Ceres
noun
uk/ˈsɪə.riːz/us/ˈsɪr.iːz/inRomanmythology(=ancientstories), thegoddess(=femalegod)ofgrainand theharvest(= thetimewhencropsarecut):
刻瑞斯(罗马神话中的谷物和丰收女神)Ceres is thegoddessofgrainfrom which we get the wordcereal.刻瑞斯是谷物女神,“谷物”这个词便是来自她的名字。
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Demeter
- The Romansdedicatedthepoppyto Ceres,goddessofagricultureand theharvest.
- Thefullmoonduring thistimeis called theharvestmooninhonorof Ceres,goddessofgrain.
- Ceres is theRomanEarth-Mother andgoddessoffertility, and Demeter theGreekequivalent.
- Thefigurein thestatueisadornedas theharvestgoddessCeres, with onehandfullofwheatandpoppies.
Mythology: Greek & Roman myth
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