The Thesmophoria (Ancient Greek: Θεσμοφόρια) was an ancient Greek religious festival, held in honor of the goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone. It was held annually, mostly around the time that seeds were sown in late autumn – though in some places it was associated with the harvest instead – and celebrated human and ...

2021年10月7日 · The Thesmophoria was a three-day festival celebrated by the female cult of Demeter and her daughter Persephone, also known as Kore. Ancient sources suggest that participation in the festival was popular across the Greek world, however Athenian rituals appear most frequently in history.

Thesmophoria, in Greek religion, ancient festival held in honour of Demeter Thesmophoros and celebrated by women in many parts of the Greek world.

The Thesmophoria was a sort of modern day thanksgiving or harvest festival, a strictly women only three day event, dedicated to Demeter, goddess of agriculture and Persephone, her daughter, who was kidnapped by Hades, the god of the underworld.

2024年9月27日 · The Thesmophoria, as a festival dedicated to Demeter, holds immense significance in both ancient and modern contexts. It served as a vital celebration of fertility, community, and the connection between women and the earth.

2018年8月26日 · The Thesmophoria was an ancient fertility festival for women commemorating the loss of Demeter's daughter, Persephone, to Hades.

2024年11月27日 · Discover the origins and significance of the Thesmophoria, an ancient Greek festival celebrating women. Explore its rituals, mythology, and lasting impact today!

(11-13 Pyanepsion) The Thesmophoria was a pan-Hellenic festival that, in Athens, lasted three days during the time of the fall planting and included an important women-only component.

In the most highly anticipated religious festival of the year, women came from far and wide to gather in their cities to celebrate the Thesmophoria, the oldest and most widespread of all ancient Greek religious festivals.

The Thesmophoria was an annual women's festival widely celebrated in ancient Greece. In most areas it took place in autumn, at the season of plowing and sowing, and it was held in honor of the grain goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone.