The Key to Ancient Greek Religion

This is a pre-order for the hardcover edition. See the production information below.

The stories preserved in Greek mythology remain among the most influential legacies of the ancient world, yet the religious beliefs, cults, rituals, and devotional practices that shaped the daily lives of the ancient Greeks are often far less familiar. 

Whether you are looking to broaden your understanding of ancient Greek religion as a whole or are a practitioner of modern paganism seeking a trustworthy source on ancient Greek cults and religious practices, The Key to Ancient Greek Religion: A source of academic knowledge for modern practitioners  is a treasure trove of reliable, academic information. From the sections focused on topics such as priesthood, ritual praxis and divination, to the detailed chapters dedicated to single deities, it presents the evidence behind ancient Greek religion in a form accessible to modern readers, devotees, and practitioners.

With extensive recommendations for further reading in every chapter, The Key to Ancient Greek Religion is both a comprehensive introduction to the topic of ancient Hellenic cults and religious practices and a valuable companion for further study.

Giulia Turolla is an Italian contemporary witch, Priestess and Teacher in the Ara Tradition who graduated with honors in Classical Letters and Archaeology and Cultures of the Ancient World from Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna. The illustrations inside and on the cover are by Ольга Ніколенко (Olha Nikolenko).

Publisher’s note: Hadean Press is very proud that Giulia entrusted us with this work. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and believe it will be incredibly important to the field. It is an epic journey through the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece, and the people who believed in them. 

Hardcover details: Our hardcover edition will be covered in Wibalin Old Gold buckram with red and black foiling, red head and tail bands and printed endsheets. The design mimics that of the paperback, which we have used for both cover images. This is a limited run, with the number of copies to be determined. 

Production information: I am currently finishing up the final copyedits and the book will go to the indexer during the week beginning 20 July. Allowing pre-orders to open while the book is being indexed enables us to gain enough sales to cover the print cost. The paperback will be available in early September. Updates will be posted to the product page. 

The Key to Ancient Greek Religion: A source of academic knowledge for modern practitioners
Giulia Turolla
Illustrations by Ольга Ніколенко
ISBN 978-1-915933-26-3 (Hardcover)
ISBN 978-1-915933-27-0 (Paperback)
234mm x 156mm 
396 pages (approx)