Mecon (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Mecon (in Ancient Greek , Mḗkо̄n, meaning "poppy"), also spelled Mekon, was a beautifulServius on Virgil's Eclogues 2.47 young Athenian man, loved by the goddess Demeter who was transformed into a poppy.

Mythology The handsome Mecon became the lover of the agricultural goddess Demeter. He was transformed into a poppy flower at some point for his own preservation.Smith, s.v. MeconServius on Virgil's Georgics 1.212 Demeter was greatly associated with poppies, the flower seen as one of her symbols.

See also

Smilax Hyacinthus Crocus Clytie

Notes

References Maurus Servius Honoratus. In Vergilii carmina comentarii. Servii Grammatici qui feruntur in Vergilii carmina commentarii; recensuerunt Georgius Thilo et Hermannus Hagen. Georgius Thilo. Leipzig. B. G. Teubner. 1881. William Smith. A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. London. John Murray: printed by Spottiswoode and Co., New-Street Square and Parliament Street.

External links PLANT AND FLOWER MYTHS from The Theoi Project