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Why do we not know more about the Eleusinian Mysteries?
They were Mysteries and not told to those not instated into the cult.
What is the cult of Demeter?
Demeter's worship is known as the Eleusinian Mysteries.
What city was Demeter worshipped in?
Demeter was primarily worshipped in the city of Eleusis in ancient Greece. The Eleusinian Mysteries, dedicated to Demeter and her daughter Persephone, were held there and are among the most famous religious festivals in ancient Greece.
What is the name of the major myth involving Persephone?
Probably the Eleusinian Mysteries to honor Persephone and her mother, Demeter.
What was the ancient Greek Telesterium?
The Telesterion at Eleusis was one of the primary centres of the Eleusinian Mysteries.
Who is the god of wheat?
Triptolemos is a god of the Eleusinian mysteries who presided over the sowing of grain-seed and the milling of wheat.
Who was the Demeter popular with?
The Eleusinian Mysteries (the cult of Demeter and Persephone) were the most famous of the secret religious rites of ancient Greece.
What has the author Victor Magnien written?
Victor Magnien has written: 'Les mysteres d'Eleusis' -- subject(s): Eleusinian mysteries
What are 3 words that start with d that describe Demeter?
Deity Dangerous Deo ("of the earth")
Why did Hercules break into the underworld and enter?
He learned how to enter and exit the underworld unharmed by being initiated in the Eleusinian mysteries.
What was the patron city of Demeter?
It could be Eleusina where the Eleusinian Mysteries, one of the most important religious event of Ancient Greece, took place in her honor.
Where did Triptolemus rule?
Triptolemus was not really a ruler. He was the son of King Celeus of Eleusis in Attica, and was one of the original priests of Demeter. He gained the knowledge of the Eleusinian mysteries.
