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Goddess Symbols:
Persephone
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Goddess Symbols
and Sacred Objects
of Persephone
Goddess symbols, individualized for each goddess, were incorporated into the worship of
the ancient goddesses, were often worn as jewelry, and also used in the household decor as
talismans to seek the goddesses special gifts, blessings, or protection. A large
number of goddess symbols have survived in statuary and other works of art.
Many of the goddess symbols come from the legends
surrounding a specific goddess and were "characters" in her story. Other goddess symbols were derived
from the rituals used in the ancient rites of worship of these pagan goddesses.
Persephone (also known in her
youth as Kore and the Roman goddess Prosperina) is often represented by symbols associated
with the coming of spring. It is not surprizing that many of our icons representing the
mysteries of rebirth are derived from the ancient goddess symbols of Persephone.
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Goddess Symbols of Persephone
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| General: |
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Spring,
wreath of flowers worn in hair, torch, reeds, waterfalls,
rivers and springs
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| Animals: |
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Bat,
ram, parrots and all talking birds, and monkeys
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| Plants: |
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Pomegranate,
narcissus, willow tree, lily, ivy, lily of the valley, oriental lily, maidenhair fern,
daisy, and lavender
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| Perfumes/Scents: |
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Floral
scents, especially narcissus and hyacinth, almond, vanilla, and bergamot
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Crystal,
quartz, agate, black onyx, pink tourmaline, sapphire, obsidian, mercury, coral, agate, and
jasper
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Green,
black, light blue, purple, magenta, indigo, and yellow
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Be sure to read the stories and see the goddess symbols that follow
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Read the Stories of the Goddesses
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