Rituals of Hope in Ancient Greece

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The concept of hope in Greek antiquity was a well-practiced ritual related to a person’s desires for a specific outcome. Evidence of magical inscriptions, papyri, amulets, and superstitions suggest the prevalence of hope in an ever-changing society consumed with war, plague, politics, and an unknown future; much like life as we experience it today.

What Will You Learn?

  • This class explores the tools, particularly in relation to the healing power of plants, that the ancient Greeks relied on that helped shape their relationship with the divine and natural worlds.
  • With inspiration from the ancient past, we will also share reflections on how we can create our own rituals of hope to support our personal desires.

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