Shot and directed by Konstantinos Arvanitakis, 2017 Music used: "Open water" by Sirus Music and "Widescreen nature" by Tiny Music, both taken from premiumbeat.com
With a deep bow, thank you for these wonderful visuals. May the goddess bless you for caring so much to present this place to the world. It is my opinion that if there was no Eleusis, the Divine Liturgy and mysteries of the Greek/Eastern Orthodox would not exist. There is so much to uncover and remember. We have amnesia.
I'm watching this again a year later and it still is, for some reason, extremely powerful for me. I vow to visit and sit quietly in this sacred place, maybe with Demeter Herself...
Wonderful presentation! Your legomena, dromena and deiknumena were all carved in the utmost televisual clarity. The hierophant would be proud of you. This is going to haunt me for some time. [:})
Holy smokes, I have never seen such an amazing perspective nor gained such a deeper understanding of things I have been so curious about since I was little. Thank u for taking the time to make that video . And the music was phenomenal too ! I sincerely hope that we will see more content like this, from you, in the the very near future.
Incredible. This is outstanding work and agree to the gentleman below regarding the amazing perspective that your presentation provided. Thank you so much for providing a thorough, scenic and memorable account of the practical aspects regarding the Eleusinian mysteries.
Sounds to me like this is the ultimate evolution of the religious rites of which corn dollies were associated. Where the last straw of corn was twisted into a figure or shape and was the repository of the spirit of the corn. Held in a sacred place over winter, to be planted in the soil in the new year with the sowing - Persephone. I wonder if the "Venus Figurines" were also of this origin??? It would certainly be testament to the age of agriculture if so. The raising from the dead by Pluto seems to have echoes resonating through Christianity as well. Excellent video, and superb, thought provoking music.
This is a superb documentary, well done and very accessible for a man ignorant in this history but interested nevertheless. This is helping me picture the places mentioned in Brian Muraresku's book The Immortality Key.
I'm very happy to see someone took the time to inform about the rites in such detailed. I visited the sites and was overwhelmed with a feeling of grandiosity. But I was very disappointed with the informations provided in eleusis as well as The lack of interest of the local people.
Excellent this video of the Eleusis Mysteries..the mystic cult ..of Demeter and Persephone. ..the antic site 15 min.only from the center of Athens.watch also the syncretism of the antique beliefs and the Christian ones.thanks Maru to send it .
Many years ago I watched a documentary in which a researcher traced the path of the procession. I forget the name of the documentary, but the presenter not only talked about the Eleusian Mysteries, but actually walked the entire length of the pilgrimage. It was quite the undertaking. I wish I could remember the name of the video. Can anyone help? It would have been produced in the late 80s or early 90s.
You can find it on UA-cam as "The Sacred Way" with Michael Wood, produced in 1991. Heartbreaking to see the site now as mere rubble amongst industrial detritus, but the world must move on...
Did you know Hyeronimo, son of Hiero, was protector of Archimede, all killed by the Romans? Who was Hiero? Little is known... but this is the exact opposite place where to search... Beautiful walk to do once in a lifetime, perhaps more! Ty for this wonderful video.
Well done Konstantinos, it is a good impression on the 'cultural city of 2021' and we might need to step back on our Christian setting and its violent ways.
this is most wonderful!!! There is not a large volume of visual work on the greater mysteries nonetheless the Eleusinian rites, so this is very very much appreciated. thank you! xo
Very nice. Though no mention at all of either the fasting of the participants on the way to Eleusis or the breaking of this fast by consumption of the kykeon. Odd to be so detailed in other respects yet omit this well characterized element which even derives from the Homeric Hymn to Demeter.
Love the video. Have read several books on the subject as well. What actually took place will probably always be a mystery but it is fun to read different theories on this topic and others like it as well.
So have you read the new book The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name Before the birth of Jesus, the Ancient Greeks found salvation in their own sacraments. Sacred beverages were routinely consumed as part of the so-called Ancient Mysteries - elaborate rites that led initiates to the brink of death. The best and brightest from Athens and Rome flocked to the spiritual capital of Eleusis, where a holy beer unleashed heavenly visions for two thousand years. Others drank the holy wine of Dionysus to become one with the god. Enjoy the new insights.
@@margaridacastromentoria everything seems to be guesswork. No one really knows what went on and even the symbolism can be interpreted in multiple ways. Many theories and many opinions but nobody is likely to know the exact truth behind the mysteries of Eleusis.
Excellent video! It gives me a better idea of what went on during this particular festival. However, I notice that you didn't mention the part where the people brought suckling pigs and where they bathed themselves and the piglets in the Bay of Eleusis as an act of purification. Also, didn't the mystery-goers have to pay some type of monetary fee to the sanctuary? I read that about that somewhere.
Greeks had have similar calendar than Hindus have still today ?? Every month is celebration and cities have their specific festivals during year, then is every three and every 12 years etc deferred feasts, Hindus calendar contains also what to eat and sacrifice, not eat. Keep people busy. Vacations weren't invented :) Then is personal celebrations. PLUS weddings, funerals, child birth, initiations, namings .... really busy city life.
Great work! We like you dokumentation about this amazing site so much :-) We embed your video in our report about Eleusis (also the city of Elefsina) in our blog (german): reise-zikaden.de/griechenland-attika-eleusis-und-der-mysterienkult-im-demeter-heiligtum/ Greetings from Munich, Monika & Hans Hoffmann
Made me nostalgic of an era I will never completely understand
With a deep bow, thank you for these wonderful visuals. May the goddess bless you for caring so much to present this place to the world. It is my opinion that if there was no Eleusis, the Divine Liturgy and mysteries of the Greek/Eastern Orthodox would not exist. There is so much to uncover and remember. We have amnesia.
I'm watching this again a year later and it still is, for some reason, extremely powerful for me. I vow to visit and sit quietly in this sacred place, maybe with Demeter Herself...
Wonderful presentation! Your legomena, dromena and deiknumena were all carved in the utmost televisual clarity. The hierophant would be proud of you. This is going to haunt me for some time. [:})
This was amazing and well put together, thank you for this. Love From Cape Town South Africa
Thank you for this high-quality, educational video that was still very soothing.
Made me long for a time my soul may have once existed.
why would it exist then and not now?
Holy smokes, I have never seen such an amazing perspective nor gained such a deeper understanding of things I have been so curious about since I was little. Thank u for taking the time to make that video . And the music was phenomenal too ! I sincerely hope that we will see more content like this, from you, in the the very near future.
Thank you very much, I much appreciate your comment.
Incredible. This is outstanding work and agree to the gentleman below regarding the amazing perspective that your presentation provided. Thank you so much for providing a thorough, scenic and memorable account of the practical aspects regarding the Eleusinian mysteries.
Sounds to me like this is the ultimate evolution of the religious rites of which corn dollies were associated. Where the last straw of corn was twisted into a figure or shape and was the repository of the spirit of the corn. Held in a sacred place over winter, to be planted in the soil in the new year with the sowing - Persephone. I wonder if the "Venus Figurines" were also of this origin??? It would certainly be testament to the age of agriculture if so. The raising from the dead by Pluto seems to have echoes resonating through Christianity as well. Excellent video, and superb, thought provoking music.
Beautifully done! "Blessed are they who have seen..."
This is a superb documentary, well done and very accessible for a man ignorant in this history but interested nevertheless. This is helping me picture the places mentioned in Brian Muraresku's book The Immortality Key.
Bloody fantastic....
thank you this really helped for my revision for my exam!
Thank You Kostas.
Such a beautiful, atmospheric and informative video. My students will love it. Thank you!
I'm very happy to see someone took the time to inform about the rites in such detailed.
I visited the sites and was overwhelmed with a feeling of grandiosity. But I was very disappointed with the informations provided in eleusis as well as The lack of interest of the local people.
They consumed psychedelics substances in their wine and beer
@@Krishaal miko... which means, mushroom
Excellent this video of the Eleusis Mysteries..the mystic cult ..of Demeter and Persephone. ..the antic site 15 min.only from the center of Athens.watch also the syncretism of the antique beliefs and the Christian ones.thanks Maru to send it .
Many years ago I watched a documentary in which a researcher traced the path of the procession. I forget the name of the documentary, but the presenter not only talked about the Eleusian Mysteries, but actually walked the entire length of the pilgrimage. It was quite the undertaking. I wish I could remember the name of the video. Can anyone help? It would have been produced in the late 80s or early 90s.
You can find it on UA-cam as "The Sacred Way" with Michael Wood, produced in 1991. Heartbreaking to see the site now as mere rubble amongst industrial detritus, but the world must move on...
i wonder how much of this mystery cult relates to an older form of the cult of Demeter
This is an amazing video. Very likely the best explanation of the process I’ve seen.
Thanks a lot
This is amazing. Thank you.
Did you know Hyeronimo, son of Hiero, was protector of Archimede, all killed by the Romans? Who was Hiero? Little is known... but this is the exact opposite place where to search... Beautiful walk to do once in a lifetime, perhaps more! Ty for this wonderful video.
Thanks Lord Elgin for taking those random columns. 🤦♀️
I don't feel like reading...
Outstanding..... using a drone and graphics as well.
Thank you for sharing this fantastic video here. The exhibit at the Acropolis Museum was stunning.
Thanks!
Thank you very much for sharing!
Well done Konstantinos, it is a good impression on the 'cultural city of 2021' and we might need to step back on our Christian setting and its violent ways.
Outstanding and truly beautiful.
Bravo!
Wonderful. Thank you.
Très beau.
🌱
Great work.... Very well put together.... Thank u👏👍
thanks a lot!
this is most wonderful!!! There is not a large volume of visual work on the greater mysteries nonetheless the Eleusinian rites, so this is very very much appreciated. thank you! xo
Very beautiful and touching
Thanks!
thank you! that was super. I hope to make the trip to do this one day soon.
We have also a beautiful gravure of the site....from David Roberts...from the end of 18 th ,beggining of the 19th.
fantastic video. Thanks Konstantinos!
many thanks Mr. McKenzie
Amazing video.
Καταπληκτική δουλειά! Ποτέ αυτή η διαδρομή δεν εξηγήθηκε με τόσο εύληπτο τρόπο! Το απήλαυσα στην έκθεση και ήλπιζα να ανέβει! Συγχαρητήρια
Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ!
Absolutely beautiful. 🌾
Thank you!
Wonderful. Thank you. Audio also fits perfectly. Who's the author of music?
Outstanding work, my friend! Liked & *SUBSCRIBED!* Much Love to you ❤️
Many thanks!
Excellent presentation of the Sacred Way !
Many thanks!
I wonder if those people in those homes knew of the history just in their backyard. Wow.
This is amazing!
thanks for your comment!
Awesome
Great Work!
Thanks!
Very nice. Though no mention at all of either the fasting of the participants on the way to Eleusis or the breaking of this fast by consumption of the kykeon. Odd to be so detailed in other respects yet omit this well characterized element which even derives from the Homeric Hymn to Demeter.
Well done
Superb 👌
ELEUSIS mission is coming soon ⚡
Love the video. Have read several books on the subject as well. What actually took place will probably always be a mystery but it is fun to read different theories on this topic and others like it as well.
So have you read the new book The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name
Before the birth of Jesus, the Ancient Greeks found salvation in their own sacraments. Sacred beverages were routinely consumed as part of the so-called Ancient Mysteries - elaborate rites that led initiates to the brink of death. The best and brightest from Athens and Rome flocked to the spiritual capital of Eleusis, where a holy beer unleashed heavenly visions for two thousand years. Others drank the holy wine of Dionysus to become one with the god.
Enjoy the new insights.
Can you please share the books you read on the subject, everything I found is always superficial or holds misunderstood concepts.
@@margaridacastromentoria everything seems to be guesswork. No one really knows what went on and even the symbolism can be interpreted in multiple ways. Many theories and many opinions but nobody is likely to know the exact truth behind the mysteries of Eleusis.
@@margaridacastromentoria check out UA-cam video by Hilary Guise on Elusinian Mysteries. Very interesting, a little dry but very good.
Nice.
Excellent video! It gives me a better idea of what went on during this particular festival. However, I notice that you didn't mention the part where the people brought suckling pigs and where they bathed themselves and the piglets in the Bay of Eleusis as an act of purification. Also, didn't the mystery-goers have to pay some type of monetary fee to the sanctuary? I read that about that somewhere.
This is a secret knowledge
Psychedelics
@@Krishaal Right, this was just the foreplay. The wheat was just the substrate for the ergot. :)
Stunning educational video on the eleusinian mysteries 4.2k views. Girl licks toilet seat on airplane 100m+ views...... Something is wrong.
Cannot even see the micro-scribe! Video & Audio! You don't need Morgan Freeman to narrate, but someone speaking the micro text would be appreciated.
It was mushrooms
Greeks had have similar calendar than Hindus have still today ?? Every month is celebration and cities have their specific festivals during year, then is every three and every 12 years etc deferred feasts, Hindus calendar contains also what to eat and sacrifice, not eat. Keep people busy. Vacations weren't invented :)
Then is personal celebrations. PLUS weddings, funerals, child birth, initiations, namings .... really busy city life.
Great work! We like you dokumentation about this amazing site so much :-) We embed your video in our report about Eleusis (also the city of Elefsina) in our blog (german): reise-zikaden.de/griechenland-attika-eleusis-und-der-mysterienkult-im-demeter-heiligtum/ Greetings from Munich, Monika & Hans Hoffmann
Thank Jesus Christ for being born in America away from the evils that’s wretched Europe in bloody wars for centuries.
worthless without voice over