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Thiasoi Directory

Below you will find listings for Hellenic (Greek) polytheist groups, both those that exist in the "real world" and those that are exclusively online. First are general and regional organizations, then e-groups, followed by thiasoi specific to one deity (or collection of connected deities). Membership numbers, when listed, are as of July 2008.

Oenochoe was fairly broad with the definition of Hellenic polytheist in order to encompass as many groups as possible, which represent the many different approaches to our religion. These lists do not include other types of websites for Hellenismos and/or specific gods; only groups that invite participation. A directory of individual Hellenic pagans can be found here. A listing of some public shrines is here.

 


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GENERAL ORGANIZATIONS (verified February 2012)

  • Neokoroi -  Polytheists, many with a generally Reconstructionist approach, sponsors of exegetai, mantikoi, eranoi and temenoi, publishers of the quarterly newsletter He Epistole, e-list has 149 members, since 2003
  • Hellenion - the first large Hellenic organization, with clergy training program; see links in next section to individual demoi and proto-demoi
  • Neos Alexandria - Greco-Egyptian syncreticism, focusing on Hellenistic style religion, e-list has 117 members, since 2005
  • Supreme Council of Ethnikoi Hellenes (YSEE)- polytheists in Greece itself
  • AOTSC.TDC. Fellowships - aids people in the worship of the Gods of Greece, while showing how the Greek Religion can help to build self-esteem, build strong character and provide fellowship to its members.
  • Elaion - a religious organization committed to re-establishing the ancient Hellenic religion (known as Dodekatheism, Hellenic Reconstructionism, Hellenismos) to its rightful place in society.

REGIONAL GROUPS & LISTS (verified February 2012)

GENERAL E-LISTS & FORUMS (verified February 2012)

  • HellenicPagan - very general, open list, 587 members, active since 1998
  • Hellenismos-L - specific to the Reconstructionist approach, 217 members, since 2003
  • Hellenic_Recons - Traditional Hellenismos, exoteric aspects of worship, 203 members, since 2004
  • HellenicRitual - focusing on how to perform Hellenic ritual, 71 members, since 2003
  • Hellenismos_Theology - discussing the ancient sacred texts of Greece, 138 members, since 2005
  • Olympos - for the study and practice of Hellenismos, 83 members, since 1999
  • DelphicMaxim - discussing the Delphic maxims from antiquity, 35 members, since 2004
  • Hellenic_Philosophy_Symposium - name says it all, 87 members, since 2003
  • HellenismosMantikoi - for purposes of pooling divinatory skills for the community, 38 members, since 2003
  • Hellenismos_Mysticism - for researching & developing mystical practices from ancient Greece, 124 members, since 2004
  • HellenismForEveryone - very open list for all types, 35 members, since 2001
  • HellenicPaganChat - place to discuss off-topic or potentially controversial issues, etc., 69 members, since 2003
  • Hellenic Sacred Text Association - to explore, translate, understand and preserve the texts, 28 members, since 2004
  • HellenicWiccan (40 members), HellenicWitch (28 members),and HellenicWitches (18 members)
  • Hellenic_Parenting - for Hellenic pagan parents, 29 members, since 2005
  • GBLT Hellenic Pagans - for gay, bisexual, lesbian and transgendered Hellenes, and their straight friends, 32 members, since 2005
  • Hellenic Homeschool - for homeschooling parents who follow the Hellenic religion, 10 members, since 2006
  • Hellenic Foundations - study of the rural and pre-Socratic foundations of the Ancient Hellenic Religion, 76 members, since 2005
  • Hellenic_Gathering - to encourage a strong Hellenic presence at Pantheacon, also for other future gatherings, 28 members
  • Pan-Hellenic - to coordinate the planning and execution of a pan-hellenic festival for all Hellenic/Roman pagans, 18 members
  • Olympianism - for the discussion of the beliefs and practices of Olympianism, 69 members, since 2006
  • Greek Mysteries - re: the Eleusinian Mysteries, 68 members, since 2006
  • GreekPaganism - open to all modern-day worshippers of the Greek gods, 30 members, since 2006
  • Orphism-L - discussion of Orphism, Orphic cult, etc., 70 members, since 2005
  • Hellenic_Hymns - clearinghouse for a compilation of Greek Pagan religious poetry, 70 members, since 2005

GOD-SPECIFIC THIASOI (verified February 2012)

Aphrodite

Apollon

  • Thiasos Apollon - e-list, 178 members, since 2002
  • Kyklos Apollon - weekly simultaneous communal ritual, also e-list with 284 members, since 2005
  • Apollwnion - e-list, 13 members, since 2006, to revive the ancient worship of Apollon, exoteric and esoteric cult practice, revive and create festivals to the god, and start local group worship
  • NeoApollonian - e-list, 17 members, since 2006, for those following a spiritual path that includes the god Apollo, and are NeoPagan, not for those interested in reconstruction

Ares

Artemis

  • Thiasos_Artemis - e-list, 90 members, since 2004
  • The Study of Artemis - e-list, 69 members, since 2000
  • VirginHuntress - e-list, 24 members, since 1999
  • Diana's Temple Project - e-list, 33 members, since 2003, devoted to erecting new temples to Dea Diana

Asklepios

Athene

  • ThiasosAthena - e-list, 79 members, since 2004
  • AthenasShrine - e-list, 34 members, since 2001
  • Athena - e-list, 283 members, since 1998
  • Atheneum of the Goddess Athena Promachos - e-list with additional resources, 36 members, since 2001

Demeter

Dionysos

  • Thiasos Lusios - website, photos of members & shrines, etc., also e-list, 48 members, since 2004
  • Temenos_Dionysos - e-list for general discussion, 78 members, since 2004
  • Dionysos-L - e-list, 233 members, since 1998
  • The Cult of Dionysos - group dedicated to hosting festivals to honor of the God in the Northern California area, 57 members, since 2005
  • Dionysian Mysteries - dedicated to the reconstruction of the Dionysian Mysteries in way consistent with contemporary society, 17 members, since 2003

Eros

Hades

Hekate

Hephaistos

Hera

Hermes

Hestia

Muses

  • Thiasos_Mousai - e-list, 29 members, since 2005

Pan

Persephone

Poseidon



PLEASE NOTE: This list was originally created by Oenochoe.