Classics: Year 9 Term 2: Homeric Hymn to Demeter

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Around what date was the hymn written? (1)
7th-6th century BC
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Who wrote the hymn? (1)
Homer
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What is the basic storyline? (5)
Persephone is kidnapped by Hades; Demeter is distraught searching; Demeter finds out she is in the Underworld and ignores her duties; Hades sends her back but he feeds her pomegranate seeds; she stays with Hades and on Olympus for 1/2 the year
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Name 5 possible themes of the hymn. (5)
Loss of child, Marriage, Grief, Seasons, Leaving home of child
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What are some possible interpretations of the myth? (3)
Etymology of seasons, Metaphor for mother losing daughter, Describing godly relationships and showing their characters
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Card 2

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Who wrote the hymn? (1)

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Homer

Card 3

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What is the basic storyline? (5)

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Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Name 5 possible themes of the hymn. (5)

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Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What are some possible interpretations of the myth? (3)

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