1. Persephone, The Goddess Of Spring By: Ashley Float 17

3. Brief Biography Persephone was playing in a flowery meadow when she was seized by Hades and carried to the underworld as his bride. Her mother, Demeter, searched for her and was furious when she found out that her husband Zeus conspired in Persephone’s abduction. She refused to let Earth fruit until her daughter was returned. However, due to the fact that Persephone tasted the food of Hades, she was forced to spend a part of the year with him.

4. Myth Conclusion Her Annual return to Earth in spring was marked by flowering of the meadow and sudden growth of the new grain.

5. Fun Facts Daughter of Demeter and Zeus Maiden name is Kore (Cora) Queen of the Underworld (Dead) Wife of Hades

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