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In Demeter/Persephone myth what's semesters role?

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Demeter, the Greek God, has nothing to do with semesters, but does with seasons. According to the myth, when Hades lured Persephone with the flower and kidnapped her, Demeter became distraught and stopped causing plants to flourish, causing winter. read more

Persephone, a Greek goddess known in her childhood by the name Kore (or Cora, meaning young maiden), was the only child of the union of Demeter (goddess of the bountiful harvest) and Zeus, the mighty king of the Olympians. read more

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