1) Festival in ancient Greece
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Thesmophoria was a festival held in Greek cities, in honor of the goddesses Demeter and her daughter Persephone. The name derives from thesmoi, or laws by which men must work the land. The Thesmophoria were the most widespread festivals and the main expression of the cult of Demeter, aside from the Eleusinian Mysteries. The Thesmophoria commemorat...
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in Greek religion, ancient festival held in honour of Demeter Thesmophoros and celebrated by women in many parts of the Greek world. The meaning of ... [2 related articles]
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Annual Greek festival held in late November in honour of the goddess
Demeter. It was a corn festival, and the rotting remains of pigs were mixed with seed corn on an altar to ensure a good crop. ...
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Thesmophoria was a festival in honour of Demeter, celebrated by women only, in various parts of Greece. It commemorated the institution of laws and civilization, which were attributed to Demeter. At Athens the festival was held in October.
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