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well, the story is that Persephone, goddess of spring, was the daught of Demeter, goddess of the harvest, and Zeus, god of lightening. Hades came to Zeus asking if he could take Persephone down to the underworld and make her his bride. Zeus agreed, saying that if Hades could get Persephone to go with him to the underworld, he could make her his bride. Hades found Persephone picking flowers in a field with her friends and took her down to the underworld on his chariot. However, when Demeter couldn't find her daughter, she came to ask Zeus if he knew where Persephone was. When she learned what had happened, she threatened that if her daughter wasn't returned, she would prevent anything from growing. Under the threat of death for man kind, Zeus said that Persephone could return IF she hadn't eaten anything in the underworld. Unfortunately, Hades had tricked eating Persephone into eating a few pomegranate seeds. In a compromise, they agreed that Persephone would spend 9 months of the year with Demeter (spring, summer, and fall) but would return to her husband for the other three months (winter).
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Greek Mythology What was the deal struck between Demeter and Hades?
That for 6 months of the year, Persephone would stay with Hades in the Underworld. Then, she would get to come on land again.
What was created when Demeter's daughter was kidnapped?
After Hades stole Demeter's daughter, Persephone, Demeter went into depression and the harvest never came. However after a deal had been struck and Persephone could be returned for six before she went to live with Hades again for six month -and so on- the seasons were created. When Persephone left, Autumn and Winter followed. And when she returned Spring and Summer begun
What deal does hades lord of the Greek underworld strike with the gods regarding his young bride Persephone?
Hades strikes a deal with the gods, particularly Zeus, allowing him to abduct Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, to be his bride in the underworld. In exchange for Persephone's return to the surface, it is agreed that she would spend part of the year with Hades and part with her mother, Demeter. This arrangement leads to the changing seasons, symbolizing Demeter's grief during Persephone's absence and her joy when she returns.
Who does Zeus send to make a deal with Demeter?
Zeus sends Hermes to make a deal with Demeter to persuade her to let the crops grow again in order to end the famine caused by her grief over the abduction of her daughter Persephone by Hades.
How is the character of Demeter similar to and different from the character of Hades in the myth Demeter and Persephone?
Hades is a god of the under world/earth.Demeter a goddess of the upper world/earth.So, both deal in the earth, one below one above.Hades was later associated with plant life and growth, for when Persephone rose from the underworld he had released spring.Hades and Demeter were brother and sister, their mother was Rhea, and father Cronus.
What did Demeter feel when her daughter was taken?
When Demeter's daughter Persephone was taken by Hades the god of the underworld, she was heartbroken and searched for her everyday. She found her but it was too late. Persephone had eaten some of the underworld fruit. The deal was to stay with her mother for the Spring and Summer, and being Hades's queen for the Winter and Autumn.
Which two greek gods make a deal so that they have seasons?
Demeter and Hades. Demeter wanted her daughter, Persephone, back, but she ate seeds of a pomegranate so she had to stay down in the Underworld. Zeus made a compromise so Persephone would only have to stay down half of the year. It is spring and summer when she is with Demeter and fall and winter when she is with Hades in the Underworld.
What does the myth of Persephone explain?
Persephone is the only daughter of Demeter (Ceres) the Goddess of the Harvest and Zeus. Hades, god of the underworld, loved Persephone's beauty and kidnapped her and brought her to the underworld. When Zeus had discovered what Hades had done, he sent Hermes to the underworld demanding Persephone were released. Hades obliged but insisted the Persephone eat a pomegranate seed before he left. Thinking nothing of it, she agreed not knowing it would force her to stay in the underworld. Zeus and Demeter were furious so they struck a deal with Hades letting her live half the year above the surface ans spend half of it below, with Hades. Whenever Persephone has to retreat back to the underworld, Demeter gets horribly depressed and refuses to let anything grow, hence fall and winter, and when she is back, Demeter is happy and spring and summer flourish.
How did Hades and his wife get married?
Hades' wife Persephone was tricked into marrying him. When she fell into a hole that led to the underworld, she remembered what her mother (Demeter, goddess of agriculture) had told her; never eat anything in the underworld. When Demeter couldn't find her daughter, she was crestfallen and depressed, searching for Persephone each day. Finally after a few months, Hades hated to see Persephone look so sad, so he offered her a deal; if she ate 3 - 4 pomegranate seeds, he would let her go. Forgetting what her mother told her, Persephone agreed to the deal. When Hades let Persephone out of the underworld, Demeter was rejoicing with glee until Persephone told her about the seeds. Demeter immediately changed from happiness to sadness, because since Persephone ate the 4 seeds, she would have to live as Hades' wife in the underworld for 4 months. This Greek tale explains why we have the season of winter. Hope this helped! ~Max
Did Demeter find her daughter after being abducted by her brother Zeus?
Zeus did not abduct Persephone, Hades did. They were in a garden when Hades noticed her. He immediately grabbed Persephone and fled to the underworld. Some people think that Zeus had a part in devising a plan to kidnap her, but whether that is true or not, I do not know. When Hades grabbed her, Persephone let out a loud scream. Demeter heard this and dropped what she was doing to help her daughter, but when she arrived, Persephone was gone. Demeter wandered the country side looking for her daughter, completely forgetting her task as an Olympian Goddess. Greece was plauged with droughts and crops would not grow. Demeter wandered for a great deal of time before Zeus ordered Hades to return Persephone. Hades pretended to comply but first tricked Persephone into eating a pomegranat seed. If you eat food from the underworld you are immediately property of Hades. Zeus and Hades then worked out a compromise. Persephone would stay in the Underworld for 9 months and would be returned to Demeter for 4 months. Thus we have the seasons. Demeter is too depressed to work with her daughter gone, so crops won't grow in the winter. When Persephone is with her mother, crops flourish.
What are Demeter's myths?
Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture, harvest, and fertility, is best known for her myth involving her daughter Persephone. According to the myth, Persephone is abducted by Hades to the Underworld, leading Demeter to grieve deeply and neglect the earth, causing a barren winter. In her sorrow, she eventually strikes a deal with Hades, allowing Persephone to return to the surface for part of the year, thus explaining the cycle of the seasons. Other myths involving Demeter highlight her role in the Eleusinian Mysteries, ancient rituals celebrating the cycle of life and death, and the importance of agriculture.
Did Hades ever get married?
Hades did actually get married. The story goes like this:Persephone, daughter of Demeter and Zeus, was playing in the fields while her mother was tending to the earth. Hades saw her and thought her the most beautiful creature he had ever seen. He came up from a hole in the earth and swept Persephone back to the Underworld. Persephone was lonely and took to wandering the gardens.Meanwhile, Demeter had gone on a crazy search for her daughter. When she couldn't find Persephone, Demeter went to Zeus, begging he help her find their daughter. Zeus was able to find Persephone and allowed her to come back to her mother as long as she hadn't eaten the fruit of the Underworld.Unfortunately, Persephone managed to eat seven pomegranate seeds. She had been terribly hungry and said it had onlybeen a few seeds. But Hades- desperate to keep his beloved- replied that the seeds were enough to matter.Hades and Demeter made a deal. Persephone had to stay in the Underworld for half the year and could go back to her mother for the other half as long as Persephone married Hades. Demeter and Persephone agreed.And that's how Hades was married.
