The Secret Texts of Hellenic Polytheism A Practical Guide to the Restored Pagan Religion of George Gemistos Plethon |
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| Author:
| Opsopaus, John |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7387-7093-2 |
| Publication Date: | May 2022 |
| Publisher: | Llewellyn Publications
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $27.99 |
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A Complete Translation of the Surviving Contents of Plethon's Renaissance-Era Book of Laws
George Gemistos (c. 1355-1452), who called himself "Plethon," helped trigger the Renaissance by reawakening an interest in Platonism, but his secret book on its Neopagan theology was burned after his death. Only sixteen chapters of Plethon's Book of Lawsescaped the flames and, for the first time ever, they have been translated into English in their entirety.
Through translations...
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A Complete Translation of the Surviving Contents of Plethon's Renaissance-Era Book of Laws
George Gemistos (c. 1355-1452), who called himself "Plethon," helped trigger the Renaissance by reawakening an interest in Platonism, but his secret book on its Neopagan theology was burned after his death. Only sixteen chapters of Plethon's Book of Lawsescaped the flames and, for the first time ever, they have been translated into English in their entirety.
Through translations and commentary by John Opsopaus, PhD, you can immerse yourself in Plethon's complete system of theology and religious practice focused on the Hellenic pantheon and deeply rooted in ancient Greek Paganism. This impressive guide features rituals, prayers, invocations, and hymns for daily and holiday use along with Plethon's complete sacred calendar. Featuring instructions from the Book of Lawson conducting ceremonies, rites, and more, The Secret Texts of Hellenic Polytheismenhances your spiritual practice and understanding of Neoplatonic philosophy.