demeter Definition
- 1the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest
- 2a large asteroid discovered in 1802, named after the Greek goddess Demeter
Phrases with demeter
Demeter's curse
a curse that causes infertility or barrenness, named after the Greek goddess Demeter
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Eleusinian Mysteries
a series of secret religious rites held annually in honor of Demeter and Persephone in the town of Eleusis in ancient Greece
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Demeter and Persephone
a mythological story about the relationship between Demeter and her daughter Persephone, who was abducted by Hades and taken to the underworld
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Summary: demeter in Brief
The term 'Demeter' [dɪˈmiːtər] refers to the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest. It also refers to a large asteroid discovered in 1802, named after the goddess. The goddess is associated with the Eleusinian Mysteries and the mythological story of Demeter and Persephone.
