Krys Douglas (who will play Demeter) with the director near the Acropolis
Spent most of yesterday with the director and the lead actress in the Athens Agora, where the the ancient Greeks gathered to exchange goods, gossip, ideas… and invent politics. It's also where the opening ceremonies for the Eleusinian Mysteries occurred in ancient times. The ritual festival lasted nine days. First, the sacred objects of the Goddess Demeter (not sure what exactly) were brought from her temple in Eleusis to Athens. Then, on the first official day of The Mysteries, the king called the people to gather at the painted stoa in the Agora. With help from the Hierophant (priest) and the Dadouchos (torch bearer), a proclamation called forth the initiates. It also declared who was forbidden from participating in the sacred rites… Murderers, Barbarians, and those who could not speak Greek.
Julia Hauenstein, director of the working title: The Mysteries. Near remnants of the Athens Eleusinion.
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