Staying Hellenic.

[Saint Frankenstein]

I've been switching back and forth between Greco-Roman and Norse religion lately. I think that needs to stop. I've decided to stay Hellenic since those are the Gods I feel closest to (especially Zeus and Athena), know the most about and loved in the first place. I just didn't have much of a connection with the Norse Gods - a calling - despite loving the cosmology. It's not something you can force, imo.

 

[Erebus]

You do what suits you best. Your religion should enrich your life and only you can decide what works for you and what doesn't.

Incidentally, I'd definitely recommend Neil Gaiman's "Norse Mythology" if you haven't read it already. It's a fun read

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

You do what suits you best. Your religion should enrich your life and only you can decide what works for you and what doesn't.

Incidentally, I'd definitely recommend Neil Gaiman's "Norse Mythology" if you haven't read it already. It's a fun read

Thanks. I plan to!

 

[SabahTheLoner]

Religion isn't something you force. But it doesn't hurt to explore the options. You'll get something from it even if it's just a realization about yourself.

 

[Serpent Child]

I've been switching back and forth between Greco-Roman and Norse religion lately. I think that needs to stop. I've decided to stay Hellenic since those are the Gods I feel closest to (especially Zeus and Athena), know the most about and loved in the first place. I just didn't have much of a connection with the Norse Gods - a calling - despite loving the cosmology. It's not something you can force, imo.

Thats fine, have you ever thought about trying Syncretism?

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

Thats fine, have you ever thought about trying Syncretism?

Sometimes. I have no problems worshipping deities from other pantheons. The Olympians will be my main Gods, though.

 

[von bek]

I think a person knows best for themself on these matters. If you ever want, I would love to share a list of book recommendations.

 

[VioletVortex]

I understand how you feel, with switching back and forth...it sucks, but my suggestion would be to do what I just did and zoom out so to speak with the terminology you use, only temporarily of course. For example, you could refer to yourself as simply a "Pagan" for the time being, as I did with "Occultism".

You seem to have more history with the Hellenic deities, so I think your decision makes sense.

 

[The Emperor of Mankind]

I've been switching back and forth between Greco-Roman and Norse religion lately. I think that needs to stop. I've decided to stay Hellenic since those are the Gods I feel closest to (especially Zeus and Athena), know the most about and loved in the first place. I just didn't have much of a connection with the Norse Gods - a calling - despite loving the cosmology. It's not something you can force, imo.

I understand how you feel. I've been sorely tempted to convert to Zoroastrianism for some time now but I feel in my heart that the Greek gods I've learned more about are my gods. That doesn't stop me from worshipping Ahura Mazda along side them though - polytheism's a wonderful thing

 

[Quintessence]

I'm sure you're aware of this, but I think it's worth remembering that there's no rule in polytheism that says "you have to stick to some historical assemblage of gods and cannot deviate from that upon pain of some such dire consequence." You're allowed to follow the flow of inspiration where it takes you. I suppose if you're wanting to be a traditionalist-style recon, you must choose to place some limitations on yourself, but that is still precisely that - a choice.

All that said, it sounds to me that the inspiration for you isn't flowing in the direction of what we call the Norse gods anyway. You've got this figured out for yourself, and these are some good lessons that others might draw some wisdom from too.

 

[Cassandra]

I'm sure you're aware of this, but I think it's worth remembering that there's no rule in polytheism that says "you have to stick to some historical assemblage of gods and cannot deviate from that upon pain of some such dire consequence." You're allowed to follow the flow of inspiration where it takes you. I suppose if you're wanting to be a traditionalist-style recon, you must choose to place some limitations on yourself, but that is still precisely that - a choice.

All that said, it sounds to me that the inspiration for you isn't flowing in the direction of what we call the Norse gods anyway. You've got this figured out for yourself, and these are some good lessons that others might draw some wisdom from too.

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[The Emperor of Mankind]

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So?