In the midst of the harshness of winter, many can’t help but remember the original myth of Persephone and Hades. However, many romantic retellings villainize or dismiss Demeter’s grief as a mother.

When Zeus notices that Hades' actions are causing widespread ramifications in the mortal world, Zeus brokers a deal with his brother to allow Persephone to return to her mother. However ...

All the plants began to wither and die. Zeus, chief of the gods, promised Demeter he would bring Persephone back. But she could only return if she had not eaten any food while in the Underworld.

Together with the story they recount the adventures of Persephone – her time in the Underworld and her eventual return to earth. The songs, music activities and literacy links can also be put ...