Persephone’s Epithets or Cult Titles

Azhsia, or Azêsia, has an unknown meaning

Daeira, or Daeira, means she who teaches

Dhwnh, or Dêônê, means Daughter of Deo [Demeter]

Despoina, or Déspoina, means mistress

‘Agne, or Hagne, means holy or pure

‘Erkuna, or Herkyna, means lady of the stone building

KarpoforoV, or Karpophoros, means fruitful

Cqonia, or Khthonia, means underworld

Korh, or Koré, means maiden

LeptuniV, or Leptynis, means destroyer

Megala Qea, or Megala Thea, means the great goddess

Praxidikh, or Praxidikê, means the avenging goddess

Prwtogonh, or Prôtogonê, means first-born

Swteira, or Sôteira, means saviour

Last updated: 01/29/2005