What Greek myths are associated with Demeter?

Demeter was intimately associated with the seasons. Her daughter Persephone was abducted by Hades to be his wife in the underworld. In her anger at her daughter's loss, Demeter laid a curse on the world that caused plants to wither and die, and the land to become desolate. read more

Following are some of the important myths associated with Demeter. Birth and Childhood The 1st century B.C. Greek historian, Diodorus Siculus, in his treatise, the Library of History, has written that Demeter was one of the first generation of Olympians, born to the Titans, Cronus and Rhea. read more

THE STORY OF DEMETER'S SEARCH FOR HER DAUGHTER Demeter (the Greek Goddess of the Harvest) had only one daughter, Persephone, who was extremely precious to her. read more

According to the myth told in the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, the earth goddess Demeter (q.v.) went to Eleusis in search of her daughter Kore (Persephone), who had been abducted by Hades (Pluto), god of the underworld. read more