Project Summary: After reviewing lines 1-41, 270-366, and 408-410 from the Homeric Hymn to Demeter (p. 232ff of our textbook), please read the following poems from two contemporary American poets. Then, briefly discuss (c. 150-200 words) the poets' treatments of the myth of Demeter and Persephone. You can consider the following: • Which character's perspective does each poem explore? (or Who is the speaker of the poem?) •What do you think each poem is attempting to do? (or What is the poem's purpose? e.g. create nostalgia, or fear, evoke a positive/negative/sad/somber mood etc?) • In your opinion, do the poets' uses of the myth succeed in rendering the ancient myth more intelligible or relatable to modern readers? Modern Poetic Approaches to the Myth of Persephone & Demeter-1. pdf