Mysticism in Ancient Greece

Delve into the enigmatic practices, sacred rituals, and esoteric beliefs that shaped the spiritual & philosophical landscape of the ancient Hellenic world. From the Eleusinian Mysteries to the Oracle at Delphi, Pythagoreans and the writings of Plato, join us as we unravel the mysticism that infused every aspect of ancient Greek life, exploring the aspects that continues to captivate our imaginations today. Sorry about the video being out of focus for a while midway through! Check out my linktree for more: https://linktr.ee/filipholm Support Let's Talk Religion on Patreon:   / letstalkreligion   Or through a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/talkreligiondonate Also check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqt... Music by: Filip Holm Sources/Recomended Reading: Bowden, Hugh (2010). "Mystery cults in the Ancient World". Thames and Hudson Ltd. Burkert, Walter (1982). "Greek Religion". Harvard University Press. Burkert, Walter (1988). "Ancient Mystery Cults". Harvard University Press. Cooper, John M. et. al (translated by) (1997). "Plato: Complete Works". Hackett Publishing. Dodds, E.R. (2004). "The Greeks & The Irrational". University of California Press. Evans, Nancy A. “Sanctuaries, Sacrifices, and the Eleusinian Mysteries.” Numen, Vol. 49, No. 3 (2002): 227-254. Mylonas, George E. “Eleusis and the Eleusinian Mysteries.” The Classical Journal, Vol. 43, No. 3 (1947): 130-146. Ustinova, Yulia (2017). "Divine Mania: Alterations of Consciousness in Ancient Greece". Routledge. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:25 Defining terms 3:34 The "Irrational" in Ancient Greece 4:30 Mystery Cults: The Eleusinian Mysteries 10:48 Pythagoras & The Pythagoreans 13:20 The Bacchic (Dionysian) Mysteries 17:08 The Orphics? 24:42 Mysticism in Philosophy? - Parmenides 28:10 Mysticism in Plato? 42:52 Conclusions #AncientGreece #mysticism #philosophy