An Essay on the Mysteries of Eleusis (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162631219)

An Essay on the Mysteries of Eleusis by M. Ouvaroff is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient Greek religious rites known as the Eleusinian Mysteries. The author examines the history, symbolism, and significance of these mysteries, which were celebrated in honor of the goddesses Demeter and Persephone. Ouvaroff delves into the various stages of initiation, the role of the hierophant or high priest, and the myths and legends associated with the mysteries. He also explores the influence of the Eleusinian Mysteries on Greek philosophy, literature, and culture. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek religion and culture, and provides a fascinating insight into one of the most important religious practices of the ancient world.1817. The author's objective in writing this work is to show that not only were the ancient mysteries the very life of polytheism; but still more, that they proceeded from the sole and true source of all the light diffused over the globe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: M. Ouvaroff
ISBN-10: 116263121X
ISBN-13: 9781162631219
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 206
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.44d