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What does Artemis’ virginity really mean in ancient Greek religion? In this episode of the Living Hellenism Podcast, we explore the hidden spiritual meaning of Artemis’ virginity, revealing how the Greek goddess of the hunt embodies sovereignty, independence, and the wild, creative power of nature. We dive into Artemis’ role as a goddess of boundaries, childbirth, life transitions, and transformation, uncovering her connections to Hecate, Britomartis, and Aphaia. We also explore why Artemis’ virginity symbolizes her ability to create and animate life independently, offering a deeper understanding of this powerful Olympian goddess beyond Greek mythology.
As we journey through November on the Greek Wheel of the Year, we also celebrate the Maimakteria festival dedicated to Zeus Maimaktes, the thunderous aspect of Zeus associated with protection, divine inspiration, and the changing seasons. We discuss the spiritual symbolism of Zeus’ thunderbolt, the ancient Greek virtues of temperance (sophrosyne) and self-control (enkrateia), and how Artemis teaches us to embrace our wild nature while making conscious choices aligned with our authentic selves. Whether you're practicing Hellenic Polytheism, exploring Greek paganism, or deepening your devotion to the Greek gods, this episode offers practical spiritual wisdom for living Hellenism today.
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My podcast episode response to Styx and Bones: https://shows.acast.com/the-lit-up-lightworker-podcast/episodes/199-they-tried-to-silence-me-outsiders-policing-native-voice
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 Welles 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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