Mysticism in Ancient Greece

Delve into the enigmatic practices, sacred rituals, and esoteric beliefs that shaped the spiritual & philosophical landscape of the ancient Hellenic world. From the Eleusinian Mysteries to the Oracle at Delphi, Pythagoreans and the writings of Plato, join us as we unravel the mysticism that infused every aspect of ancient Greek life, exploring the aspects that continues to captivate our imaginations today.

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Sources/Recomended Reading:

Bowden, Hugh (2010). "Mystery cults in the Ancient World". Thames and Hudson Ltd.

Burkert, Walter (1982). "Greek Religion". Harvard University Press.

Burkert, Walter (1988). "Ancient Mystery Cults". Harvard University Press.

Cooper, John M. et. al (translated by) (1997). "Plato: Complete Works". Hackett Publishing.

Dodds, E.R. (2004). "The Greeks & The Irrational". University of California Press.

Evans, Nancy A. “Sanctuaries, Sacrifices, and the Eleusinian Mysteries.” Numen, Vol. 49, No. 3 (2002): 227-254.

Mylonas, George E. “Eleusis and the Eleusinian Mysteries.” The Classical Journal, Vol. 43, No. 3 (1947): 130-146.

Ustinova, Yulia (2017). "Divine Mania: Alterations of Consciousness in Ancient Greece". Routledge.


Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:25 Defining terms
3:34 The "Irrational" in Ancient Greece
4:30 Mystery Cults: The Eleusinian Mysteries
10:48 Pythagoras & The Pythagoreans
13:20 The Bacchic (Dionysian) Mysteries
17:08 The Orphics?
24:42 Mysticism in Philosophy? - Parmenides
28:10 Mysticism in Plato?
42:52 Conclusions


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