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Demeter (Ceres)

In Greek mythology, Demeter was an Olympian goddess. Her Roman equivalent was Ceres. She was the goddess of harvest.

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What is Demeter's tree?

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Demeter's tree is the cypress. It is associated with Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility, as it symbolizes death, mourning, and the cycle of life in Greek mythology.

Did Demeter live in the underworld?

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Demeter did not live in the underworld. She was one of the Olympian goddesses and was associated with agriculture, fertility, and the harvest. Persephone, Demeter's daughter, spent part of the year in the underworld with Hades, which led to the changing of the seasons.

What city was Demeter worshipped in?

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Demeter was primarily worshipped in the city of Eleusis in ancient Greece. The Eleusinian Mysteries, dedicated to Demeter and her daughter Persephone, were held there and are among the most famous religious festivals in ancient Greece.

What are Demeters traits?

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Demeter is often portrayed as nurturing, caring, and protective, particularly towards nature and agriculture. She is also depicted as wise, patient, and deeply connected to the cycles of the earth, especially in relation to the changing seasons. Additionally, Demeter is known for her fierce determination and strength in seeking the return of her daughter, Persephone, from the underworld.

Why should Demeter be the ruler of Mt Olympus?

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Demeter is associated with agriculture, fertility, and the harvest, which are essential aspects for sustaining life on Earth. As a deity of abundance and nurturing, she promotes the well-being of mortals and ensures the prosperity of the land. By ruling Mt. Olympus, Demeter can bring her benevolent influence to all beings and maintain balance in the natural world.

Did Demeter ever get married?

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Yes, in Greek mythology, Demeter was married to her brother Zeus and had a daughter named Persephone.

How did Demeter become a goddess?

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Demeter became a goddess in Greek mythology by being the daughter of Cronus and Rhea, making her one of the Twelve Olympians. She is the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest, and plays a central role in the story of Persephone's abduction by Hades.

What is a modern association with Demeter?

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A modern association with Demeter is her representation as a symbol of environmental sustainability and agriculture practices. She is often invoked in discussions about organic farming, local food movements, and the promotion of sustainable agricultural practices.

Can Demeter control weather?

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In Greek mythology, Demeter is associated with agriculture and the harvest, not weather control. It is Zeus who is known as the god of the sky and weather.

Where did Demeter goddess of harvest rule?

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Demeter, the goddess of harvest, ruled over the earth and all growing things, specifically focusing on agriculture and the fertility of the land. She was associated with the cycle of planting, growth, and harvesting of crops, as well as the changing seasons.

What are other names for Demeter?

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Other names for Demeter include Ceres (in Roman mythology) and the Great Mother.

Why did Demeter marry her brother Zeus?

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Demeter did not marry her brother Zeus in Greek mythology. Demeter was the sister of Zeus, and she was the goddess of agriculture and fertility. Zeus was married to his sister Hera, who was the queen of the gods.

Why did Demeter place Demophoon in the red heart of the fire at night?

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Demeter placed Demophoon in the fire to burn away his mortal flesh and reveal his true divine nature as her son. This act was meant to confer immortality upon him.

What is the animal to Demeter?

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In Greek mythology, the animal most commonly associated with Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility, is the pig. Pigs were often sacrificed in her honor and were considered sacred to her.

What values are shown in Demeter and Persephone?

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In the myth of Demeter and Persephone, key values include maternal love, perseverance, loyalty, transformation, and the cycle of life and death. Demeter's fierce protection and devotion to her daughter, Persephone's resilience during her time in the Underworld, and the eventual reunion symbolize the themes of love, resilience, and renewal.

What is the name of Zeus and Demeter's son?

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The name of Zeus and Demeter's son is Persephone, who is also known as the goddess of the harvest.

How many daughters did Demeter have?

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Demeter had one daughter, Persephone, who was abducted by Hades and taken to the underworld.

Who are the fathers of Demeter's children?

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Demeter's children were Persephone (with Zeus) and Plutus (with Iasion).

How many children did Demeter have with Zeus?

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Demeter had one child with Zeus, a daughter named Persephone.

Is Demeter a girl or boy?

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Two things come to mind, that as a goddess of growing - Demeter when wronged, was also goddess of crop failure; hunger and starvation. Demeter was also a main goddess in a mystery cult that promised passage to Elysium in the Underworld, her brother and son-in-law Hades was king of the underworld, and her daughter Persephone the queen. So making her mad could result in death, and a very bad "afterlife". What is called "the Great Famine" happened when Persephone was taken and Demeter searched for her daughter, her cold (wintery) fury causing all plants to stop growing.

Individuals that felt her wrath include Askalabos, whom turned into a starry-spotted newt after calling the goddess greedy when seeing her drink something with barley. Askalaphos the son of Akheron and Gorgyra, bore witness against Persephone saying that she had ate when in the Underworld; in punishment for which Demeter pinned him down with a heavy rock in Hades' realm; later when Heracles freed him of this Demeter turned him into a horned owl.

Aithon / Triopeius / Erysikhthon, who cut down a holy poplar in Demeter's grove for his feasting hall: Demeter then made him burn with a hunger that could not be quenched, the more he ate the more he desired. Last of all, toward the end of his life, when a snake was sent to plague him, he suffered many ills, and at last winning death, was put among the stars by the will of Demeter. And so the snake, coiling round him, still seems to inflict deserved and everlasting punishment.

The above constellation Ophiuchus is also mentioned below.

Karnabon king of the Getae, was visited by Triptolemus sent by Demeter in dragon drawn cart to show men how to use grain and live more civilized lives: at first welcomed, Karnabon plotted treachery, slaying the dragon so Triptolemus could not flee from when he realized he was about to be put to death in a ambush. Demeter replaced the dragon, then killing him put him in the stars with a dragon in his arms as if about to kill it to remind all in warning. (Constellation Ophiuchus).

Kolontas when Demeter came to Argolis, while Atheras and Mysios afforded hospitality to the goddess, Kolontas neither received her into his home nor paid her any other mark of respect - his daughter Khthonia did not approve: Kolontas was punished by being burnt up along with his house, while Khthonia was brought to Hermione by Demeter, and made the sanctuary for the Hermionians.

Lynkos received Triptolemus in Scythia where he ruled: when Triptolemus was asked how he had come, his journey's cause, his name and country.He answered: 'Famous Athenae is my country and my name is Triptolemus. No sail brought me by sea, nor foot by land, the sky lay wide to give me way. I bring the gifts of Demeter. If you sow them wide over your ploughland, they will give you back bountiful harvests, gentle nourishment.' Lynkos grew jealous of this and pretended hospitality, when Triptolemus slept Lynkos would have plunged a dagger into his heart and claimed the goddesses gift as his own to give to others: Demeter transformed the king into a lynx; then told Triptolemus to go homeward through the air which he did.

Minthe was a lover of Hades before Persephone, and when Hades brought Persephone back to the Underworld - Minthe complained and was jealous saying that 'she was nobler of form and more excellent in beauty than dark-eyed Persephone and she boasted that Aidoneus would return to her and banish the other from his halls' so Demeter trampled her beneath her foot and destroyed her: from the earth mint (which bears her name) grows.

Pyrrhos (king of Epirus and Macedon: 319/318 BC-272 BC) was wounded in the head in an attack on the city of Argos. It is said that his death was caused by a blow from a tile thrown by a woman. The Argives however declare that it was not a woman who killed him but Demeter in the likeness of a woman. There is a sanctuary of Demeter, built at the command of the oracle, on the spot where Pyrrhos died, and in it Pyrrhos is buried.

Seirens: nymphs whom were transformed into bird-shaped monsters by Demeter. Some say this metamorphosis was a curse, a punishment for refusing to help in the search for Persephone, others a blessing, helping them in the search for their beloved mistress.

So while Demeter did do "bad things" they were justified in myths.

Who are some of Demeter's relatives?

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Her mom and dad are Cronos and Rhea, her grandparents are Gaea and Uranus, she also has a daughter named Persephone.

Her sisters are Hera and Hestia, and her brothers are Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades.

Who were Demeter children?

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areion - immortal horse that was the offspring of demeter and poseidon when poisidon raped her in disguised as a horse.

despoine - daughter of poseidon and demeter. a goddess in some arkadian mysteries.

eubouleus - demi-god of the ploughed earth. son of demeter and karmanor (a mortal)

khrysothemis - demi-goddess of the harvest festival. daughter of demeter and karmanor (a mortal)

korybas - leader of samothracian korybantes, son of demeter and iasion.

persephone - queen of the underworld. daughter of demeter and zeus. she was stolen by hades and when demeter found out she brought famine down upon the earth until zeus negotiated her return.

philomelos-bootes - demi-god inventor of the wagon and the plough-share. son of demeter and iasion.

ploutos - god of agricultural wealth. son of demeter and iasion.

Does Demeter have any pets?

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In Greek mythology, Demeter is often associated with horses due to her connection with agriculture and fertility. However, she is not commonly portrayed as having a specific pet.

What is an autobiography of Demeter?

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Demeter does not have an autobiography as she is a figure in Greek mythology. However, her story and characteristics are often documented in myths, poetry, and literature. Demeter is known as the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and harvest, and is often linked to the myth of her daughter Persephone being taken to the underworld by Hades.

What did Demeter protect?

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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.