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Gods and Goddesses

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IndexedOlympians1.jpg (1595×2142) Agricultural & Mystery Gods of Greek Mythology. There were a large number of gods and demi-gods associated with the various Mystery-cults.

Agricultural & Mystery Gods of Greek Mythology

However, descriptions of these are sparse due to the strict rules of secrecy surrounding these ancient religions. BAUBO or IAMBE An Eleusinian demi-goddess who presided over ribald humour practised as part of the cult rites. She was an Eleusinian woman who made the grief-stricken Demeter laugh with her course jokes and exposed genitalia. BOOTES The agricultural demi-god inventor of the wagon and the plough. He was a son of the goddess Demeter. All mythologies.

Dionysus

Hermes. Hestia. Baubo.