The Georgics · Character

Ceres

Goddess of agriculture and grain, honored as the first to teach mankind farming.

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First appearance: Book I

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In Book I: Invoked as the goddess of grain and agriculture; her altars and festivals are mentioned. Later, in Book II: The Art of Planting and the Praise of Italy: Implied in the discussion of grain and the fertility…

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