Persephone (also known in her youth as Kore and the Roman goddess Prosperina) is often represented by symbols associated with the coming of spring. It is not surprising that many of our icons representing the mysteries of rebirth are derived from the ancient goddess symbols of Persephone. G...
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Symbols: The Pomegranate, wreath of flowers worn in hair, torch, batGender: FemaleRoman Counterpart: The Roman name for this god was Proserpina or ProserpineName of Husband: HadesName of Father: ZeusName of Mother: Demeter The Symbols of PersephoneEach ancient Greek god and goddess were ...
Hades: The god of the Underworld and ruler of the realm of the dead, known asPlutoin Latin. Hades governs all aspects of death and the afterlife, ensuring the balance between life and death. He is not evil but stern and impartial. His symbols include the bident and Cerberus, the three-...
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Persephone was the beloved daughter of the Goddess of the Harvest, Demeter, who always wanted to keep Persephone close. Persephone delighted everyone she met, and she was so wonderful that when she danced, flowers sprouted underneath her feet. All was wonderful until Hades, the God of the Unde...