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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 does Demeter do when she discovers her daughter is lost?

Demeter laid the blame on the innocent land, not suspecting that Pluto would have taken her daughter, Persephone. Demeter said, "Not till I see my daughter shall the Earth bear fruit again." But Zeus Knew Where Persephone was... (; Hope this helped I read it from an article (x So yeah... :3

so zeus made a compromise, that six months of the year pluto would have persephine, the other six she would be with her mother, hence causing the seasons.

Yes Demeter did blame the land and no veggies or plants grew and that's why nothing grow in the colder months in Greek and nothing will grow then she went to Helios the Sun Titan and he told Demeter that the Underworld God Hades took her and that is when she went to God Zeus and he told Hermes to go get Persephone but just to find out that she ate 1/3 of a pomegranate and came back up to Mt. Olympus and Hestia overheard them and said that do a time share 1/3 with Hades and 2/3 with Demeter

What would be a good advertisement for Demeter?

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Does Demeter have a family?

Demeter was born on Earth from her mother, Rhea and father, Cronus. She has 5 real brothers and sisters and 2 half-brothers and sisters. Real brothers: Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. Real sisters: hestia and Hera. Half-brother: Chiron. Half-sister: Plute. Symbols: pig, snake, corn, barley, babies, the earth. Animals: Cats and dogs (all domestic pets) lion, snake, crane, and lizard. PLants: Poppies, sunflowers, sheaves of wheat, foxglove, daisies, columbine, ash and oak trees. Perfumes/Scents: Orange blossom, myrrh, oilbanum, civet, patchouli, violet, cloves, and cinnamon. Gems/Metals: Pearls, star sapphire, catis eye, silver, ivory, emerald, sardonyx, carnelian, amber, mercury, and copper. Colors: Green, dark brown, gold, navy blur, and pink. She was the goddess of fertility, farming, planting, and the earth (like mother nature) Strengths: Being a loving mother, persistence, and empathic. Weaknesses: Depression, lived her life through her daughter. Roman name: Ceres Temple: Founded at Eleusis. Temple to honor and praise her. She lived on top of Mount Olympious with all of the other gods.

What powers does a demigod child of Demeter have?

Well, the exact powers of a child in mythology would vary, but likely it would be centered around Agriculture, quite possibly going into the Harvest and The Seasons.

What was Demeter's weakness?

Grieving for her missing daughter so much that she forgot to make things grow on earth.

Who were Demeters friends?

Above all her daughter, Persephone. Demeter was the daughter of Kronos and Rhea, and the sister of Zeus, Poseidon and Hades. Once Demeter was treated well by a prince, Triptolemos. She made him a messenger of hers and sent him around the world to teach people how to sow and harvest.

Who were Demeter's parents?

Demeter's parents were Cronus and Rhea.
Rhea and Cronos.

What was the relationship of Demeter and Zeus?

brother and sister, but he married her and had childen, well at least one daughter, Persephone.

WHo is Demeters Father?

Demeter's father was Cronus, a Titan; that is, one of the sons of Gaia (Earth) and Uranus (Heaven). Her mother was Rhea, the mother of the Olympian gods, and the wife and sister of Cronus.

What was Demeter's background?

Demeter is the Goddess of agriculture and farming, etc.

Did Demeter have a husband?

No, she did not. She had loves and many childeren. Some of her lovers were

Poseidon and Zeus.

How many children did Demeter have?

She has seven children named Persophone, Despoina, Plutus, Philomelus, Arion, Eubolus, Amphitheus.

What are Demeters powers?

To control crops and harvest and to grow plants.

--The Greek gods didn't have powers; they weren't superheroes. Demeter was goddess of agriculture and fertility of the Earth. But she, like all the gods, could basically do whatever they wanted. They were practically omnipotent and immortal. They just tended to favor some activities over others.

Where was Demeter born?

the greek goddess Demeter was born on the earth, no known exact location but she was put there to help the farmers plant and yield and those sort of things

Who were Demeter's brothers and sisters oldest to the youngest?

According to Hesiod :

"Rhea was subject in love to Kronos and bare splendid children, Hestia, Demeter, and gold-shod Hera and strong Haides . . . and the loud-crashing Earth-Shaker [Poseidon], and wise Zeus . . ."

What are Demeters favorites?

Demeter's favorites are growing grains, agriculture, and fertility.