ἱερὰ τῶν Ἑλλήνων | sacra Graecorum

Why are we drawn together as people? What makes a community? What is considered outside or other in a community? But most importantly, why do we trust a groundhog to predict the coming winter and spring?

We will be exploring these questions through the course on ancient Greek rituals! Throughout the course, we will examine weddings, hero and mystery cults, magic, coming of age celebrations, and many more rituals of the past while also investigating our own traditions. We also will look at who is included and excluded in these rituals and whether they occur in public or private life. While studying these rituals, we will also be examining the myths that rituals are based on, the archeological evidence, and primary sources as well. There is so much to look forward to and explore sine dubio!

You do not need any prior knowledge about Greek rituals before taking this course, so no need to study up before the summer. Something that you can consider is what are our modern day rituals? What signifies you becoming an adult? What are unique traditions your family takes part in? You can even take it further and examine what our society’s rituals and traditions are. This is just so you get in the right mindset as you begin the course; rituals truly are everywhere if you are willing to look. 

We are so close to meeting you all! GLA is an amazing experience, but it wouldn't be if it weren't for the amazing and fantastic students we have the opportunity to teach. Needless to say, I can’t wait to meet you all. Vos mox videbo!

eamus!
Magistra Blanks