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Eleusinian Mysteries
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The Eleusinian Mysteries were possibly the single most intense form of pagan (Pagan/Paganism) religious practice in the ancient world, making an exceptional offer in particular about life after death. For contemporary Christians they were for these reasons a prime target, but one whose secrecy hampered their criticism. The exceptionality of the final ceremony relative to most ancient festivals is still felt by most modern writers: we hear of no sacrifice but rather of a sharing of the suffering of the goddess Demeter and a striking religious experience.By Eleusinian Mysteries is …
Date:
2024-01-19
