Proserpine

deity underworld English single tradition · 2

Proserpine is described as the queen of the fairies in Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Merchant's Tale". She rules alongside Pluto as king. This depiction is thought to have influenced later literary portrayals of fairy monarchs.

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When

First attested: 456 BCE
Attested period: -456 – 2020
Historical notes: Appears in Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Merchant's Tale" from the 14th century.

Relationships

co occurs with: Gloriana, Aureola, Chloris, Nabote, Juno, the Fates, Ilithyia, Oberon, Titania, Queen Mab, Mother Earth, Apollo, Diana, Jupiter
consort of: Pluto, Dis Pater

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Sources

wikipedia (2)

Source passages

“In "The Merchant's Tale", by Geoffrey Chaucer, Pluto and Proserpine are described as the king and queen of the fairies.”
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“Originally, the celebrations, dedicated to Dis Pater and Proserpine, were held over three nights”
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