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Demeter Greek Goddess - Ceres Roman Goddess

Information on the grain goddess Demeter. Demeter is the Greek goddess of grain and Ceres is the name by which the Romans knew her. Worship of Demeter is generally based on the story of the abduction of her daughter Persephone (Proserpina) as a result of which the earth experiences winter each year.

Ceres

Ceres is the Latin name for the goddess of grain who is called Demeter in Greek. Demeter and her daughter Persephone (Proserpina) are connected with the Eleusinian Mysteries.

Ceres

Basic information on Ceres, which was the name by which the Romans called Demeter. Entry includes a picture of Ceres.

Demeter Profile

Profile of the Greek goddess Demeter.

Demeter - Stories About Demeter

The main stories about Demeter. How Demeter came to be ravaged by her brother Poseidon, vengeful, and beneficent to Celeus' family and all of Eleusis, while searching for her daughter.

Homeric Hymn to Demeter

Homeric Hymn II to Demeter.

Hesiod Theogony Section on Demeter and Zeus

Section of Hesiod's Theogony that includes the mating of Demeter and Zeus.

Thesmophoria

Thesmophoria was a festival in honor of the goddess Demeter.

Weekly Quiz

Short weekly quiz on Demeter

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