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Hadrian's Involvement in the Ellucinian Mysteries and the Great Dionysia Festival
This chapter discusses the Roman emperor Hadrian's visit to Athens and his involvement in the Ellucinian Mysteries and the Great Dionysia festival. Hadrian was initiated into the mysteries and presided over the Agonothetes at the festival, which included sacrifices, fanfare, and plays.