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1 Symbols Represent other things Heart symbolizes love Serpent symbolizes evil

2 Motifs Recurring structures, contrasts, or literary devices that can inform a texts major theme(s). May be an idea, object, place or statement. When symbols combine, they form: MOTIFS!!!

3 Themes The message, lesson, or meaning of a text. Most are implied, not said outright. Meaning of the text on an abstract level. Themes are usually supported by motifs.

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10 Hades: The Underworld -Surrounded by the River Styx. -Charon ferried the souls of the dead across. -Needed a coin to pay him.

11 Cerberus: Three Headed dog that guards the gates of Hades.

12 Hades/ Pluto Brother of Zeus and Poseidon Ruler of the Underworld Married to Persephone God of dead, precious metals

13 Persephone/ Proserpine -Daughter of Demeter -Hades’ wife -Spent half the year in the Underworld (Fall/Winter) and half the year on earth (Spring/Summer)

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