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Alexander the Great-Era Tomb Will Soon Reveal Its Secrets
As archaeologists continue to clear dirt and stone slabs from the entrance of a huge tomb in Greece, excitement is building over what excavators may find inside.
The monumental burial complex — which dates back to the fourth century B.C., during the era of Alexander the Great — is enclosed by a marble wall that runs 1,600 feet (490 meters) around the perimeter. It has been quietly revealed over the last two years, during excavations at the Kasta Hill site in ancient Amphipolis in the Macedonian region of Greece.
Excavators recently unearthed the grand arched entrance to the tomb, guarded by two broken but intricately carved sphinxes. Read more.
at some point you’ve got to STOP reading the entrails and go out and LIVE that which was portented by them, because you WILL run out of doves
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A new translation of the Orphic Hymns for modern worshippers
Hey all!
As most Hellenic polytheists/Dodekatheists are aware, the English translation of the Orphic Hymns currently available online - which most people use - is very old. Over two hundred years old, to be precise, since it was published by Thomas Taylor back in 1792. This means the language is very archaic, hard to understand for non-native English speakers, and isn’t always close to the original text.
It’s bugged me for a while, and after discussing it with several people both inside and outside the polytheistic community, I’ve decided to share my idea: I would like to offer a new, updated translation of the Orphic Hymns which could be published for free online. It wouldn’t be written with a particularly academic purpose in mind, but specifically so as to make these hymns accessible (in every sense) to modern worshippers, while staying as close to the original text as possible. As someone who is both a Hellenic polytheist and an Ancient Greek university student, it would be a pleasure for me to contribute this to the community.
To give a concrete example, here is the beginning of the Orphic Hymn to Sleep, as translated by Thomas Taylor:
Sleep, king of Gods, and men of mortal birth, Sov'reign of all sustain’d by mother Earth; For thy dominion is supreme alone, O'er all extended, and by all things known. ‘Tis thine all bodies with benignant mind In other bands than those of brass to bind: Tamer of cares, to weary toil repose, From whom sweet solace in affliction flows.
Here is my own translation of the same passage:
Sleep, ruler of the Blessed Ones and of all mortal men and of all life that the wide earth nourishes – you alone rule over all and come to all binding our bodies in fetters not made of bronze, you, disperser of troubles, wearying us into a pleasant rest from labour and giving us sacred relief from all our suffering.
And for reference, here is the original Greek text:
Ὕπνε, ἄναξ μακάρων πάντων θνητῶν τ’ ἀνθρώπων καὶ πάντων ζῴων, ὁπόσα τρέφει εὐρεῖα χθών· πάντων γὰρ κρατέεις μοῦνος καὶ πᾶσι προσέρχῃ σώματα δεσμεύων ἐν ἀχαλκεύτοισι πέδῃσι, λυσιμέριμνε, κόπων ἡδεῖαν ἔχων ἀνάπαυσιν καὶ πάσης λύπης ἱερὸν παραμύθιον ἔρδων.
As you can imagine, this translation would take some time and effort. If I were to do it, I would work on it over the summer and hopefully be able to share the result by September. However, I don’t want to put so much work into something nobody will use, hence my question: do you think such a translation would benefit the community? Would you find it useful for your own practise?
I look forward to hearing your opinions, and of course you’re welcome to share this post :)
Thanks to everyone for your overwhelmingly positive responses! After sharing this around a bit, I’ve been in touch with several online groups and people both in Greece and abroad, and everyone seems keen for the project to happen.
I’ve also been in touch with Sara Mastros, who is working on her own translation of the Orphic Hymns. For the witchier people among you, her book is worth looking into - as well as new translations, it will include essays and spellcraft for each deity. You can find the kickstarter for her project here.
As for my own project - which will be geared more towards Hellenic polytheists/Dodekatheists - I’ll start working on it over the next few weeks! I’ll keep you updated on my progress, and until then, thank you for your support - I look forward to sharing the results with the community :)
This is good news!
Do you have a “donate” button, so those who are able can help to support this worthy project?
I am honoured by your readiness to help!
At the moment, I am both able and willing to provide this work for free, so there is no need for donations. I encourage people who want to support this kind of endeavour to help organisations such as Labrys, who need it more than I do. If you truly want to contribute to my project financially, the link to my PayPal is here, but bear in mind that there are other ways to help out, namely:
by sharing the project with those around you, so that those who may be interested are informed
by beta reading the translation once it’s completed - I’m particularly interested in the help of (a) people with writing experience, and/or (b) people with an understanding of Ancient Greek
by checking out my other projects, in particular my YouTube channel where I post recordings of ancient texts, including Orphic and Homeric hymns
Thanks again to everyone for your interest and support!
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I had a great day at West Stow’s reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village with @bayoread! We got to learn about leechcraft, folklore, and all sorts of little history bits about the daily lives of the Anglo-Saxon’s that lived in the area from a group of amazing reenactors.
Once again, I’m back!
After reconnecting with a few familiar faces and getting to spend some quality time in person with the wonderful @bayoread, I’ve found myself missing being involved in community shenanigans more than ever. I’m hoping to be more active on this blog (and I definitely mean it this time.)
I just really really miss emotional, personal, and academic discussions, connecting with others, sharing information and discoveries, and everything in between. I’ve felt fairly alone and isolated for a long time, mostly due to personal health issues and moving situations over the years, and finally found some time to settle in and start reconnecting with my religion.
I think this attempt will go over better this time. I’ve missed a lot of you!
I really just want to bond with other Hellenic polytheists.
Do me a favor and reblog if you’re a HP and feel similar?
misty mornings or rainy mornings? soft pillows or hard pillows? mismatched pjs or pj sets? tv shows or films? ds or game boy? play station or xbox? tattoos or piercings? rosemary or thyme? graphic tees or button downs? headphones or earphones?
Easy Ways to Connect More Strongly with your Deities
Say Good Morning when you wake up, say Good Night before you fall asleep
Share your food with them. If you’ve ever wanted some of your friend’s french fries, you know how they probably feel.
Donate to causes that fall under the jurisdiction of your deity. Are they a goddess for women? Donate to a women’s shelter or Planned Parenthood. Is your deity a patron of the arts? Give to PBS or local theatres.
Cook a full meal in honor of your deity. Seriously. It sounds silly but you can definitely find a regional cookbook based on your pantheon to cook a full ass feast for them.
Write them letters or notes. Keep a little notebook of notes and letters to your deity. Did you see a cute cat that you think Frigga would’ve liked? Maybe you saw a girl’s outfit that would’ve made Aphrodite drool. Let them know, or give yourself a reminder to tell them about it later.
Change your phone background. Does your deity have a temple or built pantheon? Put that shit as your wallpaper! Did you find a picture that so perfectly captures the spirit of your deity? Make it your lock screen.
Make them a Mix Tape. You know, so you can belt out songs in their honor while making your way downtown. Faces pass. And you’re home bound.
DIY your Altar. I’m not going to lie, I’m not to altar type. However, it is a fantastically personalized space that you can do anything with. So don’t let anyone stop you from knitting that mini statue of Hecate a scarf.
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The tangibility of Hellenic worship is one of the things I find most appealing about our faith. To my thinking, it simply makes it real, rather than merely sentimental. After all, the Gods’ gifts to us aren’t just sentiment. Why should they accept mere sentiment in return?
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A giant cave that might have helped serve as the inspiration for the mythic ancient Greek underworld Hades once housed hundreds of people, potentially making it one of the oldest and most important prehistoric villages in Europe before it collapsed and killed everyone inside, researchers say.
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