The myth of Demeter and Persephone feels particularly relevant at this time. Many of us, myself included, are looking for wisdom to be garnered when we are plunged into darkness.

But in Greece, history is never far away. The original shrine to Demeter, which developed into the Sanctuary of Eleusis, was built around the 6th century BC.

KS2 History: Ancient Greece. A short animation for 7 - 11 year olds retelling the Ancient Greek myth of Demeter and Persephone and the creation of the seasons. BBC Teach.

The Myth: Ah, nothing like a bit of unrequited love to get the pulse going. See, Greek Gods Zeus and Demeter had a daughter called Persephone, whose beauty was quite literally the thing of legend.