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Beginners

This is a section for those just discovering Olympianism. Any question that you would otherwise feel embarrased to ask, ask it here. No honest question is ever a stupid one.

Olympianism

Olympianism is a term that refers to "the worship of the Olympian Gods, especially as a primary cult and religion", as characteristic of the predominant religiosity in the classical Graeco-Roman world. Discuss topics of general relation to Olympian religion here.

Gods & Other Divinities

For discussion of Gods, daimones, heroes, etc.

Philosophy

For discussing thoughts on matters, ways of thinking, ethics, morals, government, and anything else a philosopher would discuss.

History

Thoughts and discussion on the history of Olympian religions.

Literature

Share and discuss your favorite classical texts, poems, hymns, and plays.

General Practice

For discussion of religious practice. This is for general discussion on matters of practice that do not fit into the other forums. This includes discussion as well as inquiries. Here is the place for practical questions.

Hymns

The place for discussion of hymns and hymnodiæ, their use in religious worship, content etc. Share, ask and discuss here.

Altar & Shrine

Regarding the implements and places of religious worship; for those that are new and not sure what to do, or those who have useful advice for others.

Lifestyle

For discussing how your life has been shaped by Olympianism, and how you think it should shape it in the future.

Olympianism & Family Life

For general discussion on Olympian religion and family/household life.

Olympianism & Public Life

For general discussion on Olympian religion and public life.

Observances & Holidays

For the discussion of holidays, observances and other religious festival practices.

http://www.theoi.com/

Theoi.com has an extensive list of nearly any god, goddess, daimon, spirit, hero etc. I have not discovered yet how to make this a link, but providing the URL is still helpful. If there are any questions or comments on the site that would be helpful for other users, post them here. Anything on what you find in the site goes in the appropriate forum.

http://www.platonic-philosophy.org/library_topic.html

The Platonic Philosophy Library. A broad selection of philosophical writings on topics ranging from commentaries on the sacred Platonic Dialogues, the nature of God, Pythagoras, Aristotle, Julian, Plotinus, Numenius, and Proclus, social ethics, economics, vegetarianism, reality, and psychology, with additional relevant texts from esoteric Christianity, Sufism, and Vedanta/bhakti.

http://www.prometheustrust.co.uk/

Prometheus Trust — a publisher of theological, ethical and religious writings and books from the Classical sages, as well as the great and honorable Thomas Taylor.

http://www.hellenicgods.org/

The website of the North American chapter of the living and extant Orphic religious tradition out of the Greek Peloponnesus — not a 'revivalism', but instead a representative of the precious, surviving stream of genuine Olympianism. In the compassion of Virtue, seeking out and welcoming as students every Soul pining here below, to bestow the treasure of the Ἱερός Λόγος as gifted by the Great Theologian, that such a Soul may receive, with the Supernal Powers willing, deliverance from the grievous cycle.

http://eusebeis.wordpress.com/

This is a blog by Erodius, a better description will be given as I search the site and get back in contacct with him. It seems to be a good source of information, and from what I have seen so far a good sorce of hymns.

http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/

Has a large collection of texts (viewable for free, to my knowladge) in both their original and translated forms. Very good for finding books by the Ancients that you can't find at a bookstore.

http://www.sacred-texts.com/cla/index.htm

The Classics library of the Internet Sacred Text Archive. A veritable treasure trove of both Greek and Roman texts on religion, mythology, philosophy, history, literature and drama, all available free of charge — some in the original language as well.

Chit-chat

For off-topic chit-chat. ;]

Welcome Room

For introductions and welcomes to new members.

Polls, Tests, et al.

For posting questions, polls, surveys, and related items.

Rants and Ravings

Something ticking you off? Got a pet peeve? Need to vent your stress? Here is the spot.