They come from the myth of Demeter and Persephone. The mysteries were celebrated near Athens (at Eleusis). Mysteries were secret, and initiation involved a symbolic passage from darkness to light.
2. Having watched the PowerPoint about Hades and Demeter and read the selections from the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, answer the question below.
When religion is so all pervasive and is a central part of civic life in every sphere, perhaps people were looking for a more dynamic and individual experience that went beyond the state experience.
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