A Live Online Course
MYSTERIA
Ascension and Manifestation through Ancient Greek Magic
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Led by Matthew "Merlin" Kenney
Classical Astrologer, Translator of Ancient Greek and Sanskrit, Western Herbalist, and Ritual Magician
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A New 7-Week Summer CourseÂ
July 3, 2025 to August 14, 2025
All classes are held on Thursdays from from 4:00 - 5:30pm PT
with lifetime access to replays
***EARLYÂ BIRD DISCOUNT***
Receive 11% off when you register for the course by June 4, 2025 with the code: MYSTERIA11
All your prayers are about to be answered.
You stand before your altar, beholding the visage of a deity contacted by your magical ancestors for millennia.Â
You wash your hands and face in lustral water. Candlelight dances across your face. The fragrant aromas of evergreens envelop you. You speak your request.  You lock eyes with the statue –
The God sees you. The God hears you.
And having made authentic contact with one of the divinities of old, you know in your bones…
…all your prayers are about to be answered.
Welcome to the old power of magic.
No metaphor, no abstraction, no buzzwords. Just the raw power of a receptive cosmos.Â
Welcome to the mysteries.
Empowerment and Awakening through the Old Ways
In this new 7-week course with Matthew Merlin, we will plunge into the mystic and magical currents of the ancient Greek world, from the ancient shamanic rites of the pre-homeric Greeks 3000 years ago, to the high magical practices birthed from cross-pollination with the temples of ancient Egypt, and everything in between.
Our journey will excavate and revive the mystic, ecstatic practices of ancient mystery traditions of the Eleusinians, Pythagoreans, and Orphics, as well as the highly pragmatic, technical practices of the working magicians and healers.
Our journey won’t just be theoretical:
as we go through our studies of the philosophy and magical practice of the ancients Greeks, you will have an opportunity to form a close relationships with the old gods – the ancient ascended masters of the Mediterranean already happy to help you.
As we cover these practices and you deepen your relationship with these deities, we will layer ever more powerful magical technologies and methods to:
- EMPOWER YOUR MAGICAL CRAFTÂ
- ATTUNE YOU WITH YOUR DIVINE PURPOSE
- ATTRACT THE LIFE YOU KNOW YOU WANT
Whether you choose to remain within the greek tradition or not, you will learn extraordinarily powerful techniques and methods of manifestation and spiritual practice that will permanently uplevel your life and magical craft.
You will leave this course with:
- Powerful technologies developed by the ancient mages of the Mediterranean that enabled them to meet and speak with the Gods for manifestation, ritual magic, and spirit-work that are translatable into any system.
- A profound connection to ancient deities of our ancestors.
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The proper pronunciation and true meaning of ancient greek words for properly using ancient spells and incantations, including ancient hymns and barbarous words of power.
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Initiatory practices into the living Greek/Hellenistic lineage, using practices and rites that have only recently been discovered and are still being translated and brought back to life for the first time.
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Concrete tools of magic for manifestation, protection, healing, and other staples of the practicing ritual magician.
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Mastery of the secret arts of Theurgy – calling down the gods of the heavens into your life.
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The tools to become a practicing magician not just for yourself, but also your loved ones ,
clients, and community.
What previous students say about Merlin
"Merlin is an amazing person who REALLY cares about his students and is willing to help in any way he can!"Â
LISA K.
"Merlin's extensive knowledge paired with intuition and genuine compassion have led to invaluable openings and healing within myself that continue to grow. It’s truly a life-altering experience."
KAYSEA M
"I have enjoyed Merlin's work beyond words!! There’s so much beautiful ancient wisdom brought to light. Merlin has such a rich depth of knowledge and I thoroughly enjoy his sense of humor."
AUDREY S.
"Working with Merlin is like having a direct line to the Ancients themselves. His extensive knowledge of the classical texts made me feel like I was studying the mysteries in an Elysian temple. I felt like I was studying under Plato himself. I knew I was in really good hands."
Kristina B
ALLOW US TO INTRODUCE YOUR GUIDE
Matthew "Merlin" Kenney
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Matthew “Merlin” Kenney is a professional ritual magician and classical astrologer, and has been immersed in the Graeco-Egyptian magical traditions for over a decade.
In addition to his professional magical and astrological practice, Merlin has studied Ancient Greek, Latin, and Sanskrit. He has a worked as a translator of Ancient Greek for over seven years, and
consistently uses his own translations of ancient source texts in his work. He always teaches and practices with respect to lineage and ancient source texts. Merlin’s professional practice is deeply informed by his daily spiritual practice:
He studies many methods of ritual magic, Ashtanga yoga, Daoist internal alchemy, and Baguazhang. He is a 24th-generation disciple of the Daoist Dragon Gate Sect.
This is for you if:
- You are looking for practical magical methods that reliably work and get results.
- You want to know about the roots origins of mysticism and esotericism in the west, and get to know your own magical ancestors.
- You are intrigued by orphics, pythagoreans, and other well-known greek mystery traditions.
- You’re a lover of history and ancient wisdom, and are always seeking ways to align your own practices with those of our magical forbears.
- You are a beginner to magical practice and manifestation, and are looking for a safe, authentic modality that will give you the answers and skills you’re looking for.
MYSTERIAÂ Curriculum
All classes on Thursdays
 4:00 - 5:30pm PT / 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Lifetime Access to replays will be available if you miss the class live.
JULY 3, 2025 |Â LESSON 1
- Your place amongst the Gods.
- History of these traditions.
- Personal empowerment practices.
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JULY 10, 2025 |Â LESSON 2
- Mythology: Meeting The Gods.
- Connecting with your Personal Gods.
- Constructing an Altar.
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JULY 17, 2025 |Â LESSON 3
- Mythology: Children and Heroes of the Heavenly Gods.
- Ritual Implements and the Tools of the Magus.
- Offerings to the Gods.Â
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JULY 24, 2025 |Â LESSONÂ 4
- The Mystery Rites: Orphics, Pythagoreans, and Platonists.
- Befriending the True self through Ancient Mysteries.
- Enlivening statues.
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JULY 31, 2025 |Â LESSONÂ 5
- The Mystery Rites: Eleusinians and Dionysians.
- Befriending the Dryads, Naiads, and other nature spirits.
- Empowerment through the Ancestors and Mighty Dead.
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AUGUST 7, 2025 |Â LESSONÂ 6
- The magic of sound and language.
- The secret names of the Gods.
- Meeting your Personal Daimon.
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AUGUST 14, 2025 |Â LESSONÂ 7
- Becoming a Practicing Magus.
- Spellbook of the ancients.
- Self-initiation.
PAYMENT OPTIONSÂ
Each Payment Option Comes With:
- Live Classes over Zoom
- Lifetime Access to Replays
- Handouts of Course Presentations
- Community and Class Portal
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***EARLYÂ BIRD DISCOUNT***
Receive 11% off when you register for the course by June 4, 2025 with the code: MYSTERIA11
