Demeter
what was demeter the goddess of
the harvest, agriculture, and fertility
Why does Hades take Persephone to the Underworld?
to make her his wife
What is Hades' role in the myth?
god of the Underworld, ruler of the dead.
Was it on the Greek gods or Athens?
Greek
why do seasons change according to hades and persephone
Persephone's journey between the Underworld with Hades and her mother Demeter on Earth
demeter symbol?
wheat ears, the winged serpent, and the Cornucopia
What is Persephone's relationship with her mother, Demeter?
Very close and loving relationship
What are Hades' motivations for taking Persephone to the Underworld?
to have her as his queen and to solidify his power as the ruler of the afterlife
where was perephone kidnapped to?
underword
What time of the year was Persephone able to see her mom?
Each spring
what was demeter to zeus and Persephone
sister and mother of Zeus's daughter Persephone
was she the goddess of winter, summer, spring, or fall?
spring
How does Hades' character compare to other Greek gods?
stern, stoic, and solitary
what was Demeter feeling when Persephone got kidnapped?
She was sad confused, and upset.
what season were they when Hades kidnapped Persephone?
spring or summer
what is her symbol?
scythe, cornucopia, wheat, bread, harvest grains, and the pig and snake were her sacred animals.
who was her husband
hades
What are some weakness and strengths?
his wealth of the earth, especially precious metals, persistence and determinedness.
passion for Persephone, impulsiveness, and deception.
Why did Persephone get kidnapped, and marry to who?
Hades, and Hades wanted to marry her.
what season were they when Persephone married Hades?
fall and winte
what where her powers?
control over the earth, plants, seasons, and the weather, and could also transform herself or others.
How does Persephone's story reflect themes of loss, grief, and hope?
through the cycles of nature and the mother-daughter relationship between Demeter and Persephone.
He was known for the god of the underworld but also for?
did Hades marry Persephone, at the end?
Yes
When did Zeus first come out?
Spring