The Herbal Column
Modern Musings on Ancient Greek Herbalism
Upcoming Virtual Class: Ancient Greek Medicine and Magic
Upcoming virtual class on Sunday, September 24 with The Greek Herbalist and hosted by Rowan + Sage: The ancient Greeks blended myth, magic, and medicine into their daily rituals and spiritual practices. In this workshop, learn about their ancient practices and the plants that they relied on for healing and inspiration.
Traveling through thousands of years of ancient history, we will explore some of the Greek gods and goddesses and their connection to the plant world, the underground practice of magic, and the timeless power of medicinal plants that we continue to rely on today.
From The National Herald: Experiences with Herbal Medicine Gaining Popularity in Greece
From The National Herald: “Greek herbs and traditions with the land are becoming increasingly popular for visitors to learn about during their visit to Greece. Maria Christodoulou, The Greek Herbalist, has developed educational herbal tours and academic programs in Greece that teach about the traditional uses of medicinal plants from both ancient and modern times.”
From the Society for Classical Studies: Reflections on the Ancient Worlds, Modern Communities 2023 Panel in New Orleans
From the Society for Classical Studies: “This year’s Ancient Worlds, Modern Communities (AnWoMoCo) panel, organized by Nina Papathanasopoulou, Public Engagement Coordinator for the SCS, and Greg Thalmann, former Chair of the Classics in the Community Committee, offered perspectives from six projects funded by the AnWoMoCo microgrants initiative, which has provided financial support for 149 proposals since January 2019. This dynamic sampling of awardees demonstrated the scope, creativity, and engagement behind the AnWoMoCo mandate to support interdisciplinary collaborations that bring together distinctive communities and to encourage thoughtful engagement and creative expression.”
From Travel.gr: The Plants and Herbs of the National Garden of Athens
An oasis in the center of Athens, the National Garden consists of 7,000 trees, 40,000 bushes and other plants, belonging to 519 species and varieties.
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