Mecon (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Mecon (in Ancient Greek Μήκων, Mḗkо̄n, meaning "poppy"), also spelled Mekon, was a beautiful[1] young Athenian man, loved by the goddess Demeter who was transformed into a poppy.[2]

  1. ^ Servius on Virgil's Eclogues 2.47
  2. ^ Wright, M. Rosemary. "A Dictionary of Classical Mythology: Summary of Transformations". mythandreligion.upatras.gr. University of Patras. Retrieved January 3, 2023.

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