Hegemone
In Greek mythology, Hegemone (Ancient Greek: Ἡγεμόνη means "mastery"[1] derived from hegemon "leader, ruler, queen"[2]) was a Greek goddess of plants, specifically making them bloom and bear fruit. According to Pausanias, Hegemone was a name given by the Athenians to one of the Graces. Auxo represented the spring, and Hegemone autumn.[3]
Myths and legends
Hegemone was known for creating plants that would bloom and bear fruit. She is often associated with the season of autumn, along with Carpho, who is known to bring plants to their state of harvest.
Hegemone was the eldest of the elder Charites, worshipped alongside Auxo, representing the spring.[4] Hegemone was worshipped in Boeotian Orchomenus - known as Viota in modern mainland Greece - in the form of pieces of meteorites.[5]
Genealogy
Hegemone is generally considered to be a descendant of Zeus and the Oceanid, Eurynome, though sources vary. She is sometimes referred to as a descendant of "The Sun", likely referring to either Apollo or Helios.
Other
Hegemone is at the origin of the word hegemony and one of Jupiter's moons.
References
- Robert Graves (1960). The Greek Myths. Harmondsworth, London, England: Penguin Books. pp. s.v. Zeus and Hera. ISBN 978-0143106715.
- Room, Adrian (2003). Who's Who in Classical Mythology. New York: Gramercy Books. p. 151. ISBN 0517222566.
- Pausanias, Graeciae Descriptio 9.35.2
- "CARPO (Karpo) - Greek Goddess Hora of Fruit". theoi.com.
- Loar, Julie (2011). Goddesses for Every Day: Exploring the Wisdom and Power of the Divine Feminine Around the World. ISBN 9781577319504.
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