ko·re /ˈkɔ(ˌ)re, ˈko-/
Kore
n : (Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen
of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology;
identified with Roman Proserpina [syn: Persephone, Despoina,
Cora]
Kore
partridge. (1.) A Levite and temple-warder of the Korahites, the
son of Asaph. He was father of Shallum and Meshelemiah,
temple-porters (1 Chr. 9:19; 26:1).
(2.) A Levitical porter at the east gate of the temple (2 Chr.
31:14).
(3.) In 1 Chr. 26:19 the word should be "Korahites," as in the
Revised Version.