Mysteries of Eleusis, Orphism and Pythagoreanism

Spirituality in archaic Greece

Autor*innen

• Jose García García

Parameter

• 84 Seiten
• 3 Lesestunden

• Philosophisches Thema

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The book explores the evolution of spirituality during ancient Greece's archaic period, focusing on popular religious movements such as Orphism, Dionysianism, and the Eleusinian mysteries. It examines the rites and lifestyles associated with these beliefs, highlighting the enduring significance of the Eleusinian mysteries and the myth of Dionysus. Additionally, it analyzes the distinct practices of Orphism and connects Pythagorean thought with the teachings of Empedocles, offering insights into the intertwining of these spiritual traditions.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Einband: Paperback