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Olympian Gods » Demeter, the Goddess of Agriculture


Demeter's representation Demeter was the Greek goddess of agriculture and vegetation

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Family of Demeter

Parents: Demeter was a child of the Titans Cronus and Rhea.
Siblings: Demeter had five siblings. Three brothers (Zeus, Poseidon and Hades), and two sisters (Hestia and Hera).
Children: Persephone, the goddess of the Underworld

Demeter's Personality and her Role as a Goddess

Demeter was a peace-loving deity and the source of all growth and life; she was the goddess who provided all nutrition on the earth and taught mortals how to cultivate the earth and ease life. Demeter was most appreciated for introducing wheat to mankind, making man different from animals.

Appearance of Demeter

Demeter was a rich-haired woman with golden tresses and slender feet. She was usually wearing a dark cloak and was holding a golden sword in her hands. [1].

Symbols of Demeter

The symbols of Demeter were the ear of wheat and the grains.



The Roman name of Demeter is "Ceres"


Myths and Fables about Demeter

Demeter and the Force of Fire
Demeter and the Force of Fire
Goddess Demeter and her Mates
Goddess Demeter and her Mates
Goddess Demeter and the Wrath of Nature
Goddess Demeter and the Wrath of Nature
Demeter and the Abduction of Persephone
Demeter and the Abduction of Persephone
Triptolemus and the Cultivation of Land
Triptolemus and the Cultivation of Land


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Chloe ("green")


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