeter finds Persephone, and must give up her daughter between autumn and spring.
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