| 词汇 | demeter |
| 释义 | Demeter noun uk /dɪˈmiː.tər/ us /dɪˈmiː.t̬ɚ/ in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), the goddess(= female god) of grain and the harvest(= the time when crops are cut): 得墨忒耳（希腊神话中司掌农事的谷物女神，也称丰产女神） These rites honoured the grain goddess Demeter. 这些仪式是为了纪念谷物女神得墨忒耳。 Compare Ceres Ceres is the Roman Earth-Mother and goddess of fertility, and Demeter the Greek equivalent. The Archaeological Museum's superb collection of antiquities includes statues of Poseidon and Demeter that once stood in the Agora of ancient Smyrna. During the six months of winter, Demeter mourns her daughter's absence and the earth grows cold and barren. Women in ancient Greece used the Demeter myth in festivals to help them cope with grief and worry. God & gods Aphrodite Apollo apotheosis Artemis Athena Bacchus demigod fate father goddess godlike Holy Spirit Jehovah Jesus Christ Krishna lamb lord muse the Redeemer trinity You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Mythology: Greek & Roman myth |
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