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==Biography==
==Biography==
===Mythology==
===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]] / [[Historical Locations#Attika|Attika]]: Entrance to the Underworld</ref>
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|Attika]]: Entrance to the Underworld</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'' – 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'' – Attika: Eleusis Telesterion</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'' – Attika: Statue of Demeter and Kore</ref>


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>
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>

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Persephone, also called Kore, was an Isu, revered as the 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.[1]

Biography

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.[2]

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,[3] and in the Telesterion people annually participated in the Eleusinian Mysteries, initiation practices into their cult.[4] In Athens, a statue featuring Persephone and her mother stood watch over the road leading from the acropolis to the Sanctuary of Eleusis.[5]

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.[6]

Trivia

  • Κόρη (kórē) is a Greek word meaning 'maiden, girl, bride'.
  • The etymology of Persephone is obscure, but may be related to the Greek words πέρθω (pérthō), meaning 'to destroy', and φόνος (phónos), meaning 'murder'.
  • The headgear Persephone is seen in the simulation is based on the Attic helmet.

Gallery

  • The statue of Kore and Demeter in Athens
    The statue of Kore and Demeter in Athens
  • Persephone on her throne in Elysium
    Persephone on her throne in Elysium
  • Models of Persephone without her headgear
    Models of Persephone without her headgear
  • A 5th century BCE mural depicting Persephone and Hades
    A 5th century BCE mural depicting Persephone and Hades

Appearances

References

  1. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Fields of Elysium
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Attika: Entrance to the Underworld
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Attika: Sanctuary of Eleusis
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Attika: Eleusis Telesterion
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Attika: Statue of Demeter and Kore
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Odyssey Into the Past

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