Harita Meenee is always happy to share her knowledge and expertise with those interested. To this purpose she offers talks and workshops in Greece, in the USA as well as in other places. To book an event with her please contact her at author @ hmeenee.com.
PAST EVENTS
Noli me tangere, by Fra Angelico, c. 1437-1446 (image in public domain)
"MARY MAGDALENE AND THE SACRED FEMININE"
TALK AND SLIDE SHOW
Prostitute or sacred wife? Why was knowledge of her covered up? What is her connection to The Gnostics? What was the role of the sacred feminine in the early church?
These are some of the topics that will be explored in-depth in an enlightening afternoon with Harita Meenee, a Greek scholar of classical studies and women’s history.
Author of the book The Sacred Feminine and Mary Magdalene, Ms. Meenee will explore the hidden aspects of Mary Magdalene. She will discuss the Gospel of Mary and other Gnostic texts, which had been lost for centuries. She will also show how Jesus and Mary became timeless, archetypal figures, assimilating a wealth of pagan motifs.
Playful nature spirits, the fairies revel in the season of spring. Dancing or flying, carefree, they radiate beauty and joy. Their wings transport us to a different realm, filled with magic and ecstasy. Their ethereal images have inspired artists and poets through the ages.
Harita Meenee will lead us on a journey through time beginning with the ancient manifestations of the fairies: the sensual Greek nymphs and powerful winged goddesses. Through a wealth of paintings and photographs, she will show the diverse meanings that fairies took on, focusing on the most important lesson they have to teach: to live in the present, savoring in delight each pleasure life brings.
Date: Sunday, March 30, 2008, 11 am-12.30 pm
Location: The Goddess Temple of Orange County 17905 Sky Park Circle, #A Irvine, CA 92614
"THE ELEUSINIAN MYSTERIES: A JOURNEY OF INITIATION"
WORKSHOP
The Eleusinian myth describes the timeless journey of initiation into the dark depths of the psyche. Demeter, the Earth Goddess, her daughter, Persephone, and Pluto, God of the Underworld, manifest as powerful deities, guiding us through death and loss to love and rebirth.
Explore the deeper meaning of the Eleusinian Mysteries and prepare yourself for a profound rebirth on the Spring Equinox!
The sanctuary of Olympia, which hosted the ancient Olympic Games, was a place where the Gaia, the Earth Mother, was worshipped from prehistoric times. The cult of goddesses survived through the centuries, honoring Demeter, Rhea, and Hera. As Pausanias, a well known ancient Greek writer, attests, women’s races were held in Hera's honor. These female Olympics were called Heraea and were organized by priestesses who once served as peacemakers as well. There is evidence that the female games predated the male ones, originating from Minoan Crete. Moreover, there are several connections between women athletes and the legendary Amazons. Harita Meenee, researcher and author of The Women’s Olympics and the Great Goddess, sheds light on these fascinating traditions.
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"APRHODITE: SACRED SEXUALITY, CREATIVITY AND BEAUTY"
Date: Sunday November 25, 2007, 4-5:00 pm
Location: Millennium Biltmore Hotel 506 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Aphrodite is an ever-present, multi-faceted goddess. In antiquity she was honored as an embodiment of sacred sexuality, represented by hetairai (courtesans) and sacred prostitutes. Yet she was also a great goddess of nature, ruling over humans, deities and beasts alike, symbolizing the forces of love and life. Her power extended to the social realm, as she protected democracy and peace. Harita Meenee, author of the book On the Path of Aphrodite, examines the hidden aspects of this fascinating figure, who has inspired artists, poets and philosophers through the centuries.
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"THE ANCIENT ROOTS OF CHRISTMAS"
Date: Sunday, December 9, 4-6:00 pm
Location: Chapman University, Smith Hall, Room 115
Cost: Preregistration $10 (for members), $15 (for non-members) At the door: $15 (for members), $20 (for non-members)
Organizer: C. G. Jung Club of Orange County, CA. www.junginoc.org
Phone: (714) 964-5741
The roots of Christmas are deeply buried in ancient traditions rich in archetypal content. The Christian holiday succeeded the celebrations of the Winter Solstice, which honored the rebirth of the Sun God, an older Savior. The Roman Saturnalia and Bacchanalia, as well as the Greek fertility festivals in honor of Demeter and Dionysus, occurring during the same season, have added their own symbolic significance. Exploring the figures of the Mother of God and her Son, which lie at the core of Christmas, we also discover the primordial image of a goddess, who was at once Virgin and Mother, giving birth to all life.
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UNCOVERING THE ANCIENT ROOTS OF CHRISTMAS
in VOICES OF THE SACRED FEMININE
Internet Radio Show with KarenTate
Harita Meenee explores the fascinating pre-Christian traditions which lie behind the most significant holiday of Western Christianity in an interview with Karen Tate, author of Sacred Places of Goddess. (http://www.karentate.com)
To hear the program, go to http://internetvoicesradio.com. If you are there to listen to the live broadcast, click on the appropriate link on the top of the home page. If you missed it the first time around, you can hear the podcast by clicking on "Archives" on the main menu on the left side of your screen. Scroll down until you come to Karen Tate and then click on the date of the program you want to hear.
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THE LOS ANGELES MYTHOLOGICAL ROUNDTABLE
OF THE JOSEPH CAMPBELL FOUNDATION
Friday, August 24, 2007, 8.00 pm
at the home of Joyce Alexson 4728 Aqueduct Ave. Encino, Ca. 91436 (818) 995-8710
“MYTHS & ARCHETYPES” Talk and Slide Show
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CELEBRATING BELTANE, HONORING APHRODITE Sunday Service
Date: Sunday, April 29, 2007, 11 am
Location: The Goddess Temple of Orange County 17905 Sky Park Circle, #A Irvine, CA 92614
Beltane was the traditional Celtic celebration which marked the passage from spring to summer, the most erotic seasons of the year. Thus, it is appropriate to honor Aphrodite, the Hellenic goddess of beauty and love, of springtime and flowers. Harita Meenee, Greek author and scholar of the Sacred Feminine, will talk about Aphrodite’s connections with Nature, sensuality and desire. She will also recite poems created by ancient Greek women, like Sappho, Anyte and Nossis, who saw the goddess as a powerful force in their lives. The talk will be accompanied by a slide show, revealing the stunning influence of Aphrodite, who has been a rich source of inspiration for artists through the centuries. This is a women only event. For more information e-mail info@goddesstempleoforangecounty.com or call 949/651 0564.
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BLUE SKY RANCH Presents an enlightening morning of experiential spirituality with Greek author and scholar Harita Meenee
"MYTHS AND ARCHETYPES"
Saturday April 21, 2007 Labyrinth Walk 9:00 am Workshop 10:30 am-1:00 pm
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WORKSHOP DISCOVERING THE WISDOM OF DREAMS
with visiting author Harita Meenee
Dreaming was often used antiquity as a method of healing and of divining the future, especially in the sanctuaries of Asklepios, the Greek God of Medicine, and Hygeia, the Goddess of Health. Modern psychology emphasizes the value of dreams as a way of gaining deeper self-awareness and of obtaining significant information concerning one’s life.
Discover how dreams are connected to ancient myths and symbols!
Learn how to remember your dreams and to access their wisdom.
Use dreams to improve your life and relationships!
The workshop includes an introduction to the meaning and use of dreams, a discussion of the participants’ dreams and a relaxing guided meditation.
1. On Thursday, April 12, 2007, 7:00-9:30 pm at The Village Witch Temple, South Park, San Diego, California, www.thevillagewitch.org
2. On Tuesday, April 24, 2007, 7:00-9:30 pm at Four Crows, 420 El Camino Real #1, (Old Town) Tustin, California 92780 ph. (714) 505-4414, www.fourcrowscenter.com, fourcrows@sbcglobal.net
