Eleusis Collection

Greek civilization, Red-figure pottery, Pinax depicting ritual, Ex-voto from Eleusis, Greece
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Pinax depicting a ritual. Ex-voto from Eleusis, Greece

The Ship of Dreams
George Digalakis

Reconstruction of the Mystic Temple of Ceres in Eleusis 1812 Date: 1812

Ancient Cave Cavern Death Eleusina Eleusis Entrance
ancient, cave, cavern, death, Eleusina, Eleusis, entrance, Greece, greek, grotto, mythological, mythology, Plutonion, realm, ruins, history, historical, 11020751

The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece
6340197 The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece by Fumagalli (19th century); (add.info.: The Eleusinian Mysteries)

The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece
6340194 The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece by Fumagalli (19th century); (add.info.: The Eleusinian Mysteries)

Excavations at Eleusis by Order of the French Government (engraving)
3638121 Excavations at Eleusis by Order of the French Government (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Road from Eleusis to Athens, Greece (litho)
5997034 Road from Eleusis to Athens, Greece (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Road from Eleusis to Athens, Greece)

Initiation Hall of the Mysteries, Eleusis, Greece

Great relief of Hadrian, Eleusis, Greece Date: 1901

Monastery of Daphni, near Eleusis, Greece Date: 1901

The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece. The goddess Ceres sits on the Puteal on the Callirhoe well surrounded by dancing virgins

Depiction of a Roman Bacchanal or Bacchanalia
Depiction of a Roman Bacchanal from a sculpture on a labrum in the Pio Clementino Museum. Five Fauns with horns and tails and five Bacchantes in Spartan tunics dance. Baccanali

Castle on the road from Eleusis to Athens, Ancient Greece (engraving)
5216641 Castle on the road from Eleusis to Athens, Ancient Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle on the road from Eleusis to Athens)

Iinitiation to the cult of the Eleusinian Mysteries, Demeter and Persephone host a procession, 4th century BC
ALI423055 Iinitiation to the cult of the Eleusinian Mysteries, Demeter and Persephone host a procession, 4th century BC.(terracotta) by Greek

The Classic Sites of Ancient Greece (engraving)
1106240 The Classic Sites of Ancient Greece (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Classic Sites of Ancient Greece)

Antiquities at Athens and Corinth, Greece (engraving)
1044719 Antiquities at Athens and Corinth, Greece (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antiquities at Athens and Corinth, Greece)

Niches for Votive Offerings on the Sacred Way to Eleusis (engraving)
6025520 Niches for Votive Offerings on the Sacred Way to Eleusis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Iinitiation to the cult of the Eleusinian Mysteries, Demeter
XTD75285 Iinitiation to the cult of the Eleusinian Mysteries, Demeter and Persephone host a procession, 4th century BC.(terracotta) by Greek

Purification in the Eleusinian Mysteries of Ancient Greece (chromolitho)
3100658 Purification in the Eleusinian Mysteries of Ancient Greece (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ruins of a Temple at Eleusis (engraving)
3638118 Ruins of a Temple at Eleusis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of a Temple at Eleusis)

Inner propylaea of Eleusis, Ancient Greece (engraving)
5216662 Inner propylaea of Eleusis, Ancient Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inner propylaea of Eleusis, Ancient Greece)

Sleeping Monster
George Digalakis

Ruins of the Great Temple of the Mysteries at Eleusis, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

Greek countryside Konstantinou Dimitris fl 1858-1875
The Greek countryside, Konstantinou, Dimitris, fl. 1858-1875, Albumen, 1860-1869, Title written on mount. This photograph depicts a group of tourists walking along the 19th c

The Temple Of Demeter, Naxos, Greece. The Famous Sanctuary Of The Sacred Mysteries Of Eleusis As It Would Have Appeared In Ancient Times. From The Book Harmsworth History Of The World Published 1908

Taurobolium Altar. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. G
Taurobolium Altar (360-370) with relief depicting the goddess Cybele enthroned with Demeter (right) flanked by Persephone Kore and Iacchus. Probably from Chalandri. National Archaeological Museum

Map of Athens and surroundings, lithograph, published in 1897
Map of Athens and surroundings, Greece. Lithograph, published in 1897

Cinerary urn with reliefs depicting Heracles (Hercules) beginning in the Eleusinian Mysteries. Detail. White marble. From the columbarium near Porta Maggiore

Elevsis, Greece - Marble Sarcophagus
Eleusis (Elefsina, Elevsis), West Attica, Greece. Marble sarcophagus with a relief about the hunt of the Calydonian boar. Roald Dahl was stationed at the Elevsis aerodrome

Head of Eubouleus. Marble. Found in Athens. The head depicts a mythical, chthonic hero of Eleusis. Work of the 2nd c. AD that copies the head

The relief from Eleusis. ca. 440 - 430 BC. Votive relief depicting the Eleusinian deities. Depiction of Persephone (right side)

GREECE: ROAD TO ATHENS. Road from Eleusis to Athens. Temple of Aphrodite is shown at left. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after a drawing by Johann Rudolf B├╝hlmann

Greece Eleusis
Ruins at Eleusis, site associated with the mysteries, excavated by a French government-sponsored expedition

Greece / Eleusis / Temple
Eleusis: Great Temple of the Mysteries, looking north-east

Greece / Eleusis / Salamis
Eleusis: sacred way from Athens to Eleusis, looking towards Salamis

Mysteries of Eleusis
An initiate into the MYSTERIES OF ELEUSIS performs the ceremony of purification

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Eleusis: A Glimpse into Ancient Greek Civilization" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the ancient city of Eleusis, Greece. Known for its rich history and connection to the cult of Demeter and Persephone, Eleusis holds secrets waiting to be discovered. One way to unravel these mysteries is through the exquisite art found on red-figure pottery. These delicate masterpieces depict scenes from rituals, such as a pinax showcasing a sacred ceremony. They offer glimpses into the religious practices that were an integral part of life in this ancient city. The National Archaeological Museum in Athens houses remarkable artifacts like the Taurobolium Altar. This altar played a significant role in sacrificial ceremonies dedicated to deities like Cybele or Attis. Its intricate carvings transport us back to a time when worship was intertwined with daily existence. Another fascinating find is an ex-voto from Eleusis—a testament to devotion and gratitude towards divine powers. These offerings provide insight into personal experiences within this mystical realm. Venturing further, we stumble upon a cinerary urn adorned with reliefs depicting Heracles (Hercules) embarking on his heroic quests. This artwork not only showcases mythical tales but also highlights how legends permeated every aspect of life during this era. Exploring deeper into Eleusis, we encounter an ancient cave cavern—the entranceway to hidden realms where initiations took place during the famed Eleusinian Mysteries. It served as a gateway between mortal existence and spiritual enlightenment—an experience sought by many who journeyed here centuries ago. Reconstructing history becomes possible through meticulous research and artistic renderings like the 1812 reconstruction of the Mystic Temple of Ceres—a glimpse at what once stood majestically within these hallowed grounds. Excavations conducted under French government orders shed light on forgotten aspects of Eleusis, unearthing remnants that connect us to the past.