The contents of this section are hand-copied from HellenicGods.org, which was originally hosted by "Kallímakhos" James Van Kollenburg (1951 - 2023). With his passing, it is uncertain how much longer his website will remain active. Orphicaeum recognizes the value of his work, and has made an effort to preserve it here for posterity. Over time, external links will become inactive, and email addresses likely already have. However, the efforts of this project are to ensure the work of Kallímakhos will not disappear.
If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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For those who are interested in the way of the Gods, the journey we call Hellenismos, the ancient Greek religion: WELCOME. If you wish to learn more about this way of life, compose your intentions and write to the address listed below. If you have a sincere desire to develop your character and learn the way of the Gods, please contact us, as we can benefit each other.
There is a course of study available. The classes are one-on-one via Skype, phone, or face to face....only; the course is not taught by means of email. There is no charge for the classes, but you must be at least 18 years of age, serious, of sincere heart, and willing to study hard. This course of study is for people who are considering making a commitment to this tradition...to make this your religion; it is not designed to accommodate people who are casual and simply looking to add to their collection of religious knowledge (you can acquire that from simply reading the website).
With all due respect, if you practice witchcraft, magic, or divination of any kind, we cannot teach you. If you are already committed to another tradition, please devote all your energies to that tradition and do not ask us to teach you. And I would request that you consider the following statement seriously: those who lie in order to acquire religious teaching will receive empty words which will have no positive effect.
Reading books and visiting websites can be useful for study, but ultimately you need real human contact to properly learn the Hellenic way. The most critical aspects of the path of Orpheus are not permitted to be transmitted publicly. Furthermore, simply from a human perspective, you need to look into the eyes of flesh-and-blood people who love and worship the Gods. You need to hear their voices, to eat food with them, to listen to their stories. Without contact with real people, it will be much more difficult to transform your inspiration from the realm of fantasy into reality. If you trying to discover if this path is right for you, take a bold step and mingle with those who are living the tradition.
Listen! What is that gust of wind? Perhaps it is some God in our midst! Quiet! Listen!
The invitation of a God is rarely offered twice!
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Kallimakhos' email address is likely inactive, and has been removed for safety. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.