Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods

A Witch's 21-Century Guide to Making Magick with the Greek Gods

The ancient Greek gods surround us even now in our modern world. From Aphrodite to Zeus, this book reveals the origins of more than sixty deities and other mythological figures, including the Olympians, Titans, and Primordial Forces. Explore how they've been worshipped across the centuries and how you can work with them in your own practice.

You'll meet the gods one by one, exploring their history, unique correspondences, and personal insights from contributing authors who work with them magickally. This book also provides rituals and spells to connect with each deity. Draw down the moon with Selene, cast a courage spell with Ares, and reclaim lost parts of yourself with a ritual for Persephone. By inviting these divine beings into your practice, you can cultivate a magickal life that satisfies your soul to its very core.

“"A brilliant and accessible book for the modern witch who wants to explore or deepen their relationship with the theoi, daimones, and heroes of Ancient Greece. The book is extremely well researched, drawing on and referencing historical primary sources, without trying to be a historical reconstruction of times past. The brilliance of this book is its approachability and applicability of incorporating these divinities in a context that any modern witch can easily incorporate into their craft. Mankey, Taylor, and several of their contributors show how the timeless myths, lore, and mysteries of Ancient Greece can be approached and integrated through creative spellwork and ritual in today's age. The book will prove to you through direct experience that the gods of Greece aren't merely dust covered archaic statues of stories lost to the mists of time but rather that they are still as alive, powerful, and thriving as they were in ancient and classical times."--Mat Auryn, bestselling author of Psychic Witch and Mastering Magick "Whether you are a witch seeking to learn more about these gods who are known the world over, or a reconstructionist curious to understand how magic was and is worked around them, there is something to be learned in this book....What Mankey and Taylor are remarkably successful at is opening the reader's heart to receiving mysteries from these ancient gods...In Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods, authors Astrea Taylor and Jason Mankey show how these well-known ancient deities can be related to through the techniques of modern pagan witchcraft. Drawing on centuries of scholarship, the authors show how these gods became Greek in the first place, and then explain where these gods went and what they have been doing since. Rather than a ham-handed appropriation, this is a thoughtful approach that feels like it takes the wishes of the gods themselves into consideration...This is not the sort of book that is read through once, and placed primly upon a pedestal where it will remain untouched thereafter...Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods is a book that is destined to fall open to favorite pages, to become worn with use and stained from spell-craft. Do yourself a favor, gentle reader: buy a second copy now, because eventually you're going to need to replace your first one. You will not regret it."--Terence P Ward, temple priest in the Hellenic reconstructionist group Temenos Oikidios, and author of Empty Cauldrons "Rigorously researched and sumptuous in detail, Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods offers fresh insights with each reading. Mankey and Taylor have meticulously crafted an authoritative text tempered with an abiding love and deep respect for their subject that shimmers on each page. Absolutely a must-have book for the discerning witch."--Martha Kirby Capo, author of Thrifty Witchery "Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods is a plush and fantastical journey on how to connect and work with the Greek Gods. This book gives you a solid basis and a wonderfully researched view on incorporating Greek god workings into your magical practices. I truly enjoyed hearing all of the contributors' stories. It was inspiring and informational. This is a must for a deep but easy-to-understand dive into these workings. Seeing how others work with these Gods and Goddesses helps lay the foundation for your work. Jason and Astrea thoughtfully curated a collection of works I feel will be used as a staple in witchcraft. It was a bewitching and captivating read!"--Jen Sankey, author of the forthcoming Enchanted Forest Felines and Stardust Wanderer Tarot decks”

"A brilliant and accessible book for the modern witch who wants to explore or deepen their relationship with the theoi, daimones, and heroes of Ancient Greece. The book is extremely well researched, drawing on and referencing historical primary sources, without trying to be a historical reconstruction of times past...The book will prove to you through direct experience that the gods of Greece aren't merely dust-covered archaic statues of stories lost to the mists of time but rather that they are still as alive, powerful, and thriving as they were in ancient and classical times."—Mat Auryn, bestselling author of Psychic Witch and Mastering Magick

"Rather than a ham-handed appropriation, this is a thoughtful approach that feels like it takes the wishes of the gods themselves into consideration...Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods is a book that is destined to fall open to favorite pages, to become worn with use and stained from spell-craft."—Terence P Ward, temple priest in the Hellenic reconstructionist group Temenos Oikidios, and author of Empty Cauldrons

"Rigorously researched and sumptuous in detail, Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods offers fresh insights with each reading. Mankey and Taylor have meticulously crafted an authoritative text tempered with an abiding love and deep respect for their subject that shimmers on each page."—Martha Kirby Capo, author of Thrifty Witchery

"This book gives you a solid basis and a wonderfully researched view on incorporating Greek god workings into your magical practices...It was a bewitching and captivating read!"—Jen Sankey, author of the forthcoming Enchanted Forest Felines and Stardust Wanderer Tarot decks

"An excellent resource for Witches, Wiccans, and Pagans looking for information about the Greek deities beyond the twelve Olympians. Through history, mythology, and knowledge from modern devotees, Jason and Astrea look beyond the traditional image of the Greek gods and goddesses formed through myth to present a fuller picture of how the ancients understood them and how we can work with them today."—Gwyn, blogger and host of 3 Pagans and a Cat podcast

"The research that went into this work is evident from the very beginning. Jason Mankey and Astrea Taylor take turns diving into many aspects of working with a beloved pantheon. They disseminate this information in both an accessible and enlightening manner which leads a practitioner forward in their education of the Greek gods...This is a text that any practitioner will benefit from revisiting time and again."—Vincent Higginbotham, author of How Witchcraft Saved My Life and Thrifty Witchery

"An indispensable work for anyone looking to practice with these deities."—Lilith Dorsey, author of Water Magic

"This book is a necessity for those interested in the lore of the Greek pantheon, as well as how contemporary pagans work with these gods and beings. The writing is lively and joyful. Buy this book. Read this book. Refer to this book often."—Melissa F. Lavin, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, State University of New York at Oneonta

"Well-organized and easy to connect with as each section thoroughly explains Mankey and Taylor's personal connection and gives insight into why they wrote this book...The spells in this are easy meditation and channeling practices aimed to show anyone looking to learn how to have more peace and harmony in their lives. These range from protection from Lightning with Zeus to a ritual to protect the vulnerable with Artemis. This is a great source for beginners, those curious about modern witchcraft, and those interested in seeing a different perspective of the Greek gods."—Manhattan Book Review

Jason Mankey is a third-degree High Priest and prolific Witchcraft author (ten books and counting). A bit of a nomad in his younger years, Jason has lived in both the Midwest and the American South, and currently resides in California's Silicon Valley, where he helps run two local covens with his wife, Ari. Jason has spent the last twenty-five years of his life researching the Horned God, Witchcraft, and magickal history, and the occult influences in rock and roll music. He regularly lectures and leads rituals at Pagan and Witchcraft events in both North America and the United Kingdom.

When not practicing, writing about, or studying the Craft, Jason can be found spending time with his cats, whisky tasting, and listening to Led Zeppelin. Jason's books include The Witch's Book of Spellcraft, Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods (with Astrea Taylor), The Horned God of the Witches, Transformative Witchcraft, and The Witch's Book of Shadows.

Astrea Taylor is an eclectic pagan witch with over two and a half decades of experience in the witching world. She's the author of Air Magic, Intuitive Witchcraft, Inspiring Creativity Through Magick, and co-author of Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods. She has a bachelor's degree in science from Antioch College and a master's degree in environmental sciences from Wright State University, which informs her scientific takes on spirituality. In her spare time, she presents workshops and rituals online and at festivals across the country, and occasionally she blogs as Starlight Witch on Patheos Pagan. Find her on Instagram @astreataylor, on Facebook at Astrea Taylor, Author, and on Twitter @AstreaWrites.

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