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All the good guys from the animated series Blackstar (1981) by Laemeur on DeviantArt.
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Some of the Horae and goddesses of the seasons and justice.
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Karpo Deity Guide
Who is Karpo?
Seen as somewhat of a minor deity in mythos, Karpo (Καρπω) , also written as Carpo, is the Greek goddess or one of the Horae—goddesses of the seasons—representing Autumn and harvest. The ancients had varying ideas of the seasons and these ideas would change depending on where, when, and who you asked.
In some places, there were three seasons, and so there were three Horae. In other places, there were only two, and in others, there were four or five.
Despite being a minor deity in mythology, Karpo (along with the other Horae) had some big jobs to do. Horae were in charge of guarding Olympus, helping Helios, protecting young humans and newborn gods, as well as running the passage of time and ripening fruit!
Parents and Siblings
For parentage, there are two main pairings I’ve found:
Zeus and Themis (Hesiod)
Helios and Selene (Later in Roman myth)
For siblings the list could go on forever, as this list would change depending on the parents. Instead, I’ll list the other Horae:
Auxo
Thallo
(Originally the three seasons’ goddesses were the Auxo, Thallo, and Carpo. Later other Horae were added)
Lovers or Partners
None listed
Children
None listed
Epithets
Phthinoporon (a later iteration of the goddess of Autumn, who some say is the same as Karpo)
The Bringer of Food/Fruits
Damia (possibly)
Notes
Karpo comes from the Greek Karpos meaning “fruit” but her name could also mean “harvest” in the context of the Horae.
The Horae were mostly worshipped by farmers.
It’s possible the name Karpo started as an epithet of Demeter.
Karpo is also described as also having been a Charity by Pausanias
I have found one mention of a festival—Horaea, with no date or timeframe given.
The Horae were often found in the company of Aphrodite, the Muses, and Apollo.
Karpo specifically has been associated with Dionysus, Persephone, Hera, and Pan.
In early Athens, only Karpo and Thallo were worshipped. They were also worshipped at Argos, Corinth, and Olympia.
The Horae are also seen as protectresses of newborn gods and of youths and as such were mentioned in the oaths that Athenian youths would make in the temple of Agraulos
They are depicted as young maidens, often dressed lightly and covered in flowers. The Horae are pleasant and kind towards humans, neutral at worst.
Modern Deity Work
Not much is known about how the Horae were worshipped, so I have done my best to find some traditional offerings and correspondences as well as modern ones.
Correspondences
Rocks/Stone/Crystals
Gold, Carnelian
Herbs/Plants
Grapes
Most fruits but especially those from Ancient Greece such as pomegranates, raisins, and figs.
Olives
Animals
Hare
Lizard
Offerings
Wine
Grapes
Olives, olive oil
Flowers (+ flower garlands, flower crowns)
Honey
Jewelry
Acts of Devotion
Work in a garden or tend to plants
Appreciate the passage of time
Celebrate annual festivals or holidays related to the passage of time
References and Further Reading
History Cooperative - Horae
Theoi Project - Karpo
Theoi Project - Horai
Ancient-greece.org - Horae
World History - Horae
Hellenica World - Horae
🎫 Carpooooooooooo
In lieu of being able to see well, Carpo relies mostly on touch and sound. He can see your basic form, sure. But he can't tell how far away you are or any of the details of your face. So, can't recognize people by face anymore, only by voice. And he uses touch to see how far away objects are from him so he doesn't run into them (for a while, he used to get tripped up by things if they weren't in his general field of vision. He really had to learn how to 'see' with his body.)