Persephone Epithets

When it comes to Hellenic & Hellenistic gods, there is usually epithets that follow. These epithets can be used in a ritualistic or literary sense.

Some Persephone/Prosperine epithets:

Azesia- of the Dried Fruits and/or Who Seeks. The epithet is shared with her mother, Demeter. It is possible the double meaning is intended to link them while referring to their separate aspects.

Brimo- the Angry or the Terrifying. An alternative interpretation places the meaning as of the Crackling Fire.This epithet was most commonly shared by Persephone, Demeter, Hekate, and Cybele. However, many Goddesses are known to be called by this name. The interpretation of the Crackling Fire refers to Hekate bearing the torches during the initial search for Persephone.

Chthonia- of the Earth orSubterranean. This is an epithet common to any deity who journeys to the Underworld. Notably, it is shared by Hades, Persephone, Demeter, Hekate, Hermes, and Dionysus.

Despoena- The Ruling Goddess or The Mistress. This epithet is shared by Persephone, Demeter, and Aphrodite.

Praxidike- Bringer of Justice.

Soteira- Savior. An epithet shared by many Goddesses including Artemis, Persephone, Athena, and Eunomia. In Laconia and Arcadia, this was commonly used by worshipers of Persephone. A similar epithet is shared by Hades and Dionysus, as well as many other Gods.

source: theoi.com

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