Lesser Mysteries Article written by Hymnaia, Hierophoros-in-training of Demeter, Persephone, and Artemis. Athenian Calendar Dates: 20-26 AnthesterionHonouring: Demeter, Kore-Persephone, Dionysus, HeraklesOrigin: Eleusinian Mysteries What are the Lesser Mysteries? The Lesser Mysteries were a later addition to the Eleusinian Mysteries focused on purification and readying initiates for the Greater Mysteries that would take place later in the year (15-21 … Continue reading Lesser Mysteries