Demeter at The British Museum, London

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This small statue of Demeter proudly holds a torch in her hand, unearthed in Athens. In ancient Greek mythology, Demeter reigns as the goddess of harvest, presiding over grains and the earth's fertility with great authority. Her cult titles include Sito, meaning "she of the Grain," highlighting her role as giver of food or grain, and Thesmophoros, signifying "Law-Bringer," which underscores the civilized nature of agricultural societies. Demeter is often regarded simply as the goddess of harvest, yet she also oversees the sacred law and the cycles of life and death with equal importance. She and her daughter Persephone were the central figures in the Eleusinian Mysteries, a tradition that predated the Olympian pantheon. In the Linear B Mycenean Greek tablets from circa 1400-1200 BC discovered at Pylos, the "two mistresses and the king" may be connected to Demeter, Persephone, and Poseidon. This object is part of the "Scan The World" initiative, a non-profit project launched by MyMiniFactory that aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have intriguing items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate in this endeavor.