the earth was a great place and the crops and flowers would grow big and strong, every plant in the world would grow no matter if it was sunny or raining!
Demeter is the Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest. She is often associated with nurturing and protective feelings, especially towards the Earth and her daughter Persephone. When Persephone was taken to the Underworld by Hades, Demeter's sorrow and anger led to the barrenness of the Earth during the winter months.
Demeter discovered what happened to her daughter, Persephone, when she learned from Hecate, the goddess of magic and witchcraft, that Persephone had been taken by Hades to the Underworld. Hecate guided Demeter to Helios, the sun god, who revealed the truth about Persephone's abduction. Heartbroken and enraged, Demeter searched for her daughter, leading her to neglect the earth and cause a great famine until she was reunited with Persephone.
He felt upset that Demeter froze Earth and wouldn't unfreeze Earth.
They tried to keep Demeter happy because she was the goddess of agriculture and fertility, crucial for ensuring bountiful harvests and the prosperity of the earth. Her sadness over the abduction of her daughter Persephone by Hades led to a barren earth, resulting in famine and suffering for humanity. To appease Demeter, the gods made efforts to negotiate Persephone’s return and maintain her favor, ensuring the cyclical growth of crops and the sustenance of life. Keeping her happy was essential for agricultural success and the well-being of society.
Demeter allows spring time to return to the Earth. While she is in the underworld the earth is in winter because her mother is in mourning due to missing her.
Greek: deo - earth meter/mater- mother Demeter. Earth Mother
Demeter and Persephone were both goddesses of the earth. Gaia (Earth) through her daughter Rhea, who was the mother of Demeter and grandmother of Persephone.
Demeter falls into a deep depression, and wanders the lands in search of her daughter. When she finds out what actually happened, she refuses to let anything grow upon the earth, and the earth falls into Winter, until her daughter is brought back to her again.
Demeter is the Greek goddess of earth and harvest.
Helios, the sun god. He sees everything happen and when Demeter goes to look for Persephone, Helios tells her what happened
Hecate who heard the cry and led Demeter to Helios, and then led Demeter into the Underworld to Hades and Persephone.
Demeter is a goddess of agriculture, grain, and bread. That which grows on earth and is eatable was her domain.