Archive - Hearth of Hellenism by Angelo Nasios

Orphism and “The Orphic Question"

Exploring Orpheus, Ritual Practices, and Orphic Literary Tradition.

Jun 30 •

Plutarch's Politics: Should Older Men Take Part in Affairs of State?

Reflecting on Plutarch's Essay "Whether an Old Man Should Engage in Public Affairs" in light of the recent Presidential Debate.

Jun 28 •

Paths to Freedom: Manumission of Enslaved Persons

Pathways to freedom for enslaved persons in ancient Greece.

Jun 19 •

May 2024

Book Review: Secrets of Greek Mysticism: A Modern Guide to Daily Practice with the Greek Gods and Goddesses - George Lizos

A book on Greek religion that is alive!

May 28 •

April 2024

In Search of the Greek Gods

I have been hesitant about writing any book on Greek religion but I am convinced I should write one because I sense a desire out there for something…

Apr 14 •

March 2024

Divine Epiphany

When the divine and human worlds intersect. Following up on "Questioning Our Religious Experiences," do we have experiences with the Gods?

Mar 31 •

A Little History of Reconstructed Ancient Greek

Where did the idea of reconstructing ancient Greek come from. The ‘Byzantines’ didn’t worry about the topic. Why was it created? Who did it? Is it…

Mar 29 •

Questioning Our Religious Experiences

Are people having experiences with the Gods? What authority do those experiences have? Must we accept the experiences of others or our own without…

Mar 15 •

February 2024

07 - Byzantium and the Specter of Europe w/ Dr. Anthony Kaldellis

Unpacking the "idea of Europe" and exploring anti-Greek sentiments in the west.

Feb 18 •

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January 2024

Hey ΕΛΛΗΝ.Α.Ι.Σ! Don't You Know That Hypocrite is a Greek Word?

Marriage equality in Greece and the tragedy of Christian minds dressed in chitones.

Jan 29 •

How Did I Get Here??

By “here,” I mean becoming the person I am with seemingly disjointed interests. What connects the chaos of it all?

Jan 18 •

“Why Does Greek Music Sound Eastern? - And Why It's a Dumb Question”

Recommended Video - Farya Faraji

Jan 14 •

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