Myth and Mysteries: The Eleusinian Mysteries of Demeter and Persephone

We welcome the return of Frances Eley for a day workshop on the Eleusinian Mysteries.

The interactive morning session will explore the significance and functions of myth in society, and provide an overview of the Mystery Religions of the Mediterranean, with consideration of the profound nature of these Mystery Traditions

The afternoon session will focus on the Myth of Demeter and Persephone, and the Mysteries of Eleusis. It will include the visions of the Journey of the Soul via Ritual and Sacred Drama.

Frances Eley is a Lecturer in Classics with the Open University. She has a long-standing and whole-hearted engagement with the myths and mysteries belonging to various cultures: Greek, Celtic and Hindu.

This workshop takes place within a 2-day retreat, at which Frances will also be present throughout.
You have the option of attending just the workshop itself, or staying from 2.00 pm Friday 1st August to 10.00 am Sunday 3rd August.

Workshop (including soup & fruit lunch) : £40
2-day retreat (full board + workshop) : £240
Please book online below.