Tag: Mycenaean

Eleusinian Mysteries at the Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore

April 3, 2021

Welcome! Before we jump into the excitement of the mysteries, let’s introduce the sanctuary. The sanctuary of Demeter and Kore at Eleusis, is located roughly 18 kilometers from Athens (Fantham et al., 1995, p. 37), a city which is often considered the main hub of Greece in antiquity. Because it is now in ruins, we … More Eleusinian Mysteries at the Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore

Mycenaean Female’s Clothing, Hair, and Jewellery

March 29, 2017

A Brief Mycenaean Background From the 15th to the 13th century BCE, the Mycenaean people inhabited mainland Greece, as well as parts of the Aegean, Crete and the Cycladic Islands. This era of people were influenced largely by the Minoan civilization. A few important locations from this time period are Mycenae (the main site that the … More Mycenaean Female’s Clothing, Hair, and Jewellery