Good places to start?

[SilentDreams]

Well I've seen the terms 'Hellenic', 'Hellenic Reconstructionist' and the like for ages now(it's hard not to when you're at MW all the time lol) but I've never been all that curios as to what it was. But today I finally was quite curious and I decided to look it up. Well now having got the "jist" of it I'm wanting to learn more of the path. I'm not rolling in money right now so free resources would be best.(Although I'll have money soon so books and things are fine as well)

I'm looking for things that will give examples of how the ancient Greeks worshipped the Gods. Also, perhaps exmaples of how Reconstructionists are putting the older ways to use.

Thanks for any and all information! :cheers:

[Theres]

i'm not a recon, but i do play one in my mind.

here's a few links...

http://www.winterscapes.com/sannion/hellenic_polytheism.htm

http://www.winterscapes.com/kharis/

http://www.ecauldron.com/recongreek.php

[SilentDreams]

Thanks!:cheers:

ETA: I've been reading things at Hellenion too. Is this a good resource?

[Theres]

Thanks!:cheers:

ETA: I've been reading things at Hellenion too. Is this a good resource?

THAT was the one i forgot!

yes, i think Hellenion is excellent. in fact i'm adapting the memorial rite from there for a friend.

[Bix]

www.sponde.com is good, too

[Hellenic_Witch]

I agree with all of the above. Sannion writes beautifully-make sure you bookmark his site! When I first became a recon, Athena Nadine recommended Sponde.com to me, and I think it's great. Also, The Cauldron has a good FAQ page about Hellenismos: http://www.ecauldron.com/dc-faq.php and there is a new forum for Hellenic Polytheists at http://www.tahiera.org (which I've joined, but haven't really been active yet)

[Theres]

there is a new forum for Hellenic Polytheists at http://www.tahiera.org (which I've joined, but haven't really been active yet)
i'm there too! ;)

[Athena-Nadine]

If you can get to the library, check out Greek Religion by Walter Burkert and see if you can find Old Stones New Temples by Andrew Campbell.

Everyone gave you great suggestions. Here are a few more sites:

Sannion's Sanctuary (http://www.winterscapes.com/sannion/hellenismos.htm) (I saw it mentioned but I didn't see the link so I'm posting it just in case :) )

Compiled List of Festivals and Sacrifices in Athens (http://www.numachi.com/~ccount/hmepa/Notes.html)

Helenismos 101 (http://www.beliefnet.com/boards/message_list.asp?boardID=14287&discussionID=165334)

Elaion (http://www.elaion.org/)

Hellenismos (http://www.hellenismos.co.uk/About.htm#Beliefs)

Temenos Theon (http://kyrene.4t.com/intro.html)

Theoi Project (http://www.theoi.com/)

[SilentDreams]

Wow! Thanks everybody. I'm glad I decided to research the term last night, it's so very interesting.:cheers:

[Fiamma]

Thanks!:cheers:

ETA: I've been reading things at Hellenion too. Is this a good resource?


I've heard mixed things- I know several people who have been part of or closely linked to Hellenion or some of its members. I won't go into details, but if you want a general idea of what I've heard, PM me.

[Fiamma]

Well I've seen the terms 'Hellenic', 'Hellenic Reconstructionist' and the like for ages now(it's hard not to when you're at MW all the time lol) but I've never been all that curios as to what it was. But today I finally was quite curious and I decided to look it up. Well now having got the "jist" of it I'm wanting to learn more of the path. I'm not rolling in money right now so free resources would be best.(Although I'll have money soon so books and things are fine as well)

I'm looking for things that will give examples of how the ancient Greeks worshipped the Gods. Also, perhaps exmaples of how Reconstructionists are putting the older ways to use.

Thanks for any and all information! :cheers:


I'd also check out the books

Greek Religion by Walter Burkett
Religion In The Ancient Greek City by Louise Bruit Zaidman, Pauline Schmitt Pantel; Paul Cartledge (Trans.)

...and the actual writings of the greeks...Hesiod, Homer, et al.

There are also a LOT of yahoo groups on Hellenic religion, ranging from reconstructionism to neopagans that focus on Hellenic deities, as well as lists for specific deities. some are decent, some are...lacking.

[Arion]

A really good book for the basics of Hellenic religion is "Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece" by Adkins and Adkins. Most of the book is kind of boring historical stuff, but the religion section is EXCELLENT. I found it at the library and ended up buying my own copy because it was so helpful. It's very general and basic, but it explains everything really well.