de Mysteriis and de Reditu (1889)

De Mysteriis and De Reditu are two speeches by the ancient Greek orator Andocides, which were delivered in Athens in the 5th century BCE. The first speech, De Mysteriis, is a defense of Andocides against accusations of participating in the mutilation of the herms (statues of the god Hermes) and the profanation of the Eleusinian Mysteries, two religious scandals that had rocked Athens in the years leading up to the Peloponnesian War. In the speech, Andocides denies any involvement in the crimes and argues that he is being unjustly accused by his enemies. The second speech, De Reditu, is a plea for the restoration of Andocides' citizenship, which had been revoked after he was implicated in the scandals. In this speech, Andocides recounts his efforts to clear his name and his loyalty to Athens, and asks for forgiveness and mercy from the Athenian people. De Mysteriis and De Reditu are important sources for the study of Athenian politics and religion, and provide valuable insights into the workings of the Athenian legal system and the role of oratory in ancient Greece.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.