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by Edouard Schure (Author)
""The Sacred Drama of Eleusis"" is a book written by Edouard Schure that explores the ancient Greek religious festival of Eleusis. The festival was held in honor of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility, and her daughter Persephone. The book delves into the history and mythology of the festival, as well as the rituals and ceremonies that were performed during it. Schure also explores the symbolism and meaning behind the festival, and how it relates to the human experience of life, death, and rebirth. ""The Sacred Drama of Eleusis"" is a fascinating exploration of one of the most important religious festivals of ancient Greece, and provides a unique insight into the beliefs and practices of this ancient civilization.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Genesis of Tragedy and the Sacred Drama of Eleusis, by Edouard Schure. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100200.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.
