Do You Know Hadestown's Mythological Origins?

In Greek mythology, this god — the narrator in Hadestown — serves as a messenger, as well as the guide to the underworld.

Andre De Shields in Hadestown. — Photo of André De Shields in *Hadestown* by Helen Maybanks.

Zeus

Apollo

Hermes

Dionysus

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Hades is the name of both the Greek god of the underworld and the realm where he reigns. Which of the following statements about Hades is true?

Patrick Page in Hadestown. — Patrick Page in *Hadestown*. Photo by Helen Maybanks.

He is the brother of Zeus.

He is the husband of Persephone.

He is the only Greek god not to live on Mt. Olympus.

All of the above.

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According to myth, Persephone is permitted to leave the underworld for two-thirds of each year. Her annual return to Hades signals the start of which earthly season?

Amber Gray in *Hadestown*. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

Winter

Spring

Summer

Fall

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In the musical, Eurydice is lured to Hadestown by its promise of work and wealth. In mythology, how does she come to find herself in Hades?

Eva Noblezada and the company of *Hadestown*. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

She is kidnapped and taken there by Hermes.

Her soul travels there when she is killed by a snakebite.

She falls in love with Hades and agrees to become his bride.

She and Orpheus travel there together.

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In both myth and musical, Hades is moved by Orpheus’ grief over losing Eurydice. He gives the pair permission to return to the world above under what condition?