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Persephone
puh-SEH-fuh-nee
Persephone (name) means In Greek mythology, the daughter of Demeter who became queen of the underworld after being abducted by Hades. Example: “Persephone's return each spring was said to bring new growth to the earth.”
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In Greek mythology, the daughter of Demeter who became queen of the underworld after being abducted by Hades.
"Persephone's return each spring was said to bring new growth to the earth."
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Περσεφόνη (Persephónē).
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What does “Persephone” mean?
The word “Persephone” means in Greek mythology, the daughter of Demeter who became queen of the underworld after being abducted by Hades.
How do you pronounce “Persephone”?
“Persephone” is pronounced puh-SEH-fuh-nee (/pɚˈsɛfəniː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Persephone” in a sentence?
Here is “Persephone” used in a sentence: “Persephone's return each spring was said to bring new growth to the earth.”
What part of speech is “Persephone”?
“Persephone” is a name.
