Mecon (mythology)
Lover of Demeter in Greek mythology / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]