A group to explore the secrets of the ancient initiatory Eleusinian rites of death and rebirth
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Latest Activity: Oct 27, 2018
Started by Martin Adil-Smith May 30, 2017. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi AllApologies in advance for the absurdity of this post. I am trying to contact Karen James.I think I may have had some sort of experience that can be interpreted through the medium of the…Continue
Tags: eleusinian, hades, death, demeter
Started by ☤Tris☤ Jan 29, 2010. 0 Replies 1 Like
Within the Eleusinian Mysteries the role of Demeter is vitally important. She took her name from Mother Earth, as was among the generation of children born of Cronus and Rhea. Her name provides a…Continue
Started by Carol from Sweden Jul 14, 2009. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Persephone enters the UnderworldStations of Mythic or Spiritual JourneysThe following "stations" or "events" represent those typically found in any initiatory experience, whether the initiation be…Continue
Tags: eleusinian, mysteries, eleusis, illumination, greek
Started by Carol from Sweden Jul 14, 2009. 0 Replies 1 Like
In this detail from a red-figure vase, Hermes leads Persephone from the Underworld, led by Hekate with torches (or perhaps an iconic Demeter with her Aetnean torches) as (another iconic…Continue
Tags: Asklepios, kykeion, procession, ergot, retreat
Started by Carol from Sweden Jul 14, 2009. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hermes, Demeter and Persephone's return from Hades, Leighton 1891MAJOR EVENTS OF THE MYTH* *Kore (in her pubescent state) is picking flowers with the other *Virgins including Artemis and the…Continue
Tags: hecate, Kore, ambrosia, hades, persephone
Started by Carol from Sweden Jul 13, 2009. 0 Replies 1 Like
For almost thousand years, the most exclusive society in the ancient world consisted of people initiated into the Eleusinian Mysteries. Only the wise could be so honored; and wisdom, then as now,…Continue
Tags: initiation, greece, demeter, history, eleusis
Started by Carol from Sweden. Last reply by alchemistra Jul 13, 2009. 1 Reply 1 Like
ELEUSIAN PHILOSOPHY - "The Soul's Journey through the Mysteries"By: Karen James and Travis MeadIn the ancient Eleusinian Mysteries, Kore is abducted. She represents the Archetype of the human soul.…Continue
Tags: journey, soul, descent, Jung, psychology
Started by Carol from Sweden. Last reply by alchemistra Jul 3, 2009. 5 Replies 0 Likes
HOPKINS SCIENTISTS SHOW HALLUCINOGEN IN MUSHROOMS CREATES UNIVERSAL “MYSTICAL” EXPERIENCEJohns Hopkins MedicineMedia Relations and Public AffairsMedia Contact: Eric Vohr410-955-8665;…Continue
Tags: entheogenic, study, experiment, trip, experience
Started by alchemistra Jul 1, 2009. 0 Replies 0 Likes
"Beautiful indeed is the mystery given us by the blessed gods:death is for mortals no longer an evil, but a blessing."Inscription found at Eleusis"Blessed is he who has seen these thingsbefore he…Continue
Started by alchemistra Jul 1, 2009. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Be there any so shrouded in mystery as the rites at Eleusis? It is only this...sincere and profound reverence for the same that has sealed the lips of the Wise Ones. Silence is the guarding of the…Continue
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