The Greeks Spotlight on Ancient Greeks The Mycenaeans and Homer Greek Settlements The Land of Greece The City-State, Athens Democracy The City at War Naval Warfare Religion and the Gods Temples The Olympic Games The Family Home Greek Women Education Symposium Theaters and Actors Craftsmen Illness and Death Learning and Inventions	Demeter Demeter was the goddess of crops such as wheat and barley. She was prayed to when the seed was planted. When the crop was gathered in, a great harvest festival was held in her honour.   Previous: Back Book: The Greeks Section: Spotlight on Ancient Greeks Chapter: The Land of Greece