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{{Infobox character | {{Infobox character | ||
|image=Karametra.jpg | |image=Karametra.jpg | ||
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|aka=God of Harvests | |||
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|race=[[God]] | |race=[[God]] | ||
|colors={{mana|WG}} | |||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Karametra is the god of the hearth, agriculture and harvest. She is a serene, wise god who values community, stability, and the balance of nature. She is the patron of [[Setessa]], and associated with charity and orphans. Karametra has a tumultuous relationship with [[Nylea]], whom she speaks of as her sister. Though she governs the realms of fertility, motherhood, and agriculture, Karametra is not a pacifist god. Her signature item is a scythe, signifying both the harvest and the natural laws of life and death. She is often depicted with a [[sable]], a weasel-like creature of great ferocity. | Karametra is the god of the hearth, agriculture and harvest. She is a serene, wise god who values community, stability, and the balance of nature. She is the patron of [[Setessa]], and associated with charity and orphans. Karametra has a tumultuous relationship with [[Nylea]], whom she speaks of as her sister. Though she governs the realms of fertility, motherhood, and agriculture, Karametra is not a pacifist god. Her signature item is a scythe, signifying both the harvest and the natural laws of life and death. She is often depicted with a [[sable]], a weasel-like creature of great ferocity. | ||
In ancient times Karametra was worshipped with blood rituals and had a more sinister side. This aspect is still venerated by the [[minotaur]]s.<ref>Wizards RPG Team (2020), ''[[D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros]]'', [[Wizards of the Coast]]</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Image:KarametraSLD.jpg|{{card|Karametra, God of Harvests||SLD}} from [[Secret Lair Drop Series: Theros Stargazing]]. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Story appearances== | ==Story appearances== | ||
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! Title !! Author !! Publishing date !! Set !! Setting (plane) !! Featuring | ! Title !! Author !! Publishing date !! Set !! Setting (plane) !! Featuring | ||
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| | | [https://web.archive.org/web/20211205115729/https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/uncharted-realms/seasons-setessa-2014-03-26 Seasons in Setessa] || [[Ken Troop]] || 2014-03-26 || ''[[Born of the Gods]]'' || [[Theros (plane)|Theros]] || [[Cilissa]], Karametra, Thora, Niketa, Kelios, Natasa, Delia | ||
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| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/thank-gods-2014-04-30|Thank the Gods}}|| [[Clayton Kroh]] || 2014-04-30 || ''[[Journey into Nyx]]'' || [[Theros (plane)|Theros]] || [[Raissa]], [[Xenagos]], Karametra | |||
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*<c>Karametra's Blessing</c> | *<c>Karametra's Blessing</c> | ||
*<c>Karametra's Favor</c> | *<c>Karametra's Favor</c> | ||
*<c>Sythis, Harvest's Hand</c> | |||
*<c>Temple of Plenty</c> | *<c>Temple of Plenty</c> | ||
|art= | |art= | ||
*{{card|Idyllic Tutor|Theros Beyond Death}} | *{{card|Idyllic Tutor|Theros Beyond Death}} | ||
*{{card|Temple Garden||SLD}} | |||
|flavor= | |flavor= | ||
*<c>Bronze Sable</c> | *<c>Bronze Sable</c> | ||
*<c>Reap | *<c>Mystic Repeal</c> | ||
*<c>Reap What Is Sown</c> | |||
*<c>Sanctum Weaver</c> | |||
*<c>Setessan Battle Priest</c> | *<c>Setessan Battle Priest</c> | ||
*{{card|Strength of the Harvest||MH3}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Inspiration== | ==Inspiration== | ||
The character of Karametra is inspired by [[Wikipedia:Demeter|Demeter]], | The character of Karametra is inspired by [[Wikipedia:Demeter|Demeter]] and her daughter [[Wikipedia:Persephone|Persephone]], Greek goddesses of harvest and fertility, and [[Wikipedia:Hestia|Hestia]], Greek goddess of the hearth. | ||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Latest revision as of 11:13, 31 May 2024
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Karametra is the God of Harvests on Theros. She is associated with white and green mana.
Description
Karametra is the god of the hearth, agriculture and harvest. She is a serene, wise god who values community, stability, and the balance of nature. She is the patron of Setessa, and associated with charity and orphans. Karametra has a tumultuous relationship with Nylea, whom she speaks of as her sister. Though she governs the realms of fertility, motherhood, and agriculture, Karametra is not a pacifist god. Her signature item is a scythe, signifying both the harvest and the natural laws of life and death. She is often depicted with a sable, a weasel-like creature of great ferocity.
In ancient times Karametra was worshipped with blood rituals and had a more sinister side. This aspect is still venerated by the minotaurs.[1]
Gallery
Story appearances
| Title | Author | Publishing date | Set | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
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| Seasons in Setessa | Ken Troop | 2014-03-26 | Born of the Gods | Theros | Cilissa, Karametra, Thora, Niketa, Kelios, Natasa, Delia |
| Thank the Gods | Clayton Kroh | 2014-04-30 | Journey into Nyx | Theros | Raissa, Xenagos, Karametra |
In-game references
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Inspiration
The character of Karametra is inspired by Demeter and her daughter Persephone, Greek goddesses of harvest and fertility, and Hestia, Greek goddess of the hearth.
References
- ↑ Wizards RPG Team (2020), D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros, Wizards of the Coast
External links
- Trick Jarrett (January 21, 2014). "Karametra". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- The Magic Creative Team (January 29, 2014). "The Gods of Born of the Gods". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Mike McArtor (March 24, 2014). "Born's Gods". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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