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 …

The Cora are an indigenous ethnic group of North Western Mexico which live in the municipality El Nayar, Rosamorada, Ruiz, Tepic, in the Mexican state of Nayarit, Mezquital in Durango and in a few settlements in the neighboring state of Jalisco.

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.

In Greek mythology, Persephone (also known as Kore or Cora ("Young maiden")) was the embodiment of the Earth's fertility and the Queen of the Underworld. She is often mentioned as a paradigm of myths that explain natural processes such as the change of seasons.

Aug 18, 2022 · The ancestral Cora religion has three principal divinities. The supreme god is the sun god, Tayau, "our father." He travels across the sky during the day, sitting down on his golden throne at noon.

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.

Aug 23, 2023 · Persephone is without a doubt one of the most fascinating and multifaceted goddesses in the Greek Pantheon. Persephone, Demeter’s daughter and Hades’ wife, was a goddess of two natures in Greek mythology: she was the formidable Queen of the Underworld and a graceful goddess of spring and vegetation.

Featuring beautiful vintage imagery and a completely new Periodic Table illustration by Cora-Beth Fraser, whether you're an experienced scholar or a curious newcomer, this book provides a fresh perspective on the rich and complex world of Greek mythology.

Readers who enjoy a twisted take on ancient mythology should consider Cora: Rise of the Fallen Goddess by A.L. Hawke for their next exploration of ancient worlds and the whims of the gods. The title pays tribute to Persephone, also known as Kore, the daughter of Demeter and Zeus who traditionally is dragged down into the underworld by Hades.

Nov 28, 2023 · From breathtaking ceremonies performed in sacred caves to their deep reverence for the gods of nature, the Cora people have an extraordinary relationship with the environment that sets them apart from other indigenous communities.