kēryx — ▪ ancient Greek messenger inviolable ancient Greek messenger. In Homer s time, the kēryx was simply a trusted attendant or retainer of a chieftain. The role of kērykes expanded, however, to include acting as inviolable messengers between… … Universalium
ÉLEUSIS — Éleusis, aujourd’hui bourg industriel du nom de Levsina, est à trente kilomètres au nord ouest d’Athènes, en face de Salamine, sur la route qui, du Céramique, passe près du couvent de Daphni et continue vers Thèbes. Le mot, croyait on, aurait… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Eleusinian Mysteries — Topics in Greek mythology Gods Primordial gods and Titans Zeus and the Olympians Pan and the nymphs Apollo and Dionysus Sea gods and Earth gods Heroes Heracles and his Labors Achilles and the Trojan War … Wikipedia
Ceryx — For the moth genus, see Ceryx (moth). In Greek mythology, Ceryx or Keryx (English translation: herald ) was a son of Hermes and either Pandrosus[1] or Agraulus.[2] He was, like his father, a messenger of the gods. According to Pausanias, he was… … Wikipedia
Eumolpidae — The Eumolpidae ( el. Ευμολπιδαι) were one of the sacred Eleusinian families of priests that ran the Eleusinian Mysteries during the Hellenic era. They popularized the cult and allowed many more to be initiated into the great secrets of Demeter… … Wikipedia
Eumolpus — In Greek mythology, Eumolpus (also Eumolpos) was the son of Poseidon and Chione. According to Apollodorus,rf|1|Apol 3.15.4 Paus 1.38.2 Chione, daughter of Boreas and Oreithyia, pregnant with Eumolpus by Poseidon, was frightened of her father s… … Wikipedia
Herald-Keryx — In Greek mythology, Herald Keryx was the youngest son of Eumolpus, one of the first priests of Demeter at Eleusis and a founder of the Eleusinian Mysteries. He founded the two families of high priests in Eleusis: the Eumolpidae and the Kerykes … Wikipedia
Dexippus — For the genus of jumping spiders, see Dexippus (genus). For the 4th century philosopher, see Dexippus (philosopher). Publius Herennius Dexippus (Greek: Δέξιππος, ca. 210–273), Greek historian, statesman and general, was an hereditary priest of… … Wikipedia
Sceptre — A sceptre or scepter is a symbolic ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch, a prominent item of royal regalia. While some sceptres resemble a mace, their use is quite different.AntiquityA rod or staff has long represented authority. The sceptre … Wikipedia
List of ancient Greeks — This an alphabetical list of ancient Greeks. These include ethnic Greeks and Greek language speakers from Greece and the Mediterranean world up to about 200 AD. compactTOCRelated articles NOTOC A*Acacius of Caesarea bishop of Caesarea… … Wikipedia
