Eleusis

E·leu·sis

(ĭ-lo͞o′sĭs)

An ancient city of eastern Greece near Athens, site of the Eleusinian mysteries.

El′eu·sin′i·an (ĕl′yo͝o-sĭn′ē-ən) adj. & n.

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Eleusis

(ɪˈluːsɪs)

(Placename) a town in Greece, in Attica about 23 km (14 miles) west of Athens, of which it is now an industrial suburb. Modern Greek name: Elevsís

Eleusinian n, adj

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E•leu•sis

(ɪˈlu sɪs)

n.

an ancient city in Greece, in Attica.

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discovered by Matthiae at Moscow, describes the seizure of Persephone by Hades, the grief of Demeter, her stay at Eleusis, and her vengeance on gods and men by causing famine.

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One day, during her pilgrimage in quest of the entrance to Pluto's kingdom, she came to the palace of King Cereus, who reigned at Eleusis. Ascending a lofty flight of steps, she entered the portal, and found the royal household in very great alarm about the queen's baby.

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He had a residence on 'the sacred way' between Athens and Eleusis. In his residence was an iron bed in which he invited every traveller who passed by to spend the night.

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