Dark Chthonia
Enthroned in darkness
On the bones of the dead
Where hope seems lost
And your names causes dread
Dear Chloe
Rising from the earth
A subtle green from the dark Earth
Clamoring for the light of the sun
And the stirring air
Ready Epogmia
Where seeds are lain to wait
Through the heat of Summer
As they grows strong
And are cut down again in the end
Rich Anesidora
Evergiving goddess from below
Bestowing gold and silver
And the fertile soil of the field
Where the crops bring wealth and sustenance
Persephone
Persephone
Persephone
Generous Plutodotira
Granting wealth and prosperity
From the toils of man
Turning labor into riches
Advancing civilization’s cause
Fruiting Carpophorus
Like the branches of a tree
Or the head of a corn stalk
Birthing the seeds of the future
Continuing the line of life
Warm Thermasia
Of the hallowed depths
Deep where the heat of the earth rises
And her embrace is strong
As the constrained power of lava
Megala Thea
Divine Goddess
Ancient and true
Whose bright countenance is the only light below
Bringing hope to the hopeless
Persephone
Persephone
Persephone
Megala Mater
Great Mother
Whose womb is the fertile field
Giving all to the world above
From that which falls to the world below
Wise Thesmophorus
Giver of divine law
Demanding the secrets be kept
And the mysteries remain true
To be revealed in due time
Strong Prostasia
Patron of flowers
Leader of wraiths
Under whose guidance we shall learn
To not fear death
Lovely Panachaea
Of all the the people of Hellas
Who held you in such esteem
And an equal amount of terror
And a sadness unending
Blessed Europa
Of all the people who came after
Who kept your name alive
And your stories told
Blessing us with your memory
Persephone
Persephone
Persephone
Dreadful Eleusinia
Of the mysteries therein
Daughter of Demeter
Daughter of Zeus
Queen of Hades
Hidden Melaena
Clothed in black
Unseen in the darkness
Feared by day
Like a whisper in the breeze
Pure Lusia
Bathing away the impure
Cleansing the spirit
Preparing the dead
For their final voyage
Dutiful Basilina
In our hearts enshrined
And our dreams manifest
Aidoneus at your side
Kore the dread
Persephone
Persephone
Persephone
Art: By Manfred Brueckels
