Ἕκτη Φθίνοντος/ Ἕκτη μ&eps
Ἕκτη Φθίνοντος/ Ἕκτη μετ’εἰκάδας, XXV day From today’s sunset: twenty-fifth (sixth waning of the third decade) of Anthesterion. ΜΙΚΡΑ ΜΥΣΤΗΡΙΑ - VI day of the LESSER ELEUSINIAN MYSTERIES “The cathartic (pertaining to purification) and the theoretic (virtues) are telestic (pertaining to mystic ceremonies). Hence, Olympiodoros adds, the cathartic virtues are denominated from the purification which is used in the Mysteries; but the theoretic from perceiving divine things. On this account, he accords with the Orphic verses, that ‘the uninitiated soul that dies lies plunged in Hades in the blackest mire’ For initiation is the divinely inspired energy of the virtues.” Iamblichus, Pythagorean Life 167 “For them (the Blessed Ones initiated in the Mysteries) in Elysium the Sun shineth in his strength, in the world below, while here ‘tis night; and, in meadows red with roses, the space before their city is shaded by the incense-tree, and is laden with golden fruits. Some of them delight themselves with horses and with wrestling; others with draughts, and with lures; while beside them bloometh the fair flower of perfect bliss. And over that lovely land fragrance is ever shed, while they mingle all manner of incense with the far-shining fire on the Altar of the Gods. From the other side sluggish streams of darksome night belch forth a boundless gloom.” (Pindar, Dirges Fragment 129) (Kore holding the torch; Museum of Cyrene) -- source link
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