Demeter, Greek goddess of the harvest and agriculture, alabaster statue
Handmade greek alabaster statue of Demeter with color and golden patina, greek goddess of the harvest and agriculture
Handmade greek alabaster statue of Demeter with purple color and golden patina, the greek goddess of the harvest and agriculture in ancient greek mythology. An elegant and unique souvenir from Greece!
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Demeter is the Olympian goddess of the harvest and agriculture, presiding over grains and the fertility of the earth. Her cult titles include Sito, she of the Grain, as the giver of food or grain, and Thesmophoros, giver of customs or legislator, in association with the secret female-only festival called the Thesmophoria.
Though Demeter is often described simply as the goddess of the harvest, she presided also over the sacred law, and the cycle of life and death. She and her daughter Persephone were the central figures of the Eleusinian Mysteries, a religious tradition that predated the Olympian pantheon, and which may have its roots in the Mycenaean period c. 1400–1200 BC. Demeter was often considered to be the same figure as the Anatolian goddess Cybele, and she was identified with the Roman goddess Ceres.
In ancient Greece many of the statues and architectural sculpture were colourfully painted in a way that is described as ''polychrome'' (deriving from the Greek words many and colour)? However, due to intensive weathering and other effects on the stone, the ''polychromy'' on Ancient Greek sculpture and architecture has substantially or totally faded, leading the scientists for centuries to believe that the statues were originally totally white.
***Please notice that any differences of colour, form and painting between the images and the products received are due to the fact that the items are 100% handmade. ***
Dimensions
8.5 x 25.5 x 7 centimeters
3.35 x 10.04 x 2.76 inches
Material
Alabaster
Color
White - Purple - Gold
€20.00