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Noun persephone has 1 sense
- Persephone, Despoina, Kore, Cora - (Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
--1 is a kind of Greek deity
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Persephone
Definition:
Persephone is a well-known figure in Greek mythology, known as the daughter of Zeus and Demeter and the queen of the underworld. She is associated with the changing seasons and represents the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
Examples:
Noun (Proper):
- The myth of Persephone explains the seasons; when she is in the underworld, it is winter.
- Persephone's abduction by Hades is a pivotal event in Greek mythology.
Noun (Common):
- Iris planted a beautiful Persephone flower in her garden.
- Persephone brought beauty to the underworld with her presence.
Adjective:
- The Persephone pomegranate is known for its deep red color and delicious taste.
- Martha's Persephone-inspired dress was a hit at the costume party.
Verb:
- During the autumn, the trees shed their leaves as if they were Persephoning.
- Demeter desperately tried to Persephone her daughter from the clutches of Hades.
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