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Hellenic Faith is a website dedicated to Julian Hellenism, a form of Later Graeco-Roman polytheism primarily influenced by the teachings and writings of Julian the Philosopher and the divine Iamblichus.
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Julian: The Light in the Darkness
Many years before, a man was made deputy of Western Rome on behalf of the Emperor. When the man first arrived to his newly appointed office a woman cried out “This is the man who will restore the temples of … Continue reading
The True Olympos: Where the Gods Reside
In Hellenism, Olympos is the radiant royal palace where the Gods dwell— a fortified hilltop with golden halls which lies just under the peaks of Mount Olympos— under the dominion of King Zeus. Because of misinformation and sophistry, many people … Continue reading
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Tagged dodekatheism, heaven, heavens, Hellenic, Hellenism, king helios, mount olympos, mount olympus, olympos, olympus, Polytheism, religio romana, roman, zeus, zeus-helios
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Hellene: A Complex Word and Contemporary Pagan Use
The word “Hellene” can invoke various thoughts. From the concept of Ancient Greece’s shared identity, to Pagans that remained to the Gods, to Emperor Julian’s vision of Hellenic religion, and to the identity of the modern Greek nation. This article … Continue reading
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Tagged Hellene, Hellenic, Hellenism, Pagan, Pagan Reconstructionism, Paganism
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Are the Gods Omni[something]?
During a conversation with my friend Jeffrey S. Kupperman, the topic of divine omnipotence came up. It led to an interesting discussion. In short, properly understood, no deity is omnipotent, or “all powerful” in traditional Hellenism, and in general, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Hellenic, Hellenism, Iamblichus, Julian Hellenism, Pagan, Paganism, Philosophy, Plato, Platonism, Platonist, Polytheist, Theology
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