In the third programme of the series Hades takes Persephone down to his underground kingdom.
Before the programme:
- Recap on the characters we have met so far in the story – Demeter, Persephone and Hades. What do children think is going to happen next? Is Persephone safe? Remind children how Demeter has warned Persephone about the Black River and the Wood of Dreams and that she often has to leave Persephone alone.
Focus
- Fast and slow
- High and low
You will need…
- To be familiar with the words and music of the song.
- To have hands, voices and percussion instruments ready for the activities.
Story line
- Hades seizes Persephone when she is out alone by the river. He takes her to his underground kingdom.
Teacher's Notes. document
Download / print guidance for the series including lyrics and music (pdf)
More from this series
2. Hades' song. audio
In the second programme we meet Hades - god of the underworld - who's feeling very sorry for himself.
4. She's everything to me. audio
In programme four we return to Demeter, mourning her missing daughter Persephone and searching everywhere for her.
5. Persephone said 'No!' audio
In programme five Persephone is offered magic food by Hades - if she accepts she will have to stay underground with him forever.
