1: Ancient Greek Religion as a Living Spiritual Practice

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Welcome to the first episode of Living Hellenism, a podcast for modern practitioners, seekers, and devotees who feel called to the Greek gods, ancient Greek religion, and the sacred wisdom of Hellenic Polytheism. In this opening episode, we begin exploring what it means to approach Hellenism not as a relic of the past, but as a living spiritual path that can shape how we pray, worship, heal, make meaning, and relate to the divine in everyday life.

This episode sets the foundation for the journey ahead, including conversations on the Greek gods, ritual, personal gnosis, ancient Greek spirituality, myth, philosophy, devotion, and the practical realities of practicing Hellenism in the modern world. Whether you’re new to Hellenic Polytheism or deepening an existing relationship with the gods, Living Hellenism invites you into a grounded, sacred, and deeply personal exploration of the ancient traditions that still speak to us today.

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Get Elyse's book Sacred Wild: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738779768

Resources mentioned:

What is Hellenisticism?: https://angelonasios.substack.com/p/what-is-hellenisticism

Hellenic Pagan, Hellenist, or Something Other?: https://angelonasios.substack.com/p/hellenic-pagan-hellenist-or-something

The Appropriation of “Hellenism” - A "Profound Offense": https://angelonasios.substack.com/p/the-appropriation-of-hellenism-a

About the Hosts:

George Lizos is a psychic healer and the first native ordained priest of the Hellenic Ethnic Religion in Cyprus. He's the creator of the Energy Work Membership, and a bestselling author of Secrets of Greek Mysticism, Protect Your Light, and Ancient Manifestation Secrets, translated into more than 10 languages. His work has been featured in Goop, National Geographic, Mind Body Green, The Sun, US Weekly, and he was named Spiritual Writer of the Year 2024 by Kindred Spirit Magazine. George is passionate about empowering spiritual seekers with energy tools and practices to help them manifest their purpose and create powerful change in the world.

Connect with George on Instagram and at https://georgelizos.com/

Elyse Weelles is a native Greek priestess, author, and spiritual guide whose work explores the sacred landscapes and pre-Hellenic traditions of Greece. Rooted in her ancestral lineage from Arcadia and shaped by fieldwork across ancient sacred sites, she teaches Earth Temple Arts and practices connected to the spirits of the land, the Minoans, and the Mycenaeans. She is the author of Sacred Wild: An Invitation to Connect with Spirits of the Land and an initiated High Priestess in the Faery Tradition of witchcraft.

Connect with Elyse on Instagram and at https://www.elysewelles.com/

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