Eleusinian
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of Eleusinian
1635–45; < Latin Eleusini ( us ) < Greek Eleusínios of Eleusis + -an
Example Sentences
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The ancient Eleusinian mystery rites practiced for thousands of years throughout the Mediterranean world began in the earlier half of the year for preparation of the latter half.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024
The priestesses of rites known as the Eleusinian Mysteries were called Melissae, which means “bees” in Greek.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2021
It was sound as séance, Eleusinian hallucinations of watching Jerry Garcia back Pharoah Sanders, kicking stardust grooves snatched from primordial savanna rituals.
From Washington Post • Jul. 22, 2021
She reminded me of the Eleusinian Mysteries, where singing and dancing were the origin of ritual, the roots of theater.
From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2011
The observers in Athens before Marathon reported seeing a great line of dust crossing the Plain, and they heard the clash of arms and they heard the Eleusinian Chant.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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