Myths and Tales: One of the most famous myths about Demeter is the story of her daughter Persephone, who was kidnapped by Hades, the god of the underworld. Demeter desperately searched for her daughter and refused to give fertility to the earth until Persephone was released. Eventually, Hades allowed Persephone to spend part of the year with her mother, which explains the origin of the seasons: spring and summer, when Persephone is with Demeter, and autumn and winter, when she stays with Hades in the underworld.

Demeter also played a role in the Eleusinian Mysteries, one of the most important religious rites in ancient Greece. These mysterious rituals, which were held in the city of Eleusis, were dedicated to Demeter and Persephone and related to the cycle of life, death and rebirth.

Contemporary Believers: In modern times, Demeter is still revered by some neopagan and Hellenistic believers. These groups honor her as a goddess of fertility, abundance, and the natural world.

Rituals and Tributes:

1. Altars: Believers often create altars to Demeter, decorated with symbols such as sheaves of wheat, flowers, and horns of plenty.

2. Prayers and Offerings: They offer prayers and offerings to Demeter, such as grain, fruit, and flowers. This often happens during rituals that focus on abundance, fertility, and the celebration of the harvest.

3. Festivals and Celebrations: Modern followers celebrate festivals dedicated to Demeter, such as the ancient Greek festival of the Thesmophoria, where they make offerings and participate in rituals that celebrate fertility and abundance.

4. Daily Practices: Believers can pay homage to Demeter on a daily basis by participating in gardening, farming, or activities that celebrate the natural world.