sacred rites of Eleusis

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:are cultural identity.
to ancient Greek culture
to non-initiates
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Demeter
gptkb:Persephone
gptkbp:battle_honors the earth's cycles
gptkbp:composed_of religion and agriculture
gptkbp:connects the mortal and divine realms
gptkbp:disbanded in the 4th century AD
gptkbp:ensures fertility of the land
gptkbp:first_introduced mystery religions
gptkbp:focus_area gptkb:community_gatherings
gptkbp:focuses_on agriculture
gptkbp:form spiritual enlightenment
ritual drama
gptkbp:grants immortality
gptkbp:held_in gptkb:Eleusis
gptkbp:historical_site for ancient Greeks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label sacred rites of Eleusis
gptkbp:includes gptkb:church
gptkb:award
gptkb:processions
sacrifices
initiation ceremonies
the Greater Mysteries
the Lesser Mysteries
the reenactment of myths
gptkbp:influenced later religious practices
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:involved_forces in ancient Greek society
gptkbp:is_a_source_of mystical knowledge
gptkbp:is_a_testament_to the importance of agriculture in society
gptkbp:is_associated_with the afterlife
gptkbp:is_attended_by thousands of people
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in the harvest
in September
initiates
life cycles
the return of Persephone
gptkbp:is_documented_in ancient writers
gptkbp:is_involved_in sacred objects
mysteries
gptkbp:is_known_for their secrecy
gptkbp:is_linked_to the cycle of seasons
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:the_Eleusinian_Mysteries
gptkbp:is_reflected_in ancient Greek values
gptkbp:key_people Hellenistic spirituality
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Mycenaean_Greece
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:church
the full moon
the goddess Demeter
in the Eleusinian Sanctuary
gptkbp:provides divine protection
gptkbp:significance the cultural heritage of Greece
gptkbp:symbolizes life and death
gptkbp:type_of spiritual transformation
gptkbp:works_for nine days
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Demeter
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4