Eleusis
By Jimmy Joe
Eleusis was the chief rival city to Athens in Attica. Eleusis lost its independence to Erechtheus of Athens. Eleusis was a centre of a cult to Demeter known as the Eleusinian mysteries, established by Celeüs and his family. See also the Mother Goddesses for more about Demeter and Persephone.
Related Information
Name
Eleusis, Ἐλευσίς.
Rulers
Celeüs.
