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…