| 单词 | Proserpina |
| 例句 | In this version of the tale, Orfeo and Euridice become pawns in the hands of capricious godly and allegorical characters: Venus and Amore, Pluto and Proserpina and personifications of Jealousy and Suspicion. Juilliard Stages an Orpheus Rarity From Opera’s Early Days 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z But the evening belonged to Ms. Buck, who sang beautifully in the plush melodies at the start and adapted expertly to increasing angularity and high-flying acrobatics as Proserpina’s plight grew dire. Music: Emmanuel Villaume to Leave Spoleto Festival USA 2010-06-01T23:00:00Z In this setting of a text by Goethe, Proserpina, a daughter of Jupiter, finds herself in Hades, abducted by Pluto to be his queen. Music: Emmanuel Villaume to Leave Spoleto Festival USA 2010-06-01T23:00:00Z And it included the last song Kate McGarrigle wrote, “Proserpina,” retelling the myth of Persephone for its tension between a prodigal daughter and her baleful mother. Music Review: Her Folksy Parlor, Crowded With Family and Friends 2011-05-15T22:02:17Z River which tried to stop Pluto when he kidnapped Proserpina, 186. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z The naming of Proserpina leads me to say this: that to grow in love and knowledge of flowers, and above all of blue flowers, you must read Ruskin's Proserpina. Old-Time Gardens Newly Set Forth 2012-03-06T03:00:22.850Z Thus Trimalchio says, 'I threw thy Cerberus a sleepy morsel, And paid thy Charon for my waftage over, And I have a golden sprig for my Proserpina. The Rogues and Vagabonds of Shakespeare's Youth Awdeley's 'Fraternitye of vacabondes' and Harman's 'Caveat' 2012-02-14T03:00:27.797Z We smile and call the city fair, We call life lovely and debonair, But Proserpina never grew So deadly a passion flower. Songs and Satires 2011-05-20T02:00:37.050Z Proserpina was a skilful palmist, and told us our future with a fair degree of success. Cuba Past and Present 2011-04-16T02:00:18.193Z Thus it came about that Proserpina was condemned to spend one half the year in Hades, and could linger on the bright earth only for six months at a time. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z Thoreau was ever ready in thought of Proserpina gathering flowers. Old-Time Gardens Newly Set Forth 2012-03-06T03:00:22.850Z Thou art more than the Gods who number the days of our temporal breath: For these give labour and slumber; but thou, Proserpina, death. Poems & Ballads (First Series) 2011-02-28T03:00:30.587Z "Let me go home!" cried Proserpina,—"let me go home!" A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales For girls and boys 2011-02-25T03:01:12.793Z Her name was appropriate to her profession—Proserpina—Pina, for short. Cuba Past and Present 2011-04-16T02:00:18.193Z Then, in return for Pirithous’ kind offices, he accompanied him to Hades, where they intended to carry off Proserpina. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z And already upwards returning, he had escaped all mishaps, and the given-back Eurydice was coming into the upper air, walking behind him, for Proserpina had made this condition. Belcaro Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions Thou art more than the day or the morrow, the seasons that laugh or that weep; For these give joy and sorrow; but thou, Proserpina, sleep. Poems & Ballads (First Series) 2011-02-28T03:00:30.587Z "I think it is a very dismal one," said Proserpina. A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales For girls and boys 2011-02-25T03:01:12.793Z In answer to our greeting and inquiries after her health, Proserpina informed us she was well, but that owing to certain portents, she dreaded the near approach of some misfortune. Cuba Past and Present 2011-04-16T02:00:18.193Z Hurt and disappointed by these rebuffs, Pluto had finally registered a solemn vow never to go wooing again; and so, instead of gently inviting Proserpina to become his queen, he resolved to kidnap her. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z Apollo had his mortal loves, and Hades abducted the beautiful Proserpina. Greek Women In Chaucer’s “Merchant’s Tale” Pluto is the king of faerie, and his queen, Proserpina, “who danced and sang about the well under the laurel in January’s garden.” Folk-lore of Shakespeare So she lighted a torch, and set forth resolving never to come back until Proserpina was discovered. A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales For girls and boys 2011-02-25T03:01:12.793Z He is yet "Virgin of Proserpina"—"by Jove" he is; no wanton lip has ever touched his mouth so chaste; so knock out the bung, and let us hear him gurgle. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) One day, weary of labor, Proserpina called these fair playmates to join her and spend a merry day gathering flowers. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z Thou art more than the day or the morrow, the seasons that laugh and that weep; For these give joy and sorrow: but thou, Proserpina, sleep.... The Lords of the Ghostland A History of the Ideal He spoke of Proserpina gathering flowers, herself a——and then altered and grew confused under her eye. Sir Tom Oh no, dear Proserpina," cried the sea-nymphs; "we dare not go with you upon the dry land. A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales For girls and boys 2011-02-25T03:01:12.793Z O, Proserpina, For the flowers now, that frighted thou let'st fall From Dis's wagon. Modern Painters Volume II (of V) Frightened by his impetuous approach, the trembling nymphs first crowded around Proserpina, who, in her astonishment and trepidation, dropped all her pretty flowers and stood motionless among them. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z Thou art more than the gods that number the days of our temporal breath For these give labour and slumber; but thou, Proserpina, death. The Lords of the Ghostland A History of the Ideal The members of the group representing the productive power of the earth—Bona Dea, Dea Dia, Libera, Fauna, Ceres, Proserpina,1384 and others—were not worked up by the Romans into great personalities. Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV Tisiphoned, the blacksmith's trade Well understood; the locks she made: Proserpina, from Pluto's hand Receiving, wore it by command. Aphrodisiacs and Anti-aphrodisiacs: Three Essays on the Powers of Reproduction He conceived that it was a judgment of Heaven, inflicted upon him through the influence and agency of Proserpina, as a punishment for his impious presumption in despoiling her shrine. Pyrrhus Makers of History The rain no longer refreshed the drooping flowers, the grain was parched by the ardent rays of the sun, and the grass all perished, while Ceres roamed over hill and dale in search of Proserpina. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z But what kind of a foundation for interpreting these great elemental facts will the stories of Achilles and Briseus, of Jason and Medea, Pluto and Proserpina, of Guinevere and Launcelot make? Here and Now Story Book Two- to seven-year-olds So Eve at her gardening recalls Pales, or Pomona or "Ceres in her prime, Yet virgin of Proserpina from Jove." Milton Do you recollect also what the little bit in "Proserpina" was that said so much to you? Hortus Inclusus Messages from the Wood to the Garden, Sent in Happy Days to the Sister Ladies of the Thwaite, Coniston The one most characteristic and most minutely detailed is this: Fabulous history of Proserpina. Pyrrhus Makers of History Joyfully she embraced the token, and, thinking she must now be upon Proserpina’s track, hastened on until she came to a crystal fountain, by whose side she sat down to rest. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z Plan and section of the Altar of Dis and Proserpina. Pagan and Christian Rome Observe, however, that the recast methods of classification adopted in this book, and in 'Proserpina,' must be carefully distinguished from their recastings of nomenclature. Love's Meinie Three Lectures on Greek and English Birds New ditto of "Proserpina", on sap, pith, and bark. Hortus Inclusus Messages from the Wood to the Garden, Sent in Happy Days to the Sister Ladies of the Thwaite, Coniston At length, suddenly the earth opened, and Pluto appeared, coming up from below in a golden chariot drawn by immortal steeds, and, seizing Proserpina, he carried her down to his own abodes. Pyrrhus Makers of History Proserpina could not refute the charge, and Jupiter decreed that for every seed she had eaten she should spend one month of every year in her husband’s gloomy kingdom. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z An altar to the infernal gods was erected on the borders of the pool, and games were held periodically in honor of Dis and Proserpina, the victims being a black bull and a black cow. Pagan and Christian Rome Fruit-substance 230 Besides these all-important products of the seed, others are formed in the stems and leaves of plants, of which no account hitherto has been given in Proserpina. Proserpina, Volume 1 Studies Of Wayside Flowers All that you say of "Proserpina" is joyful to me. Hortus Inclusus Messages from the Wood to the Garden, Sent in Happy Days to the Sister Ladies of the Thwaite, Coniston She found, unfortunately, that Proserpina, in walking through the Elysian fields with Pluto, had incautiously eaten a pomegranate which she had taken from a tree that was growing there. Pyrrhus Makers of History He saw Proserpina sitting on a mossy bank, almost buried in many-hued blossoms, her laughing companions picturesquely grouped around her. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z Beside him is his queen Proserpina, whom he stole from Ceres. The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales I will give central types of form in the next volume of Proserpina; which, so that the reader sees and remembers, he may call anything he likes. Proserpina, Volume 1 Studies Of Wayside Flowers They whom Proserpina guides in her mysteries," it was said, "who imbibed her instruction and spiritual nourishment, rest from their labors and know strife no more. Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Venus, attended by Minerva and Diana, proceeded to the cavern where Proserpina was concealed. Pyrrhus Makers of History Proserpina, like Adonis, was the personification of vegetation, visibly prosperous during the six favorable months of the year, and lurking hidden under the cold ground during the remainder of the time. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z Hecate, the goddess of the lower world, sometimes identified with Proserpina, and sometimes with Diana. The Æneid of Virgil Translated into English Verse by E. Fairfax Taylor No notice has yet been taken of this part of the flower in Proserpina. Proserpina, Volume 1 Studies Of Wayside Flowers It fed on the more sensational aspects of certain of the gods brought in: on the enthusiastic rites of Bacchus, on the miracle-working of Aesculapius, on the Stygian mystery of Dis and Proserpina. The Religion of Numa And Other Essays on the Religion of Ancient Rome Proserpina was looked upon by all mankind with feelings of great veneration and awe as the goddess and queen of death, and she was worshiped in many places with solemn and imposing ceremonies. Pyrrhus Makers of History As time passed, and still Proserpina did not appear, Ceres’ heart beat fast with apprehension, and the tears coursed down her cheeks as she rushed about from place to place, calling her daughter. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z Mercury's flock of souls is of sable hue, and Proserpina's realm is the hue of the dusk. Horace and His Influence "Let me go home!" cried Proserpina—"let me go home!" Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People But the story of the stolen Proserpina is itself an afterthought, a fable invented to explain the Mysteries; and, however much it may have modified them in detail, certainly could not have been their ground. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 23, September, 1859 Proserpina was thus considered the type and emblem of vegetation, and she was accordingly worshiped, in some sense, as the goddess of resuscitation and life, as well as of death and the grave. Pyrrhus Makers of History These two divinities were, however, but of slight importance in the general scheme of ancient mythology, in which Proserpina was generally regarded as the emblem of death, and they were therefore more like local divinities. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z Mother Ceres was very fond of her little daughter Proserpina. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) And little Proserpina, when she turned about and beheld this great king standing in his splendid hall, and looking so grand, and so melancholy, and so lonesome, was smitten with a kind of pity. Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People Thus in Egypt I mourned for Osiris, for Atys in Phrygia, and for Proserpina at Eleusis,—all of whom passed to the underworld, were restored for a season, and then retaken. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 23, September, 1859 Ceres, the mother of Proserpina, was greatly distressed when she learned the fate of her daughter. Pyrrhus Makers of History In despair at this frightful state of affairs, the people then besought Jupiter to pity the sufferings they endured, and to allow Proserpina to revisit the upper world once more. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z Proserpina was much afraid when she saw that his tail was a live dragon, with fiery eyes and big poisonous teeth. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Not far from the gateway they came to a bridge which seemed to be built of iron, Pluto stopped the chariot, and bade Proserpina look at the stream which was gliding so lazily beneath it. Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People And this, at all events, with the Clara, is to be remembered as closing the series of twenty families, acknowledged by Proserpina. Proserpina, Volume 2 Studies Of Wayside Flowers It was the temple of Proserpina, the Goddess of Death. Pyrrhus Makers of History Neptune is said to have loved the goddess Ceres, and to have followed her during her prolonged search for her daughter, Proserpina. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z Now King Pluto had a secret reason why he wanted Proserpina to eat some food. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) She cared not how she was dressed, nor had she ever thought of flinging away the wreath of withered poppies which she put on the very morning of Proserpina's disappearance. Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People The object of 'Proserpina' is to make him happily cognizant of the common aspect of Greek and English flowers; under the term 'English,' comprehending the Saxon, Celtic, Norman, and Danish Floras. Proserpina, Volume 2 Studies Of Wayside Flowers Proserpina, the Goddess of Death.Explanations.Centaurs, mermaids, hippogriffs, and other fables. Pyrrhus Makers of History Venus repeatedly tested her fidelity and endurance, and finally resolved, as a crucial experiment, to send her to Hades to fetch a box of beauty ointment, for which Proserpina alone had the recipe. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z At first she thought "Oh, Proserpina will still be playing on the shore with the sea-children." Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) "I think it a very dismal one," said Proserpina. Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People Moreover, as we have already seen, even Chaucer called the fairy-king Pluto and the queen Proserpina. The Sources and Analogues of 'A Midsummer-night's Dream' Proserpina, as has already been intimated, was the Goddess of Death. Pyrrhus Makers of History From thence a long subterranean passage, through which shadowy spirits glided incessantly, led to the throne room, where Pluto and Proserpina sat in state, clad in their sable robes. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z "Where is Proserpina, you naughty sea-children?" she asked; "tell me, have you taken her to your home under the sea?" Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) While she dwelt in the king's palace, Mother Ceres had been so continually occupied with taking care of the young prince that her heart was a little lightened of its grief for Proserpina. Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People Proserpina’s sense of beauty will be duly gratified, and, even in spite of the lack of sunshine, she will lead a very enviable life.” The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) Proserpina was the Goddess of Death, and the queen of these lower abodes. Pyrrhus Makers of History Urchin changed to lizard by Ceres when searching for Proserpina, 197. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z By this time it was night, so she lit a torch and set off, telling the neighbors she would never come back till Proserpina was found. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Oh, no, dear Proserpina," cried the sea nymphs; "we dare not go with you upon the dry land. Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People And Proserpina came running, and flung herself upon her mother’s bosom. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) Proserpina was charmed with the verdure and beauty which she found around her on the surface of the ground, strongly contrasted as they were with the gloom and desolation of her cavern. Pyrrhus Makers of History If they do, they will incur the just vengeance of the Fairy Queen Proserpina, who will send her attendant fairies to pinch their white hands and pitiless arms. The Art of Letters So long as Proserpina was above-ground there was some hope of getting her home again. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) And Proserpina will strew the flowers of foam that I may never see more—and then she will gather me. The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions Joints In Our Social Armour Now, my pretty Proserpina, we will drive on.” The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) She immediately went to Jupiter, and implored him to restore Proserpina to the upper world. Pyrrhus Makers of History All you that love, or lov’d before, The Fairy Queen Proserpina Bids you increase that loving humour more: They that have not fed On delight amorous, She vows that they shall lead Apes in Avernus. The Art of Letters And while they are laughing together we must find out what Proserpina had been doing since we last heard about her. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) "Proserpina"—so named from the Flora of the Greeks, the daughter of Demeter, Mother Earth—grew out of notes already begun in 1866. The Life of John Ruskin As is always the case with children in trouble, Proserpina’s first thought was to call for her mother. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) O, Proserpina, For the flowers now that, frighted, thou lett'st fall From Dis's waggon! Flowers and Flower-Gardens With an Appendix of Practical Instructions and Useful Information Respecting the Anglo-Indian Flower-Garden Jupiter, to settle the dispute, decided that the boy should spend six months with Venus in the upper world and six with Proserpina in the lower. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook Proserpina began to peep at him, she thought he might not be such a wicked man after all. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) On the way home over the Simplon in May and June, 1877, travelling first with Signor Alessandri, and then with Mr. G. Allen, Professor Ruskin continued his studies of Alpine flowers for "Proserpina." The Life of John Ruskin By Nathaniel Hawthorne Return to Table of Contents Mother Ceres was exceedingly fond of her daughter Proserpina, and seldom let her go alone into the fields. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) "Will not you stay a moment," asked Phoebus, "and hear me turn the pretty and touching story of Proserpina into extemporary verses?" Tanglewood Tales But Life itself from its lowliest and most humble sphere produced one far more marvellous than the mother of Proserpina or the son of Semele. De Profundis Pluto stopped the chariot and told Proserpina to look at the river which ran underneath. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) "And be sure," added the voice, "when Proserpina has returned the box, not to open it, ever much you may long to do so." Good Stories for Holidays They knew Proserpina’s voice, and were not long in showing their glistening faces and sea-green hair above the water, at the bottom of which was their home. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) Nevertheless, since there was no better to be had, he brought this dry, old withered pomegranate home to the palace, put it on a magnificent golden salver, and carried it up to Proserpina. Tanglewood Tales Ceres said no rain should fall till Proserpina came back to her mother. Classic Myths "I think it is very dismal," said Proserpina. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) "And be sure," added the voice, "when Proserpina has returned the box, not to open it, however much you may long to do so." Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew “Pray do not be foolish, Proserpina,” said he, in rather a sullen tone. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) O no, dear Proserpina," cried the sea nymphs; "we dare not go with you upon the dry land. Tanglewood Tales "Proserpina, my beautiful daughter, is gone from me," said Ceres. Classic Myths "Oh no, oh no!" said Proserpina, sobbing again. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) The soldiers obeyed, the sergeant got on his grey mare, Proserpina, or, as he called her, 'Prozherpila,' and rode after me into the street. The Jew and Other Stories “Never!” answered Proserpina, looking as miserable as she could. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) Proserpina's apron was soon filled, and brimming over with delightful blossoms. Tanglewood Tales Mercury, the wing-footed messenger, and Flora, the goddess of Spring, sought the center of the earth to bring back Proserpina to Ceres. Classic Myths The horses leaped out of the hole, chariot and all, and came close to the spot where Proserpina stood. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) I think I hear the shrieking of Proserpina; the devils are breaking loose to be all here. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 3 “Will not you stay a moment,” asked Phœbus, “and hear me turn the pretty and touching story of Proserpina into extemporary verses?” The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) But there was a deep, glossy luster on the leaves of the shrub, and on the petals of the flowers, that made Proserpina doubt whether they might not be poisonous. Tanglewood Tales You remember when Proserpina was taken she wore a plain brown suit. Classic Myths But Proserpina was very frightened, and no wonder. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) To this Kemp replies:— 'Few of the University pen plaies well; they smell too much of that writer Ovid and that writer Metamorphosis, and talk too much of Proserpina and Jupiter. Shakspere and Montaigne “At least, I may smell it,” thought Proserpina. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) Holding up her apron full of flowers with her left hand, Proserpina seized the large shrub with the other, and pulled, and pulled, but was hardly able to loosen the soil about its roots. Tanglewood Tales When autumn came Proserpina donned her brown suit again and Pluto claimed her. Classic Myths His voice was so gruff and deep, and sounded just like the rumbling Proserpina had heard underneath the earth. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Aeneas must first possess a golden branch to present to Proserpina, and celebrate the funeral rites of his friend, Misenus, who yet lay unburied. National Epics Proserpina’s apron was soon filled and brimming over with delightful blossoms. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) "I think it a very dismal one," answered Proserpina. Tanglewood Tales The girls who were left gathering wild flowers had missed Proserpina almost the moment she was out of sight, but no one knew what had happened. Classic Myths King Pluto felt how much happier his palace was since Proserpina came, and so did all his servants. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Hecate is represented with three heads and three bodies, and possessed the attributes of Luna in heaven, of Diana on earth, and of Proserpina in the lower world. Palamon and Arcite While she dwelt in the king’s palace, Mother Ceres had been so continually occupied with taking care of the young prince, that her heart was a little lightened of its grief for Proserpina. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) "O, no, no, no!" cried Proserpina, weeping afresh. Tanglewood Tales Only Echo marked their cry of "Proserpina, oh, Proserpina, come back!" Classic Myths When Pluto heard this he began to see that he had made a mistake in his way of trying to tempt Proserpina to eat. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Theseus did not go to the lower world to rescue Pirithous; but went with him to abduct Proserpina, and they were both seized and held by Pluto, till Hercules rescued Theseus. Palamon and Arcite Tell me, for pity’s sake, have you seen my poor child Proserpina pass by the mouth of your cavern?” The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) But nobody told her anything that would enable the poor mother to guess what had become of Proserpina. Tanglewood Tales That day she laid aside her regal robes and began her search for Proserpina. Classic Myths Still, since there was no better to be had, he brought it back to the palace, put it on a magnificent gold plate, and carried it to Proserpina. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) And, like all the flower-gatherers of fable from Proserpina down, she found herself the victim of disaster. Hidden Creek “I will neither drink that nor anything else,” said Proserpina. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) As long as Proserpina was above ground, there might have been hopes of regaining her. Tanglewood Tales So, arrayed in shining green, Proserpina swiftly set out with Flora and Mercury to find Queen Ceres. Classic Myths When he had gone, Proserpina could not help coming close to the table and looking at the dried-up pomegranate with eagerness. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) O, I remember this dish well: it was first invented by Pluto, to entertain Proserpina withal. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 9 “I think it a very dismal one,” said Proserpina. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) And while they settle their business together, we must inquire what Proserpina had been doing ever since we saw her last. Tanglewood Tales In the land near Mount Aetna, where Proserpina had been lost, no rain fell and no corn nor apples grew. Classic Myths At the first noise of their coming, Proserpina took the pomegranate from her mouth. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Few of the university pen play well; they smell too much of that writer Ovid and that writer Metamorphosis, and talk too much of Proserpina and Jupiter. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 9 “Do you, indeed, my dear child?” cried Pluto, bending his dark face down to kiss her; but Proserpina shrank away from the kiss, for though his features were noble, they were very dusky and grim. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) "My own little Proserpina," he used to say. Tanglewood Tales "It is granted on one condition; that is, that Proserpina has never tasted food nor drink since she has been beneath the earth." Classic Myths And the horses galloped on, and the wind whistled past the chariot, and Proserpina cried and cried till her poor little voice was almost cried away, and nothing was left but a whisper. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) They would not see thee spring from Earth like them, Outshining all their fainter loveliness, And so they left me to my lorn despair; She left me lorn, O false Proserpina! Poems Proserpina’s eyes being drawn to it by its brisk motion, she saw that this tail was neither more nor less than a live dragon, with fiery eyes, and fangs that had a very poisonous aspect. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) "Do you, indeed, my dear child?" cried Pluto, bending his dark face down to kiss her; but Proserpina shrank away from the kiss, for, though his features were noble, they were very dusky and grim. Tanglewood Tales The mother knows that when spring breathes over the earth again Proserpina will come back to her. Classic Myths She had not gone very far before she found one of the wonderful flowers which Proserpina had pulled from the poison bush. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Now burgeon, O Hybla! put forth and abound, till 50 Proserpina's field, To the foison thy lap overflowing its laurel of Sicily yield. The Vigil of Venus and Other Poems by "Q" “Oh, no, no, no!” cried Proserpina, weeping afresh. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) Dearest mother," exclaimed Proserpina, "I will tell you the whole truth. Tanglewood Tales The narcissus and maidenhair were sacred to Proserpina, and the willow to Ceres. The Folk-lore of Plants They were very sorry for the poor mother when they heard her tale—but they knew nothing about Proserpina. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) "Great queen," said Psyche, bowing humbly before Proserpina's throne, "my mistress has sent me to borrow for her a little of thy beauty." Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3 “I don’t care for golden palaces and thrones,” sobbed Proserpina. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) Of all the food that had been set before Proserpina since she entered Hades, nothing had tempted her but a pomegranate, and of that she had eaten but six seeds. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 To teach this to the French the opera of Proserpina was to be repeated until the mind of the public should have been educated to its beauty, and they had been forced to acknowledge it. Empress Josephine An historical sketch of the days of Napoleon You will remember that Proserpina had said she would not taste food so long as she was kept a prisoner in King Pluto's palace. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) "Willingly will I lend it," said Proserpina, kindly, "not to please thy proud mistress, but to help thee, poor girl." Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3 “Will the dog bite me?” asked Proserpina, shrinking closer to Pluto. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) Each year, with the return of Proserpina, the flash of green ran across the fields and announced her coming before she appeared in sight. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 Paesiello, touched to the quick by the failure of Proserpina, resigned his position as leader, and left Paris to return to Italy. Empress Josephine An historical sketch of the days of Napoleon They began to gallop so fast that it was just like flying, and in less than a minute Proserpina had lost sight of the sunny fields where she and her mother had always lived. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Take this casket; go with it to the realms of the dead, and ask of Proserpina that she loan me a little of her beauty. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3 He drew Proserpina’s attention to the rich veins of gold that were to be seen among the rocks, and pointed to several places where one stroke of a pick-axe would loosen a bushel of diamonds. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) Ceres, goddess of agriculture, had one daughter, named Proserpina, whom she loved more than anything else in earth or sky. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 Proserpina, filling the house soothingly with her low song, was working a gift against the return of her mother, with labour all to be in vain. Greek Studies: a Series of Essays "No, it was not foolish," said Proserpina, "you have been very kind to me, and I have often been quite happy here with you." Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) There, on their black thrones, sat Pluto and Proserpina, king and queen of this hopeless realm. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3 Can you tell me what has become of my dear child Proserpina?” The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) Then he sprang to the ground, seized Proserpina in his arms, mounted his chariot, and was off before the frightened nymphs could catch their breath to cry out. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 Yea, but Cleodemus stiffly maintains the necessity of eating and drinking, else we shall need tables and cups, and shall not be able to offer sacrifice to Ceres and Proserpina. Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies Now, although you might not think so, Proserpina found it impossible to say good-by to King Pluto without being sorry, and she felt she ought to tell him about tasting the pomegranate. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) By advice of the Sibylline books, the Senate ordained solemnities and public prayer to Vulcan, Ceres, and Proserpina. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero She cared not how she was dressed, nor had she ever thought of flinging away the wreath of withered poppies, which she put on the very morning of Proserpina’s disappearance. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) To Proserpina's horror a great cavern opened before them, into which they were rapidly whirled. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 Full often time he, Pluto, and his queen Proserpina, and all their faerie, Disported them and made melody About that well, and danced, as men told. The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems You can guess how excited and happy Proserpina was to see the bright sunshine. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Proserpina, From the flowers now, that, frighted, thou lett'st fall From Dis's waggon!—daffodils, The Winter's Tale "By Proserpina and the triple Hecate!" exclaims the other, "I say the midriff has fallen to the west!" Latter-Day Pamphlets Hasten to the lower world, and lead thence Proserpina, the daughter of Ceres. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 Proserpina was too frightened now to run away, and soon she saw a wonderful thing. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) And Proserpina came running along the pathway and flung herself on her mother's bosom. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) As soon as he saw Proserpina, the man waved to her to come a little nearer. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Proserpina was just going to turn back to the sands to make the wreaths for the sea-children, when she cried out with delight. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) When black night had really settled over the earth, Ceres closed the door of her home, vowing never to open it until she returned with Proserpina. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 More than a hundred different kinds grew on the one bush: the brightest, gayest flowers Proserpina had ever seen. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) After a little while Mother Ceres looked anxiously at Proserpina. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) He got out of the chariot and carried Proserpina in his arms up a long stair into the great hall of the palace. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) "I will not eat anything," said Proserpina, "nor drink a single drop, even if you keep me for ever in your palace." Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) When they came at last to the bank of a raging river, and were obliged to halt, Proserpina redoubled her cries, but still no one heard. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 And while she was busy in a field she thought she heard Proserpina's voice calling her. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Proserpina was so delighted when they hung the necklace round her neck that she wanted to give them something in return. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) "Let me go home," sobbed Proserpina, "let me go home." Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) "I do not care for golden palaces and thrones," sobbed Proserpina. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) The Lady Proserpina shall return with me, the messenger of mighty Jupiter, to the upper world. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 "You are very foolish, Proserpina," he said, rather crossly. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) What beauties!" said Proserpina, and then she thought, "How strange! Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) None of the neighbors knew where Proserpina was, and Mother Ceres decided she must seek her daughter further from home. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) "It was a magic torch, and should have gone on burning till Proserpina was found." Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Mercury was a kindly god, and he described to his father and the Fates most touchingly the grief of Proserpina. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 "Do not be so vexed, mother dear," said Proserpina. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Then she tried once again, and up came the bush so quickly that Proserpina nearly fell backwards. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) I am happy to tell you that I did see Proserpina not many days ago. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Before Proserpina knew what she was about, her teeth had actually bitten it of their own accord. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Each year thereafter, when Proserpina was led by Mercury to Pluto's kingdom, Ceres, in grief and anger, shut herself up and would not attend to her duties, so that the earth was barren and drear. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 But nobody had seen Proserpina, and Mother Ceres wandered about till the night was passed, without sitting down to rest, and without taking any food. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) "Proserpina, Proserpina did you call her?" answered Phoebus, trying to remember. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) But Proserpina was a little afraid, he was so dark and severe-looking, and she shrank back. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Mercury, who saw things very quickly, noticed that Proserpina looked a little uncomfortable, and when he saw the gold plate empty, he was sure she had been eating something. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) "Do not tremble so, my fair Proserpina," he said, in a voice far from unkind. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 My own little Proserpina," King Pluto used to say, "I wish you would like me a little better. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) In asking this Pluto was very cunning, as you will remember that if Proserpina once tasted any food in his kingdom, she would never again be able to go home. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) They actually planned to go down to Hades and carry off Pluto's wife, Proserpina, whom Pirithous himself wished to marry. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Looked at in a slightly different way, Proserpina represented the seed which is placed underground. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 Had Proserpina, then, been drowned in this raging river? Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 Thus the goddess whom the Romans called Ceres, the Greeks knew as Demeter, while her daughter, Proserpina, was by the Greeks called Persephone. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 As soon as Proserpina saw the pomegranate on the golden plate, she told the servant to take it away again. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Proserpina turned pale—paler than her months underground had made her— but she said nothing. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 Violets, hyacinths, daisies were everywhere, and Proserpina stooped and caressed them, with a gay laugh. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 No pity for the white-faced, sad-eyed queen moved him as he told how he had seen Proserpina eat of the pomegranate. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 Why should Ceres and Proserpina neglect the earth during a part of the year, so that it would bring forth nothing, no matter how much care was bestowed upon it? Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 Here he came in safety through the crowd of ghosts and phantoms, and stood at last before the throne of Pluto and Proserpina. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) The story of Proserpina has been used as a subject for many paintings. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 Still finding no trace of her daughter, Ceres cursed the earth and forbade it to bring forth fruit until Proserpina should be found. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 |
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