Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eleusinian

adjective

/ɪˌluːsɪˈniːən/

Definition

Relating to or indicative of the Eleusinian Mysteries, which were ancient religious rites held in honor of the goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone.

Examples

The Eleusinian Mysteries were central to the spiritual life of ancient Greeks.
Many scholars have studied the Eleusinian rites to understand their significance in Greek culture.
The procession during the Eleusinian festival attracted participants from various parts of Greece.

Meaning

The term Eleusinian specifically pertains to the sacred rituals and practices from ancient Greece associated with agriculture and fertility, particularly those celebrating the seasonal cycle of growth and harvest.