Eleusis: Digest

by Rosicrucian Order AMORC, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, George Mylonas

This issue of the Rosicrucian Digest presents a compendium of materials that provide a solid introduction to the most important aspects of the Eleusinian Mysteries.

Genres: Philosophy

104 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 9, 2015

About the author

The Ancient and Mystical Order Rosæ Crucis (AMORC), also known as the Rosicrucian Order, is the largest Rosicrucian organization in the world. It has various lodges, chapters and other affiliated bodies throughout the globe, operating in 19 different languages. It operates as a fraternal order in the mystical tradition, and supports secular research and learning in the arts and humanities.

Reviews

[Owen M. McKinney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Compendium of information about the Eleusinian Mysteries

This is an article about the myths of Demeter and Persephone i a broad death of of time and usages. It ranges from ancient to modern times. The most famous author in this issue of Rosicrucian Digest is the world famous George

Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, an historian, who wrote about Eleusis. Maria Lynn Keller, PHD, looked at the path of initiation into the Eleusinian Mysteries. Stephanie Goodart considered the Lesser Mysteries of Eleusis. Albert Hofman,PhD, brought the message of the Rosicrucian Mysteries to the modern-day world.

[Ed Barton · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Basic Look

It’s tough to cover such a large and important tradition in a short book - let alone an anthology. The book has a few pieces on the actual initiation and some history that are exceptional, while some others - like the Eleusinian card game feels out of place. It’s readable, but leaves you wanting and feels disjointed as you read.

[Gabriel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great compilation of articles from several different sources on the subject of Eleusis and the Mysteries. Short but quite complete with a lot of references, in case you wish to delve further into the theme.

[Aaron Schuschu · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of stuff about Persephone and bees

[Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

REBIRTH OF TRUTH AND INNER VISION

The knowledge in this book provides a sliver of light in our darkened world. If mankind learns anything about Eleusis and its mysteries, we profit. Many ideas from mixed sources are presented along with photos of Eleusis today and artwork. Anyone interested in Hellenismos should definitely read this book.

[Ethan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Of special interest in this issue is "The Message of the Eleusinian Mysteries for Today's World" by the famous Albert Hofmann, Ph.D. who first synthesized LSD. A fantastic article!