Persephone Kore ~ by NomeArt

A4 Giclee Art Print on 16 x 12 inch Mounted Board by Nomeart
Old Gods Collection
 
Kore is a Greek goddess associated with spring, new growth, meaning ‘maiden’ she is Persephone in her maiden, virginal aspect before Hades abducted her. Persephone was the daughter of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture, and she was abducted by Hades, the god of the underworld. 
 
When she was in the underworld, her mother grieved so deeply that the earth became barren and people died of starvation as crops failed and animals sickened. As it was only the return of her daughter   which would assuage Demeter’s grief and return life to the land it was agreed amongst the gods that Persephone would leave the depths of the Underworld and return to her mother every year, leading to the changing seasons. In Persephone’s annual return from the underworld she becomes Kore and brings the return of spring, symbolising rebirth and the renewal of life.