Episode #3
Why Ancient Sacred Places Still Call Us with George Lizos | Sacred Places S4E3
In this episode of Seeking Numina: Sacred Places Podcast , Elyse Welles is joined by author, spiritual teacher, and fellow podcast host George Lizos to explore the ancient Greek sacred sites of modern-day Turkey, the spiritual legacy of Lycia, and what it means to practice Living Hellenism today. Fresh from an unforgettable journey through ancient Lycia, Elyse and George recount their pilgrimage to remarkable temples, mountaintop tombs, and forgotten sacred landscapes that reveal the enduring relationship between land, ancestors, and the Greek gods. Together, they discuss: Exploring the ancient Greek sites of Lycia (modern-day Turkey) Temple hopping through Anatolia and sacred landscapes The breathtaking Lycian rock tombs and ancestor veneration The Temple of Leto and the origins of the Mother Goddess Artemis, Apollo, and Leto beyond the classical myths Spiritual archaeology and intuitive research at ancient sites Connecting with land spirits through meditation and ritual Why sacred places call us when we're ready Living Hellenism as a modern spiritual path Reciprocity with the land and honoring sacred places Entrainment: an energetic practice for connecting with the landscape Why ancient temples continue to transform those who visit them Throughout the conversation, Elyse and George reflect on how sacred places become living teachers—inviting us into deeper relationships with history, mythology, the natural world, and ourselves. From meditating inside the Temple of Leto to standing among Lycian tombs during a mountain storm, they explore how pilgrimage can become a profound spiritual initiation. Whether you're interested in Greek mythology, Hellenism, sacred geography, land spirits, pilgrimage, archaeology, or ancient spirituality, this episode offers a fascinating look at one of the Mediterranean's most overlooked sacred landscapes. Learn more about George Lizos: Website | Instagram This episode was edited by Bree Saga: Substack | Instagram Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.elysewelles.com/books Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed. To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit elysewelles.com . Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles Seeking Numina can also be supported via my Dashery merch shop. Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ
