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Hestia has her main spot & Idol on my Oikos shrine. But this is her representation on my main altar, and the cone incense holder I gifted to her. If I'm doing a ritual with any Hellenic Theoi I bring her candle (hearth flame) over to the main altar as well.
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I am so sorry if my response was longer then expected, I just wanted to make sure you are prepared
And apologies if it's very academically dense, it's kinda my communication style 😅 especially for these topics
Note: This is NOT my main field of expertise! These insights are coming from my perspective built on the knowledge and skills that I have developed, and insights that I personally would like to provide if I were to give an overview, I'd advise looking into the perspectives of others as well!
On researching Archaic Greek Religion
Sources & Resources
(An Extensive Preparation)
Before I start, I want to remind you that YOU DO NEED TO KNOW EVERYTHING! And you are not expected to know everything, because nobody truly knows everything, that's why the academic community relies on each other and other fields
Your knowledge will build itself automatically, just make sure that you are open to the information, take lots of notes, and take your time to process everything, learning is a life-long process, no rush 💛
General Advice
Ah, yes, the Archaic Period! Very interesting topic to research
The general consensus is that the Archaic Period lasted around 800 to 500 or 480 BCE
Hesiod and Homer are speculated to have lived during that time! ;)
In case you haven't already, I'd recommend looking into Hesiod's Theogony the Homeric Hymns to get a better understanding of the characteristics of ancient Greek Religion during the Archaic Period
Note: they're called 'Homeric' for their Dactylic Hexameters and chronological proximity to Homer's time
I’d bet you already know where to look for the texts and translations online, like Perseus, Theoi, ToposText, etc, so I’ll just jump over that (but if you’d like to know more then please let me know!)
Sidenote: check out The Digital Classicist Wiki, it’s super neat.
This isn’t necessary, but I’d advise you to familiarize yourself with the academics / scholars / researchers within the field, check out the Database of Classical Scholars! They have a search engine for authors and their works
OUPblog also have a brief post (A history of modern scholarship on Ancient Greek religion) I’d recommend to check out If you’re interested in the history of the general scholarship of Ancient Greek Religion
Here are some authors and scholars I think might help. they might also have some really helpful books and articles you can find
Walter Burkert
Jean-Pierre Vernant
Julia Kindt
Esther Eidinow
Robert Parker
Jon D. Mikalson
Marcel Detienne
Catherine Morgan
Hans Beck
Hans van Wees
Kurt A. Raaflaub
Brian M. Lavelle
Note: some might talk about general Ancient Greek Religion including the Archaic Period, some might talk about general Archaic Greece and include aspects of religious history
Context and Greek Colonization
During the Archaic Period Greek Colonization was also in action, meaning that the Greeks would spread their culture and religion with them to various geographical regions and locations, colonies (apoikiai) and cities would be founded, some could even turn into an independent Polis.
Furthermore, the Greeks would not just bring their cults but also adapt them to the environment they found themselves in!
Additionally, Cultural and Religious Syncretism would also occur if the Greeks came into contact with other cultures and civilizations, this is why and how the Greeks knew of foreign deities like Atargatis (north Syria), Isis (Egypt), Kybele (Phrygia), and Thracian deities like: Bendis, Sabazios, and Kotys. This process of translation is also known as Interpretatio Graeca
Some colonies for context:
Syracuse (Sicily): Founded by Corinth in ~ 730 BCE.
Naxos (Sicily): Founded by Chalcis in ~ 730 BCE, the first Greek colony in Sicily.
Gela (Sicily): Founded by colonists from Rhodes and Crete ~ 689 BCE.
Cumae (Italy): Founded by colonists from Chalcis ~ 740 BCE
Sybaris (Italy): Founded by Achaeans ~ 720 BCE.
Croton (Italy): Founded by Achaeans ~ 710 BCE.
Tarentum (Italy): Founded by Sparta ~ 705 BCE.
Rhegium (Italy): Founded by Chalcis around ~ 720 BCE.
Sinope (Turkey): Founded by Miletus ~ mid-7th century BCE
Panticapaeum (modern Kerch, Crimea): Founded ~ 600 BCE
Elea (Italy): Founded by Phocaea around ~ 540 BCE.
For the general historical context of the Archaic Period, here are some resources that might provide further insights
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The Greek Archaic Period (c. 800-479 BCE) started from what can only be termed uncertainty, and ended with the Persians being ejected from G
Archaic period, in history and archaeology, the earliest phases of a culture; the term is most frequently used by art historians to denote t
On Secondary Sources
I love books and academic literature, I think the best way to get an overview of topics is to read (more) books :)
Academic Literature
For secondary sources and academic literature, I’d recommend checking out Perlego.com, they have a very affordable subscription that gives you access to countless academic e-books
For general intros, I’d recommend:
The Oxford Handbook of Ancient Greek Religion [not on Perlego]
A Companion to Archaic Greece (Wiley-Blackwell) [Available on Perlego]
Archaic Greece: The Age of New Reckonings (Chapter 5: Archaic Greek Myth and Religion) [Available on Perlego]
For the more niche books, I’d recommend:
Dionysos in Archaic Greece: An Understanding Through Images [Available on Perlego]
Mourning Rituals in Archaic & Classical Greece and Pre-Qin China [Available on Perlego]
Athletes and Oracles: The Transformation of Olympia and Delphi in the Eighth Century BC (by Catherine Morgan) [Available on Perlego]
Research Literature
Note: you can skip this if it isn't relevant to you! [it's very nerdy]
For the Research literature, I’d recommend downloading Zotero, it’s awesome!
And then scavenge through research databases like JSTOR and download the files via Zotero for better reading experience
Here are some articles I’ve found that I thought might be helpful
Connor, W. R. (1987). Tribes, festivals and processions; civic ceremonial and political manipulation in archaic Greece. The Journal of Hellenic Studies, 107, 40–50. https://doi.org/10.2307/630068
Hodkinson, S. (1998). Patterns of bronze dedications at Spartan sanctuaries, c. 650—350 BC: towards a quantified database of material and religious investment. British School at Athens Studies, 4, 55–63. http://www.jstor.org/stable/40960258
Shapiro, H. A. (1991). Theseus: Aspects of the Hero in Archaic Greece. Studies in the History of Art, 32, 122–139. http://www.jstor.org/stable/42620663
Kopanias, K. (2009). Some ivories from the Geometric stratum at the sanctuary of Artemis Orthia, Sparta: interconnections between Sparta, Crete and the Orient during the late eighth century BC. British School at Athens Studies, 16, 123–131. http://www.jstor.org/stable/40960628
Morris, I. (1999). Archaeology and Gender Ideologies in Early Archaic Greece. Transactions of the American Philological Association (1974-), 129, 305–305. https://doi.org/10.2307/284433
On Primary Sources
Archaeology
When looking at the archeology, I’d advise being aware of the geography and locations that you’re researching when looking into the primary sources!
Reminder: Ancient Greece was not a united collective, so the beliefs and practices might differ (ever so slightly) based on geography and region, also: Greek colonization occurred during the Archaic Period
So maybe think about what regions and sites you wanna look more into compared to others
For general archeology I’d recommend these resources:
Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum (CVA)
Archaeological Cadastre of Greece
Arachne (archaeological database)
Archaeology in Greece Online
Beazley Archive Pottery Database
Digital Resources for Corinth (ASCSA)
Sanctuaries and Temples
Temenoi (Temenos in singular) marked the boundaries for sacred and liminal spaces connecting the mortal realm to the divine, they were places of worship where one could provide their offerings
they were not just significant landmarks but also major hubs for connection and interaction!
Here are some that you might wanna check out and look further into
Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi
Sanctuary of Zeus at Olympia
Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus
Temple of Aphaia on Aegina
Temple of Apollo in Corinth
Sanctuary of Artemis at Brauron
Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia in Sparta
The Sanctuary of the Great Gods at Samothrace
The Heraion of Perachora
Inscriptions
For epigraphy and inscriptions I’d recommend to look into these databases:
CGRN Collection of Greek Ritual Norms
Epigraphic Database Heidelberg [Latin & Greek]
PHI Greek Inscriptions
Lexicon of Greek Personal Names (LGPN)
Supplementum Epigraphicum Graecum
Opera Graeca Adnotata (OGA)
Supplementum Epigraphicum Graecum
Archaeological Cadastre of Greece
Attic Inscriptions Online
See also:
Wiki Commons | 6th-century BC inscriptions in Greece
Wiki Common | Archaic Greek inscriptions in Naxos
Wiki Commons | Archaic Greek inscriptions in Paros
Some more specific examples you can look into:
Mantiklos “Apollo” (700–675 BCE).
Nikandre dedication (Delos, c. 650 BCE).
“Nestor’s Cup” graffito (Pithekoussai, late 8th c.).
Dipylon prize inscription (Athens, late 8th c.).
Cant read or speak Ancient Greek? that's alright (me neither), check out these dictionaries
The Brill Dictionary of Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek Dictionary Online Translation
LSJ - Ancient Greek Dictionaries
Logeion
YouTube is also great to learn more about the Archaic Period :)
I offer you wine and fruit at your altar as your worshipper in hopes that you, god of health, may aid my cat as she goes through a rough illness. I know you are powerful and I turn to you for help. We have tried to help as much as we can with doctor visits and medication but we hate to see her sick like this and only want for her to feel better and comfortable and happy as soon as she can. Thank you for all your blessings and each beautiful summer day that lies ahead☀️
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Praise for how perfectly, or actually luckily, everything went, for how much everyone did, for how much I/we are loved, and the resulting magical time that it was
I began this project 6 months ago and it is finally finished. It would have been finished much sooner if it hadn't been for my move to South Carolina - but at long last I have completed this piece.
Every stitch was done individually (this can be more easily seen in the 3rd picture), as opposed to to each line being a single stitch. This was done both for how it made the final product look, and as an act of painstaking devotion.
I am so pleased with how it turned out; and I held a special offering ceremony last night - to present the finished product to Lady Hestia.
I am so grateful for the home that I have, and the life that I lead, and neither would be possible without the Great Goddess of Hearth and Home.
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