Proserpina (Persephone)

Proserpina, also known as Persephone in Greek mythology, is the daughter of Demeter, the goddess of the harvest. She becomes the queen of the Underworld after being abducted by Hades, the god of the Underworld. Her story explains seasonal cycles: when she is above ground, she brings growth and harvest to the earth; during her time in the Underworld, the land experiences winter. Her dual role symbolizes the cycle of life, death, and rebirth, reflecting nature’s renewal and the changing seasons. Persephone’s myth highlights themes of transformation, loss, and hope.