Magic and Medicine: Rituals of Wellbeing
Highlights
- Explore ancient Greek rituals during a guided tour of the Rituals: Gifts for the Gods exhibition at the Hellenic Museum.
- Uncover the healing properties of plants and scents used by the ancient Greeks to nurture body and mind.
- Sip soothing traditional Greek mountain tea while blending your own ritual wellbeing product in a tranquil workshop setting.
- Immerse yourself in the rich history of wellness practices that ward off illness and promote healing.
Discover the sensorial world of ancient Greek magic and medicine in this relaxing morning masterclass.
Your experience begins with a short guided tour of the Rituals: Gifts for the Gods international exhibition, led by a Hellenic Museum historian. Discover how the ancient Greeks used particular plants, lotions, scents and spells to care for both body and mind. Learn which flowers were gathered for healing, why messages were inscribed on lead tablets, how worshippers slept in sacred temples, and other ways they would ward off illness and heal injuries.
Then settle into the workshop space with a soothing cup of traditional Greek mountain tea, where you’ll be guided step-by-step to blend your own ritual wellbeing product, using ingredients from the ancient Mediterranean world.
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