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3: Why Do People Hate Zeus? Understanding the Greek God Beyond the Myths
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In this episode of Living Hellenism, George Lizos and Elyse Welles explore Zeus beyond the myths, looking at how Hellenic polytheism understands him as a god of divine order, justice, kingship, protection, hospitality, and the sky. They discuss the difference between mythology and theology, why ancient Greek myths were never meant to be read as literal biographies of the gods, and how Zeus’ stories reveal deeper spiritual teachings about wisdom, law, balance, and the structure of the cosmos.
George and Elyse also explore the Dioscuria festival, the divine twins Castor and Pollux, and the spiritual symbolism of mortality, immortality, brotherhood, and inner harmony. You’ll learn about Zeus’ epithets, his role in ancient Greek spirituality, the virtues of justice and orderliness, and how modern Hellenic polytheists can build a respectful devotional relationship with Zeus today. The episode ends with the Orphic Hymn to Zeus as a prayerful offering to the Greek god of thunder, divine order, and cosmic harmony.
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About the Hosts:
George Lizos is a psychic healer and the first native ordained priest of the Hellenic Ethnic Religion in Cyprus. He's the creator of the Energy Work Membership, and a bestselling author of Secrets of Greek Mysticism, Protect Your Light, and Ancient Manifestation Secrets, translated into more than 10 languages. His work has been featured in Goop, National Geographic, Mind Body Green, The Sun, US Weekly, and he was named Spiritual Writer of the Year 2024 by Kindred Spirit Magazine. George is passionate about empowering spiritual seekers with energy tools and practices to help them manifest their purpose and create powerful change in the world.
Connect with George on Instagram and at https://georgelizos.com/
Elyse Weelles is a native Greek priestess, author, and spiritual guide whose work explores the sacred landscapes and pre-Hellenic traditions of Greece. Rooted in her ancestral lineage from Arcadia and shaped by fieldwork across ancient sacred sites, she teaches Earth Temple Arts and practices connected to the spirits of the land, the Minoans, and the Mycenaeans. She is the author of Sacred Wild: An Invitation to Connect with Spirits of the Land and an initiated High Priestess in the Faery Tradition of witchcraft.
Connect with Elyse on Instagram and at https://www.elysewelles.com/
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