What was the consequence of Demeter's actions?

Demeter's actions, particularly her grief over the abduction of her daughter Persephone by Hades, led to significant consequences for the world. In her sorrow, Demeter caused the earth to become barren, resulting in a harsh winter and famine. This state of despair among humanity prompted the gods to intervene, ultimately leading to the compromise of Persephone spending part of the year with Hades and part with Demeter, thus creating the cycle of seasons.