Which mythology does Adonis belong to?

Adonis belongs to Greek mythology.

Which stories does Adonis appear in?

Adonis appears in Eros and Psyche, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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Adonis

The beautiful youth two goddesses fought to keep

Mythology: Greek mythology
Group: Mortal
Appears in: Eros and Psyche

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Adonis is a mortal of surpassing beauty, beloved of Aphrodite and desired equally by Persephone, so that Zeus decrees he spend the year divided between them. A passionate hunter, he is gored to death by a wild boar despite Aphrodite's warnings. From his spilled blood she raises the red anemone, and his yearly return mirrors the dying and reborn seasons.

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Who is Adonis?: Adonis is a mortal of surpassing beauty, beloved of Aphrodite and desired equally by Persephone, so that Zeus decrees he spend the year divided between them. A passionate hunter, he is gored to death by a wild boar despite Aphrodite's warnings.
Which mythology does Adonis belong to?: Adonis belongs to Greek mythology.
Which stories does Adonis appear in?: Adonis appears in Eros and Psyche, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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