Demeter: Goddess of the Grain & Agriculture - (Greek Mythology Explained)
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- čas přidán 20. 09. 2018
- Today we take another look at a set of stories from Greek mythology, this time centering around Demeter the goddess of the grain, harvest and agriculture.
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Demeter didn’t understand that Persephone belonged in the Underworld if she was truly the Goddess of Spring. Most people know the transition between Life to Death, but Persephone represented Death to Life. She’s the adjacent side of a cycle everyone wants to ignore.
Her daughter was literally kidnapped. I think we should cut her some slack 😅
Your disclaimer on not reading Percy Jackson was funny.
What did he mean by that?
Where's the disclaimer
Percy Jackson was also western-based belief and not relating to the core culture origin story.
Western media completely portrays Hades as a bad guy when in the true origin context that the God of Underworld is among the tamer of the three brothers. The writer of Percy Jackson just made him like Satan. A lot of the setting in the book are really just poorly depiction where the western world see it as it is in narrow-minded facts.
@@dankhnw8 9:01
@@rogueascendant6611 The author of Percy Jackson, Rick Riordan, made Hades simply ominous and a bit creepy. In the series, he is not seen as evil or even mean. He was simply bitter and resentful towards his family because nobody liked him, due to the fact that he rules over the underworld. In Percy Jackson, he is not seen as evil at all.
Would it be too much to ask for a video of Demeter's Sister Hestia?? I would like to know more about the Goddess who is not very commonly known.
Mrs. John Winchester thank you! I NEVER see hestia ever!
Hestia is in my pantheon. i would like to see a video of her also.
Just watch Is it wrong to try to pick up girls in a Dungeon. Hestia is the main character there.
@@AnimeCritical lol
Mia Story 😔
Hi, terrible youtuber here with your weekly upload. (Schedule will improve soon... I hope) This video may seem a bit disjointed because I had to record it over several days because of noisy neighbours, apologies. Also cake.
CAKE!
As I am a Wiccan, Demeter is a very important deity for me, and as today is Mabon, this really was a perfect upload. Thank you so much.
Not just any cake PENIS CAKE😂
Qua schedule, I think that many will agree that you can take as much time as you see fit. We'd rather see a good video every two/three weeks than a rushed one every week. Keep it up, I love listening to your videos while I do something else! They keep me motivated to keep on doing whatever task I'm currently doing! Cheers!
I like your vids but you definitely get a like because of the creation of the penis cake conspiracy lol
Demeter and Zeus were siblings. they became intimate and gave birth to Persephone. Hades was Zeus' and Demeter's brother, and he married his niece Persephone.
Sweet home Olympia :D
Everyone has a family tree, Zeus’ tree isn’t a tree at all, it’s a wreath.
@@nolongeractive.635 Zeus can't keep it in his pants.
I don’t think gods have DNA or mortal blood, so they’re technically not related.
@@charles5895 Hera is one beautiful Goddess. She deserves someone who won't cheat on her with every pretty face.
@@savagedarksider5934 Hera is the most loyal, but not the most beautiful. I think I would give that to Aphrodite. She is the personification and embodiment of beauty itself. Just my opinion.
the story of Persephone and Demeter's demands reflect very loudly on how father's arranged marriages in ancient Greece. The mothers didn't have any official voice BUT the threat of never seeing a daughter again after they were married off was very real and because women were rather isolated to the home sphere, being separated from their children was very real, and thus could ruin the marriage between the parents of the marriagable daughter
This makes Hades look even better then. He could've easily manipulated Persephone into staying in the Underworld all year round, but respected her enough to let her see her mom every half of the year.
We stan the Unlife King.
“I have been your host, mythology and penis cakes explained “ hahaha omg I love this guy! Hilarious 😂
I have two cats. Demeter and Persephone.
Sister cats.
Demeter looks out for her sister.
Persephone is sweet. Introverted.
Yet both give love.
Demeter the goddess who almost let mankind starve over the (in some stories) kidnapping of Persephone.
Looking at Greek and Egypt Mythology Demeter story of search for Persephone matchs parts of Isis serch for her husband Osiris. I always found it interesting that both would have such a similar story to each other.
+William Lemon
Feel free to read the _Homeric Hymn to Demeter;_ the goddess was perfectly willing to let the Earth remain barren and see humanity die off if she never saw Persephone again.
and both stories penis apprars significantly
@@juliusroblez1945 well phallic worship was quite common in the ancient world all around the world.
William Lemon I worshiping it even today!
William Lemon I mean how can you not be in shock when you kid suddenly went missing,
Demeter was older than Dionysus. They were the two great gods of the Earth.
Metaneira, a mother herself, comforted Demeter in Persephone’s absence. In fact, Demeter nursed one of Metaneira’s children. She doted on the child and anointed him with ambrosia on a daily basis. Demeter’s attachment to the child alarmed Metaneira, and the two ultimately went their separate ways.
Still angry over the abduction of Persephone, Demeter subjected the world to famine. Zeus sent the gods to Demeter one by one to try and bring her out of her despondency. Demeter and Persephone were ultimately reunited at Zeus’s decree.
Demeter was granted four months per year with Persephone; her daughter would remain with Hades for the remaining months.
Men called Demeter the “Good Goddess” despite the desolation she had brought about as a result of her grief.
She named Triptolemus her ambassador to men.
She taught Triptolemus and Celeus her sacred rites.
In ancient art, Demeter was pictured wearing a wreath made of ears of corn.
The snake and the pig were sacred to her.
The torch is often depicted in connection with Demeter because of her persistent search for Persephone.
Demeter came to Eleusis during the reign of King Erechtheus of Athens
Found this channel today, about to blow the entire weekend watching everything! Hades and Persephone are my favorite Greek mythology by far, so many different versions.
Demeter can be a badass goddess when she wants to be! Not even the supreme Olympian god Zeus could change her mind. Besides Hera, Demeter can tip the scales, if you will, in her favor. Zeus can't win ALL the time.
He can though. Unless your name is Typhon is course.
@@joshmorrison2989 she is 1 scary goddess I never heard of a single myth of Hera venting her anger on demeter and her daughter at all
Your timing couldn't be any more perfect considering that today is Mabon!
I love your deity discussions, it's really helpful for pagans/witches like myself.
Also, LOVE the skyrim music in the background!
isn't it oblivion?
Yesss! Demeter is my favorite and I think she is the most powerful! If the Greek gods were real I would definitely honor Demeter.
They are real, trust me (:
Kelvin Kyle how
@@longing_hiraeth Because they are a representation of universal energy. The greek deities, egyptian, aztec, hindu are all the same energies hust interpreted in diffrent styles. For example, Goddess Bast of Egypt is the same as the triple Goddess Persephone/Demeter/ Hecate..both Goddess of the harvest and fertility, magic, transformation etc
Aye, I heard Skyrim music! Nice choice
I fell you there
Feel
I know, he made a good decision
I was about to say the same thing😂
Can we all take a moment to appreciate the timing, with the Goddess of the Harvest, at this time of year, alongside the lovely touch of the falling leaves in the corner too.
One of the more interesting goddesses in my opinion and one of my favorites. Awesome !
I'm so excited for these videos! I love Greek Mythology :D
I love Demeter
I have been watching your videos for days now, I can't seem to stop 😊
Living for this new intro, I can't lie 😍😍😍🙈❤️
The ramble about cake was hilarious 🤣
Hey man been watching for a bit know and I really like the intro and adding that funny stuff in. Keep up the good work
I like that you used Secunda as the background music. One of my favorites from ES.
Love Her she is one of the beautiful Goddess
Sir Arthur of Winterfell That’s a shout-out to All Virgo women around the world
When I see you have uploaded my day is made. :D
In addition to this Video, can you talk about Ostara?
Demeter is a sign in Germany for all organic food.
😁 I heard that last part.
Thank you for the video.
It's very good.💖
I learned a lot about Demeter.
Loved the intro, especially the book opening
Best story teller on youtube hands down
I did not expect that final line, well played
Great video as always! I really enjoy this channel. I have to admit tho, that when the little spider scurried across the screen (10:20), I tried to flick if off the screen. It took me a second to realize it was on the video.
I think it's fun that you posted this right on the equinox.
“ Zeus does whatever he wants or whatever he pleases”
*me.*
:)
Really love the videos about Greek gods and even more about the lesser known Olympians
2:26-2:49 that is why i love this channel so much :D
I love this story it’s on it the most iconic to me
Your vids are excellent. Thank you.
love the channel :)
Thank you so much for making these videos is really helping me out with my homework
My bad. Ceres is the Roman translation. That was a very good video. I heard the story more pulp. Especially with her and Poseiden and how we have streams that feed livestock, and cereal, giving us life. She is mother nature, who is the most powerful. You said it yourself. Good vid!
For some reason when I see your new opening I expect to hear the game of thrones theme.
Also, lots of mythology have a harvest god/goddess. If ya wanna do a series on em, I won't argue.
I love your voice and accent. I just found this channel. Thank yoooou!! There's another channel that I could swear you do and what got me hooked is your voice and you talk about quite interesting things.
I do get that quite a lot I guess there are a few of us who sound the same lol.
I love your video keep up the good work
I love that you put the Skyrim soujdtrack in the back. It gives the video a more ancient feel
Yo I dig the new intro
Omg I love the Skyrim ambient music. Its perfect for the vids
Love the new intro.
A truly underappreciated goddess, should do Hestia next.
And besides that, "Penis cakes. Because belfies were not bad enough."
The new intro is sooooooo cool
Dude I love ur work!! Funny informative clever and a god amongst men 😉😂
We (my nine year old son and I) certainly enjoyed that last statement! Great video as always.
Can you do a video on her sister Hestia? She is the firstborn of Cronus and Rhea but hardly mentioned anywhere.
i love thus channel the mythology side really does help me with my witchy studies.
Hurt ye none, do what ye will!"
Love your work. The titaness Theia next please
did Euphrosine the goddess of joy suddenly bless you? The seriousness of this channel just dropped by 120%!
great video! highly recommended
I love every tale or story as long its Greek and Hecate was part of it
Great video as usual. Could you make another video on Aztec mithology?
One of my favorite goddesses
Narrator has a really good tone and enunciation to be a great narrator!
congratulations on your growing businesses
May you please do a Video about Hera?
Hera is a cancer ♋️ woman 👩
I hear that Skyrim OST, you're one of the best!
Im auditioning for a role in our local musical theatre Cats. l came across Demeter, Upon watching this video all through, I noticed the familiarities between this amazing woman and mother and l. Im have been inspired to audition for the character of Demeter. You have opened another door. Thankyou
I like the serious tone with jokes here and there !
Nice video!🤗
Now I want cake.
what kind of cake?
I just want a penis ...well maybe a cake too ...
Putting in a request for Persephone. I've always been a mythology fan, but never cared much about Persephone very much. Then my wife introduced me to Lore Olympus and now I need all of the information I can get.
Hehe funny that. Cake. Impressed with your art and animation. Kudos Bruddah
Thank you.
I see you've changed it up nice 😁
Please do a video for Hestia... Thanks
Very interesting story!
Hi, I really love the channel. I have a request, will you make videos on several giants and giantess, elf, dwarf from the norse mythology?
There are many important figures in them, so I'll be grateful if you did make videos on them
Maybe you can do a video on nekhbet, the egyptian goddess of vultures.
I felt sorry for Demeter when persephone when she got taken 😥😥😥
I love how you present the Goddess and God , such respect and reverence bless you🌺🌷⚘🌹and love the other mytho bless be🕸🕷🕸
Regarding 9:24 the ancient Greeks’ belief of the Seasons and which months of the year did Persephone spend in the Underworld with Hades. We know nowadays that Winter in the Northern Hemisphere is Summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore crops grow and flowers bloom year round depending on their geographic location and the latitude of the season that is occurring.
There was no possibility for them of course, some centuries BC, to know that there is a south hemisphere where there is an opposite season. Another belief about winter and summer in ancient Greek beliefs is that god Apollo (who is also god of solar light) during winter was leaving, the geographical region where Greece is, for the mythical land of Hyperborea which was perfect, with the sun shining twenty-four hours a day (maybe a knowledge about the Arctic Circle during the Midnight Sun-time).
Wait are you making a comment that the stories in Greek mythology might actually be not all that factually correct?
Did you know that Batman is not a factual story either?
Nice video. Please do more videos on the Greek Gods!
Oh I am loving the intro with the book opening to the page of whatever Myth you are covering. How long have you been using it?
Only since the Gorgon video so a few weeks now.
It would be cool to see a video about Echidna.
I love Demeter I always wanted to give her a hug after hearing about how Zeus let Heads take Persephone from her but I feel like Zeus should have talked to Demeter about this but just like a jackass Zeus almost got all of humanity killed
Just blame Hades
@@therealyoda2483 Oh my Gods you never can blame that sweet heart Hades for anything its always his stupid brother's Zeus's fault Hades really loves Persephone an they could have had a better first date though instead of getting snatched up while picking flowers an being draged to the underworld an saying you live here now.
@@turquoisebee8759 Please use grammar next time
@@therealyoda2483 lol my bad in short blame that jackass Zeus not that sweet boy Hades👍
@@turquoisebee8759 Pretty much, Hades is to blame
I would love to hear what you have to say about the three fates
You're not a terrible CZcamsr you are a well informed and learned man of history and myth my kids and I both agree that if not for you I would no longer be as interested in mythology and thus no longer have stories to read to my children and a career that no longer allowed me to bring in an income so from my family and I thank you
So in the opening sequence, which I love btw, there is that book that opens up. Inside the book there is drawings of different creatures. Would you do a video on those creatures?? 🙏🏻
Maybe that was a hint of what's to come 😃
I would honestly love that if it's what it truly means. So many endless possibilities. What is your opinion on Christianity being a myth?? I mean because we have nothing to support that God does or does not exist, and just like with the ancient Greeks they'd say like when there was an earthquake that mean one of the gods/goddesses were angry and some people say the same about God. Like in the oh so famous flooding the earth.... real smooth move keeping your cool there God lol joking..... but have you ever thought of it as a possible myth that is just what we nowadays tend to believe in like the ancient Greeks??
Fitting for the autumnal equinox
Do the Dark Tower series! I think there's eight volumes in the book series (don't know much about the comic version), so there's a lot of material to cover, especially since a lot of Stephen King's other works are connected to it in various ways.
Lore Olympus, anyone?
candiigurl7893 yeeeessss! 💗
Yes :)
Yeah 🙂
Yes!
Team “we don’t like Apollo” assemble
My favourite Greek Goddess
I love the story ,great woman
Could you do Hebe? I think she needs more attention!
Heracles' wife?
@@thehumanistisin9924 nah I think they mean Heras daughter
@@Coochieeater3000 same goddess
@@dreademperor2094 I didn’t know at the time lmao.
@@Coochieeater3000 it's ok it happens, even I didn't know at one point
When I saw Thesmophoria I expected later from you to refer to the Eleusinian Mysteries which were the most famous of the secret religious rites of ancient Greece and had to do with Demeter, Persephone and Hades.
EXCELLENT content! EXTREMELY too rapidly spoken to comprehend.
Good video
Great Video! I learned a few things about demeter I didn´t know. I would love a video on Zeus himself. My favorie Gods in greek mytholigy are Hades and Zeus, since you got Hades already, I would love one of Zeus.
The Olympian videos are finally coming don't worry :)
My take is that Demeter just didn't want Persephone to grow up. There is mention about her refusing to allow suitors to court her daughter at all. One way of looking at this is a controlling mother dominating her young daughter.
Your take is trash.
I like the music background at the end there, I heard it before but but I can't place it, if I'm not mistaken it's been used on a video game, I could be wrong, I really like your vids
It's from Skyrim, Secunda if you wanted to find it.
I know this video was posted 3 years ago but I fell in love with Percy Jackson last year and all my friends say that I would be in cabin4 ( cabin Demeter) so this really helped in my understanding thank you