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Ceres

Demeter (Δημήτηρ) in Greek and Ceres in Roman mythology, the goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships
(Wikipedia: Ceres and Demeter)

18th century sculptor
c. 1720

Description

Stone statue of Ceres, accompanied by a putto.

Information Sign

CERES
Göttin der Fruchtbarkeit und des Ackerbaus
Leihgabe des Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museums
aufgestellt 2005 vom
Hildesheimer Heimat- und Geschichtsverein e.V.

CERES
Goddess of fertility and agriculture
Loan from the Roemer and Pelizaeus Museum
established 2005 by the
Hildesheim historical association

Sculptor

Unknown 18th century sculptor

Locatie (N 52°9'9" - E 9°56'26") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dens520; Photograph: 29 August 2022
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