Persephone's story is one of the most retold of the Greek myths. Unbeknownst to her, Persephone's father, Zeus, promised her hand in marriage to Hades, the God of the Underworld, but Hades grew impatient and kidnapped poor Persephone, whisking her away to the Underworld. Her distraught mother, Demeter, searched for her everywhere and forgetting all else so that the crops in the fields began to wither and die (Demeter, of course, being the Goddess of the Harvest). The Earth grew cold and with nothing to harvest a great hunger came to the people. Meanwhile, in the Underworld, Persephone grows to love the much understood Hades and willingly eats 6 pomegranate seeds that Hades offers to her. According to the Fates, anyone who eats any food offered to them in the Underworld is compelled to stay there. Upon learning of her daughter's fate, Demeter will not let go of her fury over the loss of her daughter and creates a blight upon the land in which nothing germinates and nothing grows. Zeus is forced to relent and strikes a compromise with Hades allowing Persephone to return above ground to be with her mother for half the year (spring and summer) and then return underground to Hades each year on the Autumn Equinox, aka Mabon, when the Earth would then descend into winter.
Persephone is a Dark Goddess who can teach us about transitions and the seasonality and cycles of all things, growth and decay, letting go, and facing our shadows. She shows us how to see both our lighter and darker aspects simultaneously. Lean into dear Persephone when conducting your own shadow work.
Queen of the Underworld starts off with notes of sweet anise rules over a dark heart of luscious black currant, tart pomegranate, dark musk and tonka. Captivating and sensual!
Approx 4-4.5oz bar
Handcrafted soap will continue to evaporate water and lose weight over time. This makes for a finer, harder, and longer lasting bar.
Ingredients: Distilled water, Coconut oil, Hi-oleic sunflower oil, Olive oil, Sodium hydroxide*, Mango butter, Cocoa butter, Avocado oil, Castor oil, Fragrance, Citric acid, Sodium lactate, Activated charcoal, Titanium dioxide & Mica; topped with biodegradable, plant-based
eco-glitter
*None remains in final product
Queen of the Underworld Artisan Botanical Soap
Handmade soaps need to breathe! We recommend storing your soap on a slatted or free draining soap dish so that it can air dry in between uses.
- Remove botanical toppings prior to use.
- Don't allow your soap to sit in a puddle of water.
- Use a wash cloth, loofah or soap saver bag to extend the life of your soap bar.
- Use your soap bar within one year of purchase. I know they're pretty to look at, but they're intended to be used so enjoy them! :)
- Store unused soap out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature fluctuations and high humidity conditions.
- You may experience colored lather with dark or brightly colored bars; however, no permanent staining should occur.
- Discontinue use if irritation occurs
- Soaps are for external use only & are not edible