What does the cryptic crossword clue "Greek goddess encountered in symbol of Diana? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Greek goddess". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MET (synonym="encountered") in DEER (synonym="symbol associated with Diana, Roman goddess of the hunt") = DEMETER The answer is DEMETER.

Greek goddess encountered in symbol of Diana? (7)

Independent Cryptic #11810 | 27 Across | 2024-08-16 flower

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