The Eleusinian and Bacchic Mysteries by Thomas Taylor

Description

The Eleusinian and Bacchic Mysteries is a book by Thomas Taylor, first published in 1791. This work explores the ancient Greek mystery religions centered around the goddesses Demeter and Persephone (Eleusinian) and the god Dionysus (Bacchic), offering a detailed philosophical interpretation of their rituals and significance. Drawing on Neoplatonic thought, Taylor presents these mysteries not as mere cultic practices but as profound spiritual allegories reflecting the soul’s journey through life, death, and rebirth. As the first major English translator of many Platonic and Neoplatonic texts, Taylor's work was instrumental in reviving classical pagan philosophy in the modern world, influencing the Romantic and occult revivals of the 19th century. His belief that ancient Greek religion contained esoteric truths made this study both a scholarly and mystical undertaking, appealing to those interested in the intersection of classical wisdom, metaphysics, and spiritual initiation.

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Formats: PDF, epub, AZW3
Page Count (PDF): 64
Word Count: 37,052
Illustrations: No
Footnotes: 137
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