Greek name: Demeter

Roman name: Ceres

Epithets (other names):

Parentage: Cronus-Rhea

Origin: Mother goddess

Concerns: harvest

Attributes: matron, ears of corn, often with animals, moon

Spouse: None

Lovers: Zeus

Divine children: Persephone

Mortal children:

Major places of worship: Eleusis

Important Myths: Search for Persephone

Demeter: Images and Texts; see also Demeter in www.theoi.com

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