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When did the goddess Demeter live?
Demeter was born at the begining of time like all the gods.
What god or goddess is similar to Demeter?
in greek mythology Demeter was the Goddess of the harvest. her daughter Persephone was the Goddess of spring time and the closest in types of power. though her mother was more powerful.
Which food were Demeter and Persephone linked with?
Demeter was the goddess of Agriculture and was typically linked with cereal grains such as wheat. Persephone was the goddess of spring-time and wasn't linked with food as much as she was with flowers.
Did people grow corn in Demeter's lifetime?
The Greek goddess Demeter was worshiped in ancient Greece; at that time corn meant grain or wheat or barley, not the American maize.
Where is the greek goddess Demeter from?
Demeter was the daughter of Kronos, leader and youngest of the first generation of Titans, and Rhea, mother of The Universe. The best answer that can be given as to where she was born is The Universe. Not kidding. She was born after time began. She was a the greek goddess of agriculture and wheat. I found this helpful : http://www.fjkluth.com/demeter2.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demeter#Corn_mother_at_Eleusis
What are the power of Demeter?
The parents of Demeter were the Titan gods Rhea and Cronus. Cronus is the Titan god of time and ages, especially when these are regarded as destructive - such as when Cronus swallowed his children. Rhea is the goddess of mountain wilds and ease and "flow"; a goddess of female fertility, motherhood, and generation.
What are the powers of Demeter's parents?
The parents of Demeter were the Titan gods Rhea and Cronus. Cronus is the Titan god of time and ages, especially when these are regarded as destructive - such as when Cronus swallowed his children. Rhea is the goddess of mountain wilds and ease and "flow"; a goddess of female fertility, motherhood, and generation.
What are 3 things that Demeter would like to see?
As she was the Greek goddess of agriculture, she would like to see ripe fruits, beautiful vegetables, good harvest and of course her daughter, Persephoné (who had been kidnapped by Hades and Demeter got her back but while her daughter was away she neglected the fields and the plants, and there was winter for a long time; when she found her daughter, Demeter brought spring with her again)
What did Demeter do with her life?
Demeter is one of the Olympians, and therefore attends any meetings or gatherings they may have. She is the mother of Persephone, who was abducted by and married to Hades, so Demeter spent a lot of her time in the Underworld. She is the goddess of harvest, so of course she puts a lot of her time into keeping the crops healthy as well.
Was Hera the very first Olympian goddess?
Kind of. Her sisters, Hestia and Demeter both became olympian goddesses at the same time she did
Greek Goddess who made the crops grow?
Demeter, who was typically portrayed specifically with the growing of crops. The reason it was believed that winter existed was because Demeter allowed the land to become as barren as her heart for as long as her daughter must spend time in the underworld. This is the myth of Persephone.
What is Demeter's sign?
For the Greek goddess Demeter, the best known sign is the cornucopia which, represents the harvest. Demeter was the mother of the harvest. When her daughter Persephone was captured by Hades she went on a hunt to find her. During this time, she left her duties undone until her daughter was returned from the Underworld. This is how the Greeks explained Winter.
