Carpo

In Greek mythology, Carpo was one of the first generation of Horae. She was in charge of the autumn, ripening and harvesting. Her parents were Zeus and Themis. In art, Carpo and the other Horae were usually portrayed as young, attractive women surrounded by colorful flowers and abundant vegetation, or other symbols of fertility. Carpo and the other Horae were worshipped primarily in the cities of Athens, Argos and Olympia, as well as among rural farmers throughout Greece. She was an attendent to Persephone, Aphrodite and Hera, and are also associated with Dionysus, Apollo and Pan. Carpo guarded the way to Mount Olympus and let back the clouds surrouding the mountain when one of the gods left.