Eleusis

By Demetrios Philios and Hamilton Gatliff

Eleusis is a historical fiction novel written by Demetrios Philios. The story is set in ancient Greece during the fifth century BCE and revolves around the mystery cult of Eleusis. The protagonist, Kallias, is a young Athenian who becomes a member of the cult and embarks on a spiritual journey to uncover the secrets of the Eleusinian Mysteries. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters, including the high priestess of Demeter, who guide him through the initiation process and reveal the cult's hidden knowledge. As Kallias delves deeper into the mysteries, he discovers a plot to destroy the cult and must race against time to save it. The book is rich in historical detail and offers a glimpse into the religious practices and beliefs of ancient Greece. It is a captivating tale of adventure, spirituality, and the power of knowledge.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162586397
• ISBN13: 9781162586397
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"