What does the cryptic crossword clue "Goddess put off tackling Grecian (7)" mean?

The definition is "Goddess". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ME (synonym="Grecian, the setter") in DETER (synonym="put off") = DEMETER; definition: "Goddess" The answer is DEMETER.

Goddess put off tackling Grecian (7)

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