# Ceres — Marius the Epicurean character guide

> Ceres in Marius the Epicurean by Walter Pater.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-part-i-i-the-religion-of-numa

## Who they are

The goddess of agriculture, whose rites are part of the old Roman religion.

## Relationships

### [Psyche](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/marius_the_epicurean_se/characters/psyche)

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Ceres, as a goddess, interacts with Psyche in the mythological narrative, offering aid but also testing her devotion.

### [Psyche](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/marius_the_epicurean_se/characters/psyche)

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Ceres, as a goddess, interacts with Psyche in the mythological narrative, offering aid but also testing her devotion.

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