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{{Youmay|the Greek goddess|the [[Kore|wife]] of Leiandros}}
{{Youmay|the daughter of the goddess Demeter, Persephone|[[Kore]], a 5th century BCE Pephkan}}
{{Update|''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Fields of Elysium]]''}}
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{{Character Infobox
{{Character Infobox
|image = ACOd-TFoA-Persephonebust-StephanieChafe.jpg
| name = Persephone
|active = [[Isu Era]]
| image = File:ACOD FOA FOE Persephone fullbody render.png
|species = [[Isu]]
| active = [[Isu Era]]
|affiliates = [[Elysium]]
| species = [[Isu]]
| affiliates = [[Sister Realms]]
*[[Elysium]]
| voice = [[Kate Drummond]]
}}
}}
'''Persephone''', also called '''Kore''', was an [[Isu]], revered as the [[Greece|Greek]] goddess of the [[Hades (place)|underworld]], springtime, flowers, and blooming.
'''Persephone''' (Περσεφόνη) also called '''Kore''' (Κόρη, lit. "the Girl")<ref>{{WP}}</ref> was an [[Isu]], revered as the [[Greece|Greek]] goddess of the [[underworld]], springtime, flowers, and blooming.


The daughter of [[Demeter]] and [[Zeus]], and the wife of [[Hades]], Persephone ruled the realm of [[Elysium]] alongside her friend [[Hekate]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Fields of Elysium|Fields of Elysium]]''</ref>
The daughter of [[Demeter]] and [[Jupiter|Zeus]], she was the spouse of [[Hades]], who gave her the [[Sister Realms|realm]] of [[Elysium]] to rule from alongside her friend [[Hekate]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Fields of Elysium]]''</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
As the daughter of Demeter, Persephone was known simply as Kore. When Hades, the Greek god of the underworld, stole Persephone to marry her, she came to be known as Persephone.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]] / [[Historical Locations#Attika|Attika]]: Entrance to the Underworld</ref>
===Mythology===
In time, Persephone and other Isu came to be revered in the Greek pantheon as gods and goddesses.
 
As the daughter of Demeter, Persephone was known simply as Kore. When Hades, the Greek god of the underworld, stole Persephone to marry her, she came to be known as Persephone.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]]: "Attika: Entrance to the Underworld"</ref>
 
===Simulation===
During the 5th century BCE, Persephone and Elysium were recreated from the memories of the Isu [[Aletheia]] in order for [[Kassandra]] the [[Eagle]]-Bearer to master the [[Staff of Hermes Trismegistus]]. Upon meeting Kassandra, the simulant Persephone reacted to the intrusion into her realm, telling the ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' that she did not belong, but otherwise left her be.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''The Fate of Atlantis: Fields of Elysium'' – [[Welcome to Elysium]]</ref>


==Legacy and influence==
==Legacy and influence==
The [[Sanctuary of Eleusis]] within the [[Sacred Plains of Demeter]] in [[Attika]] was a central location for the worship of Persephone and Demeter,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations / Attika: Sanctuary of Eleusis</ref> and in the [[Eleusis Telesterion|Telesterion]] people annually participated in the [[Eleusinian Mysteries]], initiation practices into their cult.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations / Attika: Eleusis Telesterion</ref> In [[Athens]], a  
The [[Sanctuary of Eleusis]] within the [[Sacred Plains of Demeter]] in [[Attika]] was a central location for the worship of Persephone and Demeter,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – Historical Locations: "Attika: Sanctuary of Eleusis"</ref> and in the [[Eleusis Telesterion|Telesterion]], people annually participated in the [[Eleusinian Mysteries]], initiation practices into their cult.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – Historical Locations: "Attika: Eleusis Telesterion"</ref><ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Discovery Sites: Lokris]]: "Salt"</ref> In [[Athens]], a [[Statue of Demeter and Kore|statue]] featuring Persephone and her mother stood watch over the [[Sacred Way, Attika|road]] leading from the [[Akropolis Sanctuary|acropolis]] to the Sanctuary of Eleusis.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – Historical Locations: "Attika: Statue of Demeter and Kore"</ref>
[[Statue of Demeter and Kore|statue]] featuring Persephone and her mother stood watch over the [[Sacred Way, Attika|road]] leading from the [[Akropolis Sanctuary|acropolis]] to the Sanctuary of Eleusis.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations / Attika: Statue of Demeter and Kore</ref>


==Trivia==
After imbibing [[lotus]] flower wine, [[Barnabas]] had three visions concerning his wife [[Leda (Barnabas' wife)|Leda]]. In one of these, he swore that Persephone led him [[Tomb of Polybotes|where]] mythical [[Siren (mythology)|sirens]] dwelled.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Odyssey Into the Past]]</ref>
*[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%CE%BA%CF%8C%CF%81%CE%B7 Κόρη] (''kórē'') is a Greek word meaning 'maiden, girl, bride'.
 
*The etymology of Persephone is obscure, but may be related to the Greek words [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/πέρθω πέρθω] (''pérthō''), meaning 'to destroy', and [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/φόνος φόνος] (''phónos''), meaning 'murder'.
==Behind the scenes==
*The headgear Persephone is seen in the simulation is based on the {{wiki|Attic helmet}}.
Persephone is a mythological character in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', where she was voiced by Canadian actress [[Kate Drummond]].
 
The [[Persephone's Helmet|headgear]] Persephone wears in the Elysium simulation is based on the {{Wiki|Attic helmet}}.
 
The statue representing Persephone as Kore especially in Attika and Sanctuary of Eleusis in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' is based on the restored {{Wiki|Phrasikleia Kore}}, made by Aristion of Paros in 6th century BCE.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center">
<gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center">
Athens-KoreDemeter.jpg|The statue of Kore and Demeter in Athens
ACOD Persephone closeup.png|Closeup of Persephone
ACOD_FoE_Persephone.jpg|Persephone on her throne in Elysium
ACOD_FoE_Persephone.jpg|Persephone on her throne in Elysium
ACOd-TFoA-Persephonebust-StephanieChafe.jpg|Bust model
ACOd-TFoA-Persephonecrownless-StephanieChafe.jpg|Models of Persephone without her headgear
ACOd-TFoA-Persephonecrownless-StephanieChafe.jpg|Models of Persephone without her headgear
Athens-KoreDemeter.jpg|The statue of Kore and Demeter in Athens
ACOd-mural-PersephoneHades.jpg|A 5th century BCE mural depicting Persephone and Hades
ACOd-mural-PersephoneHades.jpg|A 5th century BCE mural depicting Persephone and Hades
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{c|artwork only}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{1st}} {{Io|paint}}
**''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Fields of Elysium]]'' {{C|simulation}}
**''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Fields of Elysium]]'' {{C|simulation}}
*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Isu heads of state]]

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Persephone (Περσεφόνη) also called Kore (Κόρη, lit. "the Girl")[1] was an Isu, revered as the Greek goddess of the underworld, springtime, flowers, and blooming.

The daughter of Demeter and Zeus, she was the spouse of Hades, who gave her the realm of Elysium to rule from alongside her friend Hekate.[2]

Biography[edit | edit source]

Mythology[edit | edit source]

In time, Persephone and other Isu came to be revered in the Greek pantheon as gods and goddesses.

As the daughter of Demeter, Persephone was known simply as Kore. When Hades, the Greek god of the underworld, stole Persephone to marry her, she came to be known as Persephone.[3]

Simulation[edit | edit source]

During the 5th century BCE, Persephone and Elysium were recreated from the memories of the Isu Aletheia in order for Kassandra the Eagle-Bearer to master the Staff of Hermes Trismegistus. Upon meeting Kassandra, the simulant Persephone reacted to the intrusion into her realm, telling the misthios that she did not belong, but otherwise left her be.[4]

Legacy and influence[edit | edit source]

The Sanctuary of Eleusis within the Sacred Plains of Demeter in Attika was a central location for the worship of Persephone and Demeter,[5] and in the Telesterion, people annually participated in the Eleusinian Mysteries, initiation practices into their cult.[6][7] In Athens, a statue featuring Persephone and her mother stood watch over the road leading from the acropolis to the Sanctuary of Eleusis.[8]

After imbibing lotus flower wine, Barnabas had three visions concerning his wife Leda. In one of these, he swore that Persephone led him where mythical sirens dwelled.[9]

Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]

Persephone is a mythological character in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, where she was voiced by Canadian actress Kate Drummond.

The headgear Persephone wears in the Elysium simulation is based on the Attic helmet.

The statue representing Persephone as Kore especially in Attika and Sanctuary of Eleusis in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey is based on the restored Phrasikleia Kore, made by Aristion of Paros in 6th century BCE.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Persephone on Wikipedia
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Fate of Atlantis: Fields of Elysium
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations: "Attika: Entrance to the Underworld"
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Fate of Atlantis: Fields of Elysium – Welcome to Elysium
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations: "Attika: Sanctuary of Eleusis"
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations: "Attika: Eleusis Telesterion"
  7. ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Discovery Sites: Lokris: "Salt"
  8. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations: "Attika: Statue of Demeter and Kore"
  9. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Odyssey Into the Past