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Pluto

King of the Underworld

Pluto is the ruler of the underworld

a dark and isolated figure who abducts Proserpina.

Pluto’s Traits

Pluto is mysterious

Pluto’s Analysis

Pluto is a complex figure

Ceres

Goddess of Agriculture

Ceres is the goddess of the harvest

nurturing and protective

Ceres’ Traits

Ceres is devoted

Ceres’ Analysis

Ceres symbolizes maternal love and grief

her sorrow halts the growth of crops

causing famine.

Proserpina

Daughter of Ceres

Proserpina is a young girl

curious and full of life

Proserpina’s Traits

Proserpina is innocent

Proserpina’s Analysis

Proserpina’s abduction represents the loss of innocence and the transition into adulthood.

The Plot

The plot follows Proserpina’s abduction by Pluto

The Pomegranate

The pomegranate is a symbol of fate

when Proserpina eats six seeds

she is tied to the underworld.

The Seasons

The seasons change because Proserpina spends part of the year with Pluto and part with Ceres.

The River Lethe

The River Lethe causes forgetfulness

a sip of its water makes one forget sorrow.

The Abduction

Proserpina is kidnapped by Pluto while gathering flowers

this changes the earth’s fertility.

Ceres’ Search

Ceres searches tirelessly for Proserpina

Ceres’ Grief

Ceres’ grief stops the growth of crops

Hecate

Hecate is a gloomy figure who hears cries of distress

she tells Ceres that a monster took Proserpina.

Phoebus

Phoebus is the sun god

he sees Proserpina and tells Ceres she was taken by Pluto.

The Cycle

The cycle of Proserpina’s journey explains why seasons change each year.

Symbolism

The pomegranate symbolizes temptation and fate

it ties Proserpina to the underworl