Demeter and Persephone2002
Lessons from a Myth
by Tamara Agha-Jaffar
"The classical Greek myth of Demeter and her daughter Persephone as told in Homer's Hymn to Demeter has been used most often to explain the cycle of the seasons. However, a closer examination will reveal insights on living and dying, loss and reconciliation, and suffering and healing.".
"The purpose of this text is to illustrate the continued importance and relevance of the myth of Demeter and Persephone to today's society. The first three chapters provide a summary of the Homeric story and examine the myth from the perspectives of the mother and daughter.
The following chapters discuss the symbolism of critical objects, the role of female mentoring, the masculinist perspective presented by Zeus and Helios, the role of Hades and the meaning of the underworld, and the subject of rape, and...