Despoina

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Daughter of Zeus and Demeter who became queen of the underworld

proper noun

Literature

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Art from the classical period often depicts Despoina alongside her mother, Demeter.

Examples

Some ancient Greeks held special festivals in honor of Despoina.
In Greek mythology, Despoina is known as the daughter of Zeus.
According to legend, Despoina was taken to the underworld by Pluto.
Many stories feature Despoina and her connection to the underworld.
In Greek mythology, Despoina was revered as the daughter of Zeus and Demeter.
Despoina, known for her connection to the underworld, was a significant deity in ancient Greece.
Many ancient texts mention Despoina as the queen of the underworld alongside her counterpart Proserpina.

Synonyms

Persephone

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Literature

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Daughter of Zeus and Demeter who spends part of each year as queen of the underworld

is the same figure but presented under a different traditional name

Kore

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Literature

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Daughter of Zeus and Demeter who becomes queen of the underworld, also called Persephone

is the same role but is a different traditional name or title

Cora

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Daughter of Zeus and Demeter who becomes queen of the underworld after Pluto takes her

is the same figure but appears under another traditional name

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Despoina is a Greek name that comes from a word meaning 'mistress' or 'lady'. This helps you remember her role as the daughter of Zeus and Demeter who became a kind of queen of the underworld, and the name is related to the English word despot, which originally meant 'ruler'.