Mythology

Demeter

 

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            Demeter is a goddess, who can get very angry at times.  One time she saw a little boy laughing, and suddenly realized that he was laughing at her!  Being in a bad mood, Demeter turned the boy into a lizard, and then ate him.  Because of her immediate reaction, Demeter showed that she was indeed, quick-tempered.  Another time, Zeus would not let Demeter get back to her beloved Persephone from Hades, who had kidnapped her.  This made her enraged, so she did not let any of the EarthÕs crops grow or feed any of the animals.  When Zeus did not let her have her way, she was mad.  This showed that she truly had a temper.  As you can see, Demeter, a goddess, can be irritated easily and is one goddess that should be feared by all.

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By Jenny, June 2006