Mecon (mythology)

For other uses, see Mecon.

In Greek mythology, Mecon (in Ancient Greek Μήκων, Mḗkо̄n, meaning "poppy"), also spelled Mekon, was a beautiful 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. Demeter was greatly associated with poppies, the flower seen as one of her symbols.

See also

• Smilax
• Hyacinthus
• Crocus
• Clytie

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