Proserpina: The Goddess of Spring and the Underworld
In the realm of ancient mythology, some goddesses are serene, some are fierce, and then there’s Proserpina, a goddess who embodies both life and death, blooming spring and chilling shadow. Her story is one of love, loss, rebirth, and power, making her an enduring symbol for transformation and inner strength. Let’s explore the legacy of this Roman goddess who continues to inspire art, culture, and soul-deep reflections on femininity and change. Proserpina is the Roman goddess of springtime and queen of the underworld . She is the Roman counterpart of the Greek goddess Persephone . The daughter of Ceres (the goddess of agriculture), Proserpina’s tale is one of the seasonal rhythms of how the earth awakens and rests, just like we do. She represents duality: joy and sorrow, light and dark, freedom and captivity. Her myth is not just an old Roman tale, it's a metaphor for life itself. According to mythology, while Proserpina was gathering flowers in a meadow, she was abducted by Pluto...
