The Open Dictionary

Demeter

名词

UK/dɪˈmiː.təʳ/
US/dɪˈmiː.t̬ɚ/

定义 Demeter 名词

  1. In Greek mythology, Demeter is the goddess of grain and harvest.

    • The ancient Greeks held rituals to honor Demeter, praying for a bountiful harvest.

    • In some artistic depictions, Demeter is often shown holding a sheaf of wheat.

    • The myth of Demeter and her daughter Persephone is how the ancient Greeks explained the changing seasons.