In programme six Persephone is finally free…she is reunited with her mother, but her freedom has been won at a price.
Before the programme:
- Discuss the story so far. How did Demeter find out that Hades had taken Persephone? What do you think she will do now?
- Meanwhile, Hades has prepared another magnificent banquet and in it, there is a special fruit that Persephone finds very hard to resist! Can you remember what it is?
Focus
- Jumpy, energetic rhythms – off the beat
- Call and response
- Repetition
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
- Demeter visits her brother Zeus. Persephone eats the pomegranate seeds. Persephone is allowed to return to Demeter for six months of the year, but must stay with Hades for the other six.
Teacher's Notes. document
Download / print guidance for the series including lyrics and music (pdf)
More from this series
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.
7. Rehearsal and performance 1. audio
The first of two programmes rehearsing the songs from the series ready for a performance.
8. Rehearsal and performance 2. audio
The second of two programmes rehearsing the songs from the series ready for a final performance.
