Most of this post most comes from my forthcoming book, Journey to Olympos: A Modern Spiritual Odyssey. If it seems like there are parts missing, that’s because there are – I didn’t want to publish the entire chapter on my blog for free. Sorry, I thought 8 pages was generous! Aphrodite is the Greek Goddess…
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GMC: More on Poseidon
Highest of the gods, lord of the sea, Poseidon of the golden trident, Earth-shaker in the swelling brine, Around thee the finny monsters in a ring swim and dance, With nimble flingings of their feet leaping lightly, Snub-nosed hounds with bristling neck, Swift runners, music-loving dolphins, Sea-nurslings of the Nereis maids divine, whom Amphitrite bore,…
GMC: Demeter
(a few parts of this post come from Journey to Olympos’ Demeter chapter . More of my meditations and thoughts from this month may similarly work their way into the book. Demeter is the Goddess of crops and grains, agriculture and horticulture. She was responsible for the fertility of the world. It is She…
GMC: Hestia, the Eternal Flame
Daughter of Kronos, venerable dame, who dwellest amidst great fire’s eternal flame; in sacred rites these ministers are thine, mystics much blessed, holy and divine. In thee the Gods have fixed their dwelling place, strong, stable basis of the mortal race. Eternal, much formed, ever florid queen, laughing and blessed, and of lovely mien;…
A few thoughts on the Rivalry of Ares and Athena
There is a reason that the chapter for Ares is going to come last in the book. I’ve put off writing this chapter longer than anything else. Ares is one of the Gods that I have always had the hardest time understanding, and upon reflection, I believe that may be partially because of the rivalry…
Any Ares devotees wanna talk?
So, anyone know anyone devoted to/actively involved in the worship of Ares? I’m working on my book, Journey to Olympos, again. I’ve been writing this damn book for almost a decade now, and I’m so close to finishing it! I’d like to have it out in a few months if I could. I really only…