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Eleusinian Mysteries
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The Eleusinian Mysteries were religious rites that were a key element in the cult of Demeter and Persephone in ancient Greece.[1]
History
Based in the Sanctuary of Eleusis in Attika, the Mysteries were an annual event held in the Telesterion.[2] According to legends, numerous legendary figures participated in them, including the hero-god Herakles,[3] and the nymph Melissa.[4]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (first mentioned)
- Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece (mentioned only)
References
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Eleusinian Mysteries on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations: "Attika: Eleusis Telesterion"
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Discovery Sites: Elis: "Cerberos"
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Discovery Sites: Argolis: "The Mythological Significance of Honey"