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What was Demeter's command to Metaneira and Keleos?

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Demeter's command to Metaneira and Keleos was to take care of her daughter, Persephone. In the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, it is mentioned that after Hades kidnapped Persephone, Demeter wandered the earth in search of her. Eventually, Persephone was returned to Demeter, and in gratitude, Demeter promised fields yellow with corn and a better afterlife.

Demeter's command to Metaneira and Keleos was to take care of her daughter, Persephone.

In the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, it is mentioned that after Hades kidnapped Persephone, Demeter wandered the earth in search of her.

Eventually, Persephone was returned to Demeter, and in gratitude, Demeter promised fields yellow with corn and a better afterlife.

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