Taylor - Eleusianian and Bacchic Mysteries.pdf - Platonic Philosophy

28 Introduction.manywho still cherisha regard, almost amounting toveneration, for the author; and we hope that this reproduction of his admirable explanation of the nature andobject of the Mysteries will prove to them a welcomeundertaking. There is an increasing interest in philosophical, mystical, and other antique literature, whichwill, we believe, render our labor of some value to aclass of readers whose sympathy, good-will, and fellowship we would gladly possess and cherish. If we haveadded to their enjoyment, we shall be doubly gratified.A. W.Vemts aiul Proserpina in Hades.