Autor: Stilian «Ariston» Korovilas

Griechische Freiheit

Kürzlich bin ich über diesen Artikel von Richard M. Ebeling aus dem Jahr 2016 mit dem Titel Did the Ancient Greeks Believe in Freedom? gestolpert. Nachdem ich ihn gelesen hatte, beschloss ich, meine Gedanken dazu zu teilen. Ich denke, es enthält eine anachronistische und eher ethnozentrische Sicht auf die altgriechische Gesellschaft. Der Artikel befasst sich … Griechische Freiheit weiterlesen

Greek Freedom

Recently I have found this article by Richard M. Ebeling from 2016, titled Did the Ancient Greeks Believe in Freedom? After reading it, I decided to share my thoughts about it. I think it holds an anachronistic and rather ethnocentric view on ancient Greek society. It addresses the fascinating topic of Greek freedom but the … Greek Freedom weiterlesen

Pagan counter-enlightenment: “Witchcraft with the Greek gods”

In his article or, more precisely, series of reviews of “Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods” by Jason Mankey and Astrea Taylor, Angelo Nasios provides another important example of how paganism distorts the history, language and religious views of other cultures for money, power and prestige. Hellenic author Nasios is known for combating cultural appropriation … Pagan counter-enlightenment: “Witchcraft with the Greek gods” weiterlesen

When Greece is not Ancient: Colonialism and the Classics

I would like to take the opportunity today to share and promote a very good article, by Katerina Apokatanidis, on the issue of western-centrism and the legacy of colonialism in the fields of the classics. In short, the article highlights the «arbitrariness that permeates» the scholarly examination of cultural-historical issues and describes some of the … When Greece is not Ancient: Colonialism and the Classics weiterlesen

What is Hellenism? (Two Videos)

Vlassis G. Rassias (1959-2019) was an ethnic Hellenic economist, historiographer, artist, poet, translator, publisher, author of over twenty-five books and a leading figure in the Re-Hellenization movement in Greece. He has transferred both Salustios‘ Peri Theon kai Kosmou and Epictetus‘ Enchiridion into modern Greek. He was the co-founder of the Supreme Council of Ethnic Hellenes … What is Hellenism? (Two Videos) weiterlesen

Excellent study on the revitalization of Hellenic religion

Alexandros Sakellariou: The reconstruction of ancient Greek religion: Practicing Hellenic religious tradition in contemporary Greek society. The above link is to a very fair, objective and valid academic work on the revitalization of Hellenic religion in Greece in PDF format. Alexandros Sakellariou, a Greek sociologist and researcher, interviewed several ethnic Hellenes, researched what is important … Excellent study on the revitalization of Hellenic religion weiterlesen

Reasons For Paganism’s Obsession With Hellenism

I recently read a paper by classicist Sarah Iles Johnston titled Whose Gods are These? A Classicist Looks at Neopaganism, which I recommend all Hellenes and Hellenists to read (you will find the link to the article at the bottom of this page). It demonstrates with clarity the reason why neopaganism, especially its American form, … Reasons For Paganism’s Obsession With Hellenism weiterlesen

Avoiding cultural appropriation or Searching for the right name

Recently, some people who have noticed the Hellenic counter-attack to pagan colonialism approached me with the question «if it is okay» for them as non-Greeks to worship the Greek gods. They were honestly concerned; they «believe in the Greek gods,» as they put it, and just want to worship them. So they asked me if … Avoiding cultural appropriation or Searching for the right name weiterlesen

Autochthonous, Indigenous, Ethnic, Native, Hellenic

  The terms “Autochthonous,” “Indigenous” and “Native” have been used and are still used in literature and in the academic discourse to designate Hellenic culture, ancient and contemporary. Furthermore they are used to address single components of Hellenic culture such as religion (“polytheism”), music, language or architectural style. They are also self-chosen terms by ethnic … Autochthonous, Indigenous, Ethnic, Native, Hellenic weiterlesen