Definitions

1. noun

In Greek mythology, the daughter of Demeter and the queen of the underworld, often personified as spring growth and renewal.

“The story of Persephone’s abduction by Hades is a classic tale of Greek mythology, symbolizing the cycle of seasons.”

2. proper noun

The name of a city in Greece, the capital of the region of Perifereiakí Enótita Kozánis, on the slopes of Mount Vermion.

“Persephone is a charming town in northern Greece, surrounded by mountains and forests.”

3. adjective

Related to or characteristic of Persephone, the queen of the underworld.

“The painting’s Persephone-inspired theme was a hit at the art exhibition.”