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Demeter rejoiced for her daughter was by her side

Demeter rejoiced for her daughter was by her side.jpg Ancient GreekThumbnailsFor two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thitherAncient GreekThumbnailsFor two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thitherAncient GreekThumbnailsFor two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thitherAncient GreekThumbnailsFor two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thitherAncient GreekThumbnailsFor two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thitherAncient GreekThumbnailsFor two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thitherAncient GreekThumbnailsFor two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thither
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So for six glad months each year Demeter rejoiced, for her daughter was by her side, and ever it was spring and summer while Persephone dwelt on earth. But when the time came for her to return to Hades, Demeter grew ever cold and sad, and the earth too became weary and grey. It was autumn and winter in the world until Persephone returned once more.

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The Story of Greece: Told to Boys and Girls
Author: Mary Macgregor
Illustrator: Walter Crane
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