A Temple Wild Podcast


 

Rediscover the myths of the ancient Greeks through the plants and landscapes that shaped them.

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Plants of the Greek Moon Goddesses
A Temple Wild Podcast Mira Karakitsou A Temple Wild Podcast Mira Karakitsou

Plants of the Greek Moon Goddesses

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.

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Tears of the Sun: Helios, Phaethon, the Heliades, and Other Ancient Greek Solar Myths
A Temple Wild Podcast Mira Karakitsou A Temple Wild Podcast Mira Karakitsou

Tears of the Sun: Helios, Phaethon, the Heliades, and Other Ancient Greek Solar Myths

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.

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