Greek mythology offers us intriguing narratives, and the abduction of Persephone by Hades is one such story that transcends time. Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, the goddess of the harvest, was known for her unique beauty. One day, while gathering flowers in the fields of Sicily, Hades, the dark god of the underworld, emerged from the depths of the earth in his black chariot and abducted her to his subterranean realm.
The plot of this story is not merely a tale of divine abduction, but also a mythological explanation for the seasons of the year. Demeter, devastated by the loss of her daughter, sank into grief, and nature responded with the retreat of plants and the arrival of winter. Demeter’s desperate search for Persephone eventually led to an agreement with Zeus, their father, in which Persephone would spend part of the year in the underworld and part on the surface. Thus, the seasons were linked to the cycle of reunion and separation of the two deities.
The abduction of Persephone by Hades, therefore, transcends individual tragedy and becomes a myth that explores the interconnectedness between the divine realms and nature. It is a story that reminds us of the fragility of balances in mythology, while offering a poetic explanation for the constant transformation of the landscape around us.
Material: High-definition resin
Standard Size
Weight: 340 g
Height: 19 cm
Length: 15 cm
Width: 13 cm
Large Size
Weight: 650 g
Height: 25 cm
Length: 20 cm
Width: 17.5 cm
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