AR390 Lecture Notes - Greco-Roman Mysteries, Kykeon
28 Nov 2013
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Elevsinian mysteries- 1400 bce is when they originate (from what we think) Mystery religions comes from beliefs and stuff that does not exist in our realm. These conclusion will help us understand the magic in the ancient world. Refers to a city where the ritual is held- probably in august/september, late summer, it was festival that took 9 days to complete this religious involvement. This religion dealt with the story of demeter and her daughter persephone. Focuses on their relationship, some conclusion of symbolism. Not clear what happened in the room where people gathered. Kykeon- sacred drink, might have had something to do with wine, drank this then went on a march, no one spoke, went down a narrow path in complete darkness. Involve yourself in dromena to get to metanoia. Notion of this great hope, of overcoming obstacles to find your own strengths, trying to understand where we will end up.
