Sacred Way
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The Sacred Way in ancient Greece
, was the road from Athens
to Eleusis. It was so called because it was the route taken by a procession celebrating the Eleusinian Mysteries
. The procession to Eleusis began at Kerameikos (the Athenian cemetery) on the 19th Boedromion.
In Greece today, the road from central Athens to Aegaleo and Chaidari
(the old route to Eleusis) is called the Sacred Way.
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, was the road from Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
to Eleusis. It was so called because it was the route taken by a procession celebrating the Eleusinian Mysteries
Eleusinian Mysteries
The Eleusinian Mysteries were initiation ceremonies held every year for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis in ancient Greece. Of all the mysteries celebrated in ancient times, these were held to be the ones of greatest importance...
. The procession to Eleusis began at Kerameikos (the Athenian cemetery) on the 19th Boedromion.
In Greece today, the road from central Athens to Aegaleo and Chaidari
Chaidari
Chaidari , is a suburb in the west northwestern part of Athens, Greece. The two mountaintops of Aigaleo lies to the north and south...
(the old route to Eleusis) is called the Sacred Way.