In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Persephone (/ pərˈsɛfəniː / pər-SEF-ə-nee; Greek: Περσεφόνη, romanized: Persephónē, classical pronunciation: [per.se.pʰó.nɛː]), also called Kore (/ ˈkɔːriː / KOR-ee; Greek: Κόρη, romanized: Kórē, lit. 'the maiden') or …

Early 19th-century painting depicting thirty-two shamanic deities. The three young gods in white wearing conical caps (bottom center) are the Jeseok triplets, gods of fertility that appear in the Jeseok bon-puri, the most widespread Korean myth.

Persephone was titled Kore (Core) (the Maiden) as the goddess of spring's bounty. Once upon a time when she was playing in a flowery meadow with her Nymph companions, Kore was seized by Haides and carried off to the underworld as his bride.

Mar 24, 2016 · Persephone (aka Kore) was the Greek goddess of agriculture and vegetation, especially grain, and the wife of Hades, the ruler of the Underworld. Persephone was an important element of the Eleusinian Mysteries and the Thesmophoria festival and so the goddess was worshipped throughout the Greek world.

Mar 30, 2025 · Initially, she was also called Kore, “The Maiden,” a reference to her determined virgin status and her role as Goddess of Spring. In Roman mythology, she is known as Proserpina or Proserpine and Mistress of the Erinyes, otherwise known as the Three Furies: Allecto, Megaera, and Tisiphone.

Persephone/Kore (Περσεφόνη/ Κόρη) is a goddess, Demeter’s daughter by Zeus, wife of Hades, and queen of the underworld. Her most important myth is that of her abduction by Hades, her father’s brother. In Orphic literature, she is Dionysus’ mother by Zeus.

Jan 13, 2022 · Persephone (also known as Kore or Proserpine) is best known as the goddess of spring. One of mythology’s most popular characters, her father was Zeus, god of the sky and thunder, while her mother was Demeter , goddess of agriculture and the harvest.

Aug 23, 2023 · Persephone, often referred to as Kore (meaning “maiden”), is a name that resonates with mystery. The etymology of “Persephone” is debated; some believe it means “she who destroys the light,” linking her to her role in the Underworld.

Kore was just a girl when She was abducted by the God of the Dead, Hades ("The Invisible"), and dragged down into the Underworld to be His wife.

Jul 29, 2024 · Persephone, also known as Kore, is the daughter of Demeter (goddess of the harvest) and Zeus (king of the gods). Her story is a blend of light and dark elements, symbolizing both springtime growth and the underworld’s solemnity.