A beautiful myth, which describes the grief of the mother Demeter who loses her daughter so prematurely, and who tries to bring her back to life, while at the same time sharing the human pain of death. No other similar myth of another ancient people can be compared to the greatness of this Greek myth.
Demeter and Persephone's story is sad, yet the ancient Greek's view of the tale as a way to explain the cyclical character of nature is beautiful, I think. Demeter's almost frenzied worry for her daughter is tragic but her persistence in finding Kore is also hauntingly inspiring to me. Thanks again World History for your amazing content, I hope to see much more from you guys all the way down under!
There is an interesting theory with more possible insights into the Eleusinian mysteries in the book The Immortality Key by Brian C. Muraresku. I can highly recommend it.
In certain aspects her story is related to that of Inanna and Ishtar. There is the journey into the underworld which has greater significance in the Inanna story but the relationship is palpable
In this myth there is the pain of the mother for the abduction of her daughter by Hades. Nothing to do with the Inanna and her descent into and return from the ancient Mesopotamian underworld, ruled by her older sister Ereshkigal.
Hi! I am interested in a few questions about the Eleusinian mysteries. Question 1: At what time of the year did Hades kidnap Cora? In the myth of Demeter it is mentioned that Cora was picking flowers in the meadow and her attention was attracted by a daffodil. But these are spring flowers! So the kidnapping could have taken place in the spring? So, Cora (Persephone) had to spend her time in Hades in summer? That is, the burial of grain in the fall in the ground is not Persephone's sending to Hades, but on the contrary - reunion with her mother Demeter? Question 2: What could the Anaktoron, a small structure inside the temple of Telesterion, have been? Could it have been an oven for baking bread? After all, there are mentions that a hole was made in the roof of Telesterion for the flames to escape. Besides, the story of Demeter's baking of the little prince Demophontes is remarkable. The goddess wanted to make him immortal, but his mother interrupted the sacrament. So, Demeter chose another, more difficult way for mankind - through farming, growing grains and baking bread. Through the eating of bread there is communion with the body of the goddess Persephone. And those of mortals who have tasted the god become immortal. Question 3: Who is Brimos? During the final scenes of the mysteries, the Hierophant exclaims: "Brimo has given birth to Brimos!". That is, the Mighty One gave birth to the Mighty One. Some researchers believe that it could be Dionysus. But as a proof of the miracle to the participants of the mysteries the hierophant presented the wheat ear! How can it be connected with Dionysus?
1. Persephone’s abduction is associated with spring, but her time in the Underworld corresponds to winter. The fall is when Demeter’s grief is most felt, and her reunion with Persephone brings about the renewal of spring. 2. The Anaktoron’s exact function is debated, but its role in ritual fire or sacred ceremonies is more commonly supported than it being an oven. 3. Brimos is likely connected with fertility and renewal, with the wheat ear symbolizing the life-giving and sustaining power of the earth rather than Dionysus directly.
Can you think of another example where a story from mythology may have been used to explain a natural phenomenon?
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A beautiful myth, which describes the grief of the mother Demeter who loses her daughter so prematurely, and who tries to bring her back to life, while at the same time sharing the human pain of death. No other similar myth of another ancient people can be compared to the greatness of this Greek myth.
It's one of the greats, that's for sure. Thanks for watching!
Demeter and Persephone's story is sad, yet the ancient Greek's view of the tale as a way to explain the cyclical character of nature is beautiful, I think. Demeter's almost frenzied worry for her daughter is tragic but her persistence in finding Kore is also hauntingly inspiring to me. Thanks again World History for your amazing content, I hope to see much more from you guys all the way down under!
Well said, and thank you for the kind words! 🙂
There is an interesting theory with more possible insights into the Eleusinian mysteries in the book The Immortality Key by Brian C. Muraresku. I can highly recommend it.
Thanks! We'll be sure to add that to our reading list.
her story origin both have roots in Egypt and Mesopotamia
In certain aspects her story is related to that of Inanna and Ishtar. There is the journey into the underworld which has greater significance in the Inanna story but the relationship is palpable
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! 🙂
In this myth there is the pain of the mother for the abduction of her daughter by Hades. Nothing to do with the
Inanna and her descent into and return from the ancient Mesopotamian underworld, ruled by her older sister Ereshkigal.
Fantastic summary!! Awesome info. Cheers
Salve hermosa Demeter madre dadora del sustento!!!
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Excellent video. Thank you for posting.
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Hi! I am interested in a few questions about the Eleusinian mysteries.
Question 1: At what time of the year did Hades kidnap Cora? In the myth of Demeter it is mentioned that Cora was picking flowers in the meadow and her attention was attracted by a daffodil. But these are spring flowers! So the kidnapping could have taken place in the spring? So, Cora (Persephone) had to spend her time in Hades in summer? That is, the burial of grain in the fall in the ground is not Persephone's sending to Hades, but on the contrary - reunion with her mother Demeter?
Question 2: What could the Anaktoron, a small structure inside the temple of Telesterion, have been? Could it have been an oven for baking bread? After all, there are mentions that a hole was made in the roof of Telesterion for the flames to escape. Besides, the story of Demeter's baking of the little prince Demophontes is remarkable. The goddess wanted to make him immortal, but his mother interrupted the sacrament. So, Demeter chose another, more difficult way for mankind - through farming, growing grains and baking bread. Through the eating of bread there is communion with the body of the goddess Persephone. And those of mortals who have tasted the god become immortal.
Question 3: Who is Brimos? During the final scenes of the mysteries, the Hierophant exclaims: "Brimo has given birth to Brimos!". That is, the Mighty One gave birth to the Mighty One. Some researchers believe that it could be Dionysus. But as a proof of the miracle to the participants of the mysteries the hierophant presented the wheat ear! How can it be connected with Dionysus?
1. Persephone’s abduction is associated with spring, but her time in the Underworld corresponds to winter. The fall is when Demeter’s grief is most felt, and her reunion with Persephone brings about the renewal of spring.
2. The Anaktoron’s exact function is debated, but its role in ritual fire or sacred ceremonies is more commonly supported than it being an oven.
3. Brimos is likely connected with fertility and renewal, with the wheat ear symbolizing the life-giving and sustaining power of the earth rather than Dionysus directly.
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