Myths and Legends of the World

I posted the creation of the season: Persephone and Hades getting together without her mother, Demeter knowing. This post is from Demeter's point of view.   Demeter is Greek Goddess of Agriculture, Nature and Harvest. The goddess Demeter is one of the most generous of the great Olympian goddesses.  The Goddess Demeter is beloved for her service to mankind in giving them the gift of the harvest, the reward for cultivation of the soil. Demeter was credited with teaching humans how to grow, preserve, and prepare grain. Demeter  was responsible for the fertility of the land. She and her sisters, Hera and Hestia, was the only one of the Greek goddesses who was involved on a day-to-day basis in the lives of the common folk.  While other gods occasionally "dabbled" in human affairs when it suited their personal interests, or came to the aid of "special" mortals or demigods they favored, the Goddess Demeter was truly the nurturer of mankind. Demeter also was the...

Like the superhero version, this Thor is the God of Thunder and carries a magical hammer, which has awesome strength and flies back to after being thrown. Unlike his comic-book and movie counterpart, Thor has a big beard and travels in a cart drawn by goats. Thor is also a fierce protector of humanity and the world. Thor is the son of Lord Odin and the Earth Mother Jord. Due to his parentage, he has a strong connection with both the sky and earth. He is always loyal to his father and his kin. In times of strife, he was first to defend his fellow Gods and their home. Carrying the legendary hammer Mjollnir, he is larger than life in every possible way. Thor is a large muscular Viking type man with fierce determined eyes. He has fire red hair and a beard to match. He is the quintessential Viking: brave and undefeatable on the battlefield, inexhaustible in the bedroom and jovial over a few cups of mead. When at peace, Thor is a kind and good-natured God. However, he is often v...

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