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- proper noun (Classical Mythology) the daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman
Proserpina .
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- noun (Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
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Examples
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I don't deny that there are some things here which I learned from the being called Despoina and could have learned from nobody else.
Lore of Proserpine Maurice Hewlett 1892
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There was to have been a section, to be called "Despoina," dealing with my later life.
Lore of Proserpine Maurice Hewlett 1892
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Then the unhappy father coming to his senses seizes Despoina and drags her away, while the water quakes from the earth and the Peleiades tear their hair in wild despair.
The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas Charles Annesley
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Peleiades appear, warning Odysseus not to slay Despoina, as vengeance belongs to Zeus alone but in vain Odysseus insists that she must die.
The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas Charles Annesley
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Dodona decide her fate and Despoina is led back to the tent, but manages on the way to whisper to Telemachos, that she will expect him during the night.
The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas Charles Annesley
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At this discovery his heart is suddenly inflamed with love for Despoina who is also madly in love with Telegonos.
The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas Charles Annesley
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Despoina however is too quick for him and stabs herself with her own dagger.
The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas Charles Annesley
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The hero falls, and Telegonos full of joy is about to embrace Despoina, when she pushes him {462} back and pointing to the dying man says:
The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas Charles Annesley
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Despoina the worst foe of his house, draws his sword upon his son.
The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas Charles Annesley
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Suddenly the news reaches him, that the enemy headed by Despoina is gaining ground.
The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas Charles Annesley
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