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Why did Demeter travel to Eleusis in the myth of Persephone?
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Painted Greek vase showing a Dionysiac feast, 450–425 bc; in the Louvre, Paris.
In the myth of Persephone, the goddess Demeter traveled to Eleusis during her long and desperate search for her daughter, who had been abducted by Hades, the god of the underworld.123
While wandering in distress, Demeter arrived at Eleusis, where she was hospitably received by the city's royal family. During her stay, she attempted to make the queen’s son immortal, though this effort was ultimately prevented by the queen's interference. Following this event, Demeter revealed her true identity and commanded that a temple be built for her at the site. It was at Eleusis that she eventually shared her secret rites, which became the foundation for the Eleusinian Mysteries.13