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Re: Modern day pagan temple within Thessaloniki, Macedonia
that's pretty neat. I've never seen a temple like that outside of a history book, let alone one where there are active practitioners . Then again I live in a small city in Indiana, USA, so its not like I would easily lol.
Are there any pictures of the inside?
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Originally posted by Malflick View Postthat's pretty neat. I've never seen a temple like that outside of a history book, let alone one where there are active practitioners . Then again I live in a small city in Indiana, USA, so its not like I would easily lol.
Are there any pictures of the inside?
I am going to guess that there isn't because in such temples it is literally described as the god's dwelling place which has a meaning of deep upheld sacredness.
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Re: Modern day pagan temple within Thessaloniki, Macedonia
Originally posted by Archimedes View PostI'm not sure if there is any pictures of the inside or not. I'll check around.
I am going to guess that there isn't because in such temples it is literally described as the god's dwelling place which has a meaning of deep upheld sacredness.
They seem to have quite the community there.
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Re: Modern day pagan temple within Thessaloniki, Macedonia
It's an interesting series of pictures for sure. I do find it interesting there isn't a gorgon on the pediment or facing considering it was often used as a means of frightening away negative beings or energy. Of course that might just be reflective of the series of temples / shrines and sanctuaries I've seen so not universal in nature.
Still it is an interesting temple structure and supporters.I'm Only Responsible For What I Say Not For What Or How You Understand!
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Originally posted by Malflick View PostAh, of course. That makes sense.
They seem to have quite the community there.
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Re: Modern day pagan temple within Thessaloniki, Macedonia
More pictures of the temple and surrounding area. From what I can gather it is a temple not so much devoted to any particular god but instead to all the Olympic gods themselves.
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Re: Modern day pagan temple within Thessaloniki, Macedonia
Originally posted by Archimedes View PostThere are only a couple of pictures I could find that show the inside of the temple.
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Originally posted by monsno_leedra View PostI would suspect you'd find some of the outer court but I imagine the inner sanctum or sacred area would truly be off limits to photo's and such. Especially the sanctum where the temple god / goddess would be enshrined if it is based upon archaic practices.
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Re: Modern day pagan temple within Thessaloniki, Macedonia
Originally posted by Archimedes View PostI suspected as much also. The temple itself is described as being devoted to the Olympian gods themselves.
Still it is a step in the right direction for a practice based upon the Olympian's and probably recon in many aspects I would suppose.I'm Only Responsible For What I Say Not For What Or How You Understand!
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Re: Modern day pagan temple within Thessaloniki, Macedonia
Originally posted by monsno_leedra View PostMakes one wonder who is the residing god / goddess then doesn't it? While the whole of the temple is dedicated to the entire pantheon it seems strange the inner sanctum would be all vice one main god / goddess. I wonder if there are atriums off the main sanctum for each of the twelve? Seems that would be the only way to dedicate it to the entire pantheon I think.
Still it is a step in the right direction for a practice based upon the Olympian's and probably recon in many aspects I would suppose.
I also am curious as to what the inside of the temple looks like but I understand out of respect for the sacredness of worship their reasoning for not posting any more pictures.
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I'm pretty sure the YSEE funded the temple and dedicated it to all the Olympians. Honestly, I don't care much for it. It's nice that a physical temple exists, but I personally put more importance on places like Delphi or Mt Kithairon.Last edited by Claude; 22 Jun 2013, 22:27.
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Re: Modern day pagan temple within Thessaloniki, Macedonia
Originally posted by Malflick View Postthat's pretty neat. I've never seen a temple like that outside of a history book, let alone one where there are active practitioners . Then again I live in a small city in Indiana, USA, so its not like I would easily lol.
Originally posted by Archimedes View PostI'm not sure if there is any pictures of the inside or not. I'll check around.
I am going to guess that there isn't because in such temples it is literally described as the god's dwelling place which has a meaning of deep upheld sacredness.
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Originally posted by Claude View PostI'm pretty sure the YSEE funded the temple and dedicated it to all the Olympians. Honestly, I don't care much for it. It's nice that a physical temple exists, but I personally put more importance on places like Delphi or Mt Kithairon.
I think the construction of temples and sacred places aesthetically to be a very important step in revivalism so I must respectfully disagree with your opinion.
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Directed towards Toxic,
I actually have ambitions of organizing large groups of pagans in the United States where I would like to see grand temple construction projects. There is a reconstructed Parthenon in Tennessee somewhere I seem to remember.
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I am not sure what you meant with the slumping shoulders comment.
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Re: Modern day pagan temple within Thessaloniki, Macedonia
Originally posted by Archimedes View PostYes, the YSEE did fund it.
I think the construction of temples and sacred places aesthetically to be a very important step in revivalism so I must respectfully disagree with your opinion.
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Directed towards Toxic,
I actually have ambitions of organizing large groups of pagans in the United States where I would like to see grand temple construction projects. There is a reconstructed Parthenon in Tennessee somewhere I seem to remember.
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I am not sure what you meant with the slumping shoulders comment.
yup!
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