Epic Storytime | Persephone

Persephone has a once in a lifetime opportunity to become a queen! It's just a shame her mother isn't around to see it. And since her mother is the bringing of rain, Persephone's decision to leave could cause a disaster for the world...

"The Dance of Persephone" was adapted from the Ancient Greek myth by Janina Vigurs, and performed by Erika Sanderson (erikasanderson.com).

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Illustration by Heather Zeta Rose.

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This recording copyright © Epic Tales 2021. Story copyright © Janina Vigurs 2021. Illustration copyright © Heather Zeta Rose 2021.

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