Articles for tag: Persephone

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Persephone: Greek Goddess of the Underworld

To study Persephone is to study a goddess of great mystery and striking contrasts. She has a dual nature and is even known by two different names. She is Kore; goddess of spring and fertility, a beautiful maiden beloved by her mother, picking flowers in a field. She is Persephone; queen of the underworld, goddess ...

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The Cycle of Life and Death in Greek Mythology

In ancient Greek mythology, the cycle of life and death, the self-perpetuating pattern of birth, demise, and resurrection, as well as the hope for a serene afterlife are encapsulated in the myth of the goddess Persephone. Persephone was the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, wife of Hades, and mother of the Furies. She was a ...

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Matrix 4 Screenplay: The Super Matrix

I know that many people loved the Matrix Trilogy just as it ended in The Matrix Revolutions; but there were also many who wished that it would continue on. I’m one of the latter. I saw a whole new level where it could go. So, for fun I wrote another episode called Matrix 4 – ...

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5 Best Etsy Shops for Vintage Clothing

If you like vintage clothing, you should like Etsy. This online craft marketplace also sells vintage duds at good prices. Here are 5 of my favorite vintage sellers: 1. Solanah: This seller and sewer spends a lot of time at estate sales finding the perfect things to wear and sell on her Etsy shop. She ...

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The Myth of Hekate: Goddess of Light or Darkness?

In ancient Greece, the goddess Hekate was considered a mysterious and powerful figure. She was the goddess of all things dark including the night, magic, witchcraft, and the spirit world. Some claim that Hekate was the product of a union between the Titan’s Perses and Asteria. But because Zeus highly prized her, she was allowed ...

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An Overview of Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology affects us even today. Spiders got their scientific name from Greek Mythology. It comes from the story of Arachne and Athena. Arachne was a mortal who was very skilled in the art of weaving. She became so conceited by her ability that she challenged Athena, who was herself an extremely fine weaver, to ...