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These mysteries were the immediate destination of the imperial party also , most of whom , including Sabina and her sister , Hadrian and Antinous , were to participate . Hadrian had already been initiated in 125 to the lower grade of ...
These mysteries were the immediate destination of the imperial party also , most of whom , including Sabina and her sister , Hadrian and Antinous , were to participate . Hadrian had already been initiated in 125 to the lower grade of ...
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The mysteries of Eleusis were a bridge between the old and the new religions . Unlike the eastern faiths , this cult was not monotheistic nor totalitarian in its claims . It did not impose control over its initiates by strict codes of ...
The mysteries of Eleusis were a bridge between the old and the new religions . Unlike the eastern faiths , this cult was not monotheistic nor totalitarian in its claims . It did not impose control over its initiates by strict codes of ...
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Much of the extraordinary behaviour of the next year can be explained by the effect of the mysteries upon him : if he had been assured of immortality in heaven , it was no big step to assume divinity on earth as well .
Much of the extraordinary behaviour of the next year can be explained by the effect of the mysteries upon him : if he had been assured of immortality in heaven , it was no big step to assume divinity on earth as well .
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Scandal of the centuries | 1 |
Antinous the young Greek c 11023 | 15 |
Hadrian the Roman Emperor 76123 | 33 |
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