The Origin of the Seasons
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10 questions
1
Demeter was the goddess of what?
Demeter was the goddess of what?
1
What "gift" does Demeter give to farmers?
What "gift" does Demeter give to farmers?
2
Explain who Persephone was.
Explain who Persephone was.
2
Whose permission did Hades seek out, and what did he ask for?
Whose permission did Hades seek out, and what did he ask for?
2
When Demeter couldn't find Persephone, whose help did she seek, and why would
she have asked him for help?
When Demeter couldn't find Persephone, whose help did she seek, and why would
she have asked him for help?
1
Demeter metamorphosized, which means she changed form or shape. What did she
metamorphosize into?
Demeter metamorphosized, which means she changed form or shape. What did she
metamorphosize into?
1
Why did Demeter wish to make Demophoon immortal?
Why did Demeter wish to make Demophoon immortal?
1
Why did Zeus take action to save the people of earth?
Why did Zeus take action to save the people of earth?
1
How did Hades trick Persephone so that he could keep her in his kingdom?
How did Hades trick Persephone so that he could keep her in his kingdom?
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What explanation of the cycle of the seasons is given in the myth?
What explanation of the cycle of the seasons is given in the myth?