Mecon (mythology)

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

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