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proserpine (n)
goddess of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Persephone
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goddess of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Persephone
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Proserpine, the Roman equivalent of Persephone in Greek mythology, is the goddess of the underworld.
Proserpine's abduction by Pluto, the ruler of the underworld, is a well-known mythological tale.
Demeter, Proserpine's mother, mourned her daughter's abduction, causing the earth to wither and become barren.
Proserpine's time spent in the underworld is a symbol of the dark and cold months of winter.
