I've been Wiccan for about 10 years. Wicca has been the only Pagan spirituality that I have ever formally been a member of. Because of this, I've stayed very close to my roots and defended my path with great strides.
I still love Wicca, but I find that it's constructs, history and reputation differ now from what I think my spiritual path should be.
Recently, I had a series of experiences that have brought me ever so close to the Gods of Greece. The Olympians have proved themselves to me and in doing so have changed my world view on many different levels.
#1. I am no longer a Pantheist. I am a Panentheist. I believe that the Greek Gods are transcendant from this world and the realm of Mt Olympus (Heavenly Realm).
#2. In my own path, I honor the Greek Gods. I may have honored others before, Norse, Egytpian, etc. But now, the only Gods I honor will be the Greek. I still retain beliefs from other cultures, but Gods are exclusive to the Greek.
I will no longer call myself a Wiccan. I'm a Hellestic Witch. I still agree with some of the Wiccan beliefs, but not enough to call myself a Wiccan.
I still defend people's rights to mix pantheons if they choose. I don't think the Gods mind as long as they are given reverence.
Chris and I have decided to dedicate our altar to the Greek Gods and our well on our way to getting statues of all the Olympians. When we get them all, we'll film it and put it on YT.
Chris has a new blog, as his old blog was dedicated to Wicca. It's called the realm of magick. http://www.therealmofmagick.blogspot.com/
The more you comment, the more he'll post. Who knows. I might post on there as well.
Brightest Blessings everyone.
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Congratulations! I think that's a very interesting development and I can't wait to hear more about it!
With love,
Coty
Intresting I can say. Though one thing I have to say is that perpare for some backlash from some more hardcore Hellenist out there.The greek word for Witch held some pretty negitive aspects.
Though I would like to how your path goes. It seems like it would really make intresting troubleshooting keep us updated
You know, I left Wicca for Hellenism a couple of years ago . . . and now I'm back to Wicca. I still have love for the Greek Gods, I just don't agree with the recon philosophy. But it was definitely interesting and worth doing. As Sinfultictac said, some of the Hellenists are adamantly opposed to witchcraft in Hellenismos. That's one of the main reasons I gave up on it. I wish you much better luck.
Congratulations on walking your own path.
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I'm pleased that you're walking your own path. Please keep us posted with how you're getting on!
I can't seem to find your pagan educational videos on youtube, even though I subscribe to your channel. Can you help me find them?
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