Delve into the enigmatic practices, sacred rituals, and esoteric beliefs that shaped the spiritual & philosophical landscape of the ancient Hellenic world. From the Eleusinian Mysteries to the Oracle at Delphi, Pythagoreans and the writings of Plato, join us as we unravel the mysticism that infused every aspect of ancient Greek life, exploring the aspects that continues to captivate our imaginations today.
Sources/Recomended Reading:
Bowden, Hugh (2010). "Mystery cults in the Ancient World". Thames and Hudson Ltd.
Burkert, William (1982). "Greek Religion". Harvard University Press.
Burkert, William (1988). "Ancient Mystery Cults". Harvard University Press.
Cooper, John M. et. al (translated by) (1997). "Plato: Complete Works". Hackett Publishing.
Dodds, E.R. (2004). "The Greeks & The Irrational". University of California Press.
Evans, Nancy A. “Sanctuaries, Sacrifices, and the Eleusinian Mysteries.” Numen, Vol. 49, No. 3 (2002): 227-254.
Mylonas, George E. “Eleusis and the Eleusinian Mysteries.” The Classical Journal, Vol. 43, No. 3 (1947): 130-146.
Ustinova, Yulia (2017). "Divine Mania: Alterations of Consciousness in Ancient Greece". Routledge.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ibn Sina (Avicenna) - The Greatest Muslim Philosopher?
Dune, Islam & Religion
Qalandariyya - The Muslim Hippies Who Drank Wine?
Who are the Zaydis?
Emir Abd el-Kader - The Sufi Muslim Warrior Who Protected Christians
What is Zoroastrianism?
What is Jewish Mysticism?
Christmas with Meister Eckhart: Sermon 3
Christmas with Meister Eckhart: Sermon 2
Christmas with Meister Eckhart: Sermon 4
Arianism, Heresy & The Council of Nicea
What is the Gospel of Philip?
What is Christian Mysticism?
The Nordic Religion of Nature
Rumi - The Most Famous Sufi Poet in the World
What is Sufism?
What is Stoicism?
Christmas with Meister Eckhart: Sermon 1
Neoplatonism & Christianity
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Regenerative Skills
The Meaningful Life with Andrew G. Marshall
The No-Frills Teacher Podcast
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast