Ear of wheat, an anniversary pendant with sparkle and festive charm, made of solid brass 24K gold-plated, on the occasion of the promotion of Elefsina as European Capital of Culture 2023 - ELEVSIS 2023.
In the Eleusinian mysteries, they offered the fruit of wheat, symbolizing abundance and in honor of the Goddess Demetra. The ear of wheat is associated with the deities of agriculture. In ancient Greek culture, it is depicted on silver coins, indicating the increased cultivation of the region. The golden ear is the result of the union of the bright sun with the pure earth.
Dimensions: diameter 2,5cm x 2mm
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In the year 2023 Elefsina is the Cultural Capital of Europe. Eleusis (Eleusis) is the birthplace of Aeschylus. It was known since ancient times through the Eleusinian Mysteries, which took place there. The Eleusinian Mysteries were one of the most important religious ceremonies of ancient Greece.
In the sacred area of Elefsina, the visitor will see capitals with eight-leaf rosettes, as well as ear of wheat. These capitals have been observed to face the planet Venus, but also the sun.The golden ear is the result of the union of the bright sun with the pure earth. It symbolizes fruitfulness. In the Eleusinian mysteries, they offered the fruit of wheat, symbolizing abundance.
Dimitra (Dimitir in Attic, Damatir in Doric), in Greek mythology, was an ideal anthropomorphic deity of cultivation, i.e. agriculture, but also of free vegetation, soil and fertility. Consequently, she is also considered the patroness of marriage and motherhood of people. Dimitra was an Olympian deity.
In the sacred area of Elefsina, the visitor will see capitals with eight-leaf rosettes, as well as ear of wheat. These capitals have been observed to face the planet Venus, but also the sun.The golden ear is the result of the union of the bright sun with the pure earth. It symbolizes fruitfulness. In the Eleusinian mysteries, they offered the fruit of wheat, symbolizing abundance.
Dimitra (Dimitir in Attic, Damatir in Doric), in Greek mythology, was an ideal anthropomorphic deity of cultivation, i.e. agriculture, but also of free vegetation, soil and fertility. Consequently, she is also considered the patroness of marriage and motherhood of people. Dimitra was an Olympian deity.
Area:
Ancient Greece
Details:
with chain
Dimensions (WxHxD):
2,5 cm x 0,2cm
Gross Weight:
120 gr
Includes:
Gift packaging - Description Greek & English
Material:
Gold-plated 24K Brass
Subcategory:
Pendant
Weight:
13 gr
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