day 5 part 3: arrival and dancing at the Kallichoron well

Ritual path to initiation at Eleusis

day 5 part 3: arrival and dancing at the Kallichoron well

Elefsina, 192 00, Greece

Created By: Russell Egan

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Finally the initiates would enter the sanctuary from the east where closely situated was the Kallichoron well where Demeter can be seen portrayed. This well means literally 'beautiful dancing' and as the initiates arrived after the procession leading into the next day, still in a state of euphoria from exertion, they would dance their way into the sanctuary. Finally after arriving and dancing their way into the complex, the intiates would rest and await the next day.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Ritual path to initiation at Eleusis


 

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