About Our Temple Leaders
High Priestess Chelsea
High Priestess of Styx and Bones Temple & Priestess to King Hades, God of the Underworld
High Priestess Chelsea serves as the spiritual leader and guide of Styx and Bones Temple, dedicated to the reverent worship and study of the ancient Greek gods. As High Priestess to King Hades, God of the Underworld, she bridges the sacred traditions of the past with the needs of modern worshippers.
Her mission is to modernize the practice of ancient Greek religion—making its rich mythology, rituals, and worship accessible for everyone. Through thoughtful adaptation of offerings, observance of sacred rites, and cultivation of a welcoming temple community, High Priestess Chelsea fosters a vibrant space for devotees and learners alike.
Committed to both education and divine guidance, she supports individuals on their religious journey, teaching the myths, mysteries, and devotional practices of the Greek gods. Under her leadership, Styx and Bones Temple thrives as a sanctuary where ancient faith is honored and renewed for today’s seekers.
Dr. Tenninger Kellenbarger
Archaeologist and Doctor of Art History, specializing in the prehistory of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.
Dr. Kellenbarger is the scholar behind Styx and Bones Temple, dedicated to approaching the ancient world through critical scholarship, material and visual analysis of the ancient Mediterranean, with particular emphasis on ancient Greek religion, ritual practice, and sacred spaces, iconography, and more.
Her work is committed to using archaeology and art history not only to interpret the past, but also to reconstruct the lived experiences of ancient mystery cults, the belief systems within Ancient Greek religion, and the cultural expressions of these ancient peoples.
As an educator and scholar, she integrates archaeological evidence, theoretical insights, and visual culture to examine the dynamic relationship between ancient people and the world, as well as the religious spaces they created and how they, in turn, were shaped by them.
Whether you're an academic, student, lover of mythology, ancient history, and more, Dr. Kellenbarger guides those looking for fact rather than fiction. Grounded in evidence, she is dedicated to reconstructing the ancient world with intellectual care.