Gwendolyn Reece

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You can get it directly from Llewellyn: https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738778891

Barnes and Nobel has it available: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-waters-of-mnemosyne-gwendolyn-reece

Books-a-Million, including Books & Company in Dayton, Ohio (where I bought my first Pagan books!): https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Waters-Mnemosyne/Gwendolyn-Reece/9780738778891?id=9216074954285

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Waters-Mnemosyne-Ancient-Religion-Modern

Endorsements

“The Waters of Mnemosyne: Ancient Greek Religion for Modern Pagans by Gwendolyn Reece is a remarkable fusion of deep scholarship, engaging insights and potent practices. This book elegantly navigates the rich waters of ancient Greek spirituality, breathing life into practices that have seemingly long lain dormant, while skillfully maintaining their relevance in our modern world. Reece’s adept blending of rigorous academic research with an immersive narrative style makes this work both enlightening and eminently accessible. More than a scholarly text, Reece’s book invites readers on an intimate odyssey through the sacred landscapes of the soul. Her unique exercises, ranging from the ‘Cruelty-free Piglet Expiatory Sacrifice’ to the ‘Binding Spell for Situations of Domestic Violence’, offer readers at all levels of experience a hands-on approach to engage actively with the Theoi. The pathworkings, including the journey through the ‘Panathenaia’ and ‘Silent Retreat Dream Incubation’, are masterfully crafted to guide both newcomers and long-time practitioners on a transformative journey, fostering powerful connections with the divine realms. The Waters of Mnemosyne stands as a treasure trove for anyone drawn to the ancient Greek religious practices. Reece’s talent for presenting detailed, meticulous research in an accessible and inviting manner renders this book an indispensable guide. It serves as a luminous bridge between the ancient and the modern, offering a well-grounded, experiential path not just to understand but to truly experience the living essence of the Greek deities. A must-read for those seeking to weave these ancient magickal and spiritual practices into the fabric of contemporary spiritual life.”

– Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch and The Psychic Art of Tarot

“Gwendolyn Reece presents a thorough and compelling tour of Ancient Hellenic culture, philosophy, religion, and magickal practice, and offers tools to adapt these practices into modern-day magickal work. She is deeply knowledgeable and an excellent teacher, and her love for and deep experience with the subject matter shines through in this excellent must-read for anyone interested in working with the Greek pantheon and leveling up their magickal practice.”

-Enfys J. Book, author of “Queer Qabala” and “Queer Rites”

“I have been waiting for several yearsfor The Waters of Mnemosyne: Ancient Greek Religion for Modern Pagans by Dr. Gwendolyn Reece to be published. It was worth the wait. I have attended many classes given by Gwendolyn on Hellenic matters and they have all been excellent. Her passion, wit, insight, and commitment to connecting more people to this stream of culture and practice is a wonder to behold. I have no doubt that this book will be a classic that will inspire current and future generations. The Waters of Mnemosyne treats its readers with respect as it challenges and encourages them to become their best selves.”

—  Ivo Dominguez Jr author of Keys to Perception: A Practical Guide to Psychic Development

The Waters of Mnemosyne: Ancient Greek Religion for Modern Pagans, scholar, priestess, and master teacher Gwendolyn Reece weaves these three kinds of knowledge together into a seamless garment of Truth. Dr. Reece’s decades of faithful study are very evident; the scholarship is deep, thorough, and meticulous.  In the hands of a lesser teacher, such detail could have been a dreadfully boring, but Dr. Reece’s smooth, clear exposition renders it fascinating.  And yet, this book  is much more than a history text – it is a manual of living practice.  It is abundantly clear that Dr. Reece is not just a scholar, but a priestess as well.  The passion of her dedication to our gods shines through every page, but it is especially evident in the gorgeous guided journeys with the gods.  With a sure and persuasive voice, Dr. Reece embraces the role of Philosopher Queen, painting a picture not only of the historical Greece.  Even more, she brings to life the ideals my ancient Greek ancestors failed to meet, helping us to imagine new age of Athenian Reason and Apollonian Harmony for our own times.  I cannot recommend this book highly enough – it will be treasured by both motivated beginners and long-term devotees.”

-Sara Mastros, author of Orphic Hymns Grimoire, The Sorcery of Solomon, and other books.

There are a lot of books that claim to give modern revelations on ancient gods. There are also a lot of books that present research on ancient practices. There are few that weave revelation and research seamlessly, letting them each inform each other to create a truly vibrant spirituality. The Waters of Mnemosyne is such a book. Rather than dry reconstruction, Gwendolyn gives us a Hellenic Religion that is dripping with spirit. 

Readers will find here a reliable theology that links what the Gods said and did in myth, with modern messages that are perfectly in keeping with their nature. Decades of experience in academia, Pagan leadership, and travels to Greece make Gwendolyn Reece uniquely qualified to lay down what will surely be the definitive text for Hellenic practice for years to come. 

-Jason Miller, Author of Consorting With Spirits, and other books and courses. 

Gwendolyn Reece stands out as a welcomed fresh voice for seekers searching for understanding in our challenging world. Awakening our divine memory, Waters of Mnemosyne is a thoughtful exploration of ancient religion applied to our modern quest for meaning and connection. Reece guides the reader to develop a stronger relationship between themselves and the divine by urging them to contemplate their role in society and the broader world through personal growth, moral virtue, and civic duty. 

-Angelo Nasios – Author and Host of the Hearth of Hellenism Podcast

Like two serpents entwined upon a magickal staff, Gwendolyn unites a clear historic and philosophical understanding with her own living magickal experience to offer us a valuable text in remembering and renewing our relationship with the gods of Greece. The Waters of Mnemosyne provides a complex and complete manual for building a foundation in these spiritual traditions and its wisdom can be incorporated into your own already established traditions of Paganism and magick. Even if your personal practice is not Greek focused, the teachings on philosophy, healing, community, fate, cleansing, heroes, virtue, the mysteries and humanity’s relationship with the gods are well worth your time.  

– Christopher Penczak 
Author of the Temple of Witchcraft series, The Mighty Dead, and Gay Witchcraft. 

Discover the essential guide you wish you had decades ago when diving into the intricate world of Hellenismos. Gwendolyn Reece, through meticulous historical research, resurrects ancient Greek religious traditions with a modern relevance. 

In her groundbreaking work, Reece doesn’t just recreate ancient rituals; she ingeniously reinterprets fundamental concepts for today’s pagan practitioner. With unparalleled clarity, she unveils the intricate terminology and symbolic meanings pivotal to Hellenic polytheism, making it accessible through relatable examples and practical exercises in each chapter.

Overflowing with reverence for the ancient Greek ethos, this book is a must-have for anyone seeking to embrace these timeless practices within contemporary pagan paths.intricate world of Hellenismos. Gwendolyn Reece, through meticulous historical research, resurrects ancient Greek religious traditions with a modern relevance. 

-Cara Schultz, Author and former reporter for The Wild Hunt.