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What is the symbol of the greek goddess Demeter?

Wheat, corn, barley


What symbol represents the Greek god Demeter?

demeters signs are a corn husk the four seasons and anything to do with nature


Who is the goddess of corn?

In ancient Greece the Goddess of corn was Demeter ___________________________________________________ There isn't really a greek goddess of corn. Demeter is the greek god of the Harvest which includes corn.


How does a cat symbolize Demeter?

Nothing: cats are not a ancient symbol of Demeter the Greek harvest goddess.


Who is the goddess of corn in Greek mythology?

The goddess of agriculture (and therefore corn) was named Demitra.


Who is the goddess of tillage and corn?

Demeter has been identified as the Greek goddess of corn. However, Demeter is more properly described the Greek goddess of grain, agriculture and the harvest since use of the word "corn" can be misleading. Corn, in the American sense, refers to a plant (Zea mays) that was imported from the Americas into Europe after Columbus. Corn, in England, refers to wheat and other grains as well.


What is the Greek Goddess of Corn is?

The Greek goddess of corn is Demeter. She is also the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest. Demeter was believed to be responsible for the growth of crops and the well-being of the earth.


What is Demeter's symbol?

The symbol of Demeter is a handful of harvested wheat


What is the greek goddess Demeter symbol?

No, Demether is a very peaceful goddess, a spear doesn't represent her well. The spear is one of Athena's symbols. Some symbols of Demether: - The cornucopia. - Plants, especially grains. - Sickle. (Be careful: in other cases a sicle can be the symbol of Kronos.)


Goddess of corn?

it is demeter she is the godess of the harvest so that makes her the godess of corn


Did Demeter carry anything around with her?

Demeter, being a harvest goddess, is often depicted carrying grains and/or or a cornucopia. She does not always have these, however.


Why was a cornucopia a symbol for Demeter?

Her symbol is a stalk of wheat not a cornucopia