Divine Dialogues | Cults & Mysteries: The Myths, Rites & Rituals of Ancient Greece

In celebration of 'Rituals: Gifts for the Gods', join special guest speaker Dr John Voukelatos as he explores the shadowy and mysterious world of ancient Greek religion, where gods walked among mortals and sacred rites offered visions of rebirth and renewal.

This visually rich and thought-provoking lecture will unravel the myths and rituals surrounding some of the major cults of ancient Greece. Discover how ancient festivals, secret ceremonies and evocative artworks shaped the spiritual lives of the Greeks, from the Eleusinian Mysteries to Dionysian revels and the rites of Artemis Brauronia. Journey from underworld myths to harvest rituals in a lecture that reveals how these enduring traditions continue to fascinate scholars and captivate imaginations today.

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Further details:

✨ 60-minute lecture including presenter Q&A
✨ Tickets include Hellenic Museum general entry before or after the session, including access to 'Rituals: Gifts for the Gods'
✨ No prior knowledge required

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Visit the Hellenic Museum website to book your place, learn more about guest lecturer Dr Voukelatos, or to explore other sessions in 'Divine Dialogues', a series of talks and tours celebrating the 'Rituals: Gifts for the Gods' exhibition.

You may also like the following events from Hellenic Museum:

• Next month, 18th October, 04:00 am, Divine Dialogues | The Roots of Rituals: Greek Mythology's Bronze Age Origins in Melbourne
• This November, 23rd November, 12:00 am, Rituals: Gifts for the Gods | Exhibition now showing in Melbourne

Also check out other Festivals in Melbourne, Exhibitions in Melbourne.