CLST 203 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Homeric Hymns, Metanira, Proserpina
1 Mar 2017
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Plouton as a later concept meaning wealthy one . Known for the most part of hades or dis. Roman dis or pluto was unconcerned with mortal affairs. Rules the underworld but is not a judge. Grim companion cerberus the three headed dog. The sister of zeus and the daughter of rhea and cronos . Goddess of grain queenly demeter, bringer of seasons and bringer of good gifts . Time, seasons, rain an earthly fertility goddess of agriculture. Lady of the golden sword and glorious fruits. Her daughter is persephone proserpina, kore. Father usually attributed to zeus but usually not important in myth. Homeric hymn of demeter mostly portrays the rape of persephone by hades who was given. Perhaps the most widespread and important persephone depicted as young bride being married off to an older man (reflective of athenian society) Modern depictions are more of violent assault.
