The Story of Ceres and Proserpina

Ceres is the goddess of

• Grain

• The Sun

• Spring

Who tells Ceres what has happened to her daughter?

• Jupiter

• Mercury

• Helios

What does Ceres do after she learns what has happened to Proserpina?

• She goes to Mount Olympus to confront Jupiter.

• She wanders about disguised as an old woman.

• She plants flowers in honor of her daughter.

What mythical power does Ceres display when staying at the queen/s palace?

• Changing the baby prince into a god

• Walking into fire without being harmed

• Building a great temple

What effect does Ceres' mourning have on the earth?

• Fields turn white with narcissus flowers.

• The ground begins to rumble and split open.

• People and animals begin to starve.

According to this myth, what causes spring and summer?

• The dead offer gifts to Proserpina.

• Proserpina spends time with Ceres.

• The king and queen build a temple.

A chariot is a

• Crack in the earth

• White flower

• Two-wheeled vehicle

What does shrouded mean?

• Hidden

• Sad

• Serious

Fertile land is

• Loud with rumbling

• Covered in mist

• able to grow crops

What does barren mean?

• Tired from lack of sleep

• Without vegetation

• Unable to move