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Meeting the Melissae: The Ancient Greek Bee Priestesses of Demeter Birch Menchaca uses the concept ofThe Eleusinian Mysteries were the most prestigious initiation of the ancient world. The ritual's secrets were protected by death vows and have been speculated about for more than 4,000 years. The nine day festival was run by a group of women called Melissae, or "bees" married women, second only in rank to the Priestess of Athena Polias, who presided over Athens. They amassed incredible wealth, fame, and political status. Temple accounts from the