Mecon (mythology)

Lover of Demeter in Greek mythology From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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 who was transformed into a poppy.[2]

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.[3][4] Demeter was greatly associated with poppies, the flower seen as one of her symbols.

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