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Eleusis

Eleusis

Philios, Demetrios
Gatliff, Hamilton

Hardcover

PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesSelf-Help

ISBN10: 116924310X
ISBN13: 9781169243101
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.31 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Eleusis is a historical novel written by Demetrios Philios, which takes place in ancient Greece during the 5th century BCE. The story revolves around the sacred cult of Demeter and Persephone, which was centered in the city of Eleusis. The novel follows the journey of a young woman named Kalliope, who is initiated into the cult and becomes a priestess. As she delves deeper into the mysteries of the cult, Kalliope discovers a dark secret that threatens to destroy the entire community. Along the way, she must navigate political intrigue, religious fanaticism, and personal betrayal, all while trying to uncover the truth about the cult's origins and purpose. Through vivid descriptions of ancient Greek life and culture, Philios paints a rich and immersive portrait of this fascinating period in history. Eleusis is a gripping tale of mystery, adventure, and spiritual awakening, sure to captivate readers of all ages.1906. Her mysteries, ruins and museum, translated from the French of Demetrios Philios, Director of the Excavations. The translator has attempted to keep as closely as possible to the actual French text written by the author, and disclaims any personal responsibility as to the historical and archeological opinions expressed within. Contains a history of Eleusis of Greece, as well as photographs of many archeological sites. A wonderfully complete history of Eleusis and its excavation.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.

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