Eleusinian Mysteries
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| :[[Albert Hofmann]] and [[Carl Ruck]] contend that the ''[[Eleusinian Mysteries]]'' made use of [[magic mushroom]]s. | :[[Albert Hofmann]] and [[Carl Ruck]] contend that the ''[[Eleusinian Mysteries]]'' made use of [[magic mushroom]]s. | ||
| - | 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 '''Eleusinian Mysteries''' 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. | 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. | ||
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- Albert Hofmann and Carl Ruck contend that the Eleusinian Mysteries made use of magic mushrooms.
The Eleusinian Mysteries were initiation ceremonies held every year for the 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 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 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 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.
