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Demeter was the goddess of all the earth's fruits, not only grain (though this was by far the most important food-crop). As the goddess of horticulture, the growing of figs, apples, Pears and other fruits fell within her dominion (with the exception of olives, the province of Athena, grapes, the province of Dionysos, and pomegranates). She was also the goddess of vegetable crops (with the exception of beans, which for some reason were regarded as impure).
Demeter was the goddess of grain and bread, the staple food of the ancient Greeks.
She was also, by contrast, the goddess of starvation and hunger. When the crops failed, hunger would quickly follow. Like most of the Greek gods, she represented a force of nature, which in its dual nature could bring either blessing (a bountiful harvest) or curse (crop failure).
Barley-meal was a porridge-like drink widely consumed in ancient Greece. It was particularly holy to Demeter and was inbibed in the rituals of her Mysteries.
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Who does Demeter protect?
demeter protects the harvest
What jobs does Demeter have?
As goddess of the harvest, Demeter's job is to teach people how to take seeds from fruits and vegetables and plant them. She also cared for the young plants and protect them until they grew and bore fruit.
What are they the god of Demeter?
There was no "god of Demeter", Demeter was a Greek goddess.
Who was the greek goddess of the harvest?
Demeter
Who is Demeter marrried to?
Demeter was not married. Demeter had two consorts in Karmanor and Iasion.
Who was the son of Demeter?
Persephone, Despoina, Eubuleus, Arion, Plutus, Philomelus, Iacchus, Acheron, Hecate (Orphic)
Who is older Demeter or Artemis?
Demeter was older. Demeter was born of Cronus and Rhea. Her brothers were Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon. Since Artemis is a daughter of Zeus, Demeter's youngest sibling, Demeter has to be older. This also makes Artemis Demeter's niece.
Is there a god of farming in greek mythology?
demeter
Is Demeter a roman name?
No. Demeter is a Greek name. The Roman name for Demeter is Ceres.
Is the god Demeter a boy or a girl?
Demeter is a girl. Demeter was a Greek goddess of agriculture.
What is a good slogan for Demeter the goddess?
Demeter the meter! come see Demeter heaters!
Who Demeter protects?
demeter protects the harvest
