Greek pagan religion makes a comeback (priest, funerals, followers, myth)

[Booko]

I thought y'all might be interested to read this:


Followers of the 12 Greek Gods, who, according to mythology, ruled the Ancient World from Mount Olympus, have cast a thunderbolt at their Orthodox opponents.

After successfully staging a landmark ceremony at the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, their leader pledged to fight for the right to conduct baptisms, marriages, and funerals according to the rites of the ancient religion.


"We are a legitimate religion. But the authorities don't let us do this, but we shall claim this right through the European Union," said Doretta Peppa, the high priestess, who led the prayers next to the 15 remaining columns of the temple.



Full article here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6285397.stm

[Mike182]

thanks for posting Sharon!

[BFD_Zayl]

it has never really been gone. but i'm glad to hear they have won a battle