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Because Mekon, a man loved by the goddess Demeter was metamorphosed into a poppy flower.

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Why were poppies sacred to Demeter?

Mekon was mortal, but poppies represent the goddess Demeter as the bringer of sleep or death. Poppies were used in Greco-Roman myths as offerings to the dead: a second meaning of the depiction and use of poppies in the Greco-Roman myths is the symbolism of the bright scarlet colour as signifying the promise of resurrection after death.


What animal does Demeter represent?

Demeter is represented by the lion.


What does Demeter represent in greek mthyology?

Demeter is the goddess of the harvest.


What is the significance of poppies represent?

They represent World War 1 remembrance day.


Do the poppies falling represent anything?

They represent every dead soldier in the wars.


How do poppies represent World War 1?

They don't


What are some words that derived from the goddess Demeter?

Demeter, The Greek God of the earth, life cycles, and marital law . She is often seen carrying poppies, certain plays may convey her essence in poppy fields or a women carrying poppies. She is also the Goddess of Agriculture and can be represented by an ear of corn.


What does spring represent to Persephone?

Returning to the earth with Demeter.


Why do poppies represent Rememberence day?

Poppies were the only plants that grew in the ravaged fields of World War I. John McCrae wrote a poem "In Flanders Field" after being inspired by the poppies growing in the battlefield, and when the poem was published, poppies became associated with remembering the soldiers who gave their lives.


What is a poppy used for?

In the runup to Rembrance Day, 11th November, we wear poppies to represent the fact that after World War One, the only thing that grew in the war fields was poppies.


What songs represent Demeter the Greek goddess of harvest and growth?

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What do red poppies represent?

Red symbolizes the blood of the fallen soldiers, black is the grief over them, and green is the hope.