Demeter
Syllabification: (De·me·ter)
Pronunciation: /diˈmētər/
Greek Mythology
Definition of Demeter
- the goddess of cereal grains, daughter of Cronus and Rhea and mother of Persephone. She is associated with Cybele; her symbol is typically an ear of wheat. The Eleusinian mysteries were held in honor of her. Roman equivalent Ceres.See also Persephone.
