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Eleusis

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E·leu·sis  (-lss)
An ancient city of eastern Greece near Athens, site of the Eleusinian mysteries.
Eleu·sini·an (ly-sn-n) adj. & n.
Eleusis [ɪˈluːsɪs]
n
(Placename) a town in Greece, in Attica about 23 km (14 miles) west of Athens, of which it is now an industrial suburb Modern Greek name Elevsís
Eleusinian  [ˌɛljʊˈsɪnɪən] n & adj


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Firstly, it is certainly not later than the beginning of the sixth century, for it makes no mention of Iacchus, and the Dionysiac element was introduced at Eleusis at about that period.
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One day, during her pilgrimage in quest of the entrance to Pluto's kingdom, she came to the palace of King Cereus, who reigned at Eleusis.
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