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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What are your beliefs? Where do you go to meet other pagans?[/quote]

I worship the Greek pantheon of Gods, the Olympians, and consider myself a Neoplatonist with Hindu and Theosophy influences. Some of my beliefs:

- I believe in the reality and existence of many Gods and Goddesses, but believe They come from one Source.

- I primarily worship Athena Nike, my divine mother. Athena is the Goddess of learning, wisdom, war and the arts. I love Her.

- I believe that these Gods are loving, benevolent, and care about humanity. In fact, Plato and Socrates disagree with Homer's depiction of the Greek Gods (Homer makes Them seem a bit petty; Plato and Socrates didn't agree with this characterization). They have consistently answered my prayers and I know my opinions, worries and general musings are always being heard. They demand nothing from me in return except that I live a life of kindness, compassion, honesty, gentleness and charity.

- I don't perform sacrifices, and in general I don't do ceremonies with other Hellenes. I'm a solitary practitioner.

- My favorite devotional activity is mindfully scrubbing and cleaning my home. There's no point in having a beautiful household altar with beautiful offerings to the Gods if you can't keep every inch of your house spotless. I consider this a devotional activity because 1) the Gods are being invited into your home, and cleanliness is hospitality, and 2) a completely dust-free home raises the vibration better than incense and candles, and you have a more pure space to say your prayers.
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