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The Greeks had many underground ceremonies for Demeter to ensure a decent harvest. She was the foundation for the Eleusinian Mysteries, the most widespread rituals of Ancient Greece. The Eleusinian Mysteries, was explained in Homer’s book called, “Hymn to Demeter”. The royal family of Eleusis helped Demeter to find her daughter, Persephone. Then, Demeter,
Poseidon liked to claim coastal cities as his own since he was god of the sea. Once, Poseidon and Athena went head to head over ownership of a city which would later be named after the victor. The story goes that Athena and Poseidon held a contest to see which one would be able to control the beautiful coastal city. Poseidon raised his hand and made a stream. When the people drank from the stream it turned out to be saltwater, not freshwater.
She went to the underworld and stayed there. Demeter was so worried she started to cry.
Persephone stayed with Hades in the underworld, however because she did not love him, she wanted to punish him for what he had done, she decided that she wouldn’t eat or drink to make him feel guilty about making her stay there with a man that she didn’t love and being forced to marry. While Persephone was still with Hades, Demeter decided to speak to Helios the sun god, as he sees everything that happens and would know if Persephone was in danger. Helios described to her what had happened to Persephone, and that Zeus had suggested to Hades that Persephone would be a good
Revised Paragraph Firstly, Ares is a very violent and jealous god. An example of this is when Poseidon’s son approaches Alcippe, Ares's daughter. When Ares saw this, his violent side was revealed. The text states that “Ares didn’t hesitate for a moment to brutally murder Poseidon’s son” (Oleander). Evidently, Ares did not even consider any other way to resolve the problem of then killing Poseidon’s son.
But by the rule of Fates that if someone consumes food or drink in the Underworld, they were doomed to spend eternity there. Hades had tricked Persephone into eating Pomegranate seeds which forced her to stay in the Underworld for some months during each year. Persephone agreed to this arrangement but during her absent Demeter was unhappy and neglected the Earth during this time. When Persephone came back to Earth, Demeter was overwhelmed with the joy of her being back and started to take care of the Earth
In the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, Demeter was connected with the concept of death in several ways. Demeter was mainly known as the goddess of corn and having a nurturing personality dealing with raising children and taking care of family. Her association with agriculture and fertility played a huge role since she was known to make the crops grow each year. Demeter was associated with several rituals which provided success in agriculture and compared the fertility of women to the fertility of the earth. She mentions, “I am the goddess Demeter, holder of honor” (HYMN 2, 268).She was also connected with the Eleusinian Mysteries which were large festivals which celebrated the yearly birth and death of corn.
"How dare she!" Poseidon seethed, the ornate mosaic flooring of the palace depicting his heroic deeds trembling beneath his form as he paced, raking his hands through his sea-sodden hair; "continuing to champion for that mortal! And of course, my darling brother would take the side of his favorite daughter!" Huffing, the raven-haired god collapsed onto his throne; a crack of thunder sounded sharply in the distance, but he paid no heed, scrubbing a hand over his face. The Olympian still couldn 't believe that the rest of his family could not see reason.
Demeter, she with the beautiful garlands in her hair, kept them (the seeds) covered underground,” (The Homeric Hymns 306).The strength and determination of Demeter and Persephone collectively demonstrate helps to overthrow the male dominance in this myth. Crafting a deal with Zeus, Demeter and Persephone achieve their goal and finally reunite. Throughout history, women have been used to gain power, please individuals, and finish trade deals- the Homeric Hymn to Demeter is absolutely no omission from this. Even though the portrayal of women in this myth are grim, it does bring light and legitimates the unfair power contrast between men and women of the
The majority of Horror film and books are suffused with female monsters, with many of these female monsters developing from ancient myths. Yet literary criticism has tended to focus more on the woman as the victim of the monster, rather than the woman-as-monster. The majority of monsters in classical mythology are female and the Homeric myth of Demeter and Persephone is a primary archetype for the classical myths that have informed the horror genre’s construction of the feminine. The myth recounts the abduction and rape of the maiden Goddess Persephone by Hades the King of the underworlds. As David Greven states that the grief of Demeter, Persephone’s mother presents a crucial precedent for the recurrent theme of the return to origins in horror and provides a basis for the representation of the maternal figure in modern horror.
But very little is notice of the festival because all of those who beheld it were bound by a vow of silence. But this was not always a joy-god, each knew pain as well. During the winter it was clear and the earth was sad. Therefore, Demeter had an only daughter,
On a reading of the Homeric Hymn to Demeter which regards Persephone, Demeter's daughter, as being representative of spring, the myth of Persephone's kidnapping by Hades can be interpreted as allegorical of the changing of the seasons. In particular, Persephone can be considered as a metaphor for the planting of seeds. While she is kept underground in the realm of Hades during the winter, no crops are grown and the land is barren. However, as the winter transitions into the spring Persephone emerges from the underworld, much like a budding plant, and reunites with her mother and the other Olympian gods and goddesses above ground. When Persephone is relegated to live with Hades she falls into a depression and becomes, figuratively speaking,
After hearing this, Dionysus went to the depths of the sea to confront Poseidon on this matter. Poseidon said that he had caused the water to grow stagnant because of the maiden’s treachery. He then continued to tell Dionysus of how the maiden was promised to him by a man who, in return, wanted one of Poseidon’s river nymphs as a lover. The maiden refused to serve Poseidon and thus went into hiding. Because of this Poseidon planned to kill the maiden by allowing the water to grow stagnant.
Homer’s The Odyssey follows Odysseus and his journey home from the Trojan War. Although he anticipates a short journey, Odysseus is cursed by Poseidon to suffer ten additional years at sea. On the way home, Odysseus and his crew stop at the Cyclops’s island and encounter Polyphemus, Poseidon’s son, who kills crew members by tempting them with food, and then crushing them. Odysseus tricks the Cyclops by using the pseudonym of Nobody and stabs him in the eye; however he reveals his true name at the last second, thus giving Poseidon someone to blame.
Demeter, the goddess of fertile, green earth was the daughter of two of the titans, Cronus and Rhea (Freeman 69-70). She was an Olympian along with her brother Zeus and the two eventually they had a daughter together named Persephone (Encyclopedia Mythica). In works of art, Demeter is frequently shown melancholy and thoughtful (Encyclopedia Mythica). She is commonly referred to in the myth where Persephone is kidnapped and the myth in which she becomes the nurse for the King of Eleusis's children. Demeter is a notable figure in Greek mythology.
