204: How to Practice Hellenism and Work with the Greek Gods Without Cultural Appropriation with Elyse Welles

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In this episode, George Lizos sits down with Elyse Welles to explore how to practice Hellenism and work with the Greek Gods in a way that is respectful, authentic, and free from cultural appropriation. Together, they unpack the concepts of spiritual imperialism and epistemic colonialism, and how ancient traditions like Hellenic spirituality are often filtered through a modern Western lens that prioritizes categorization, mythology, and “correctness” over lived, embodied practice. 

Drawing from her perspective as both American and Greek, Elyse highlights the differences between approaching the Greek Gods as mythological figures versus engaging with them as part of a living spiritual tradition. The conversation explores questions of authority, gatekeeping, and spiritual creativity, offering grounded guidance on how to honor the Greek Gods without fear, rigidity, or appropriation. This episode is an invitation to approach Hellenism with humility, reverence, and a deeper connection to its cultural and spiritual roots. 

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Elyse Welles is the bestselling author with Llewellyn Books for “Sacred Wild: An Invitation to Connect to Spirits of the Land”. A native Greek Priestess reviving the lost earth temple arts of the Mediterranean in her work with land spirits and the frame drum, she is also an initiated High Priestess in the eclectic Faery Tradition of witchcraft. She holds an MA in spiritual studies, and teaches online containers and guides immersive pilgrimages to Greece's sacred places in and around Delphi and Eleusis. She hosts two podcasts, including the top 20 show, The Magick Kitchen. 

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