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The Ancient Greeks explained many things by telling stories about the Gods of Olympus.

The story of Persephone explains how the seasons came about.

Click on Hades and his chariot to read the story.

Hades & Peresphone

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Some questions

what was the name of Persephone's mother?

what colour were Hades' horses?

what item of clothing did Persephone lose?

why did the first winter come?

what did the shepherd find?

why couldn't Persephone leave the Underworld?

how long do you think Persephone had to spend in the Underworld each year?

why does Spring return?

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