Demeter, Kore and Hekate, by Eduardo Chicharro Aguera
To Peresphone
Thomas Taylor, 1792
"Daughter of Jove, almighty and divine, come, blessed queen, and to these rites incline:"
"Only-begotten, Pluto's honor'd wife, O venerable, giver of life:"
"Hear, powerful goddess, and with joyful mind, dismiss the thy wrath, and blessing pour on humankind."
Apostolos N. Athanassakis, 1977
"I call on Plouton's consort, Persephone, the maiden with the lovely hair, the august daughter of great Zeus."
"Hear, goddess, bring the fruits of earth with friendly heart, o peaceful queen, you who in bounty dwell."
"Send up the flowers of spring and grant us a season of sweet ease."
Chris Giovinis, c. 2010s
"Sacred daughter of Zeus, great goddess of many names, come, receive this gift."
"You unlock the gates of the underworld in spring, and pull the shade back from the eyes of the dead."
"Mighty queen, your chariot is drawn by circling seasons. Accept my reverence."
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