Ok,lets see. One of the things ive encountered on this forum and around the internet is a general misunderstanding or lack of a definition of what Hellenic Polytheism is. So, i will take some time to give an intro.
Hellenic Polytheism, to sum it up, is a following of the ancient Greek religion. The term itself is an umbrella term: There are different varying practices that different Hellenic Polytheists incorporate into their beliefs. There are Reconstructionists, who desire to set up and revive the Greek religion, and then there are several others, who may incorporate some ideals of Wicca,Astrology,and even from other religions.
Of course, there are tighter and looser grasps on solid ideas of Hellenic Polytheism by Hellenic Polytheists.
Some may stick to belief in the Hellenic Gods.
Several i know online will have Deities they feel most connected with, and balance their beliefs and devotions mainly on those deities.
There is even a takeoff of Monotheism: For instance, some may worship and devote themselves to one of the deities. Its not to say they deny the others, it is just a matter of their personal connection beliefs and devotions.
So, one may ask if there is any texts or basis of information on the ancient Greek religion. I would say they come primarily from ancient Greek philosophical and literary works: Such as Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. Or other similar works such as Ovid's Metamorphoses.
Then again, it depends on the beliefs of the many branches of Hellenic Polytheism.
Hellenic Polytheism, to sum it up, is a following of the ancient Greek religion. The term itself is an umbrella term: There are different varying practices that different Hellenic Polytheists incorporate into their beliefs. There are Reconstructionists, who desire to set up and revive the Greek religion, and then there are several others, who may incorporate some ideals of Wicca,Astrology,and even from other religions.
Of course, there are tighter and looser grasps on solid ideas of Hellenic Polytheism by Hellenic Polytheists.
Some may stick to belief in the Hellenic Gods.
Several i know online will have Deities they feel most connected with, and balance their beliefs and devotions mainly on those deities.
There is even a takeoff of Monotheism: For instance, some may worship and devote themselves to one of the deities. Its not to say they deny the others, it is just a matter of their personal connection beliefs and devotions.
So, one may ask if there is any texts or basis of information on the ancient Greek religion. I would say they come primarily from ancient Greek philosophical and literary works: Such as Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. Or other similar works such as Ovid's Metamorphoses.
Then again, it depends on the beliefs of the many branches of Hellenic Polytheism.
