Eleusis
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| - | The '''Eleusinian Mysteries''' ([[Greek language|Greek]]: Ἐλευσίνια Μυστήρια) were [[initiation ceremony|initiation ceremonies]] held every year for the [[Cult (religious practice)|cult]] of [[Demeter]] and [[Persephone]] based at [[Eleusis]] in [[ancient Greece]]. Of all the mysteries celebrated in ancient times, these were held to be the ones of greatest importance. These myths and [[Mystery cult|mysteries]], begun in the Mycenean period (c. 1700 BC) and lasting two thousand years, were a major festival during the Hellenistic era, later spreading to [[ancient Rome|Rome]]. | ||
| - | The rites, ceremonies, and beliefs were kept secret, as initiation was believed to unite the worshipper with the gods and included promises of divine power and rewards in [[life after death|the afterlife]]. There are many paintings and pieces of pottery that depict various aspects of the Mysteries. Since the Mysteries involved visions and conjuring of an afterlife, some scholars believe that the power and longevity of the Eleusinian Mysteries came from psychedelic agents. | + | '''Eleusis''' is a town and [[Communities and Municipalities of Greece|municipality]] in [[West Attica]], [[Greece]]. It is situated about {{convert|18|km|mi|abbr=off}} northwest from the centre of [[Athens, Greece|Athens]]. It is located in the [[Thriasian Plain]], at the northernmost end of the [[Saronic Gulf]]. North of Eleusis are [[Mandra, Greece|Mandra]] and [[Magoula, Attica|Magoula]], while [[Aspropyrgos]] is to the northeast. |
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| + | Eleusis is the seat of administration of West Attica [[regional units of Greece|regional unit]]. It is the site of the [[Eleusinian Mysteries]] and the birthplace of [[Aeschylus]]. Today, Eleusis is a major industrial centre, with the largest oil refinery in Greece as well as the home of the Aeschylia Festival, the longest-lived arts event in Attica Region. | ||
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| + | On 11 November 2016 Eleusis was named the [[European Capital of Culture]] for 2021. | ||
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Eleusis is a town and municipality in West Attica, Greece. It is situated about Template:Convert northwest from the centre of Athens. It is located in the Thriasian Plain, at the northernmost end of the Saronic Gulf. North of Eleusis are Mandra and Magoula, while Aspropyrgos is to the northeast.
Eleusis is the seat of administration of West Attica regional unit. It is the site of the Eleusinian Mysteries and the birthplace of Aeschylus. Today, Eleusis is a major industrial centre, with the largest oil refinery in Greece as well as the home of the Aeschylia Festival, the longest-lived arts event in Attica Region.
On 11 November 2016 Eleusis was named the European Capital of Culture for 2021.
