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Goddess Symbols
and Sacred Objects
of Demeter
Goddess symbols, individualized for each goddess, were incorporated into the worship of
the ancient goddesses, were often worn as jewelry, and also used in the household decor as
talismans to seek the goddesses special gifts, blessings, or protection. A large
number of goddess symbols have survived in statuary and other works of art.
Many of the goddess symbols come from the legends
surrounding a specific goddess and were "characters" in her story. Other goddess symbols were derived
from the rituals used in the ancient rites of worship of these pagan goddesses.
Demeter (also known as the
goddess Ceres) is often represented by symbols associated with her incredible generosity.
It is not surprizing that many of our ikons representing a bountiful harvest originated
with the ancient goddess symbols of Demeter.
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Goddess Symbols of Demeter
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| General: |
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Cornucopia,
sheaves of wheat, autumn harvest, torch, bread, honey, and acorns
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| Animals: |
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Cats and
dogs (all domestic
pets), lions snakes, crane, and lizards
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| Plants: |
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Poppies,
sunflower, cypress, sheaves of wheat, foxglove, daisy, columbine, ash and oak trees
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| Perfumes/Scents: |
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Orange
blossom, myrrh, olibanum, civet, patchouli, violet, cloves and cinnamon
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| Gems
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Pearls,
star sapphire, catÍs eye, silver, ivory, emerald, sardonyx, carnelian, amber, mercury, and
copper
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| Colors: |
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Green,
dark brown, gold, navy blue, and pink
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Be sure to read the stories and see the goddess symbols that follow
them. |
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Read the Stories of the Goddesses
Return To Goddess Gift
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