The Rape of Proserpina

"The Rape of Proserpina" is a myth from Roman mythology about Proserpina, the daughter of Ceres (the goddess of agriculture). The story describes how Hades, the god of the underworld, abducts Proserpina to be his wife. This event causes Ceres to grieve, leading to the changing of the seasons: when Proserpina is with Hades, her mother mourns and winter arrives; when she returns, spring and summer flourish. The myth explores themes of love, loss, and the cycle of life and death, illustrating the interconnectedness of nature and human emotion.