Αυξησια
Auxesia and her companion Damia were two Cretan girls who came to Troezen, where they were by chance caught in a riot and were stoned to death by the mob. As an act of atonement they were made the objects of a cult and a festival was held in their honour. Auxesia and Damia were identified with Demeter and Persephone.
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Table of Sources:
- Paus. 2, 30, 4; 2, 32, 2
- Hdt. 5, 82ff.