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Family of DemeterDemeter was the second daughter of the major Titans Rhea and Cronus, after Hestia, the goddess of the hearth. Demeter's Personality and her Role as a GoddessDemeter 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 and Sacred SymbolsA rich haired woman with golden tresses and slender feet, usually wearing a dark cloak [1]. Her symbols were the ear of wheat and the grains. The Roman name of Demeter is "Ceres"
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Demeter was the greek goddess of agriculture and vegetation
Monuments related to Demeter