Demeter and Persephone
Why did Demeter become sad?
Demeter was sad because Persephone was taken to the underworld.
What did Hercules have to do to earn forgiveness?
Complete twelve labors.
Who is the king of the gods?
Zeus.
Why do the plants begin to grow again?
Because Persephone returns to the land of the living.
What does "unfruitful" mean?
Not producing fruit or crops.
What did Hades want with Persephone?
He wanted her to join him in the underworld because he loved her voice.
Who was jealous of Hercules?
The gods and goddesses.
What is Hades the god of?
The underworld.
What does the myth of Demeter and Persephone explain?
Why the earth has seasons.
What does "selfish" mean?
Caring about yourself more than others.
What happens to the plants when Persephone is in the underworld?
The plants die, and the weather turns cold.
What did Hercules do to clean the stables?
He redirected a river into the stables.
Who is the daughter of Demeter?
Persephone.
What season does Demeter show sadness?
Fall and winter.
What does "mythical" mean?
Related to myths or legends.
How long does Persephone stay in the underworld?
Six months each year.
What was Hercules’ first task?
Wrestle a powerful lion.
What animal did Hercules have to capture?
The magical cattle.
What season does the earth burst into bloom?
Spring.
What does "perseverance" mean?
Continuing to try even when it’s hard.
What is the main lesson of the myth of Demeter and Persephone?
It explains the changing of the seasons.
What does Hercules learn by completing his labors?
It takes hard work and perseverance to earn forgiveness.
What character trait describes Hercules?
Extremely strong.
How does the story relate to the change of seasons?
Persephone’s presence or absence causes changes in the earth’s growth.
What does "harvest" mean?
The act of gathering crops.