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The Eleusinian Mysteries

The Eleusinian Mysteries

Episode 71 Published 3 years, 5 months ago
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A healthy level of speculation is required this time as we dive into the fascinating Eleusinian mysteries and its transformative rituals of consciousness-alteration.



Sources/Suggested reading.

  • Bowden, Hugh (2010). "Mystery cults in the Ancient World". Thames and Hudson Ltd.
  • Burkert, William (1982). "Greek Religion". Harvard University Press.
  • Burkert, William (1988). "Ancient Mystery Cults". Harvard University Press.
  • Evans, Nancy A. “Sanctuaries, Sacrifices, and the Eleusinian Mysteries.” Numen, Vol. 49, No. 3 (2002): 227-254.
  • Mylonas, George E. “Eleusis and the Eleusinian Mysteries.” The Classical Journal, Vol. 43, No. 3 (1947): 130-146.
  • Ustinova, Yulia (2017). "Divine Mania: Alterations of Consciousness in Ancient Greece". Routledge.


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