Hellenic Studies

This is a broad category of texts covering a diverse collection of books and commentaries on the Greek religion. Some are translations of ancient Greek religious texts, while others are 19th and early 20th century books on the ancient Greek religion.

The Epics

Homer's Iliad

Homer's classical tale, the Iliad, which along with the Odyssey helped lay the foundation for all of Greek mythology and Greek religious tradition.

Homer's Odyssey

Homer's classical tale, the Odyssey, which along with the Iliad helped lay the foundation for all of Greek mythology and Greek religious tradition.

The Argonautica

The epic story of Jason and the Argonauts, by Apollonius of Rhodes.

Ancient Works

The Golden Verses Of Pythagoras

The Golden Verses of Pythagoras are among the most important Hellenic "scriptures", given moral, ethical, and religious guidance. This book also contains other Pythagorean verses as well.

The Orphic Hymns

The Orphic Hymns are a collection of ancient hymns and prayers given in veneration to the gods.

Works of Hesiod, and the Homeric Hymns

This is the complete collection of works by Hesiod, including The Theogany, Works and Days, and others. Also included are the Homeric Hymns to the gods.

Plutarch - On Isis and Osiris

Apart from his most famous work, Parallel Lives, the Greek historian and priest, Plutarch, wrote a collection of books titled Moralia. Among the essays in Moralia is this remarkable text, On Isis and Osiris.

Modern Commentaries

Religion of Ancient Greece

This is a short book by Jane Ellen Harrison (1913), which easily summaries the ancient Hellenic religion.

Prolegomena to the Study of the Greek Religion

Also by Jane Ellen Harrison, this can be said to be a much longer (700 pages) book on the ancient Hellenic religion. Being a direct scan, it is a very large file.

The Cults of the Greek States Volume 1

The Cults of the Greek States is a monumental exploration into the world of Greek cult and religion, written by Lewis Farnell in the late 19th century. Volume 1 covers Cronos, Zeus, Hera, and Athena. It is a very large file.

The Cults of the Greek States Volume 2

Volume 2 covers Artemis, Hekate, and Aphrodite. It is a very large file.

The Cults of the Greek States Volume 3

Volume 3 covers Ge (Gaia), Demeter, Persephone-Kore, and Rhea-Cybele. It is a very large file.

The Cults of the Greek States Volume 4

Volume 4 covers Poseidon and Apollo. It is a very large file.

The Cults of the Greek States Volume 5

Volume 5 covers Hermes, Dionysos, Hestia, Hephaistos, Ares, and minor cults. It is a very large file.