Demeter

  • Snake Goddess is Demeter?

    More from the AIA shindig (and Stephanie Pappas, who clearly is making a name for herself in terms of coverage of archaeology of late): A mysterious “snake goddess” painted on terracotta and discovered in Athens may actually be Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest. Once linked to the worship of the dead, the goddess…

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  • Wonder if we’ll get more info in English on this one from ANSA: Archaeologists have discovered what may be among the oldest remains at the ancient site of Selinunte: an ancient temple. Inside, fragments have been found that help explain the site’s significance: an offering to Demeter, the goddess of grain and agriculture; a small…

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