У статті розглянуто іконографію Кори-Персефони в боспорських теракотах. Статуетки та протоми елевсинської богині є важливим джерелом під час вивчення сакрального життя Боспорського царства. Основну увагу приділено сюжетним і морфологічним особливостям зображення Кори.
(The article deals with the problem of Bosporus terracotta with the image of Kore-Persephone.
Kore-Persephone figurines were found during excavations of the Bosporus many settlements. They are an important source for the study of sacred life Bosporus. Features the type of terracotta KorePersephone are analyzed. This article discusses several options for terracotta Kore-Persephone:
standing female figure, two goddesses, terracotta group, protome with a flower or fruit in their hands, seated goddess. But Demeter and Kore are very similar to each other. They can not always be distinguished. This leads to the discus in the ancient science of iconography Cora. The main distinguishing features of Cora are young facial features, flower / fruit / wreath in his hands. The ancient
Greeks creating terracotta were guided by iconography. But they also had a creative freedom.)