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[quote=Anonymous][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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Can I ask more about your background?

Are you Greek?

Were you raised pagan?

If not, how did you convert?

Does this whole Percy Jackson novel thing annoy you?

If you have kids, do they take religious holidays off school?[/quote]

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