Metaphysical Properties
In Greek mythology, Demeter is the goddess of agriculture, the harvest, and the fertility of the earth. She is also known as the Harvest Goddess.
Meaning and significance
Demeter was one of the most important goddesses to the ancient Greeks, who relied on agriculture for food.
She represented good harvests, grain, bread, fruits, and vegetation.
She also appeared as a goddess of health, birth, and marriage.
She was the foundress of law, order, and marriage.
She was worshiped throughout Greece and had sanctuaries in most city-states.
Mythology
Demeter is known for mourning her daughter's absence during the winter.
The myth of Demeter and her daughter Persephone was symbolic of the changing seasons and the cycle of life.
Demeter is often pictured with flaming torches because she used them in her search for her daughter.
She carried a long golden sword in battle which earned her the nickname "Lady of the Golden Blade".
Roman equivalent
Demeter is the Greek equivalent of Ceres, the Roman Earth-Mother and goddess of fertility.