# Proserpine — Poetry character guide

> Proserpine in Poetry by Oscar Wilde.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0039-the-garden-of-eros

## Who they are

The Roman queen of the underworld, equivalent to Persephone.

## In the story

### [Ravenna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_18_se/chapters/ravenna)

Ravenna is likened to Proserpine with poppy-laden head, guarding the holy ashes of the dead.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_18_se/chapters/ii)

Compared to the city, standing with poppy-laden head, guarding the holy ashes of the dead.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_18_se/chapters/ii)

Venus prays to Proserpine to allow desire to cross Charon's ford.

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