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The Legend of Kore and the Origins of the Seasons
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A Sicilian legend between beauty, darkness, and rebirth
In the heart of Sicily, amidst golden wheat fields and ancient landscapes, lies one of the most powerful and poetic myths of classical antiquity: the abduction of Kore (Persephone) by Hades, and the eternal grief of her mother Demeter.
This myth tells the origin of the seasons, rooted deeply in the Sicilian soil, where nature mirrors the emotional journey of gods and mortals.
Watch the video:
Kore The Eternal Cycle
A cinematic short film that brings to life this timeless legend, with breathtaking visuals and an evocative voice-over narration.
Press play and let yourself be transported to the edge between life and death, light and shadow, summer and winter.
The Story in Brief
As summer fades, Kore, the young daughter of Demeter, harvests wheat under the Sicilian sun.
Suddenly, the earth splits open. From the depths, Hades, lord of the Underworld, emerges to claim her.
With a single touch, the fate of the world is sealed.
Kore is taken to the Underworld.
Demeter, in mourning, curses the land: the earth becomes barren, the light disappears.
Only a divine pact can restore balance.
From this story, the rhythm of nature is born: spring and winter, abundance and stillness, a never-ending cycle of sorrow and rebirth.
Why this myth matters in Sicily
This myth is not just ancient poetry.
It’s a story that reflects Sicily’s deep bond with the land, with fertility, with the eternal return of life.
Many believe the very Lake Pergusa, near Enna, is where Kore was abducted, a place where myth and reality blend in silence.
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