On the Mysteries: A Rhetorical Analysis of Andocides This seven-page postgraduate paper examines On the Mysteries, a speech presented at his trial for impiety by the ancient Greek orator Andocides. The author methodically analyzes the rhetorical elements in this passage, discusses the speakerÂ’s use of diabolic, trickle, irony, rhetorical questions, mythological analogies, ethos, logos, and pathos, and explores how Andocides combined these elements of classical rhetoric to convince the jury to acquit him. Pages: 7 Bibliography: 2 source(s) listed Filename: 21294 Price: 62.65