day 3, Athens, 'Day of sacrifice' Ancient Agora

The second day the initiates were to take their piglet and themselves to the ancient Piraeus bay, to cleanse themselves and their sacrifice. Day three they returned home, went to the Athenian agora and sacrificed their piglets. Most watched as the Archon sacrificed to the Goddess, and representatives from other poleis did so for their respective constituents. After this the initiates were alowed one day of rest for the Asklepios festival on day four and to allow those who were late to get caught up on the initiations.