THAT OLD-TIME RELIGION

Posted on Monday 22 January 2007

A clutch of modern pagans honored Zeus at a 1,800-year-old temple in the heart of Athens on Sunday - the first known ceremony of its kind held there since the ancient Greek religion was outlawed by the Roman empire in the late 4th century.Zeus painting circa 550-520 BCE

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A herald holding a metal staff topped with two snake heads proclaimed the beginning of the ceremony before priests in blue and red robes released two white doves as symbols of peace. A priest poured libations of wine and incense burned on a tiny copper tripod while a choir of men and women chanted hymns.

Modern Pagans Honor Zeus in Athens (AP)

This is a landmark event to celebrate official recognition of their religion by a court last year.

The Greek Orthodox Church has said they are miserable resuscitators of a degenerate dead religion.

Zeus devotees worship in Athens (BBC)

Image of Zeus from Classical Myth: The Ancient Sources (recommended)


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