Mecon (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Mecon (meaning "poppy" in Ancient Greek) was a young Athenian who became lover to the goddess Demeter. He was transformed into a poppy flower at some point for his own preservation.[1][2]

For other uses, see Mecon.

See also

Notes
  1. Smith, s.v. Mecon
  2. Servius on Virgil's Georgics 1.212

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.

PLANT AND FLOWER MYTHS from The Theoi Project

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