ABSTRACT

Written by an international team of acknowledged experts, this excellent book studies a wide range of contributions and showcases new research on the archaeology, ritual and history of Greek mystery cults.

With a lack of written evidence that exists for the mysteries, archaeology has proved central to explaining their significance and this volume is key to understanding a phenomenon central to Greek religion and society.

chapter 1|24 pages

Mycenaean religion at Eleusis: the architecture and stratigraphy of Megaron B

The architecture and stratigraphy of Megaron B*

chapter 2|25 pages

FESTIVAL AND MYSTERIES

Aspects of the Eleusinian cult

chapter 4|33 pages

“IN THE SANCTUARY OF THE SAMOTHRACIAN GODS”

Myth, politics, and mystery cult at Ilion

chapter 5|31 pages

EVOLUTIONS OF A MYSTERY CULT

The Theban Kabiroi

chapter 6|26 pages

MYSTERY CULTS IN ARCADIA

chapter 7|24 pages

TROPHONIUS OF LEBADEA

Mystery aspects of an oracular cult in Boeotia

chapter 11|2 pages

CONCLUDING REMARKS