Portland Public Library

Greece, the myth of Persephone, Schlessinger Media ; Children's Television Trust International ; Christopher Grace, series executive producer

eng

videorecording

Grades 3-6

Greece

videorecording

163566347

Schlessinger Media ; Children's Television Trust International ; Christopher Grace, series executive producer

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the myth of Persephone

Explore nature myths through the story of Persephone, daughter of Zeus and Demeter, who finds love with Hades, god of the underworld, when he abducts her and brings her to his home. However, her absence devastates Demeter, and the human world feels the effects of her pain. Zeus negotiates Persephone's return, but she must return to the underworld to see Hades for four months of the year. Demeter rejoices at Persephone's return, but is sad each time she leaves, thereby causing winter

juvenile

animation

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