Demeter is the goddess of corn, grain, and the harvest. She also holds control over the seasons. She is the daughter of Cronus and Rhea and has two children, one of whom is Persephone. One very significant event in Demeter’s life was the abduction of her daughter. Persephone took care of the flowers for Demeter and was very fond of them. One day, as Persephone was out tending the flowers, she was abducted by Hades and taken to the underworld to become his wife. When Persephone did not return that evening after tending to the flowers, Demeter became very worried about her. As she weepingly searched for Persephone, she encountered a young boy. The young boy laughed at Demeter, making fun of her for crying. To get back at the boy for laughing