Mecon (mythology)
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In Greek mythology, Mecon (in Ancient Greek Μήκων, Mḗkо̄n, meaning "poppy"), also spelled Mekon, was a beautiful[1] young Athenian man, loved by the goddess Demeter.
Mythology
The handsome Mecon became the lover of the agricultural goddess Demeter. He was transformed into a poppy flower at some point for his own preservation.[2][3] Demeter was greatly associated with poppies, the flower seen as one of her symbols.
See also
- Smilax
- Hyacinthus
- Crocus
- Clytie
- Mekon
Notes
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References
- Maurus Servius Honoratus. In Vergilii carmina comentarii. Servii Grammatici qui feruntur in Vergilii carmina commentarii; recensuerunt Georgius Thilo et Hermannus Hagen. Georgius Thilo. Leipzig. B. G. Teubner. 1881.
- William Smith. A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. London. John Murray: printed by Spottiswoode and Co., New-Street Square and Parliament Street.
External links
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