"She is the wife of Hades, who is the king of the Underworld, and so she can be called Queen of that realm, or even Queen of the Dead," Martin says via email. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Warning: Not your standard Greek mythology book, Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2004.

The author also examines the process a mother must undergo to separate from the daughter.

A vulnerable Goddess, she faces her shadows during winter,  as her mother Demeter weeps for her.

Yes winters come, but I have what it takes to evolve from them ready to bear creative fruit in the spring. But part of what I have learned on my spiritual journey is that I am not guaranteed happiness. Part of my work to honor God’s grace, is to work at being grounded. Now my darkness is my testimony. Like Persephone, due to traumas and life events, I experienced a period of darkness and depression.

So, who was Persephone, exactly? Unable to add item to List. “A woman in harmony with her spirit Using the myth of Deméter and Persephone the author gives the reader a wider view of the relationship of mothers and daughters. Yes winters come, but I have what it takes to evolve from them ready to bear creative fruit in the spring.
The classical Greek myth of Demeter and her daughter Persephone as told in Homer's Hymn to Demeter has been used most often to explain the cycle of the seasons. After experiencing hard life events like depression and various traumas, …

Winters will come but with my spirituality I will not face them alone.

With everything I overcome, I use those lessons to create something new, something better, and something that propels me closer to fulfilling my purpose. In the Homeric “Hymn to Demeter,” the story is told of how Persephone was gathering flowers in the Vale of Nysa when she was seized by Hades and removed to the underworld.

Integrating light and dark is constant work that must be done in the present moment, not the past of future. Winters will come but with my spirituality I will not face them alone. This bar-code number lets you verify that you're getting exactly the right version or edition of a book.

As I held tighter to my spirituality and began learning new ways to care for myself, I was able to grow from that experience.

Integrating light and dark is constant work that must be done in the present moment, not the past of future. Most happily I have learned to nurture my creativity in times of abundance. For instance once I began accepting myself with less judgement using meditation, I was able to use that knowledge to create guided meditations to help others. Similarly my spiritual path has taught me that the value of all my efforts lies within my life journey. My spiritual journey in many ways mirrors the epic journey of Persephone. For example, the author implies that Persephone was physically raped, and I disagree only because the word "rape" has multiple meanings in the English language--Persephone's "rape" could just mean that she was taken in the Underworld against her will. I should warn you that this is a feminst perspective on the myth that uses outside references such as the Bible and other self-help books to interpret the myth and give it meaning to modern day readers. All Rights Reserved. I learned so much from this time in my life and I grew despite my circumstances. Learn more about Tiffany Shelton by clicking here. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

You are not on this journey alone, but we have a responsibility to take grounded steps along the way. Persephone is strong metaphor to illustrate the 5 life changing spiritual lessons I have learned along my spiritual journey. But part of what I have learned on my spiritual journey is that I am not guaranteed happiness. Please try again. The most valuable lesson that I have learned on my spiritual path is that I am not done learning. This book is a very interesting look at the myth of Demeter, Persephone, Hades and all the people associated with their myth. So no matter what your religious faith, it is essential to trust in something greater than yourself.

In my opinion, there is no proof that Persephone had sex (forced or otherwise) with Hades in the Homeric Hymn.
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Hades and Persephone: the beginning of the myth. is a psychotherapist and consciousness expert. Persephone Path: 5 Life Changing Spiritual Lessons, The Persephone Path: 5 Life Changing Spiritual Lessons, 1. Hades fell in love with Persephone and decided to kidnap her. © Copyright Tiffany Shelton.

Order now and we'll deliver when available. The tale of Persephone describes her cyclical journey, each year journeying to darkness and returning to light. A willingness to be curious about life’s challenges and integrate their wisdom is key to continued growth along my path. Upon learning of the abduction, her mother, Demeter, in her misery, became unconcerned with the harvest or the fruitfulness of the earth, so that widespread famine ensued. Ask yourself how does each moment help to inform your Spirit and your purpose. By. The ability to experience darkness.

To help explain my spiritual journey, I will parallel the epic path of a Goddess. I trust in the cycles of good times and bad, and I know that I have the power to face each moment consciously with a willingness to grow from each experience. Persephone is a greek Goddess, daughter of Zeus and Demeter, and Queen of the underworld. Celtic Myth and Religion: A Study of Traditional Belief, with Newly Translated Pray... Beauty and the Goblin King (Fairy Tale Heat Book 1), Sex, Drugs and Tales of Wonder (Lilac Fever), The Surrender of Sleeping Beauty: A Fae Dark Romance Series Box Set, Arrows & Angels (Enlighten Series Book 4). Your account will only be charged when we ship the item. Sign Up for My Newsletter for a Dose of Consciousness Straight to Your Inbox! Elusive and sometimes lacking grounding, my work has been to confront darkness and learn how to empower and ground myself. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. The more we use our challenges to grow, the more we have to offer. The most valuable lesson that I have learned on my spiritual path is that I am not done learning.

Persephone has learned the hard way that the will of Zeus must always be obeyed, irrespective of the terrible consequences that sometimes follow. And with this trust you must act accordingly. has been added to your Cart, The classical Greek myth of Demeter and her daughter Persephone as told in Homer's, The Long Journey Home: Re-visioning the Myth of Demeter and Persephone for Our Time, Women and Goddesses in Myth and Sacred Text: An Anthology: 1st (First) Edition, Persephone Rising: Awakening the Heroine Within. Wish I had read this book when I was younger. Persephone was the daughter of Demeter, the Goddess of nature.

Everyone’s spiritual journey is different.

The story of Persephone similarly teaches us that there is an abundant source of energy and strength amidst the integration of shadows.

Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Accepting myself and my journey, flaws and all has opened me to so many opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. However, this book only refers to the Homeric Hymn version of the myth, and when I started reading the book I was very disappointed. In Greek myth it is said that she was stolen and raped by Hades at a young age, and although her father was able to maintain her return to Earth for 8 months out of the year, she must face the underworld four months out of the year. Some Call Her Queen of the Dead. Specifically, as I learned to integrate moments of darkness and personal shadows into my definition of self, I was able to create fertility and abundance. My journey is full of twists and turns and unexpected encounters with my inner light. Posted On July 15, 2016  letting go of my inner light; this was powerful lesson. This time in my life was tremendously hard to experience and overcome, but it happened for a distinct reason. She goes where she will without pretense I trust in God’s grace, but I have also learned to trust in my own divinity to take care of myself and figure things out. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness.

Please try again. We all have lessons waiting for us when we connect to our inner light. I trust in the cycles of good times and bad, and I know that I have the power to face each moment consciously with a willingness to grow from each experience.

I should warn you that this is a feminst perspective on the myth that uses outside references such as the Bible and other self-help books to interpret the myth and give it meaning to modern day readers.

In Greek mythology, Persephone (/ p ər ˈ s ɛ f ə n iː / pər-SEF-ə-nee; Greek: Περσεφόνη), also called Kore (/ ˈ k ɔːr iː / KOR-ee; Greek: Κόρη; "the maiden"), is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter.She became the queen of the underworld through her abduction by Hades, the god of the underworld. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. No matter your religion or lack thereof, having a unique relationship with your inner Spirit can teach you things you never anticipated even needing to learn. I shouldn't be intrigued.

Like Persephone I experience the darkness with Spirit surrounding me, and with my ancestors fighting for my soul. Taking care of myself by practicing yoga, exercising, and knowing when to ask for help all help me to maintain heaven on Earth and honor my blessings. Her passion to elevate consciousness goes beyond the message of self-care or wellness, but instead consciously adds to these movements by demanding awakening and insight.

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