词汇 | ceres |
释义 | Ceres noun uk /ˈsɪə.riːz/ us /ˈsɪr.iːz/ in Roman mythology (= ancient stories), the goddess(= female god) of grain and the harvest(= the time when crops are cut): 刻瑞斯(罗马神话中的谷物和丰收女神) Ceres is the goddess of grain from which we get the word cereal.刻瑞斯是谷物女神,“谷物”这个词便是来自她的名字。 Compare Demeter The Romans dedicated the poppy to Ceres, goddess of agriculture and the harvest. The full moon during this time is called the harvest moon in honor of Ceres, goddess of grain. Ceres is the Roman Earth-Mother and goddess of fertility, and Demeter the Greek equivalent. The figure in the statue is adorned as the harvest goddess Ceres, with one hand full of wheat and poppies. Mythology: Greek & Roman myth ambrosia Andromeda Aphrodite Apollo Ares Cyclops Delphic Demeter Diana Dionysus Eros harpy Minerva minotaur muse nectar Neptune Vesta Victoria Zeus You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Mythological & legendary characters |
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