kore

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun from Greek mythology referring to the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, who was abducted by Pluto and became queen of the underworld, identified with the Roman goddess Proserpina.

• 🇷🇺Имя собственное из греческой мифологии, относящееся к дочери Зевса и Деметры, которая была похищена Плутоном и стала царицей подземного мира, отождествляемая с римской богиней Прозерпиной.

1. Persephone C1 formal

   In Greek mythology, the daughter of Zeus and Demeter who was abducted by Hades and became queen of the underworld, also known as Proserpina in Roman mythology.

   • The myth of Kore explains the changing seasons through her time in the underworld.
   • Demeter searched endlessly for her daughter Kore after her abduction.
   • Kore, also known as Persephone, ruled the underworld alongside Hades.

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   Synonyms: corapersephoneproserpinaproserpine

• kores plural form
• kores' possessive plural form
• kore's possessive singular form