Triptolemus - Mythology.
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Triptolemus - Mythology. Greek Son of Celeus and Metaneira, brother of Demophon. A favorite of the goddess Demeter, Triptolemus received from her the secrets of corn and of agriculture. It is said that he invented the plow and the science of agriculture and was thus a pioneer of civilization. He was a central figure in the Eleusinian Mysteries.
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