Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Demeter
Noun
/dəˈmiːtə/
Definition
Demeter is the Greek goddess of agriculture, grain, and fertility, known for her role in the cycle of life and death.
Examples
- Demeter was revered in ancient Greece as the mother of Persephone.
- Festivals dedicated to Demeter celebrated the harvest and the changing seasons.
- The myth of Demeter and Persephone explains the reason for the seasons.
Meaning
Demeter symbolizes the nurturing aspect of nature and the importance of agriculture in human life.
Synonyms
- Goddess of Harvest
- Mother Earth
- Goddess of Fertility
