Δημήτηρ
Demeter
Translated by Catharine Roth16 Sep 2002Vetting: high5 revisions
Translation
[Meaning] the earth,1 as if being Ge-meter ["earth-mother"].
Since the earth is a foundation of every city, as holding up the cities she is represented wearing towers [sc. as a crown].2
And elsewhere: "they were inhabiting a land especially fortunate and good for bringing forth fruit, sweet and abundant wine."3
Since the earth is a foundation of every city, as holding up the cities she is represented wearing towers [sc. as a crown].2
And elsewhere: "they were inhabiting a land especially fortunate and good for bringing forth fruit, sweet and abundant wine."3