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General Discussions => Spirituality => Paganism => Topic started by: GlassUnicorn on October 04, 2016, 07:37:13 PM

Title: Worshippers of the Greek Pantheon?
Post by: GlassUnicorn on October 04, 2016, 07:37:13 PM
Are any of the members of this community (other than myself, of course) followers of the Greek Gods? If so, are they simply incorporated into Wicca, for instance, or do you strictly follow the reconstructionist religion, Hellenismos/Olympianismos? I'm sort of in between. I solely worship the Greek Gods, and don't consider myself Wiccan, but I only lightly practice Hellenismos. I used to devote time every morning, and every night to say a prayer to the Gods, Heroes, and Nature Spirits, but that's a bit of a hassle sometimes!

Anyway, it would be nice to know I'm not alone here when it comes to my religious beliefs! :)
Title: Re: Worshippers of the Greek Pantheon?
Post by: Jennifer RachaelAnn on April 30, 2017, 11:50:45 AM
I'm 6 or 7 months late on this post, but I still need to reply. In my mind at least.

You're not alone. I have followed the Greek Gods and Goddesses since I was a teenager. I personally serve Aphrodite directly. One of the bedrooms in my house is strictly altar space dedicated to Her. I don't allow anyone in there, unless they are very close to me, my wife for instance. Or if I'm in there with them, and I'm not needing time dedicated to Her for a very serious reason. When it comes to Aphrodite, I both love and fear Her. I have screwed up severely in the past, and suffered Her wrath. But there have been many times She has showed Her kindness and smiled upon me. For example, the first 2 Detroit Red Wings games I went to. I asked Her to let the wings win since it was my first ever game. They won. The second game I asked Her to let them win because it was on my birthday. The Wings won. So She is emotional the same as a mortal.

The Gods and Goddesses are mostly forgotten in today's world, but there are those of us that still believe in Them. I don't remember if following Them would be considered Pagan as I haven't studied Paganism in years, but I'm sure that there are people that would consider following the old religions Pagan. Whether it's the Greeks, Egyptians, Babylonians, or Aztecs is rather irrelevant as they are all ancient. If someone is trying to find religion, I have always said for them to sit down and think about what they naturally and truly believe. Then if they are still interested to sit down and look thru religions until they find something that co insides what they naturally believe. Don't believe in something because it is the only accepted religion in your area. If you do, you won't be very happy.

To put it simply, It's all what's in your heart and head.