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About AzoresHeliokleia

Proud Hellene, polytheist and Pagan. Reconstructing Late Antiquity-Early Medieval Hellenism of the Roman imperial era based on the teachings of Julian the Philosopher and Iamblichus, referred to as "Julian Hellenism." Aphrodite-Ishtar worshiper.

I Need Help. Regarding Donations

Hello, Kynthia here, the person who first began building this website nearly a decade ago. I’ve renewed the site for another year because I’d like to keep it online, but I’m in a difficult position financially. In December, I was … Continue reading

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O Aphrodite, Queen of Heaven

Who fills mortal hearts with flaming passions, driving mortals into the arms of another, whether with sharp knives or flaming loins. Under your eyes, violence rages and tenderness blooms. Your morning star guides the lost and shines in every heart, … Continue reading

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The divine are happy: appropriate attitudes to worshipping divinity

In ancient Hellenic religion, it was understood that the Gods reside in an eternal state of happiness. This eternal bliss is one of the many unique features distinguishing the Gods from mortal-kind. Thus, happiness should be seen as an integral … Continue reading

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On Herbs. An Anonymous Greek Poem translated by Ɔ. Martiana

This ancient text on Hellenic herbalism has been translated to English for the first time by Ɔ. Martiana, a co-author of the Hellenic Faith website fluent in both ancient Greek and Latin! Please check it out here and consider purchasing … Continue reading

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All meat comes from sacrifice: Hellenic dietary laws on meat consumption

Animal sacrifice is often thought to be one of the essential practices of ancient Hellenic religion. Frequently the practice is given a central role in the religion, acting conceptually, if not in practice, as the premier ritual of ancient Greek … Continue reading

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