The Shrine of Demeter
Detail of a Roman fresco
by Rafael, 1517
�[T]he goddess changed her stature and her looks, thrusting old age away from her:
beauty spread round about her
and a lovely fragrance was wafted
from her sweet-smelling robes,
and from the divine body of the goddess
a light shone afar, while golden tresses spread
down over her shoulders, so that the strong house
was filled with brightness as with lightning.
��from The Homeric Hymns
Demeter, Lady of fruits and grains,Of ripening suns and harvest rains,
I call to you, Mother, to hear my plea--
Bestow Your blessings here on me.
Goddess, who searches in places wild,
To bring home safely Her stolen child,
Who changes the summer's greens to gold,
And causes the cycle of life to unfold,
Beautiful Lady, whose love runs deep,
Who banishes growth during Winter's sleep,
And causes the seeds to stir in Spring,
Attend my circle and blessings bring!
��"Invocation to Demeter" by AutumnRose
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