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In [[Greek mythology]], Persephone is the daughter of [[Demeter]] and [[Zeus]].

In [[Greek mythology]], '''Persephone''' is the daughter of [[Demeter]] and [[Zeus]].

[[Hades]] was said to have abducted Persephone to be his bride. [[Demeter]], having lost her daughter, neglected the seasons as she searched for Persephone. The resultant draught and starvation brought the abduction to [[Zeus]]' attention, and he ordered for Persephone's release. To ensure that he retains his queen, [[Hades]] tricked Persephone into eating Pomegranate seeds, which forced her to return to the underworld for six months each year. This story was used to explain the changing of the seasons - when [[Demeter]] is reunited with Persephone, the earth is fertile; when Persephone departs for the underworld, the earth is barren.

[[Hades]] was said to have abducted Persephone to be his bride. [[Demeter]], having lost her daughter, neglected the seasons as she searched for Persephone. The resultant draught and starvation brought the abduction to [[Zeus]]' attention, and he ordered for Persephone's release. To ensure that he retains his queen, [[Hades]] tricked Persephone into eating Pomegranate seeds, which forced her to return to the underworld for six months each year. This story was used to explain the changing of the seasons - when [[Demeter]] is reunited with Persephone, the earth is fertile; when Persephone departs for the underworld, the earth is barren.