This is a 360 degree image of The Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Use your mouse to scroll around.
This is what the inside of a new Hellenic temple looks like. Scroll around to see the art details from the inside.
The Practice of Hellenismos in Greece
By Juliet Muir
This February, the Greek government recognized the Hellenic Ethnic Religion as an official religion. But, followers of this religion face other hurdles. Greece is home to the first official temple of Hellenismos, both built by one man, Aristoteles Kakogeorgiou. Hellenic celebrations take place in these temples or in indoor locations because they cannot occur on ancient Greek sites because it is prohibited by the government. Hellenic Ethnic followers want to be treated fairly by the government so they can coexist with the Greek Orthodox Church.
Images from Greek Hellenic sites
The view of Athens from the peak of the Acropolis where the Parthenon sits.
A smaller temple to the right of the Parthenon is the Temple of Athena Nike.
The Parthenon is a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. Today, it is a landmark for tourists around the world to visit.
Ruins sit on top of the Acropolis of Athens.
Hellenismos in Athens have a collection of contemporary statues depicting the ancient Greek gods.
Ysee is one of several groups in Athens that celebrate the ancient Greek gods. Hellenismos have no one central body, but base practice on classic texts.
In central Athens, the Supreme Council of Ethnic Hellenes, or "Ysee", meets for a Sunday celebration.
Celebrations underway outside the first official Hellenismos temple in Thessalonoki.
In Greece, Hellenismos refer to themselves as followers of the Greek Cultural Religion.
Hellenismos celebrate gods dressed in traditional ancient Greek garb on March 12, 2017.
Aristotle Kakogeorgiou celebrates the Greek gods, something he has done his whole life.
Veni Rapti partakes in prayers to Zeus on March 12, 2017 in Thessaloníki.
The exterior of a second Hellenismos temple in Thessaloníki, Greece.
Aristotle Kakogeorgiou stands in front of his art in one of his temples.
Paintings inside a Hellenismos temple in the Greek city of Thessaloníki.
3 - 15
<
>