• A Temple Wild: Greek Mythology and the Mediterranean Landscape

  • By: Mira Karakitsou
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A Temple Wild: Greek Mythology and the Mediterranean Landscape

By: Mira Karakitsou
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  • Rediscover the myths of the ancient Greeks through the plants and landscapes that shaped them. Meet the wildflowers, herbs, and trees of the Mediterranean and discover the ancient Greek myths that honor them. Wander ancient Greek temples, groves, and wild sanctuaries that have been celebrated for thousands of years. And come to understand Greek myth and culture not just as stories created by humans, but as traditions growing from the landscape itself: rooted in Mediterranean soil and nourished by the sun, sea, and mountains. For more about the show, visit https://atemplewild.com
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Episodes
  • Plants of the Greek Moon Goddesses

    Plants of the Greek Moon Goddesses
    Apr 7 2024
    What are the trees and herbs sacred to the Moon in ancient Greece? The answer might surprise you! In today’s episode, we meet the three moon goddesses of the ancient Greek world — Selene, Artemis, and Hekate — and discuss the plants, stones, and other entities to invite into a Moon Garden in honor of ancient Greek lunar power. DETAILED SHOW NOTES https://atemplewild.com/atemplewild/greek-moon-goddesses NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Subscribe to the newsletter: https://atemplewild.com/subscribe SUPPORT THE SHOW Leave a Tip: https://atemplewild.com/tip-jar or Become a Monthly Patron: https://atemplewild.com/patron
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    18 mins
  • Tears of the Sun: Helios, Phaethon, the Heliades, and Other Ancient Greek Solar Myths

    Tears of the Sun: Helios, Phaethon, the Heliades, and Other Ancient Greek Solar Myths
    Dec 22 2023
    Today, on the Winter Solstice, I introduce you to the Greek gods of the Sun — the Titans who gave birth to the radiance of the celestial bodies and the prophetic wisdom that the Greeks believed came from their light. We also learn about the Sun’s connection to the Underworld, grief, and mourning, and meet the plants sacred to the Sun god Helios. DETAILED SHOW NOTES https://atemplewild.com/atemplewild/greek-sun-mythology NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Subscribe to the newsletter: https://atemplewild.com/subscribe SUPPORT THE SHOW Leave a Tip: https://atemplewild.com/tip-jar or Become a Monthly Patron: https://atemplewild.com/patron
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    29 mins
  • Meet Linda Pappa

    Meet Linda Pappa
    Dec 12 2023
    In today’s special episode, we meet Greek multi-disciplinary artist, designer, and ritualist Linda Pappa. Linda is based on the ancient island of Crete, where she has a home and studio in the mountains. She shares with us her artistic process: how she co-creates with the land, crafting ceramic vessels from wild clay she harvests herself and painting with pigments she makes from local plants and soil. Our conversation wanders into some really interesting places, including her reflections on village life, as well as the dark sides of living in modern Greek culture. In her own words, Linda is pulled by a desire to explore the primordial energy residing in all living things. She crafts ceramic vessels from the wild clay she collects in the wilderness, paints images and talismans of visions received in meditation, crafts medicine in communion with plant allies, and enjoys writing about these processes, sharing what comes through in this sacred path of remembering. Learn more and connect with her at www.lindapappa.com and on Instagram @linda___pappa. DETAILED SHOW NOTES https://atemplewild.com/atemplewild/meet-linda-pappa SUPPORT THE SHOW Leave a Tip: https://atemplewild.com/tipjar Become a Patron: https://atemplewild.com/patron NEVER MISS AN EPISODE https://atemplewild.com/subscribe
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    58 mins
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