Hades and persephone statue

Glamorgan building, University of Cardiff. Cardiff University is located in and around the Portland-stone buildings, parks and tree lined avenues that form the city's magnificent civic centre. The Glamorgan Building was acquired by the University in 1997 and is a major new addition to the university's estate. The University is a major civic university of high standing in its teaching and research. It is, by invitation, a recent member of the Russell Group of Britain's leading research…

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Description My personal favorite of all the Greek gods and goddesses, Persephone. Here she is shown as the maiden Kore, daughter of Demeter, before her capture by Hades (after which she became the queen of the underworld). Her story speaks of dramatic change and symbolizes the transition of the seasons from flowery spring to cold, harsh winter. I was also surprised to find a statue of her in the Louvre, but it definitely made my day when I got this picture. The sun came in the room…

Pluto and Proserpina

“Lust or languish?”

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Greek Reporter (@greekreporter) posted on Instagram • Apr 19, 2022 at 2:37pm UTC