Inside the Archaeological Museum of Eleusis ("Elefsina"), Attica, Greece.
Inside the Archaeological Museum of Eleusis ("Elefsina"), Attica, Greece. To the right you can see the famous relief (copy-the original is in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens), depicting Demeter and Persephone celebrating the Eleusinian Mysteries. On the left Demeter, wearing the peplos and holding a scepter in her left hand, presents Triptolemus with sheafs of wheat, for him to give them to humanity. On the right Persephone, wearing the chiton and a cloak and holding a torch, blesses Triptolemus with her left hand. Votive relief.
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Location: Eleusis ("Elefsina"), Attica, Greece, Europe
Photo credit: © Hercules Milas / Alamy / Afripics
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