Eleusinion
Athens Municipality
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Eleusinion
Welcome to the City Eleusinion, a sanctuary of immense spiritual importance located at the very base of the Acropolis. This sacred precinct served as the Athenian counterpart to the Great Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore at Eleusis. …
Listen in the app2The Temple of the Mother and Daughter
At the heart of the precinct stood the Temple of Demeter and Kore, a modest but significant structure built around the early 5th century BCE. Measuring approximately 11 by 18 meters, this temple was not intended for massive…
Listen in the app3Purification and the Nine Jets — The Enneakrounos Spring
Directly below the sanctuary of the Eleusinion was one of Athens' most famous water sources: the Enneakrounos, or the 'Nine Jets' spring. This fountain house, originally a natural spring known as Kallirrhoe, was elaborated upon…
Listen in the app4The Hero of Agriculture — The Temple of Triptolemos
Located close to the main temple of the goddesses was a smaller shrine dedicated to Triptolemos, the legendary prince of Eleusis who was chosen by Demeter to spread the knowledge of agriculture to all of mankind. In Greek art,…
Listen in the app5Nurturers of Youth — Ge Kourotrophos and Demeter Chloe
In the vicinity of the Eleusinion, several other smaller sanctuaries were clustered, creating a dense landscape of interconnected deities. Among the most important were the shrines of Ge Kourotrophos ('Earth, the Nurse of Youth')…
Listen in the app6The Pathway of Secrets — The Processional Preparation
The Eleusinion was not just a static temple; it was a hive of activity during the preparation for the annual sacred processions. According to the sources, there was a specific building within the precinct dedicated to the…
Listen in the app7Silence and the End of the Mysteries
The final section of our tour brings us to the eventual decline and closure of the Eleusinion. For nearly a thousand years, this sanctuary remained one of the most sacred spots in the Mediterranean. …
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Our exploration of the City Eleusinion has taken us through the temple of the goddesses, the purfying waters of the Enneakrounos, and the staging grounds for the most influential religious festival of antiquity. We have seen how…
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What is Eleusinion?
Eleusinion is a place in Athens Municipality with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Athens Municipality |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.9737, 23.7246 |
| Last updated |
