Hyakíntha: The Mustērion

The Mysteries

On the final day of Hyakíntha we observe The Mustērion, a mystery ritual that derives its name from the Greek μῠστήρῐον - meaning mystery or secret.

Descriptions regarding the traditions of the third day of Hyakíntha are sparse, leaving some scholars to believe that it was a day dedicated to Mystery Cults and communal feasts. 

To honor the Mystery Cults of old, The Temple celebrates this day with a secret ceremony that will not be shared online. We encourage festival participants to hold their own ceremonies in private, and to refrain from posting about them.

This day is a day of reflection, of truly focusing on your practice and relationship with The Theoi outside of communal judgements or pressures.

symbols & Decore

hair binding / veiling

  • Recommended

Jewelry / Adornments

  • Recommended

foods of significance

  • Recipes of Significance Can Be Found Here.

    • Be advised that The Temple has not yet personally tested the following recipes - so we cannot speak to the consistency or taste of any of the foods listed.

history vs modern day

According to Encyclopedia Britannica:

"The death of Hyacinthus was celebrated at Amyclae by the second most important of Spartan festivals, the Hyacinthia, in the Spartan month Hyacinthius [...] it lasted three days, the rites gradually passing from mourning for Hyacinthus to rejoicing in the majesty of Apollo."​

View our 2024 Mustērion Guide here