Proserpine's Return to Erebus

O'erathusa was one of the nymphs of old Achaia. She fled from a hawk who pursued her as she swam in a sacred stream. The gods were kind, you saw your limbs grow yellow with the growth of sudden sprouting feathers. But because your melodies that gently charm the ear, besides the glory of your speech, might lose the blessing of a tongue your virgin face and human voice remained. Now Proserpina as a deity of equal merit in two kingdoms reigns,. for six months with her mother she abides and six months withHer husband. Both her mind and her appearance quickly were transformed; she who seemed so sad in Pluto's eyes