Ceres Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Ceres?
A
The goddess of harvest and grain
2
Q
Why was Ceres so important to Roman plebs?
A
They relied on grain, and by extension bread, for their survival
3
Q
How was her importance reflected?
A
She had both a temple on the Avenue Hill and an annual festival in Rome called the Cerealia
4
Q
How was Ceres represented?
A
- Wearing a diadem
- Holding a bundle of wheat, grain or flowers
