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Demeter

Goddess of corn and agriculture.

Dionysus

God of wine, last to enter Olympus, only god with one mortal parent.

Persephone

Daughter of Demeter, kidnapped by Hades, represents the changing seasons.

Chaos

The void state preceding the creation of the universe in Greek mythology.

Cronus

Titan who overthrew his father Uranus; father of Zeus.

Zeus

King of the gods, ruler of Mount Olympus, known for his power and numerous affairs.

Pomegranate seed

Symbol of Persephone's connection to the underworld, consumed by her while with Hades.

Winter (in Greek mythology)

Associated with Demeter's sorrow during her daughter's absence.

Hades

God of the underworld who kidnapped Persephone.

Mankind

The human race, created by Zeus; story reflects the Greeks' relationship with the gods.

Titanomachy

The war between the Titans and the Olympians led by Zeus.

Anthropomorphism

Attribution of human traits, emotions, and intentions to gods.

Gaea (Mother Earth)

Primordial deity representing the Earth; mother of the Titans.

Ouranos (Father Heaven)

Primordial deity representing the sky; father of the Titans.

Prometheus

Titan who stole fire from the gods to give it to mankind.

Epimetheus

Prometheus's brother; given ability to grant special abilities to animals.

The Great River

In Greek mythology, flows around the earth.

Olympus

The home of the gods in Greek mythology.

Thebes

City associated with Dionysus and his conflict with Pentheus.

Rituals of Dionysus

Wild celebrations associated with wine and the worship of fertility.

Atlas

Titan punished by Zeus to hold the heavens on his shoulders.

Light and Day

Represent concepts of order and beauty created from chaos.

Giants

Offspring of Uranus's blood, formed after being wounded by Cronus.

Dismemberment of Pentheus

Punishment for opposing Dionysus, represents the duality of his nature.