L. Ron Hubbard had several connections to Greek mythology and ancient Greek culture, largely driven by his eclectic studies in philosophy, his development of Scientology terminology, and his interest in classical history. While his focus was predominantly on science fiction, the occult, and psychological studies, he utilized Greek concepts in framing his later works. 

In early 1946, L. Ron Hubbard partnered with Jack Parsons, a rocket scientist and occultist, to perform the "Babalon Working" in Pasadena, California. This series of rituals aimed to incarnate the Thelemic goddess Babalon—representing liberated female sexuality and the divine feminine—into a human woman to herald a new age.

The Ritual Purpose: Based on Aleister Crowley’s novel Moonchild, Parsons and Hubbard sought to create a "magical child" through an immaculate conception to bring about a new Aeon of Horus.

Hubbard’s Role: Parsons, head of the OTO's Agape Lodge, saw Hubbard as a "scribe" or "seer" with high sensitivity to magical forces, responsible for channeling messages from the goddess.

Mythology/Occult Connections: The working heavily featured Enochian magic (a system of ritual magic) and invoked figures from Thelemic lore. 

Babalon is a figure from Crowley's interpretation of the Book of Revelation, and the rituals were meant to manifest her as the "Scarlet Woman".

The Outcome: The ritual resulted in Parsons believing he met a red-haired woman (Marjorie Cameron) who was the human incarnation of the goddess.

The Breakup: The partnership ended after Hubbard and Betty Northrup (Parsons' girlfriend) ran off with funds from a business partnership with Parsons, a scandal detailed in various reports. 

The Babalon Working is considered a major, controversial link between early 20th-century occultism and the pre-history of Scientology 

Connections to Greek Mythology & Culture

Definition of Scientology and Dianetics: Hubbard frequently used Greek roots to name his technologies. "Dianetics" is derived from the Greek words dia (through) and nous (soul). Similarly, "Scientology" is partly derived from the Greek word logos (thought or reason).

The Theta Symbol: Hubbard claimed the Scientology symbol, a stylized letter 'theta' (

), was used by the ancient Greeks to represent "spirit" or "thought".

Greek Philosophy & Thought: In a 1966 article, "Philosophy Wins After 2,000 Years," Hubbard explicitly acknowledged his "predecessors" as Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Euclid.

Atlantis Mythos: In his "space opera" narratives (specifically Scientology: A History of Man), Hubbard described Atlantis not as a mythical continent, but as an ancient electronic civilization that possessed advanced technology.

Mythology in Early Education: According to his own authorized biography, Hubbard's mother tutored him in his early years, covering Greek philosophy and classics. 

While Hubbard referenced Greek thought, his interpretation often diverged from conventional academic history. Critics often point out that his use of the Greek letter theta as a symbol for life/spirit actually contrasts with its traditional use in antiquity, where it was often a symbol of death or a marker for thanatos (death). 

His primary mythological focus, however, was on creating a modern, scientific-styled mythos based on "space opera" tropes rather than traditional Greco-Roman myth.

Hubbard coined the term "Dianetics" from the Greek words dia (through) and nous (soul or mind). The word "Scientology" is derived from the Latin scio (to know) and the Greek logos (study of or reason).

The "Thetan" Symbol: Scientology uses the Greek letter theta (

) to symbolize a "thetan" (human spirit or soul). Hubbard claimed this symbol was used by ancient Greeks to represent thought or spirit.

Note: Critics point out that in Greek archaeology, the symbol was often used to mark a grave, indicating death, rather than a living soul, arguing Hubbard misrepresented its meaning.

Atlantis Mythos: In his "space opera" cosmological teachings (specifically within Operating Thetan levels), Hubbard referenced Atlantis as an ancient, advanced, yet highly technological civilization. 

Physical Connection to Greece:

Expulsion from Greece (1969): Hubbard spent time in Greece in the late 1960s aboard the ship Apollo. In March 1969, the Greek government ordered Hubbard and his followers (the Sea Org) to leave the country, labeling them "undesirables" after pressure from international diplomats.

Hubbard was involved with Aleister Crowley's Thelema, which was heavily influenced by Egyptian and Greek mythology. 

Hubbard’s "Affirmations" and early rituals with Jack Parsons focused on "The Babalon Working," an occult practice designed to summon an archetype. -> search deeper 

Usage of "Chaos" in Occult Practices: During his time working with Jack Parsons and Aleister Crowley, Hubbard was involved in the "Babalon Working," a ritual aimed at invoking a goddess figure. This practice involved references to Thelemic theology, where Babalon's consort is "Chaos," a figure from Greek cosmogony. 

L. Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology, described Jesus inconsistently, ranging from a "great spiritual leader" in early teachings to a, fictional, "implanted" memory in later advanced, secret doctrines. Hubbard argued that Jesus was not a divine figure, but rather a "shade above Clear" (a lower spiritual level) who never achieved true Operating Thetan status. 

The "Implant" Theory (R6): In higher Scientology doctrines (specifically OT VIII), Hubbard stated that Jesus never existed as a person, but was a "biological implant" or false memory, part of the "R6" implant (a, traumatic, "electronic, mystical, biological implant") planted in the minds of people a million years ago.

Negative Characterizations:
According to materials often associated with his higher-level teachings, Hubbard alleged that Jesus had a terrible temper, and was a "lover of young boys".

A Teacher, Not a Savior: In some, earlier, writings (such as in the 1950s), Hubbard referred to Jesus, alongside Buddha and Muhammad, as a, teacher who helped convey that, there was a spiritual side to life. He maintained that, salvation does not come through Christ.

Opposed Second Coming: In his later, more, private, writings, Hubbard claimed that his own, mission was to "prevent the Second Coming of Christ" and that, he, was, the, antichrist