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Sonnet: Persephone's GiftThe daughter of Demeter makes her annual journey into the underworld, leaving her summer behind and autumn in her wake. A sonnet of the gift she gives her mother one year.- Persephone Waiting for SpringA Shakespearean sonnet about the springtime. Persephone, the Greek goddess of spring, had to stay in the underworld half the year and return in the spring. This poem is about her feelings on the yearly ritual.
An Ode to PersephoneA Shakespearean sonnet talking about the limited joy Persephone and her mother, the goddess of fertility Demeter, experience together during the spring and summer months before Persephone is returned to her husband, Hades, in the underworld.
Persephone: Still Feral Years After Her RescueShe's a gorgeous kitty whose life has been saved. However, even years after she was rescued, she's still largely feral versus domesticated. Life in our multi-cat home is still frustrating for this frightened feline and for us.- Greek Mythology: Who is Demeter?Demeter was the goddess of agriculture, vegetation, land and fertility. Bearing the fruits of earth and protecting marriage and maternity, Demeter taught men hot to sow and plough and therefore she is also considered the goddess of organized society.
Julia Stiles as Persephone: BAM, Oct 26th - Oct 30thOpening for a short run on October 26th at BAM's Harvey Theater, Persephone gives Brooklynites the chance to see a Hollywood star in an intimate and "intoxicating" production.- Can Julia Stiles Win Fort Greene in '˜Persephone'?If it were an ultimatum, then audiences would have to choose, but Julia Stiles taps her theatrical roots in the BAM production of Persephone
- "Two Sisters of Persephone" AnalysisThe poem "Two Sisters of Persephone" by Sylvia Plath presents a straightforward theme at first sight, but develops into a mythological allegory as the poet discusses the role of women in the era that the setting is placed.
- Book Review: Radiant Darkness by Emily WhitmanIf you know anything about Greek mythology then you have heard the story about Persephone being kidnapped by Hades. Here the story is retold from a new point of view.
- Deciphering the Mythology: Persephone of the UnderworldThe books about Percy Jackson & the Olympians, and the movie based on the first book, have brought new interest in Greek mythology. Both young and old will appreciate this brief guide to Persephone and the Underworld.
A Day in the Life of a Cat RescuerIt starts early and ends late. While not all days come with the same amount of drama, the challenges are similar. Here's a typical day in the life of a cat rescue volunteer.- Analysis: How Persephone and Demeter Relate to Western Society TodayAn analysis of the poem "Demeter and Persephone" by Alfred Lord Tennyson.
- Persephone in the WindThis is a short story written with transcendental pieces in mind.
Matrix 4 Screenplay: The Super MatrixIt's a completely new extension of the Matrix Trilogy and a bit of a mind bender. The story paints a picture of what might have happened before The Matrix and after The Matrix Revolutions; sort of a prequel/sequel. Strap in!- Daughters of PersephonePoetry regarding Spring and the coming of warm weather and sunshine
- Pluto, Persephone and Big Mama Work it OutWhile you're busy enjoying the holidays with your family, pity poor Persephone trapped with Pluto in Hell with no cell phone signal.
The Cycle of Life and Death in Greek MythologyIn ancient Greek mythology, the cycle of life and death and the hope for a serene afterlife are encapsulated in the myth of the goddess Persephone.- Persephone: Greek Goddess of the UnderworldTo study Persephone is to study a goddess of great mystery and striking contrasts. She has a dual nature and is even known by two different names. She is Kore; goddess of spring and fertility, a beautiful maiden beloved by her mother, picking flowers in a field.
Persephone's PoppiesOne of my favorite poems I wrote in my teens.
Demeter's Leavesa fall poem- Persephone ReturnsAn American Haiku about the relationship of smaller items that make a whole beautiful picture. Original Artwork by Jeanette Blair
- PersephoneA Poem describing the joy of Spring time.
- Stockbridge Berkeley 1970Stockbridge Berkeley 1970. From The Complete History of Adam Panflick. A Semi-fictional Memoir
SpringA poem about the reawakening and renewing power of Spring, full of life, love and freedom- Hades and Persephone, a Poem of Eternal RecurrenceThe flow of the male and female, of destruction and creation, in the voices of their prime representatives of Greek mythology, Hades and Persephone
BAM's Next Wave Festival Opened Tuesday with Laurie Anderson's "Delusion"The Brooklyn Academy of Music, BAM, starts off its yearly Next Wave Festival. Featuring theater, art, dance, music, opera and combination performances, the Next Wave Festival has something new and edgy for every arts enthusiast.- Autumn Holidays - It's Not Just HalloweenA look at several celebrations of the season around the world.
- Poems of Fall and the Fall EquinoxA few poems to describe the last days of Summer and the coming of fall.
- Plato's Allegory of the CaveBy understanding Plato's allegory of the cave, we can better understand art, namely, the "Rape of Persephone."
- PersephoneA poem about the contradictions girls are faced with every day in our society.