荷赖在荷马史诗里有季节的意思。柏拉图《克拉底鲁篇》也讲到荷赖一词是季节的意思。
一些诗歌讲到了荷赖女神和春天。
品达,《酒神颂》残篇75:
Clearly seen are the bright symbols of sacred rites, whensoever, at the opening of the chamber of the purple-robed Horai, the fragrant spring bringeth the nectar-breathing plants. Then, oh then, are flung on the immortal earth the lovely tresses of violets, and roses are entwined in the hair; then ring the voices of songs to the sound of flutes; then ring the dances in honour of diadem-wreathed Semele.
科琳娜,残篇690:
Eos, leaving the waters of Okeanos, drew from the sky the moon's holy light, while the Horai came from immortal Zeus among spring's flowers.