"persephone"の定義と意味

Who is "Persephone"?

Persephone is a goddess in Greek mythology, known as the queen of the underworld and the goddess of spring. She is the daughter of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture, and was abducted by Hades to become his wife in the underworld. Persephone's time in the underworld is linked to the changing seasons; her return to the earth in spring symbolizes the renewal and growth of nature, while her descent to the underworld represents the barren winter months. Her story highlights themes of transformation, the cycle of life and death, and the balance between life’s growth and decay.