Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Basics of Hellenismos: Miasma
Today I will be discussing one of the core principles upon which Hellenismos stands on; miasma. I will be detailing what it is, how it occurs, how to be rid of it and its purpose within the religion.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Deipnon, Noumenia and Agathós Daímōn: The Transition from Month to Month in Hellenismos
Today marks the 3rd day of the month and thus signaling the end of the transition from one month to the next. The last day of the month and the first 2 days of the next month make up a special series of three days. A monthly festival - if you will - to celebrate the closing of one lunar cycle and the opening of the next. Each day symbolizes a different part of this transition. Today, I will explain this transition and what each day means and what is usually done on this day, as well as what I personally did due to my situational restriction.
The Hellenismos Day and Calendar
Probably the most interesting thing (to me at least) about ancient Hellas is the fact that their calendar not only is lunar based, but so are their days! Allow me to explain.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
An Introduction
Never the most interesting of posts, but it's important.
I've started this blog to both catalogue and share my interactions with the Theio. I am currently beginning my timid path into Hellenismos though I am still with slight Wicca leanings (namely the Wheel of the Year, though adapted to be towards the Theio).
A small background of myself; I have never been religious. I grew up Eastern Orthodox "technically" but in practice as an Agnostic Christian. I'm not going to say "it was so horrible and I HAD to leave" because it wasn't. It just... didn't click with me. Unlike many non-monotheistic practitioners, I've honestly had only positive experiences with individuals of monotheistic faiths (Except for one girl. However she was a hard-core Fundamentalist under the guise of Catholicism. Dealing with extremists in ANYTHING is never pleasant). It simply did not click with me is all and so for more or less all my short life I've simply had "faith" in a higher power and that's really it. No name, shape, form, etc.
Within the last 9 months or so, I've been drawn once more to the Greek mythos. Since 3rd grade, when I first learned of the Theio in class (though through the stories and a historical context, not as a religion) I was drawn to the Archers; Artemis and Apollo (though more leaning towards Artemis). While, in retrospect, both have shown signs of their interest in me all my life (with occasional instances of some of the other Theio such as Hermes and Aphrodite), I have not paid much heed. However, through recent events I may divulge later (I am unsure) I have realized that I wish to finally reciprocate the call of the Theio. And thus, this blog was born.
Please note that these will be my experiences, what I understand and have learned. I am human and thus flawed. I can be wrong and your experiences may be different than mine. If you feel what you read is ludicrous, that's fine. Feel free to click away. I simply wish for this blog to be a calm, neutral place where people can be educated, respectfully debate if they wish and to chronicle my life with the Theio finally in it.
I've started this blog to both catalogue and share my interactions with the Theio. I am currently beginning my timid path into Hellenismos though I am still with slight Wicca leanings (namely the Wheel of the Year, though adapted to be towards the Theio).
A small background of myself; I have never been religious. I grew up Eastern Orthodox "technically" but in practice as an Agnostic Christian. I'm not going to say "it was so horrible and I HAD to leave" because it wasn't. It just... didn't click with me. Unlike many non-monotheistic practitioners, I've honestly had only positive experiences with individuals of monotheistic faiths (Except for one girl. However she was a hard-core Fundamentalist under the guise of Catholicism. Dealing with extremists in ANYTHING is never pleasant). It simply did not click with me is all and so for more or less all my short life I've simply had "faith" in a higher power and that's really it. No name, shape, form, etc.
Within the last 9 months or so, I've been drawn once more to the Greek mythos. Since 3rd grade, when I first learned of the Theio in class (though through the stories and a historical context, not as a religion) I was drawn to the Archers; Artemis and Apollo (though more leaning towards Artemis). While, in retrospect, both have shown signs of their interest in me all my life (with occasional instances of some of the other Theio such as Hermes and Aphrodite), I have not paid much heed. However, through recent events I may divulge later (I am unsure) I have realized that I wish to finally reciprocate the call of the Theio. And thus, this blog was born.
Please note that these will be my experiences, what I understand and have learned. I am human and thus flawed. I can be wrong and your experiences may be different than mine. If you feel what you read is ludicrous, that's fine. Feel free to click away. I simply wish for this blog to be a calm, neutral place where people can be educated, respectfully debate if they wish and to chronicle my life with the Theio finally in it.
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