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Lacrateides Relief
The ''Lacrateides Relief'' () is a large ancient Greek marble votive relief of the late Hellenistic age (second century BC) dedicated by the priest Lacrateides to the Eleusinian Mysteries, Eleusinian deities in the Sanctuary of Pluto in Eleusis. It depicts the most significant figures of the Eleusinian pantheon such as the goddess of agriculture Demeter, her daughter Persephone, the hero Triptolemus and Pluto (mythology), Pluto (Hades), the god of wealth. The votive relief was found in late nineteenth century in multiple fragments, while many are still missing. The preserved portion is exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Eleusis, Archaeological Museum of Eleusis, in southern Greece. History Lacrateides served as priest to gods such as Theos, Thea and Eubuleus, and an inscription on the relief states that he dedicated the work to deities of the Eleusinian pantheon. The work dates to c. 100–90 BC, and is the earliest known artefact that depicts Eubuleus with certainty. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eleusis
Elefsina () or Eleusis ( ; ) is a suburban city and Communities and Municipalities of Greece, municipality in Athens metropolitan area. It belongs to West Attica regional unit of Greece. It is located in the Thriasio Plain, at the northernmost end of the Saronic Gulf. North of Elefsina are Mandra, Greece, Mandra and Magoula, Attica, Magoula, while Aspropyrgos is to the northeast. It is the site of the Eleusinian Mysteries and the birthplace of Aeschylus. Today, Elefsina is a major industrial centre, with the largest oil refinery in Greece as well as the home of the Aeschylia Festival, the longest-lived arts event in the Attica Region. On 11 November 2016, Elefsina was named the European Capital of Culture for 2021, which became effective in 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic postponement. Etymology The word ''Eleusis'' first appears in the ''Orphic Hymn to Eleusinian Demeter'': «Δήμητρος Ελευσινίας, θυμίαμα στύρακα». Also Hesychius of Alexand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
