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JS7 U56 - DAY 11

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    THE REASON FOR SEASONS
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  • How did Glooskap find out about the warm land in the south?
    Glooskap found out about the warm land in the south from Tatler, a wild bird
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  • What was Demeter's role on Earth?
    Demeter was the goddess of agriculture.
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  • In the first myth, how are the powers of Winter and Summer similar?
    Summer and Winter were alike because they each ruled a season.
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  • In the second myth, what did the twelve pomegranate seeds stand for? What happens during winter and summer?
    The twelve seeds stood for the twelve months of the year. It is cold in the winter and warm in the summer.
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  • What does the myth of "Persephone and the Pomegranate Seeds" suggest about the gods and their relationship to Earth? Support your answer by evaluating information from the story.
    The myth about Persephone suggests that thhe ancient Greeks believed gods had a great influence over Earth. They had the pwer to change the seasons.
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  • What can you infer about the culture and beliefs of the Native Americans who created the myth about Glooskap? Support your answer by evaluating information from the story.
    I can infer that the Native Americans who created the myth abot Glooskap wanted to understand nature and pass on their beliefs through stories.
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  • What are winter and summer like where you live?
    Answers will vary
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  • Do you prefer winter or summer? Explain.
    Answers will vary
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