As promised, I am delivering a bit more of myself upon the silver platter today. Hm, where to start? Well, I guess the name is as good of a place as any.
Persephone is my favorite myth; holding a special place in my heart and my libido. Persephone, as a goddess archetype, came into my life many years ago and remains as fascinating to me today as she first did all that time ago. What does this have to with any form of sexuality? Well, everyone claims she was abducted/kidnapped, by Hades and tricked into eating of the Pomegranate that would permanently bind her to him forever. Poor Hades, no female in their right mind wanted to hang out with him, let alone have sex with him; he was/is the god of the underworld after all. So he resorted to stealing what he wanted and tricking her into a form of bondage.........so the story goes.
My take on it is a wee bit different. The symbology of Persephone is one of a woman who delves deeply into her 'shadow' self and comes to terms with it. Hades represents the Underworld, but also deals with anything that is repressed within our own psyches. Our sexuality is a major subconscious issue that dwells within this realm. Now,imagine if you will, if the story goes like this.....
Persephone is growing into womanhood and lives in the realm of her mother; eternal sunshine, perfect weather, right actions, blah blah blah. 'Seph starts to feel and think things that are not is agreement with this perfect paradise. Her libido starts to wake up and her desires awaken, but mom (Demeter) wants to keep her a child forever. Well, that is all good and fine, but we know how the story goes in real life....'Seph starts flirting with some good looking, tall, dark and handsome guy she starts to see on the side of the flower fields. You don't think that Hades would just grab the first thing he could? Nah, he watched her...figured out how to get close to her and courted her on the fringes of Demeter's (the conscious)realm. Of course, Hades is putting his best foot forward, and 'Seph is attracted enough to want to bed him.
Of course they fall in love/lust, whatever you want to call it and knowing that dear 'ol mom wasn't going to go for it, they staged the abduction, the first elopement and got away with it. 'Seph ate the fruit that would bind her to him, but with a twist. She wasn't stupid. She wanted both worlds. She only ate enough to bind her to him for part of the year, and this allowed her to return home the other time of the year. Pretty slick, eh? You bet. The best of both worlds. Sex and queendom (cause we should all be the queen in bed mind you!) and the world of a lady as well.
Isn't this a perfect illustration of being a lady on the street and a whore in bed? (I am hoping that you are following along with me here) because I could go on and on and elaborate forever, but I won't. But maybe you are getting a better idea of who I may be....
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5 comments:
I like that interpretation of the myth, particularly the having the best of both worlds bit... and the notion that far from being an unwitting helpless victim, she made a choice.
Thank you Z for visiting my new place! I hope that you will come and visit again.
'Seph
In the true sense of Lilith, a mystical yet very reality place one can be...the sensual and driven anture of such a delicious and delightful notion; to be two htings into one fantasy that is..w ell is it or can it be real..mmm th thought arises things!
A fabulous (and very Jungian) analysis! I, too, have always loved this myth ... and I think you are correct that Hades represents the shadow. Or, perhaps, the "demon lover." I might differ with you on the "best of both worlds" interpretation, though. I think a woman can only be individuated once she incorporates her shadow side into her conscious self. There must be balance; thus, she must have one foot in each world, rather than be completely swept away by love. Only then is love self-actuating and fulfilling and no longer dangerous.
I wish you luck on your journey! Sounds like a very exciting one!
Marcelle-
After reading your blog last night, I am more than impressed with your intelligence and tell you truly that I think you summarized what I was trying to express here very well and appreciate your stopping by to say hello!
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