Demeter
The Romans dedicated the poppy to Ceres, goddess of agriculture and the harvest.
The full moon during this time is called the harvest moon in honor of Ceres, goddess of grain.
Ceres is the Roman Earth-Mother and goddess of fertility, and Demeter the Greek equivalent.
The figure in the statue is adorned as the harvest goddess Ceres, with one hand full of wheat and poppies.
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