proserpina (Meaning)
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proserpina (n)
goddess of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Persephone
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proserpina Sentence Examples
- Proserpina is the Roman goddess of the underworld, also known as Persephone in Greek mythology.
- According to myth, Proserpina was abducted by Pluto, the god of the underworld, while picking flowers in a meadow.
- Proserpina's abduction by Pluto resulted in her becoming the queen of the underworld.
- Demeter, Proserpina's mother, grieved deeply over her daughter's disappearance, causing the earth to become barren.
- As part of the compromise between Demeter and Pluto, Proserpina spends part of the year in the underworld and part on earth.
- Proserpina's return from the underworld is associated with the coming of spring and the renewal of life.
- Cerberus, the three-headed dog, guards the gates of the underworld, preventing Proserpina from leaving permanently.
- Proserpina's story is often interpreted as a metaphor for the changing seasons and the cycle of life and death.
- In Roman art, Proserpina is often depicted holding a scepter or a sheaf of grain, symbolizing her connection to fertility and agriculture.
- Proserpina's abduction and subsequent return are central themes in various works of literature, art, and music throughout history.
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goddess of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Persephone
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No antonyms found.
Proserpina is the Roman goddess of the underworld, also known as Persephone in Greek mythology.
According to myth, Proserpina was abducted by Pluto, the god of the underworld, while picking flowers in a meadow.
Proserpina's abduction by Pluto resulted in her becoming the queen of the underworld.
Demeter, Proserpina's mother, grieved deeply over her daughter's disappearance, causing the earth to become barren.
