
Holly King and Oak King
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Oct 7, 2026
6: Ares, Heracles, and the Hero’s Journey in Hellenic Polytheism
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35:15Elise WellsHOST
So in the beginning of the episode, you talked about the way we move through the quarters and we move sort of through the two halves of the year in this divine masculine way.
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35:23Elise WellsHOST
We have the same thing in the Celtic Wheel of the Year with the Oak King and the Holly King.
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35:27Elise WellsHOST
And this is a very modern myth cycle.
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35:29Elise WellsHOST
I know it, you know, is inspired by more ancient things, but it definitely comes from...
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35:39Elise WellsHOST
And our practices are meant to be fun and enjoyable and witnessed.
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35:43Elise WellsHOST
And that's what I like about this one.
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35:44Elise WellsHOST
So the first half of the year is ruled by the Oak King.
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35:48Elise WellsHOST
And if you can think of him as the green man made with oak leaves.