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1. (n.pl.) Eleusinian mysteries
the mysteries, celebrated annually at Eleusis and Athens in ancient times, in memory of the abduction and return of Persephone and in honor of Demeter and Dionysus.
Etymology: (1635–45; <L Eleusīni(us) of Eleusis (< Gk Eleus&imacracute;nios))
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1. eleusinian mysteries
rites, initiation into which, as religiously conducive to the making of good men and good citizens, was compulsory on every free-born Athenian, celebrated annually at Eleusis in honour of Demeter and Persephone, and which lasted nine days.
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