CLAS 160 1st Edition Lecture 11Outline of Last Lecture I. OrpheusII. Orpheus as a Metapoetic FigureOutline of Current Lecture I. The Homeric Hymn to Demeter: Two Interconnected StoriesII. Archaic Greek MarriageIII. Persephone (Proserpina)IV. Another Aetiology: The Eleusinian MysteriesV. Initiation in the Mysteries Involved:Current LectureHymning DemeterThe Homeric Hymn to Demeter: Two Interconnected Stories- Abduction of Persephone/Demeter’s search Marriage Seasons- Demeter at Eleusis Eleusinian MysteriesArchaic Greek Marriage- Brides ~12-13; Groom ~30- A transaction between two men: father and groom- Mock abduction from father’s house (sometimes)- Bride’s mother carried torches “to search for her”- Couple showered with fruit and nuts at the hearthPersephone (Proserpina)- Daughter of Demeter and ZeusThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- (Reluctant) wife of Hades, queen of the dead- No children- Often called “Kore” (daughter/maiden)- Aetiology for seasons 1/3 down, 2/3 upAnother Aetiology: The Eleusinian Mysteries- Biggest, most important cult in the ancient world Open to men, women, free, slaves Only restrictions: no murderers or barbarians- Mysteries=secret! Only initiated can know secrets!Initiation in the Mysteries Involved:- Ritual fasting- Consumption of the Kykeon A drink made of raw, ground barley, water, and milk- A procession to Eleusis, while be mocked and flashed- Veiling or blindfolding- Procession through a dark, terror-filled hall- Light is brought out and an ear of wheat is revealed- Return to
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