The Greeks Who Pray to Zeus: VICE INTL (Greece)

Even though Greece is a predominately Christian Orthodox country, there are some people in this country who still believe in the 12 Gods of mount Olympus, deriving from Greek Mythology. According to unofficial sources they amount to a couple of hundreds and present themselves as members of the unofficial so-called "Greek Religion". This is a mixture of beliefs that combine paganism, the idea of spiritual connection with nature and a kind of fixation to the Ancient Greek ideals. Over the past decades they have founded various different groups, the oldest and most popular among them being the "Greek Naionals High Commissioned Council (GNHCC) - Υπατο Συμβούλιο Ελλήνων Εθνικών," founded 30 years ago.
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[@princediop8190]

If you think your god is real, why can't they believe their god is real. None of you can't even prove he's real anyways so let them worship Zeus and his buddies.

[@FrankieG808]

p.d d.p exactly!

[@themilkywaycontroller6306]

you can prove numina est nuiminas were real I believe in est graecus

[@sailingonthoughts9594]

*And his fuckbuddies if you know what I mean haha

[@awlomthesheepermen]

p.d d.p yeah honestly this is the best comment about religion that being free to all religion is nice and lovely

[@ryuoh6928]

Well said, bro. I too think this deserves the same amount of respect of any other religion.

[@manoszacharopoulos6767]

Interesting fact: the Greek government recognised the Hellenic pantheon 7 years ago, April 9 of 2017

[@Moon-zq7jt]

That's good news then.

[@delegsgsg6353]

Is it seen as a cult over there as the Jehovah's Witnesses for example?

[@manoszacharopoulos6767]

@@delegsgsg6353 no probably 90% or more of the Greek population haven't met a person who believes in the Hellenic Pantheon, but as an ordinary Greek person myself, i would just be curious about their life. All Greeks are extremely proud of our history and culture and i think most of us would be kinda happy if we meet a person like them.

[@mistythemischievous2013]

@@delegsgsg6353 It's considered a minority religion. Like Buddhism or Islam in most of the Western world.

[@manoszacharopoulos6767]

@@mistythemischievous2013 I'd say it's even worse because there are many people who don't know there are people who believe in this religion. Even in Greece

[@mattlibra3139]

Apparently because the Greek Orthodox Church also rules the government, if you aren’t Christian you’re seen as an outsider in Greece. These people continuing centuries old traditions are putting themselves in a tough spot in society but it’s so beautiful

[@sotirisl9388]

Lol , That didn't age well 😂

[@epbrothers887]

​@@sotirisl9388why? What's happened?

[@sotirisl9388]

@@epbrothers887 secularist policies such as legalization of homophilia and gay marriage/adoption

[@VHS_NEON]

@@epbrothers887 Hellenism has been officially recognised as a religion in 2017 in Greece.

[@Pontic_warrior]

No lol. Come to Greece and see how "good Christians" most of Greeks are.

[@liamrondeau4675]

The Olympics started as a festival to honor Zeus, so Zeus Worship still happens today.

[@d.k6574]

Thanks. At least of you is educated

[@yaruqadishi8326]

No it doesnt.

[@user-ho7xv6ig2r]

Latins when they call God,they speak to him by the name dias which it is the first name of Zeus So their is alot more worshiping than you think

[@Freedomofexpressi100]

Tha games were for Appolo.

[@yaruqadishi8326]

@@Freedomofexpressi100 Apollo Lord God you mean.

[@PandoraKyss]

"The fact that after almost 2,000 years or so, in those places, the Hymn to Poseidon will be heard." - That was powerful.

[@convert2islaam500]

It really wasn't.

[@exposeevil5492]

Your a loser!

[@kennethfreeman4062]

I literally teared up when she said that, her faith and conviction was so beautiful.

[@tracetrace2147]

13:59 What music is this? It's so calming

[@saliferousthesaltconsuming5921]

@Constantinople Walls non of that is true at all...

[@christosgiannopoulos828]

Atheists: The god you believe in, also happens to be the one your parents told you to believe in Neo-Pagans: Hold my wine

[@jamessamuel1255]

This made me laugh XD

[@tausifkarim8861]

Neo pagans:The god you believe in is the god you found out your people in the past may have used to have followed,not considering there may be older gods your people used to follow,which people just haven’t discovered yet or that your ancestors may have came from different lands.

[@tweakheir6093]

@@exposeevil5492 Are you? That's a shame.

[@user-rn5dl6tf8r]

I'm an atheist n tbh I support Hellenism their religion is kinda cool n aesthetic than Christianity or Islam which had crusades n Islamic invasions

[@exposeevil5492]

@@user-rn5dl6tf8r What crusades did Christians have? Knights Templars are not a Christian group. Albert Pike in Morals and Dogma says: *Knights Templars is now known as Hermetics, occult or Scottish Freemasonry.* See my video Knights Templars=Scottish Freemasonry. In that same book it says: *"LUCIFER, the Light-bearer! Strange and mysterious name to give to the Spirit of Darknesss! Lucifer, the Son of the Morning! Is it he who bears the Light, and with its splendors intolerable blinds feeble, sensual or selfish Souls ? Doubt it not!"*

[@niallgannon1452]

Hello from an Irish celtic polytheist in ireland!!! Keep fighting the good fight!!! From one pagan to another!

[@Manoatevarua]

That’s called a Druidist

[@kashutosh9132]

@@Manoatevarua pagan?what is pagan?

[@Manoatevarua]

@@kashutosh9132 Someone who follows a Polytheistic religion (a religion that worships many gods)

[@kashutosh9132]

@@Manoatevarua ok,thanks

[@silviahannak3213]

Hello from an Austrian Pagan.

[@shrishti6406]

It so beautifull.. I am a Hindu and we believe that religion is a personal journey to the god,no path is wrong ❤️❤️ much love to them.. and there are so many positive comments towards them from people of all religions , it's makes it so wholesome...much love to them..

[@Noone-gz8li]

It is according to us that no path is wrong But what about others They straight up say we will go in hell 😂 We can just laugh on them

[@Noone-gz8li]

@Inspired by many I think both of them worship some Hindu gods and goddess

[@gilbertoquinonez1974]

Well said!! 🤝💯💯

[@gilbertoquinonez1974]

Well said!! 🤝💯💯

[@anixes]

@MUMBAI ki KIRAN BEDI 80-85% Japanese Gods are Hindu Gods with Japanese names.

[@AvntXardE]

So did I understand this correctly: If you convert to Islam your faith is recognized by the greek government but if you believe in your cultural roots - the greek gods - your religion won't be classified as a religion....?

[@Reflox1]

Islam also has a cultural root. After Byzantine fell, the Ottoman Empire took over Greece and the Balkans.

[@TheSympathize]

***** the fuck does that have to do with anything? That is the ugliest ad hoc argument I've ever seen. The Greek religion has a stronger cultural than islam so what's your point?

[@ReadThis_]

Yep. Greece has cut the roots (except for those people) from the old religion. Islam had nothing to do with Greece after the Turks got kicked out of the peninsula and they were more or less eradicated during the Greek revolution in the 1820's. Islam is now recognized because of a small Islamic minority that still lives close to the border with Turkey and that stayed in Greece due to a convention (after its last expansion and dispute with the Turkish). Finally, these days there are lots of muslin immigrants in Greece.

[@SuperMegaUltraPigeon]

Well Islam is a much larger and more recognized religion. Also the Greek Pantheon has very few followers.

[@Reflox1]

TheSympathize That Islam is rooted into the Greek state? The Ottomans were muslims, the Greeks were ruled by a muslim Empire for 500 years until about 100 years ago.

[@tiffkungpoify]

It’s a religion that has existed for thousands and thousands of years Greeks created so much beauty in the world

[@iamwhoyoucall2329]

And so much fucked up things

[@pop-n-rock]

@@iamwhoyoucall2329 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6Kspqp8ZsuZqKM

[@NewarkBay357]

Thank you and we now that that the ancient worship of the Gods was mythology..

[@gorakoss]

Let's stick to the beauty that was created then and not to their silly beliefs, in a time that electricity was not even invented. The most prominent philosophers like Socrates, Aristotle and Plato tended to believe that there is 1 higher power rulling the universe which is closest to the viewpoint of abrahamic religions

[@tracetrace2147]

13:59 What music is this? It's so calming

[@3000A.D]

Chrisitians and in general will call Greek and even Hindu stories as Mythology, but christian stories are not mythology lol...

[@Xarmutinha]

OMFG...SO TRUE

[@amongussus4]

Christians and Muslims are monotheistic but monotheism does not have a good story polytheism has beautiful stories values morals

[@3000A.D]

@@amongussus4 doesnt matter lol... that’s not a valid arguement

[@amongussus4]

@@3000A.D did you read my comment?? 100% no I was saying polytheism has more wonderful stories than monotheism And more festivals to unite people I am hindhu polytheist but god is everything and nothing but culture is happiness I was saying something else pls don't assume people's words

[@AmanVerma-mf5kt]

In India we call "Indra", ancient Greece religion is very similar to Hinduism our gods are same, may be some aliens 👽

[@aktheking9841]

As a indian Sanatani(hindu) i feel so proud and lucky that even 1000 years of oppression our culture didn't end and last left oldest civilization I pray for them ,and hope the best for them

[@dreamhigh5250]

Worshipping stones is nothing to be proud of

[@dustybawls7085]

​​@@dreamhigh5250 worshiping a god who got killed by a simple humans I only imagine lol weak ass

[@annn1940]

​​@@dreamhigh5250 worshipping black cube and considering a dead man to be a god is also nothing to be proud of

[@HOENUMAN]

​@@annn1940nobody worships black cube and dead man these are all pagan concept

[@skylinelover9276]

Although Christianity is not a oppression religion that's brought to Roman empire by jews. Actually Christianity is invented by a Romans Greek name Paul. Jesus doesn't want a religion..it's the Greek Romans who created it. Christianity means followers of the Jewish messiah. Christ in Greek means in English is Messiah/to.follow the Jewish messiah.... It's funny though because the Romans are the one who killed Jesus because they don't believe that he is a Jewish messiah but later after 300 years in 300AD they accepted Jesus as Messiah while the Jews rejected Jesus as their very own messiah (defender, saviour)

[@user-ls3tl2vm7s]

We built 3 temples in greece and the religion is now recognized and can do rituals in temples

[@Moyoatteh]

Really happy for you guys

[@nikosvovos]

Rituals? I hope you do not kill any animlas

[@Greco-yo2ul]

@@nikosvovos No they don't

[@chika325]

Nice

[@Name-tf4qp]

Just found this comment after years, its beutifal to see the progress and its happening world wide. Ancient faiths are coming back.

[@costacoffee3585]

I'm Greek and I respect these people. Personally, I'm Orthodox Christian but I totally get these people. Sadly, many Greeks consider them 'trash'.

[@NingyoHimeDoll]

there should be more people like you, respectful and open minded. 💕

[@andromedas6630]

Lol why are they trash?

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

why do people consider them trash? that means they consider their own ancestors trash too!

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

@Constantinople Walls omg i didn't know that... do u have any source that backup ur statement? some news on the internet??

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

@Constantinople Walls i'm indonesian i don't read greek, and i read the article... oh that is disgusting! any act of violence from any religion cannot be justified! i hope the pagans and christians can coexist peacefully in Greece!

[@pluviophile4311]

Much respect to these people for upholding their heritage ,from a Hindu. Jai Bhavani

[@pluviophile4311]

@Ggh Bhg What will ye do SANTA CLAUS?!

[@pluviophile4311]

@Ggh Bhg *Well I was paid the double amount of what you were paid for this from Judas.*

[@pluviophile4311]

@Ggh BhgJudas pays all of us ,didn't you know? lmao!

[@pluviophile4311]

@Ggh Bhg You hope too much love I don't hate Santa, he looks cute. You called me Bhakt, so I called you Santa simple

[@pluviophile4311]

@Ggh Bhg for the record I don't hate Christianity ,I like the Greek culture that's it. It was you who assumed that I did , It was you who picked a fight. You didn't ask me , nor did you want to listen or understand, So I thought I might as well play your game, that's it. As for becoming Christian , why should I?, I see no reason to be one, we Hindus are henotheists mostly, we believe that there are several paths to the divine and all of them are right. I have no issue with your faith and I would never tell someone to convert, I respect their beliefs, I have gone to churches, and I have gone to Dargahs of Muslims, I see divine in them like how I see it in the Temples and by feeling the divine within me and around me , I am at peace with my beliefs, so I have no reason to change it.

[@authenticwarrior7877]

Goosebumps : 9:24 Felt some vibes By the way i am Hindu..i respect ancient Greeks...om shanti 🕉️

[@bikdigdaddy]

Yes

[@arunreddy4778]

@@bikdigdaddy Lord Maha Vishnu 8th Avtar Lord Krishna Said In Bhagvadgeeta In Mahabharath "Yada yada hi dharmasya glanirbhavati bharata Abhythanamadharmasya tadatmanam srijamyaham" Paritranaya sadhunang vinashay cha dushkritam Dharmasangsthapanart- hay sambhabami yuge yuge Meaning: "Whenever, O descendant of Bharata, there is decline of Dharma, and rise of Adharma, then I body Myself forth. For the protection of the good, for the destruction of the wicked, and for the establishment of Dharma I come into being in every age." The same thing happened for our Sanathan Dharma(Hinduism) around 8th century A.D.There was a time when there was a complete chaos in the society and Hindu religion was almost nearer to getting vanished.Nihilism was at peaks and there was no one who could stop them.Rituals like yagnas were stopped.Sanathan Dharma(Hinduism)was in complete danger which was surrounded by 72 anti vedic religions ,Buddhism and jainism popular among them. Then,as said above,whenever there is decline of dharma Lord himself comes for establishment of dharma Socame the greatest philosopher, scholar,logician who is incarnation of Lord Shiva himself "ADI SHANKARACHARYA", Chatrapati Sivaji,Krishna Deva Raya Against Mughals, 1857 Revolt Against British Swami Vivekananda,raja ram mohan roy Against British and christian missonaries Lord Krishna And Lord Shiva Protected Sanathan Dharma

[@Okmaster1266]

@@arunreddy4778 हम बच गये इन क्रिश्चियन और इस्लामी लुटेरों से नहीं तो हमारा हाल रोमन,ग्रीक, मेसोपोटामियन, इजिप्शियन धर्मां की तरह होता।

[@marios7554]

Yeah bro craxy hoosebumps tho idk if it is from the cringe cause im greek

[@Goyim-phobic]

I was shocked when I realized that one of the most important hindu scripture manuscript dates 400 years ago. A religion full of myth that are hard to defend

[@skyhighlihi]

at least they're not harming anyone let them be

[@findme7591]

Greeks believe in Jesus

[@idkbro4932]

+Jason Bright Myths Islam is the true religon

[@idkbro4932]

Jason Bright Islam is its own religon not a hybrid or a myth the greek MYTH is however a myth. Islam predicted many of the occurrences today from 1000 - 10000 years ago!

[@idkbro4932]

Jason Bright Islam is unique. And were before most of those religons...

[@idkbro4932]

Jason Bright Most people spread lies about Islam but read the Quran!

[@pineapplesandbass2442]

I'm a Christian but I believe everyone has a right to their religion and to practice it. As long as you aren't killing people...

[@joebob914]

Christianity is evil. It is genocidal. Galatians 3:28

[@DC-zk7fd]

Don’t no one has the right we are sinners we shouldn’t be alive but god gave us the gift we should use it wisely

[@joebob914]

@@DC-zk7fd Your "god" doesnt exist. Your "god" is an appropriation of an Egyptian deity named Aten. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atenism

[@cruzadoilegal9084]

@@joebob914 Another edgy atheist spotted

[@joebob914]

@@cruzadoilegal9084 I'm not an atheist :)

[@miovicdina7706]

I am Serbian, of distant Greek origin, and all since late high school, I have considered myself very close to the beliefs of the Greek Pantheon. When I lived in Canada, I was filling a form, a questionnaire. I had to circle the religion I belonged to. There were many world's religions listed. And there was the option "Other" with an empty line. I circled "Other" and wrote "Greek Pantheon" in the empty line. That was in 2003. I am so happy to see that this now really exists. I am so proud of my Greek origin.

[@siontix8795]

Good for you. I look forward to a future where people can more comfortably follow in the kind of religious/spirutal footsteps you have followed.

[@dimitrisfr5491]

Το αίμα νερό δεν γίνεται ! Να είσαι καλά !

[@andrews2812]

I'm a Norse/Celtic pagan and I am very grateful that so many people are returning to the old ways. I respect the Olympians and hope more people follow soon!

[@ManatedMan]

Same. I myself have been trying to find the gods of my ancestors but it's difficult being one of native american and Spanish ancestry.

[@EternalEmperorofZakuul]

@@ManatedMan where you from

[@mcxlii]

@@adarsh8099 don't you think it's people's own business what their faith is? why do you wish europeans all become pagans???

[@mcxlii]

@@adarsh8099 i'm sorrry for your experience. i definitely don't think missionaries are a good thing, people should convert to any religion on their own terms. i'm just confused how you think that the solution to disrespectful missionaries that are harassing people is for the entirety of europe to become pagan again?

[@silviahannak3213]

Cheers (to the Allfather Odin) I just guessed after reading Norse. High five ;-P

[@vizx8574]

Japanese still have Faith in Shinto . Chinese still have faith in Taoism. Indians still have faith in Hinduism/Vedic Dharma. Greeks waiting for you ...

[@Wvk5zc]

true that

[@alexandrucristian8797]

You forgot about the Slavs, who believe in their original gods.

[@Washeek]

Not many tho. And they don't still believe. They believe again. There is no continuity.

[@randomstuff3413]

What about the Egyptians and Mesopotamians?

[@milliyetci5672]

@Monica Beal u'r stupid person... Allah means god in arabic.. it's the same god of abraham (pbuh).. Islam consider Abraham (pbuh) & Ismael (pbuh) as their forefather. just ask a jew or a muslim, they'll tell u they worship the same god unlike Christianity. Christianity is a different religion unlike jews and muslims.. they believe in trinity. Allah or Yahweh is the only one god.

[@parysatissh6978]

I'm a persian zoroastrian (religion of ancient persia) girl from iran!🇮🇷 Zoroaster is my prophet and father forever!☝️ Respect to the ancient greeks❤

[@Marcus-jl8jg]

Parysatis Shahrokhi Well my ancestors was Zoroastrian in thousand years ago but the convert Islamic But I respect Zoroastrian religion

[@cosminblk8359]

As a real zoroastrian, can I ask you what dou you think about Nietzsche ?

[@AmadeuShinChan]

What do you think bout Jesus?

[@AmadeuShinChan]

@Cheetos Martini ok millenial.

[@chocolatechipcookies5061]

Parysatis Shahrokhi SURRENDER YOUR LIFE TO JESUS CHRIST AN- nah I’m kidding I’m Buddhist what am I doing😂Excuse me of my weirdness😂 you have a really interesting and beautiful name btw🙃

[@god-0f-war]

As an Indian, should I be glad that my culture and my traditions have been protected for thousands of years? Even though we had Arabs invade our land, and convert few people into Muslims. British colonized us and tried to convert few people into Christians. They did fail to consume our country and make it another Egypt, Persia(where they are just Wannabe-Arabs in the country) or Greece. Persians had their own religion, Zoroastrianism. We rarely have people who believe in Norse mythology or Greek mythology. It's good to see Greeks trying to protect their culture.

[@ghxghb4291]

Come to Christ! That's how Europe was United!

[@ahdhwjdue8362]

@@ghxghb4291 ha more like turned in on itself 300 years aftwr Christianity Rome collapsed setting us back 1000 years technologically All medical research was branded necromancy any one found practicing it was killed Alot of people died of potentially preventable ailments as a result Entire cultures rewritten after being wiped from the earth to suit a narrative (genocide included) And last but not least the church protecting people who harm children because it's between them and "god" who forgives them anyway Ironically Christianity says know them by their works yet doesn't exactly ever apply it to itself It's a vampire that has tormented the lower echelons of Europe and more for ages Alot about it actually matches narcissistic abuse tatics as well hence why it started failing after it lost its sword arm.

[@kasvisingh5883]

@@ghxghb4291 chill out there mate this aint brainwashing site please go somewhere else lmao.

[@TN-ju4ro]

@@ghxghb4291 yeah europe was so united under christianity, so united they had 2 schisms the second one in which resulted in brutal wars (protestant vs catholic)

[@TN-ju4ro]

@@ghxghb4291 witch hunting was also not unity btw, thats forceful violence, the christians were the only ones getting to enjoy unity, witches on the other hand got to unite their flesh with flames that’s the only unity these specific europeans got

[@kennedyrose2668]

This makes my heart feel so seen. I’m a Hellenic Polytheist in the United States, and I don’t often get to interact with people of the same religion. My only option is to interact with others online, but seeing people communing together in person to honor the Gods so beautifully is very special to me. I’m very grateful this video and the people in it exist; and, as always, to the Gods for the beauty they fill our existence with.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Don't worry Churchill sorting it out

[@kalez963]

How can someone believe in such malakies

[@hunterhotch9720]

I love seeing those girls with flowers in their hair singing to Poseidon

[@giannisgiannis870]

Poseidon,zeus and another gods were our real religion,no the christianity that some others bring here.

[@bradleyallen6883]

Fuck yes. Shit is hot.

[@szymanowski7]

looks like midsommar scene

[@leatherandtactel]

@@szymanowski7 And you know how it ends up...

[@leatherandtactel]

@@giannisgiannis870 So you think women have no soul, that they are like animals, as the ancient greeks did?

[@jSkaffaa]

Wait, so they can't perform ceremonies at the Parthenon? Wasn't it dedicated to Athena? Shouldn't they have more rights than anyone at these temples??

[@valimantas6427]

yeah it's hard to do that, I'm Hellenistic but I also know that the Parthenon now it's estremely fragile (thx christianity and islam, again). So in my opinion it's better to preserve it's beauty and pray in a new built temple

[@trax-3987]

Why should they have more rights? Just because some guy came up with this Neo-Pagan movement?

[@el-xb9ly]

Trax-3 not more individual rights, but more so personal rights to worship in a temple originally designated for that purpose, instead of barring them from their place of worship for say, tourism.

[@thaneofwhiterun3562]

@@valimantas6427 but they placed a bomb there right? Or was it an earthquake , anyway , it should be restored and hellenistic pagans should be allowed to worship there

[@thaneofwhiterun3562]

It was also the place where they kept their treasury

[@lucaspalettagonzalez7262]

I'm so happy there are people out there in Greece that are keeping this important religion and culture alive that shaped the modern world as we know it today. All the power to them and I hope they get the recognition they deserve throughout the government and the international world.

[@oli0cp1.qgjf6vs5]

this is not true

[@rileythorn4928]

@@oli0cp1.qgjf6vs5go drown in you own man gravy

[@jesusestroi541]

Bro greeks were the first to accept crhistianity more than 2000 years of orthodoxy in greece they are christians

[@gnas1897]

It's not really important. Just because the Greeks achieved such a lot under that faith it doesn't mean that they achieved it *because* of that faith.

[@gnas1897]

@Heinrich_himmler1939 some religions did help by allowing prosperity and peace as well as a deeper philosophical understanding, but the dodecatheist religion was literally built around gods killing and raping eachother lol.

[@shashankmishra7691]

Wow being Hindu I thought that we are the only polytheistic religion that are left in this world who have a sufficient majority but its surprising and good to see that are cousins from West are still with us and are thriving. Hail lord Zeus, Hail lord Indra.

[@jayantpatra3710]

They are taking this because of us Taking inspiration from hinduism Similar to neo paganism in German, neo slavic

[@SadiqVids]

@@jayantpatra3710 Japanese shinto left the chat.

[@kikaa1884]

Hinduism is monotheistic,Pantheistic,Panentheistic and henotheistic faith

[@kikaa1884]

Hindus can be 1.Monotheistic 2. Henotheistic 3. Pantheistic 4. Panentheistic It is way of life not religion

[@rainer1980]

@@kikaa1884 Yes, but all of these religions gods are subordinate to a higher set of laws of balances, and counter-balances, or at least they retain their conscious self-awareness as deities while fitting into those higher laws like puzzle pieces to make a whole. The Norse would call it Orlog, the Greeks called it cosmos, and the Hindus call it the atman: the god that is non-existent, and alive at the same time that everything fits into to make up the universe; it's kind of a Schrödinger's Cat paradox on a universe-wide scale.

[@karlvonboldt]

Hindus still worship their polytheist gods, yet no one says anything about that. Why is it a big deal when Europeans worship their Olympians?

[@quqbalam5089]

Beyond Light Because it actually isn't a big deal.

[@lovetheplanet9481]

Vegan Babe they lack in number,that’s why.We wouldn’t even know they exist if not this video.(At least for me,it was new information)

[@user-vo8ep8jz8c]

Who said that. We Hindus are mocked for our polytheistic beliefs.

[@user-vo8ep8jz8c]

AJAY RAY good you said not all. Because I AM a polytheistic Hindu.

[@suciretnowati8219]

Tasia Briseño lol greek paganism is not peaceful, many wars in the ancient times when the greeks all worship olympic pantheon waged wars in the name of their greek gods & patron of their kingdoms. Even atheist wage wars, peaceful people is not inherited by religion, it is achieved.

[@thisperson3787]

I'm an atheist, but who am I to say that these people are morally wrong? That one woman had so much faith she was crying about her religions hymns being brought back once more. The Greek gods and goddesses are what made the Greeks heritage so rich. Some of their inventions have been modified throughout history, and we wouldn't have these inventions without their minds. If we let this couture die, the understanding of their knowledge does with them. I find it ironic that the people who started voting and having the peoples voice heard over the government, is doing the opposite of that. As long as they aren't hurting people and they aren't forcing people to believe what they do, what is the harm?

[@LiveWire276]

Exactly I am an Atheist who believe in some pagan practices and these people are oppressed. I feel bad for them because of this stuff.

[@AquaLajo]

Right, who are you to say that a person who chooses to torture and rape small children is wrong? No one should ever have the right to judge or condemn the actions of another, no matter how vile or disgusting they may be. Every person should have the right to do whatever it is they please, and because right and wrong don't technically exist - even the most abhorrent crimes should receive the same objective status.

[@StockRoom209]

just watch out for the cops

[@lelouchvibritannia6851]

AquaLajo you would be a fool to believe that there even is a right or wrong as there is no such thing because the only thing that exists are events that lead to other events, it's called the natural order of life

[@stevenasher7534]

Pagans everywhere are grateful for your support.

[@uB39106]

Love Pagan Greece, beautiful religon and culture. I hope it revives in the future.. as a Hindu , i found paganism has a lot in common with Hinduism..❤🕉🙏 Love and respect from India 🇮🇳🕉

[@arunreddy4778]

Hara Hara Mahadeva Shambo Shankara Om Namah Shiva

[@bhagyeshmali5714]

Yes Hindus also offer milk to Shiva, oil to Shani(Saturn god) & maruti.

[@arunreddy4778]

@@bhagyeshmali5714 Lord Maha Vishnu 8th Avtar Lord Krishna Said In Bhagvadgeeta In Mahabharath "Yada yada hi dharmasya glanirbhavati bharata Abhythanamadharmasya tadatmanam srijamyaham" Paritranaya sadhunang vinashay cha dushkritam Dharmasangsthapanart- hay sambhabami yuge yuge Meaning: "Whenever, O descendant of Bharata, there is decline of Dharma, and rise of Adharma, then I body Myself forth. For the protection of the good, for the destruction of the wicked, and for the establishment of Dharma I come into being in every age." The same thing happened for our Hindu religion around 8th century A.D.There was a time when there was a complete chaos in the society and Hindu religion was almost nearer to getting vanished.Nihilism was at peaks and there was no one who could stop them.Rituals like yagnas were stopped.Hinduism was in complete danger which was surrounded by 72 anti vedic religions ,Buddhism and jainism popular among them.Then,as said above,whenever there is decline of dharma Lord himself comes for establishment of dharma Socame the greatest philosopher, scholar,logician who is incarnation of Lord Shiva himself "ADI SHANKARACHARYA", chatrapati sivaji Against Mughals, 1857 Revolt Against British Swami Vivekananda,raja ram mohan roy Against British

[@benzaminnetanyahu8626]

@THE CALIPHATE bro you need to read history of india once again, paganism and hinduism is Indo-European relegon,we aren't influenced by peganisam . Ok😀

[@Noone-gz8li]

@THE CALIPHATE actually Greek gods are influenced by Hinduism So many Greek gods are similar to our gods

[@funkymunky1275]

The Gods are real! Every culture in the world, from the Mayans to Europeans, Chinese, Indians Hawaiians etc believed in Gods for thousands of years.

[@arunreddy4778]

Lord Maha Vishnu 8th Avtar Lord Krishna Said In Bhagvadgeeta In Mahabharath "Yada yada hi dharmasya glanirbhavati bharata Abhythanamadharmasya tadatmanam srijamyaham" Paritranaya sadhunang vinashay cha dushkritam Dharmasangsthapanart- hay sambhabami yuge yuge Meaning: "Whenever, O descendant of Bharata, there is decline of Dharma, and rise of Adharma, then I body Myself forth. For the protection of the good, for the destruction of the wicked, and for the establishment of Dharma I come into being in every age." The same thing happened for our Sanathan Dharma(Hinduism) around 8th century A.D.There was a time when there was a complete chaos in the society and Hindu religion was almost nearer to getting vanished.Nihilism was at peaks and there was no one who could stop them.Rituals like yagnas were stopped.Sanathan Dharma(Hinduism) was in complete danger which was surrounded by 72 anti vedic religions ,Buddhism and jainism popular among them. Then,as said above,whenever there is decline of dharma Lord himself comes for establishment of dharma Socame the greatest philosopher, scholar,logician who is incarnation of Lord Shiva himself "ADI SHANKARACHARYA", Chatrapati Sivaji,Krishna Deva Raya Against Mughals, 1857 Revolt Against British Swami Vivekananda,raja ram mohan roy Against British and christian missonaries Lord Krishna And Lord Shiva Protected Sanathan Dharma(Hinduism)

[@cromugus]

The Gods they say maybe aliens

[@meritorioustechnate9455]

We have creators (aliens), but why do you consider them Gods?

[@specialknees6798]

Or maybe the universality of religion around the world comes from something about the nature of our species, and not the nature of everything in existence. We should make sure our beliefs align with the reality of the world, and stop trying to interpret the world through the lens of our beliefs.

[@irenegea7644]

There's one God the maker of heaven and Earth that's the name of Jesus Christ. There's non like him.

[@gabrieladerre2862]

Hearing that sweet lady speak of speaking her hymn to Poseidon, in a sacred place where it hadn't spoken in around 2000 years, was very touching. I find what these people are doing here, to be very beautiful! It'd be lovely to see more people embrace the ways that were lost, forsaken and stolen from their/our ancestors.

[@mustang8206]

Just because it's their old ways doesn't make their religion true

[@dylanjackson9410]

Just because you have difficulty ever divorcing yourself from messianic religion, doesn't really imply anything about other religions Conner.

[@ROMA--AETERNA]

Gabriel Aderre, very well said. I felt the same about that touchingly profound truth about Poseidon's hymn after 2000 years… wow!

[@ericlouclair2585]

I believe in Zeus, it is joke! Then why believe in Christian god is not joke! A religion wants everyone doesn't believe to go to hell has tolerance and respect? It is a lie! Abraham cult Christian islam Jewish !

[@elysium1384]

Conner Broeker what makes christianity any more true?

[@verandi3882]

beautiful , truly beautiful , especially when that lady almost cried and said that after 2,000 years the hymn of Poseidon is still heard ,it's great to see that greeks are still preserving the religions of their forefathers ,nonetheless , whether it is orthodox or olympian , Greece is always fascinating

[@avzarathustra6164]

@@exposeevil5492 This has nothing to do with the Bible or Babylon. This is from their forefathers. It's Indo-European in origin and Greek in nature.

[@exposeevil5492]

@@avzarathustra6164 *Japheth- One of Noah's sons.* *Japhetic- In linguistics, Indo-European* Webster's delux unabridged dictionary 2nd edition. Noah is from the bible by the way.

[@exposeevil5492]

@@avzarathustra6164 Easton's bible dictionary *"Setting aside the cases where the ethnic names employed are of doubtful application, it cannot reasonably be questioned that the author [of Genesis 10] has in his account of the sons of Japheth classed together the Cymry or Celts (Gomer), the Medes (Madai), and the Ionians or Greeks (Javan), thereby anticipating what has become known in modern times as the `Indo-European Theory,' or the essential unity of the Aryan (Asiatic) race with the principal races of Europe, indicated by the Celts and the Ionians. Nor can it be doubted that he has thrown together under the one head of 'children of Shem' the Assyrians (Asshur), the Syrians (Aram), the Hebrews (Eber), and the Joktanian Arabs (Joktan), four of the principal races which modern ethnology recognizes under the heading of `Semitic.' Again, under the heading of `sons of Ham,' the author has arranged `Cush', i.e., the Ethiopians; `Mizraim,' the people of Egypt; `Sheba and Dedan,' or certain of the Southern Arabs; and `Nimrod,' or the ancient people of Babylon, four races between which the latest linguistic researches have established a close affinity" (Rawlinson's Hist. Illustrations).*

[@avzarathustra6164]

@@exposeevil5492 From Wikipedia. "As Christianity spread across the Roman world, it carried the idea that all people were descended from Noah. But the tradition of Hellenistic Jewish identifications of the ancestry of various peoples, which concentrates very much on the East Mediterranean and the Near East (described below), became stretched and its historicity questioned. Not all Near Eastern people were covered, and northern peoples important to the Late Roman and medieval world, such as the Celtic, Slavic, Germanic, and Nordic peoples were not covered, nor were others of the world's peoples, such as sub-Saharan Africans, Native Americans, and peoples of Central Asia, the Indian subcontinent, the Far East, and Australasia. A variety of arrangements were devised by scholars in order to make the table fit, with for example the Scythians, who do feature in the tradition, being claimed as the ancestors of much of northern Europe." The Bible has nothing to do with Indo-Europeans inherently. Traditional Greek gods are descendants of Proto Indo-European gods and religion. The Bible may get the recordings of some Caucasoid peoples right, but no, it does not get all of them, and it by no means anticipated the Indo-European theory. And I've never seen anyone equate "Asiatic" with "Aryan".

[@exposeevil5492]

@@avzarathustra6164 *Wikipedia is NOT CREDIBLE!* You could of put that in on Wikipedia. Bible covers all man just not under the names they made up! They destroyed common man English and replaced it with LEGALESE aka languages of the courts.

[@shreepadkoli595]

Thousands of times looted Hundreds of times ruled ,percicuted,tortured Many tries to rewrite our history But india does not loose the soul of the culture I am a sanatani hindu🇮🇳🚩🚩🚩 Respect for minorities of Greek people's for following their ancestors beliefs

[@arunreddy4778]

We all are well aware of famous shloka in Bhagavadgita "Yada yada hi dharmasya glanirbhavati bharata Abhythanamadharmasya tadatmanam srijamyaham" Paritranaya sadhunang vinashay cha dushkritam Dharmasangsthapanart- hay sambhabami yuge yuge Meaning: "Whenever, O descendant of Bharata, there is decline of Dharma, and rise of Adharma, then I body Myself forth. For the protection of the good, for the destruction of the wicked, and for the establishment of Dharma I come into being in every age." The same thing happened for our Sanathan Dharma(Hinduism) around 8th century A.D.There was a time when there was a complete chaos in the society and Hindu religion was almost nearer to getting vanished.Nihilism was at peaks and there was no one who could stop them.Rituals like yagnas were stopped.Hinduism was in complete danger which was surrounded by 72 anti vedic religions ,Buddhism and jainism popular among them.Then,as said above,whenever there is decline of dharma Lord himself comes for establishment of dharma Socame the greatest philosopher, scholar,logician who is incarnation of Lord Shiva himself "ADI SHANKARACHARYA", chatrapati sivaji Against Mughals, 1857 Revolt Against British Swami Vivekananda,raja ram mohan roy Against British Pray To Lord Ganesh,Lord Shiva,Lord Vishnu To protect Our Sanathan Dharma

[@azidahaka8543]

@@arunreddy4778 Shivaji revolted against Mughals because he didn't get desired Mansabdari ( Commanding post ) . It has nothing to do with religion. Mughals were completely religion tolerant and had more hindus in their Millatry , Administration & bureaucracy than muslims.

[@arunreddy4778]

@@azidahaka8543 No Brother Aurangazeb wanted to convert then he revolted

[@parthapratimdas8226]

আমরা মানবতাবাদ ধর্ম

[@Noone-gz8li]

@@azidahaka8543 mughals used to convert Hindus then add them to army

[@ethanwinters9419]

As a fellow Indo-European, Mediterranean brother I love them keeping their tradition alive. 🇪🇸❤️🇬🇷

[@aaaaaa-qx7wn]

As a proud Southern Italian, I pay tribute to my glorious Greek ancestors.

[@goldenmemes51]

aaa aaa your ancesytors are Arabs

[@darkpheonix3066]

aaa aaa so you're of romans origin

[@dedalosikaros2161]

aaa aaa Ciao da Grecia, di dove sei?

[@VALDIGNE]

Sicilian DNA is almost entirely Eubean and Dorian.

[@gurnerlane8941]

We love our Southern Italian Brothers and sisters.

[@thisnamemightchange]

I like hearing the Greek language it sounds so nice I wish I could learn it

[@obabas80]

It’s beautiful. Like the heavens opened up and the angels spoke to us!

[@sajidailyas9706]

Listen tilawat of Quran then tell me what you feel

[@obabas80]

Sajida Ilyas Arabic (no disrespect) is one of the harshest sounding languages in the world. It sounds OK while reading the Quran, but colloquially, it sounds awful. Greek is on another level of beauty. Older than Arabic and Greek words comprise up to 20% of English vocabulary, especially medical and scientific terms. Be well.

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

@@sajidailyas9706 Arabic is ugly

[@jommzom9715]

It sounds Spanish

[@vschmerz]

The comments are all positive, but why are there so many Christians arguing in the replies. They act as if people worshipping their own religion is threatening them on an existential level. Edit: I know not all Christians act like this, it’s good that they can at least respect them, or leave them alone.

[@mistythemischievous2013]

To a lot of Christians it IS an existential threat. Christianity tends to view things as a zero sum game. Either everyone worships their God, or they're "losing".

[@dr.strangelove9815]

I think it's because the theological foundation of Christianity is built around exclusivity of their god, that any other divine being is an imposter and is misleading people to damnation. The irony is that, in my opinion, what a lot of what Christians believe in, like an afterlife, Heaven, where there is beauty and peace with those who came before, justice, mercy, honor, family, have roots in pre-Christian theology and philosophy of the soul. Many Christians don't understand that their forebears were not "wicked" or "immoral", but good people who admired their native faiths, faiths with very similar ethical values that were not only similar to them, but directly influenced the religion they practice; even the name God is derived from Deus (Latin God) = Dyeus (Proto-Indo-European )= Diwe = Zeus (or Tiwaz in Proto-Germanic, Dias in Thracian, Dei in Illyrian, Dyaus in Sanskrit), Divo in Slavic, ect. When Abrahamic faiths spread across Europe, the missionaries ensured the European gods and goddesses, including the god of the heavens, Deus, in particular, morphed into a different personas, God for Deus, and the other deities as saints. Today, the brainwashing is heavier in most Christian denominations to dislike European culture, and myths in particular.

[@alesyoung6235]

@Dark Executioner i hate Christianity so much. They have erased a lot of culture and religion it's fucked up

[@dimitrisfr5491]

Greek religion is the homeland religion while Christianity was imposed by fire and iron. Christianity was used as a Tool of Power - Sacred Examination. . Greek religion has never been the tool of power.

[@HOENUMAN]

​@@kingofpunks2698didn't Mughals and Britishers slaped Hindus pretty hard

[@purplemismagius28]

How dare they shun these people for keeping a small part of ancient culture alive!? It’s beautiful

[@benjalucian1515]

@Abdul Karim Says who?

[@JesusChrist-pq7ox]

@@benjalucian1515 Says me

[@benjalucian1515]

@@JesusChrist-pq7ox - who are you?

[@JesusChrist-pq7ox]

@@benjalucian1515 who do you say I am

[@gamedevyoutube3.030]

@@JesusChrist-pq7ox LARPer

[@Zeus11Nova13]

As a Hindu I support them. The Greeks, The Romans, The Egyptians & lastly the Norse were some of my favorite faiths/ Religions growing up! We heard so many great tales about the ancient gods/Goddesses. Such beautiful culture & traditions. Not to mention there are a lot of similarities between our gods as well. Those were the times of boldness, glory & valor. Today's society is weak.Olympus awaits my fellow Greeks, Reclaim what is yours!!

[@ravenrose9257]

I absolutely love this comment, thank you for the support these people will be needing as they pull what remains of their old faith up from the ashes. Blessed Be 💖

[@wertyuiopasd6281]

Because they are european gods. And europeans are indo-europeans or aryans. A group found in nothern europe which spread to both India and Western europe. Basically indian gods are often brothers with our gods, we have the same ancestors.

[@inspiredaction162]

I wish Christians were this respectful and supportive of other religions

[@emotionalvideos6897]

Long live Monotheism, death to paganism!!

[@introvertowl7188]

​@@inspiredaction162 Abrahamic religions have very little tolerance, even their view of God is very black and white; good and bad! Polytheistic religions on the other hand have a deeper understanding of the world! I hope that ancient Greek religion reawakens again! ❤

[@meimei6769]

Ancient and native religions are always valid. Abrahamic religions are not the only ones in the world.

[@greenergrass4060]

Christian : "BUT CHRISTIANITY IS NOT A RELIGION.. I-ITS THE TRUTH! :') "

[@user-xf8rf5hq8t]

Ancient aesthetics are valid. Not religion. They are simple "priests of souvenirs" just like 99% of abrahamic god's sectarians.

[@lunchingtangpua2415]

@Zu please respect abramic religion or we might crusade you

[@firemangan2731]

@@greenergrass4060 Lol that describes my entire family 😂

[@r2-ree299]

@@greenergrass4060 to us it is

[@chrysta5512]

To be able to promote and preserve thousand-years old culture and religion is fascinating. This is not just about religion but the beauty of an old tradition still practiced and kept alive. Greek culture has always been beautiful and awe-inspiring 💖

[@zoomzoom7444]

Lots of respect to people who return to their origins. Keep going. It is your true identity. ❤️🇬🇷 From🇮🇳

[@writersumit]

@Ggh Bhg Explain.

[@WhiteheadZss-hx8jz]

WhiteheadZss-hx8jz 0 seconds ago I am here I am the great king of gods I am in Florida USA have electric like power and fierce energy that cannot be explained or studied also I am not to be tested or opposed I hold all things an have healing abilities and the power of the word is with me I am the great king of gods no doubt about that I have been rejected by the people of my origin us and disrespectful people so I figured out who I am almighty did you her the hymn from heavenly places i come to heal this world an set new rules and the ones over this us is not for me but against me and stole over 1 million from my business and put a witch hunt in my left leg and I over come that the witch cried as she know who I am god of gods over all things in space and earth from the smallest attom to the GREATEST GALAXY AND ALL THINGS ON EARTH

[@prizmarvalschi1319]

The fact they summoned pan first because they have no temple to visit is actually really cool. Calling upon the God of the wilderness to protect you before starting a formal ceremony is logical in a theological perspective.

[@NairAthul]

Also, Arcadia where they did this is the ancient realm of Pan.

[@flufferthekitten3739]

Yeah, like that's so cool they acknowledging other gods in the place. I wish I can visit and learn their religion. Like have a read on the modern take on Zeus worship.

[@abigailsaoirsefinnegan]

That's usually what I do. My first ritual is to Cerrnunos, then I do my other rituals especially during the spring equinox.

[@jamese4219]

In the Bible it clearly states that the god of the desert is satan

[@confuseddeku3478]

@@flufferthekitten3739 just read about Hellenism and you’ll get the info you need.

[@Lmaooooooooooooo467]

I'm from Salento, Southern Italy, and my region was colonized by Greeks in ancient times. We kept our traditions alive, and an ancient Greek dialect known as Griko is still spoken today in some towns of Salento, and in some towns of Calabria too. Unfortunately, we lost our ancestral religion, but as a true southern italian I'm still interested to worship my true gods.

[@exposeevil5492]

Research deep cuz it is all from Babylon.

[@masterjunky863]

Teoricamente i tuoi dei sono quelli romani (che alla fine sono gli stessi greci ma con altri nomi)

[@exposeevil5492]

@@masterjunky863 You are correct but did you know they are the same in Egypt, Persia, and India? All pagan gods come from Babylon, from the originals Nimrod=Zues Semeromus=Hera Tammuz=Dionysus *Zues of Greece is the same as Egyptian Ammon.* Webster's delux unabridged dictionary 2nd edition.

[@crisera9000]

Rize Grike che ignorante 🤣🤣

[@exposeevil5492]

@@crisera9000 Yes, you are ignorant! Worshipping demons

[@VinodKumar-yu6vf]

Older religions were full of gems like Hinduism , Taoism and Greeks . I pray that one day Greek religion might resurrrect and reach its glorious age.

[@user-hg1tf2dm5v]

Yes. We need them to grow and prosper in their own way within the limits of the law and security of their respective nations.

[@user-hg1tf2dm5v]

@Ggh Bhg Read that again. Whose comment is spewing hatred. Yours. Grow up rice bowl bigot.

[@VinodKumar-yu6vf]

@Ggh BhgYou people talk of liberty . This is my liberty I can say any truth . And I see less hatrwd in my citations rather than yours . I just praised someone and tried to take some other angle . Please , remember one thing my friend do not be on the extreme left or right . Be on the moderate side . I mean what people get after calling their own countrymen bhakt or anti national . The game of whole media and politics is at its peak , not understood by common man . At the last Kuch padh likh le chore

[@ghxghb4291]

@@VinodKumar-yu6vf well, sorry you look geniune there many Comments, where They act nice and spread hate, so I thought you might be one of them and some of my comments are just to infuriate the Haters, so sorry lol.

[@VinodKumar-yu6vf]

@@ghxghb4291Sir , Bhed chaal mein kabhi mat bhagiyega warna jinhe aap keh rahe hate comment karne wale unme aur aapme kya fark reh jaayega

[@username-iy7zf]

That's what Greeks are supposed to believe to. Christianity has nothing to do with the Greek culture its a Jewish Religion with 2000 year history. Believing to the Greek gods would've make a much bigger sense.

[@dimitrisfr5491]

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[@i_likemen5614]

Dude Greeks made Christianity what it is today. The word CHRIST is of Greek origin

[@user-my4lf4bx6v]

@@i_likemen5614 jesus was a jew,the apostles were Jewish,the god of Christianity is the god of Abraham True,some greeks played a pivotal role in the establishment of early Christian churches, but all the theology of Christianity has its roots on judaism

[@josephgideon4784]

Why can’t Greeks and everyone in fact believe in what they like?

[@Justin_Beaver564]

@@i_likemen5614 It certainly influenced Christianity but you have Aramaic speaking churches in Syria and Iraq that have no connection to Greece.

[@athalaparlambang50]

I don’t know why there is no freedom of religion for them. It’s their own history, respect your history!

[@kingbjorn1832]

the greek goverment recognized their neo-paganism back in 2017 so dont worry about them :)

[@twiceonce9122]

How much rights zororastian have in Iraq or Iran? 😔

[@indiansaresuperioralienrac3615]

@@twiceonce9122 many zoroastrians living in india happily

[@albino4199]

Did the men kiss each other after?

[@bohhh312]

Dude i saw god of war i just cant xdd

[@sowietdoge6259]

Even though I am an atheist, and very much an anti-theist this brought a tear to my eye. I’ve always been extremely fascinated by Hellenism/Olympianism. The Gods and culture of Ancient Greece are so unbelievably interesting and intricate. The ceremony was beautiful; the chanting, the white dresses and the offerings. I’ve been studying the societies of Ancient Sparta & Athens and have been loving every bit of it. I think this documentary mainly should’ve been focusing on their practices and beliefs rather than the politics about it. I also found the reporter to be quite disrespectful, especially towards the end.

[@valimantas6427]

Thank you

[@thaneofwhiterun3562]

Same here

[@himurogemma6032]

arcadia where that ceremony was being held is close to sparta.

[@user-ho7xv6ig2r]

Christian what did you expect if you want my friend I can give you proofs that Christianism is a copy paste of hellenism I can give you proof that Christianism is the biggest lie on earth

[@desertsand8778]

You're an anti theist but you respect pagans.... You're an idiot!

[@mzwailinoo3640]

I believe in Greek gods because one of them connect me, her name is Athene. I live in a country that locate in the border of pacific ocean, very far away from greek.I'm from Myanmar(Burma).I found that in our tradition, there is some gods called Dewata(Sky gods) who stories are very similar to greek mythology. I think that they are the same gods but different names.

[@42069TV]

Ayy wassup?

[@ritishakapoor1513]

Your ancestors were Hindus. The word "Devatas" is a Sanskrit Word. Hindu Gods and Greek Gods have many similarities because of them both being Polytheistic.

[@sane4553]

Dewata is a Sanskrit word means - God.

[@annn1940]

Lmao. Its not your tradition it's Indian tradition that spread to south east asia. South east Asia has no culture they just copied indians.

[@gnas1897]

​@@ritishakapoor1513 We are both descendent from Indo-European tribes so there are linguistic and cultural similarities.

[@lazarusblackwell6988]

Whenever i am in pain or have health troubles i pray to Apollo He heals me

[@gaydemon6991]

That's cool 🥰🥰

[@mariaclaramajin9906]

I preffer calling out to his son Asclepious, he's cool too

[@lazarusblackwell6988]

@athenasonlydaughter Yes really.

[@Johnathan737]

Based

[@glacierlegion9439]

@Ggh Bhg yeah all gods are false christian or pagan but atleast the pagan ones are more realistic

[@BondServant1110]

Good for them. There is nothing wrong with maintaining your cultural heritage. The Masons have a similar ceremony where they consecrate a site by breaking bread, pouring milk, wine, and oil out on a stone but instead of invoking Pan they invoke Ba'al.

[@o0GrayMatters0o]

good times. can you describe Pan and Ba'al and their differences?

[@BondServant1110]

Goat god vs. a Bull god.

[@parkergiele]

Correct if i'm wrong but didn't Ba'al 'receive' human sacrifices?

[@BondServant1110]

Yes, similar to the cremation of care they preform at Bohemian Grove.

[@faceDcrook]

It should be Pan.

[@jigggro]

The Gods are making a comeback.

[@DC-zk7fd]

Jignesh Dholka how can they if there fake things

[@jordintroupe]

DENNIS CHENG How do you know our gods are even fake lmao. They send signs all the time

[@santiagomarin1116]

hell yeah

[@ariana2791]

A fabulous one

[@sofiaallar2765]

SnowPaw TheWolf I’m Christian, but I respect your religion. My God sends signs to us all the time as well, but what type of gods/goddesses do you worship?

[@yeetem6461]

As a Hindu I found this very beautiful religion and tradition, rejecting Christianity and the colonization is the only way back to the tradition. ❤️

[@skylinelover9276]

Colonization?🤣🤣 The Greco Romans is the one who killed Jesus. Then 300 years later in 300 A.D after the death of Jesus .. they adopted Christianity as the official religion in the Roman empire...

[@_maverick_50]

​@@skylinelover9276 They didn't adopt it, they were forced to follow it.

[@skylinelover9276]

@@_maverick_50 nope... Christians in Roman empire were persecuted and killed. But because Christians has been bigger and bigger... Roman emperor Constantine has no choice but to persue Christianity as main religion in the empire... For both political reason and high converts

[@skylinelover9276]

@@_maverick_50 Christianity is made by Europeans. Not a Middle east religion... Jesus didn't want to create religion. Infact he just want to re-organized the some of teachings of Judaism. That's it

[@rsns776]

​@@skylinelover9276the early Christians wouldn't do most things so called "Christians" and lukewarm one's do

[@KingLarbear]

I'm a jew and I think it is beautiful that these people can worship the gods of their ancestors. It is great to see people connecting with their roots like how jews are starting to believe in kabbalah again. It is beautiful

[@a_mortal_at_the_portal]

I am a Hellenistic Pagan, this is so amazing to watch 💓 nobody ever talks about this religion

[@brandonselitetv1436]

With Paganism coming back, I would love to see Babylon tower be rebuilt

[@nikdelta399]

we become more every day

[@mightyace3374]

Im from Crete. And when I sae that Woman crying because we havent worshipped poseidon for 2000 years made my heart break.

[@ExplorationOfAI]

Hi fellow Hellenist! May the gods watch over you :)

[@mightyace3374]

@@ExplorationOfAI may you have the strength of herakles wisdom of athena. Courage of hermes

[@claudiamarianidamato9499]

I love you Greece ❤️❤️❤️ una faccia una razza 🇮🇹 🇬🇷

[@phantommagnolia]

@Κorína .ΧΡΔ. 🏛😚

[@phantommagnolia]

@Κorína .ΧΡΔ. i don t see your emoji 😔

[@phantommagnolia]

@Κorína .ΧΡΔ. 😍😍😍

[@konstantinakouteliani699]

Same🇮🇹🇬🇷🇬🇷😍😍

[@user-jg5du6wl1k]

@Κorína discord.gg/Ub5Vb9N

[@tutyathiyam2198]

When you realise that people who worship the Gods of Olympus are more accepting and tolerant of other religions.

[@Garamisinnocent1116]

Yup

[@indianbot0077]

Why are we converting these people, isn't it amazing they still worship their gods?

[@ParadiseLordRyu]

They don’t like Yahweh having competition and they fear for their souls

[@theelilac113]

Some other religious people who their religion is the only right one. “You must repent your actions for not believing God” and taking it from their bible that they read, “Thou shalt not have any weird gods before me” or use something like that.

[@arunreddy4778]

@@theelilac113 I Too had conversation He Said Jesus Died For You I Said Lord Shiva Drank Poision And Saved Us And Lord Ram And Lord Krishna Showed How To Live he said you will go to hell i replied do your ancestors are in hell He left without speaking a word

[@theelilac113]

@@arunreddy4778 they practice Buddhism.

[@arunreddy4778]

@@theelilac113 what ever it may be religion we respect gods if they come to convert us we just say them to get lost

[@caramelcoffees]

i love this. religion also isn't always just about worship, but can be a way of feeling connected to your culture and ancestors too. i find it weird that Greece can protect the ruins of temples and monuments and yet reject the beliefs they were erected for.

[@pluviophile4311]

@Joe Swanson not necessarily as Christian is a foreign religion, not native

[@pluviophile4311]

@Joe Swanson man what I mean is , the art and culture is theirs, but the religion isn't. Which is unlike indigenous religions. So essentially what is theirs still remains, what isn't theirs doesn't which effectively doesn't make a huge difference for the Czechs. I am neither white, nor Pagan, and quite far from a racist. as for past being better because it's pagan , it isn't exactly the thing, it's more like past being better, because, they wouldn't be mistreated for following the religion of their own ancestors in their own ancestral land by their own people just like Zoroastrians of Iran. How is Paganism racist? I don't get it really, Are Japanese racist for following Shinto? Are Indians racist for being Hindu? Are Chinese racist for following Taoism? And if someone did think past was better because it was pagan ,really, doesn't make it a thinking unique to pagans as plenty of evangelicals think the same of Christianity and the present and they are also well known for being truly racist.

[@YOTSUBA_desu]

That's completely rediculous. Your ancestors shouldn't even enter the equation when picking a religion.

[@jihadi-against-oppression]

Islam is the only true religion

[@gnas1897]

Because we Greeks were one of the first peoples to adopt Christianity and were also the greatest missionaries of the faith. Our culture is also mostly centered around it. The reason we protect those temples is because they're part of our history.

[@aoeu256]

According to Plato's Republic, many ancient greeks like Socrates believed in a "deist" sort of religion where there was a mysterious force/god that was not like a person, but could be divided into several Gods. It was a syncretic religion very similar to hinduism.

[@69Jackjones69]

Go watch the videos of Pierre Grimes here on KZbin. What we call Platonism was and is the Western wisdom tradition and existed before Plato. Before the Western wisdom tradition was supplanted by Christianity it gave men the means to experience profound spiritual states and provided the serious seeker with insight into the nature of reality. Platonic philosophy is on par with the religions of the East and in my opinion is in some ways superior

[@exposeevil5492]

That's cuz it is from Babylon. *"Sufficient similarity exists between the Masonic CHiram and the Kundalini of Hindu mysticism to warrant the assumption that CHiram may be considered a symbol also of the Spirit Fire moving through the sixth ventricle of the spinal column. The exact science of human regeneration is the Lost key of Masonry, for when the Spirit Fire is lifted up through the thirty-three degrees, or segments of the spinal column, and enters into the domed chamber of the human skull, it finally passed into the pituitary body"* Manly P Hall, Secret teachings of all ages, Page 68 The Thyrus of Dionysus or Eye of Bacchus is the same as spirit travel or spiritual medium.

[@exposeevil5492]

@Shaurya Joshi lol

[@exposeevil5492]

@a sick nothing, truly a loathsome creature. Christianity has nothing to do with Egypt. In fact Christianity is only non kabbalistic religion. Thoth's tree of life is Kabbalah spirit travel aka spiritual medium.

[@htx92]

All of the indo european pagan religions were derived from vedic.

[@MisstressMourtisha]

Absolutely wonderful to see. It just amazing they put the initial offerings on the "rocks" where the original altar would have been bc it was worn away with time. I like that people are exploring what their culture was before it was destroyed and christianized. I also enjoy the kind people in the comments of different religions, especially christians, that respect other people's beliefs. Definitely not something you usually see.

[@ughgross1258]

They're rituals are so beatiful! Blessings from a Celtic pagan!

[@Gorkha_plant]

The Old Gods should never be forgotten.

[@MrMundo3d]

KarasunoCrows they all not real... like does Hercules take out to Zeus mansion.. with Pegasus

[@duck9597]

@@MrMundo3d Jesus isn't real

[@duck9597]

@Colin Sheehan yes he was real and died 2000 years ago. He is dead. He doesn't exist now

[@duck9597]

@Colin Sheehan bro that long @ss story you have written there isn't truth it's just myth. There's no actual historical proof for this as well as no dead person can return back. How brainwashed you are oh my zeus 😱

[@neverland850]

There’s only one god..

[@missxmarvel]

What I like about the Greek Gods is that they don't pretend that they are kind like Zeus and Poseidon. They show how they really are unlike the God of Christianity.

[@pettergustafsson8879]

An an agnostic. I enjoy the aesthetics and spiritual feelings of both. Gregorian chants, Lutheran singing in cathedrals, bassy Ortodox songs. And the gritty beauty of Olympian gods.

[@crazedautisticanarchist9704]

Emma Frost I agree I hate how the Christian God is portrayed as perfect and ultimately flawless in every way. The Greek gods are still capable of normal human faults. They still have enemies who could defeat them and their power is divided among all of them.

[@missxmarvel]

Petter Gustafsson Athena seems like a cool Goddess.

[@missxmarvel]

Nyarlathotep If this Religion replaced the Islam then I wouldn't have a problem with it.

[@crazedautisticanarchist9704]

Emma Frost yeah... My personal favorite is Hecate. She is actually what made me convert to paganism.

[@meameam]

These people are exceptionally brave to face the scorn of the orthodox and catholic church to fight for their gods and beliefs. Even if there isn't a State religion in theory, organizations such as the Catholic and Orthodox Church still hold massive power and influence and it's not easy to openly give up the religion that your family, boss, and friends still worship to openly embrace what many people consider just a dead cult. I really hope that more and more people will start to openly worship our ancient gods. Love and respect from Italy 🇬🇷♥️🇮🇹

[@thearchangelnetwork1552]

I do not want to judge these people nor I would actually consider them that their pagan religion is actually the cause of this. But the truth is. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life my friends. You see, when did you ever seen Poseidon in actual person? No one, Zeus? Hades? etc? No one. You need to stop worshipping false gods and false prophets in order to go to heaven. Jesus died for us on the cross and rose again in the third day according to scripture. There are also lots of Christian philosophers that can tell you that Jesus actually is the key because, no one cannot see God nor can communicate with him because you do not have connection with God. That is the problem. And anyone who says there is no such thing as God. Look, this is my proper script. You either ignore it or respect it. I respect what you believe, but in my thoughts you are believing in wrong prophecies, wrong gods, wrong religion and most importantly not showing true love. God is love, the judge and most importantly he understands people where they come from. Not to mention he heals the sick, poor. We cannot see him because like we said he does not force people to what they should believe or what they shouldn't that is why Jesus is the God of love. The son of God.

[@thearchangelnetwork1552]

@Hafenleas Bur Probably because they refused to believe in him. Of course there are some Romans that did however accepted Jesus. But not all of them unfortunately

[@subhankarbaral9236]

It's a great thing that some Greeks are bringing back the old customs practiced by their ancestors. Now, the only thing remaining is the mighty march of Greek army shouting "THIS IS SPARTA" and bowing before the statue of Leonidas.

[@hannadragon6858]

The comments make me really happy 😊 and the support of the Hindus is amazing! I’m not a believer, but I find this amazing.

[@abhimanyudharma21]

Hanna Dragon: Dear Hanna Dragon, Hindus are with you always!! We have tremendous love and respect for greek gods and goddesses!!

[@kaustubhnigam7027]

Hinduism is the most ancient religion and Egyptian and other pagan religions came after Hinduism But they got finished by abrahamic religions and we hindus still exists You can just imagine that our belief system is so strong that the abrahamic religions can't even bring us in minority in India Hope our *brothers in arms* religions will rise again and hope they will establish a strong belief system and strong technological world Hope

[@shreyan1698]

@@anonrandom7765 Dumbo, a recent DNA analysis from Rakhigarhi has debunked the Aryan Invasion theory. A careful analysis of Sanskrit texts and as well as the DNA analysis has proven that it was INDIANS ( yes, the so called Aryans were from India) who'd migrated from East to West. So, contrary to what you think, it was Indians who'd brought their culture and religion to the West (old pagan ones).

[@shreyan1698]

@@anonrandom7765 If you don't want to believe it, well, its your choice. But a fact is a fact, plus we Indians are not scammers, most of us aren't. But if you know our real history(which you may not be aware of) you'll know how the world has repeatedly scammed us. And please stop being soooo racist for God's sake.

[@anonrandom7765]

@@shreyan1698 Okay if you actually want to learn facts and not spit bs like you are right now then please watch this- kzbin.info/www/bejne/joS5i3Vpr69ma6s

[@helena7427]

I can't understand why the Greek government isn't allowing these people going to the Parthenon and performing their ceremonies there. I bet they won't do as half as the damage Greek government has done to that sacred temple during the past century, God damnit.

[@helena7427]

They are careful with the temple now because the EU and UNESCO has told them to do so, these pagan people might look after the temple and even help on its restoration.

[@harriffanconshertini8804]

And tourists are going to want to watch the ceremonies - win/win scenario!

[@helena7427]

+Harriffan Conshertini I know right!

[@julianhermanubis6800]

Don't you mean "Hades damn it"?

[@imperator692]

Because it's broken as fuck. Also the majority (Christians) would probably want it to be a Church again if it was ever restored.

[@silviahannak3213]

Its so beautiful to see that the old gods are alive and you can celebrate even if it is not at the former place.

[@jihadi-against-oppression]

For 2000 years, they were all dead,,, what type of gods they worships💁🏻😜

[@alfiemandella2258]

@@jihadi-against-oppression dont worry one day islam and christianity will also die soon if not we will bomb on worship places and rape believers.

[@Desertfox18]

@@jihadi-against-oppression Better than your fake god.

[@No12559]

@@jihadi-against-oppression They weren’t all dead. See, if they were, the stories wouldn’t be here with us at all. Many things didn’t survive but word of mouth did.

[@masterjunky863]

​@@jihadi-against-oppressionIn the future almost nobody will believe in your god...

[@denissaliaj9459]

Helenic Polytheism should be resurrected the original way 🇬🇷🇦🇱🇮🇹🇨🇾

[@argentianguis6510]

@@mohitpr5297 lol. Do you want me to prove to you that muhammad is a false prophet?

[@user-eg4zb8sp1w]

@@mohitpr5297 shut up

[@kaiserof6treet]

Polytheism was old bullshit. One God ☝️🏳

[@denissaliaj9459]

Belief should be free to choose. Hellenic polytheism influenced the whole mediterrenean mythology (roman+illyrian+thracian) at least should be recognised traditionally

[@theelilac113]

@@denissaliaj9459 yes

[@eyess4]

Imagine if there was a small independent country, near or next to Greece, maybe an island for example, whose people believed to Zeus and all 12 Gods and also the official language of the country was the ancient greek one. This could be very interesting :))

[@billiekark]

you should write a book about that :)

[@roshankhan50]

Ithaca would be great, home of Odysseus.

[@eyess4]

Roshan Khan Or Corfu, or Rhodes.

[@fayHoran]

you are forced to learn ancient greek at school,so i dont see any difference ...also if you are greek you can easily(almost) understand ancient greek

[@harriffanconshertini8804]

I have been thinking about that for AGES, and have drawn up many plans for one.

[@christinadavidkyrkos8645]

I'm Greek and baptised Orthodox at birth without choice. The old ancient gods had something beautiful about it as opposed to this forced judeochristian faith forced upon us.

[@christinadavidkyrkos8645]

Yes it is

[@joshypoopyhead]

Christina Davidis you do know you have a choice right?

[@christinadavidkyrkos8645]

Epibørk I guess I'm confused. My family swears by what they were taught which is to never question things. I question everything though. I look at all the other cultures in my community and city and I feel like when you list them all, they all have this opinion that my religion is better than yours blah blah. I look at them all and they all need something spiritual to believe in. I don't know what to believe except that I try to be a good person and hope that the other person does too.

[@KateDenthimamai]

You are Greek, but are your born in Greece? Because I believe you are born in the US and the Greeks in the US are unnecessarily traditional and have confused many things. For example, if you know any Greek at all, you and your family would know very well that the religion never said "believe and don't question anything", it says "believe or not (believe), question everything", the difference is that it cannot be translated very well in english and there's a comma in the sentence that changes the whole meaning (πιστευε και μη, ερευνα VS πιστευε και μη ερευνα). Only old and uneducated people still believe that they shouldn't question everything. I have no reason to defend religion, i am an atheist myself, born in Greece in a time that the society is changing everyday, but I hate it when atheists complain everyday as if they are born in a theocracy. In my honest opinion, these are the people that would rather complain to strangers, instead of doing something to change the society one step at a time, starting from their family. For me, you are part of the problem, religion or atheism is a personal thing, nobody can force you, you have a choice, you are born in free country (either that is Greece or the US) and you can believe in god, allah, the spaghetti monster, satan or science. I chose science, my parents chose science, my boyfriend chose science, my close friends chose science and nobody in our society gives a crap.

[@christinadavidkyrkos8645]

KateDenthimamai I've never been to the U.S. But I understand what you're saying. My grandparents were born at a time that priests had free reign.

[@nithinn987]

Finally Europeans are going back to their roots away from middle eastern madness.❤️🙏

[@ghxghb4291]

Nithin The BHAKT

[@xtylishking7579]

@Ggh Bhg ANDH NAMAZI SPOTTED 😂

[@xtylishking7579]

@@ghxghb4291 THE NAMAZI 😂🙂

[@abhilashkumar5218]

@@ghxghb4291 Christian Missoanry Spotted

[@xxxxxxxxxxx-ps8pn]

@@abhilashkumar5218 Christian missionary is a 🤡 shreks position. Jesus was a son of a *****

[@ghumakkarsc9445]

All the old religions, believes and cultures are demolished by the two 'peace' proclaiming religions but they could not destroy Hindus. We still believe in our Gods, our culture is still viving. I am very happy to come to know Greeks are slowly returning to their root. All the ancient religion must be followed again.🙏🌿🙏

[@shrishti6406]

Cmon dude,no need to hate..

[@mr.peabody9832]

@@shrishti6406 It's a fact and it does hurt.if it wasn't for the local kings defending and sacrifices of many gurus india probably would have been under sharia law right now.

[@AlfaRomeoQ]

@@shrishti6406 Sorry but there's all the reason to hate Abrahamic religions. They're the root of most of the world's issues today, they're extremely hateful and hostile. How can people not hate those who blatantly call their religion a "myth" while laughing at their faces?

[@amongussus4]

@@shrishti6406 abhrahamic religions worship formless God how can you understand a formless thing I have my choice

[@abhilashkumar5218]

We all are well aware of famous shloka in Bhagavadgita "Yada yada hi dharmasya glanirbhavati bharata Abhythanamadharmasya tadatmanam srijamyaham" Paritranaya sadhunang vinashay cha dushkritam Dharmasangsthapanart- hay sambhabami yuge yuge Meaning: "Whenever, O descendant of Bharata, there is decline of Dharma, and rise of Adharma, then I body Myself forth. For the protection of the good, for the destruction of the wicked, and for the establishment of Dharma I come into being in every age." The same thing happened for our Hindu religion around 8th century A.D.There was a time when there was a complete chaos in the society and Hindu religion was almost nearer to getting vanished.Nihilism was at peaks and there was no one who could stop them.Rituals like yagnas were stopped.Hinduism was in complete danger which was surrounded by 72 anti vedic religions ,Buddhism and jainism popular among them.Then,as said above,whenever there is decline of dharma Lord himself comes for establishment of dharma.So,,came the greatest philosopher, scholar,logician who is incarnation of Lord Shiva himself "ADI SHANKARACHARYA".Now Pray To God To protect Sanathan Dharma

[@Kay2be2mr]

As a kid I thought all Greeks still believed in the Gods. I grew up watching Xena and Hercules so that's where my interest in Greek mythology started. I think it's wonderful that there are still people who believe.

[@NewarkBay357]

Apparently, it's working for them. At least they are out of the closet now.

[@firemangan2731]

When my christian friend learned this, he said “thats sad...” and I was like their belifs is non of your business

[@theelilac113]

BTW, it’s “Heracles”, “Hercules” is the roman name.

[@Kay2be2mr]

@@theelilac113 Yes, I'm aware. But the 90s tv show was called "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.

[@theelilac113]

@@Kay2be2mr yeah 👍

[@infjelphabasupporter8416]

When I was 6-9 I actually believed in the Greek gods, prayed to them, brought them flowers, and got angry at anyone who disrespected them.

[@HighLordoftheBathroom]

And now?

[@infjelphabasupporter8416]

@@HighLordoftheBathroom I'm still a little sensitive about people disrespecting them, but I'm afraid at this point I'm a victim of science.

[@HighLordoftheBathroom]

@@infjelphabasupporter8416 Ah, ok. I'm an Agnostic Theist, I do believe that the Greek Gods exist, and possibly other pantheons of Gods too, though my agnostic tendencies tend to take over. In my opinion, polytheism is more believable than monotheism.

[@leahozhantortune771]

Wow did you worship them in secret if you had parents who might've been of another religion, just curious

[@infjelphabasupporter8416]

@@leahozhantortune771 My parents were atheists, even though I went to a catholic school. No one seemed to care much anyways.

[@honeyyI]

During Greek times, sciences, arts and sports flourished. Then the christians wiped out every trace of ancient Roman/Greek culture and converted them, leading to 1000 years of European dark ages. Good to see this revival!

[@gnas1897]

You don't know what you're talking about. There's direct continuity from ancient Greece to Eastern Rome in every way but religion.

[@obabas80]

The Greek language sounds like honey dripping from a honey comb. Love it!

[@AmanVerma-mf5kt]

In India we call "Indra" to Zeus , ancient Greece religion is very similar to Hinduism our gods are same, may be some aliens 👽

[@AmanVerma-mf5kt]

@YoStefan Maybe!

[@theelilac113]

Yeah, it sound nice when they say “Demeter”

[@user-if7lp1bq8n]

@YoStefan polytheism never existed, this concept was created by christianity to devalue or eliminate the ethnic beliefs of many. Faith is an intangible thing, it expresses your personal feelings towards your nature, a religion is a created system that is not compatible with others, that keeps people from being one!

[@booklet4003]

That’s a very beautiful description, it’s very fitting

[@legallyrequired]

I absolutely adored this video. Im Hellenic myself and the Theoi have helped me work through so much in my life. I’m getting help for mental illness, I feel happier, my grades are improving and i’m becoming more motivated to stay healthy. The practice has lead me to so much comfort and for me was much better than atheism. I recommend to anyone to try spirituality if it sparks their interest. Its hard to believe starting out. You will feel like you are talking to no one, but as time goes on you will feel Their presence.

[@sufficientmagister9061]

Becoming an atheist was the most liberating outcome for me; the creation of my own morality was very sufficient for myself. I will not serve nor will I admire the arrogant rapist Zeus; the same applies to the genocidal & child-killing deity of Israel (Yahweh). No gods, no masters.

[@SKULLKRUSHER666]

I have to say this as an indian man who is also spiritual (Sanatana Dharma/Hinduism), i hope that most people especially people who follow abrahamic faiths understand that THIS IS NOT PAGANISM, this is a centuries old ancient culture, tradition and faith. The people of today are following in the footsteps of their ancestors and continuing their traditions and faith. It should not have to be said but i shall say it nonetheless,😂 the same way how people who follow abrahamic faiths truly believe and feel about their own religion, others (Hindu, Greek, Norse, Egyptian, etc) will also feel the same way about theirs and will have strong unyielding faith aswell. Cheers and God Bless these amazing Greeks may their culture, tradition and faith be preserved and strong.

[@swapnilsonawane9874]

I am glad to read from some comments that ancient greek pantheon has been finally recognised had official religion in Greece after long period of time. Maybe someday I will travel there and make offerings to Zeus, Athena and Poseidon.

[@mrgobbles3745]

im muslim. and i dont care if people believe in other religions :) i mean they arent harming or hurting anyone so. you believe in your own religion.

[@alexperez85]

Of coz.. let allah deal with the non believers isnt it. ;)

[@Lockfly]

Yes thank you for contradicting your religion.

[@Mini-Toast_]

@@Lockfly Your not supposed approve the worship of anyone but God. But your still supposed to treat them with kindness and allow them to worship as they will in peace

[@Lockfly]

Mini toast sorry but there is not one Quran verse that says to respect or tolerate other religions. Quote one if you can even find it

[@alexperez85]

@@Lockfly sadly.... there are radicals and moderates.. i dun think there are moderates but those who romanticize the quran. We can see tons of examples in all these comments.. no point asking for verses.

[@JapanMonAmourTheJapanHouse]

This is no difference to pagans in the UK such as druids. Long may Paganism Live. Well done Greeks keeping your ancient heritage and religion alive.

[@innosanto]

+zh11147 You are wrong, hellenistic religion, as distinct from the mythology, believed in spirits, not human figures. The figures were used to personify them.

[@JapanMonAmourTheJapanHouse]

innosanto In a sense yes, they believed in spirits which could posses them, as in the Bachanalian rites, but they also believed that the creatures of the Trees and streams, i.e Dryads, made their homes in trees, could leave the trees and had a Human form whilst Hamadryads were spirits of the trees and were one with the trees.

[@1994ThePhenom1994]

+Japan Mon Amour Exactly. Nicely put.

[@innosanto]

***** Ancient Greeks believed that the gods could take any form at will, and could take the form of animals and other people, and they would take the form of animals to give birth to other entitires etc etc. This means by definitiion that they did not have one form but many. And that makes the humanoid form either a way to personify them, or a form that the gods used more often than the other forms. However, I have read that many things were figurative. For example the 12 gods lived in mound Olympus, and they named the highest mountain in Greece Olympus. But they named many mountains as Olympus. So which one did they mean? Where did the gods live? The answer is that it was figurative. Olympus was a place but no certain place. The same is with the forms. It was a personification just like mount Olympuses, any of them, were "personifications-materialisations" of a place. And there is a river Aherontas in Greece which was supposed to take you to the underworld. But you can walk around it! That was also figurative. Christians would try to degrade the ancient Greek religion as if it was that silly and stupid, to show the new religion's higher value. It was the old differentiation thing, to market something, only in this case through false and bad counteradvertising of the enemy-competitor.

[@1994ThePhenom1994]

innosanto I can partly agree with you. First of all Mount Olympus is/was one in whole Greece and in its history. Maybe Gods' mount Olympus was a figurative place like you say, like heaven. 2nd of all Christianism in many ways is even more rediculous than Dodekatheon.

[@TheSoulCollector13]

This is beautiful. As a Norse Pagan I hope I can attend a Blot on day. The energy must have been intoxicating for those in this experience.

[@mirinah4719]

I'm thinking about going back to my African ancestors religion

[@dimitrisfr5491]

!!!!!!!!

[@wilno7579]

Norse Pagan, in another words, a genocidal rapist, and most likely Nazi

[@uptown_rider8078]

@@wilno7579 Your buzzwords don’t matter. Europeans are tired of hostile invading our counties, degrading our culture, and violating our women

[@rainer1980]

It's better for most Norse Heathens to keep our beliefs to ourselves because the in-fighting between the various Norse Heathen organizations has reached a point where they all say they're "the true church of Norse Heathens" while denouncing all the others as heretics. Thankfully they don't have that problem amongst the Greek polytheists in Greece because they only have one organization, and being so close to actual ancient religious sites, and access to more academic literature, they don't have to improvise as much. The Poseidon ceremony where they sing hymns, and make offerings of bread, and other food falls into the Hindu idea of prasad, where you put out the offerings on the altar, have a cathartic experience, then you take back parts of the offerings, and consume them in a kind of "holy communion." Of course, the experience is very similar in blots, and sumbles.

[@downfallcrow6216]

*insert joke about Zeus not keeping it in his pants here* But in seriousness I love that people are going back to the old ways before Christianity, may the gods be in our favour. Skál !!

[@wongvoonjeet6077]

Love Pagan Greece, beautiful culture and interesting ceremony, hope to see this ancient religion revive in the future. From Taoist Chinese

[@googlebarbaralernerspectre2581]

We believe in ancient Olympians. Who were here first, not the Jewish modern religions past onto us. Wishing you the best Taoist from China x

[@Warhero1171]

They used to sacrifice chickens.

[@den7410]

@@Warhero1171 and the christian god kill babies

[@AlexanderRivera23]

Very true and that I highly agree with you my friend...I also truly believe that we can learn from these teachings as well...I truly believe it’s a good way for them to stay in touch of their Greek roots

[@morgothfromangband6082]

I am member of the ancient Roman state religion, heil Cäsar!

[@spiceguy2408]

Bless the Greeks for accepting their Pagan culture

[@olbiomoiros]

Razer the Brazer the Greeks always accepted their culture. Our religion however ever since 49 AD has been Christian. Christianity is an ancient religion and it is the religion of the Greeks. you should note, Christianity is very much part of Greek culture. It’s very important for us and it has been the major religion for almost 2000 years. What you see here is neo pagans, that are doing some kind of restored dodecatheism.

[@rolandcoquilla1635]

Κωνσταντίνος Χρυσοστόμου I would like to establish Ancient Greek religion here in the Philippines.Pls message me if such has already existed here.Thank you

[@kennyflanders8337]

Their Pagan Culture Will Lead Them To Burn In Hell For Rejecting God's Love And Mercy

[@KrisHarrisnNeti]

@@kennyflanders8337 In your hell?

[@kennyflanders8337]

@@KrisHarrisnNeti , Yes, for rejecting God and Jesus Christ, "And He Shall Smite The Wicked and Non-believers, Heathens, And Pagans and he will plunge them into the fiery pit, where they will be weeping and gnashing of teeth"

[@gameruleworld.1889]

I'm proud that our hindu religion still survives even after 600 years muslim occupation and later 200 years Christians occupation kings like krishna dev raya and king shivaji saved us for islamic conversions and our freedom fighters and saints from Christians conversions today we proud to tell that only ancient polytestic religion which still survives

[@normandraymond3905]

Bless them all. Praise to the Olympians.

[@saintbrian2852]

The Gospel of the Great Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the Son of God kzbin.info/www/bejne/apbbpmBth6mXgac Jesus Christ Saves Sinners from Death and Hell

[@lolsing8836]

Kratos fucked em all L

[@diamond3414]

Devu --- Indian god Deus --- Persian god Zeus --- Greek god Tiwus --- Germanic god Same God, changed pronunciation as the mythology travelled... 'Tues' in Tuesday is based on Tiwus -- the Germanic god of war. He is also called the God of Mars. In India, Tuesday is called 'Mangal', which was the Indian word for Mars. The world was way more connected back in the day than what history has been taught to us. Cheers.

[@naveencan7612]

Yeah it's almost correct that 'devu' you mentioned is came with the aryan race who came to india but it mixed with our local induism but still they are not considered as gods but more like angels

[@navaryn2938]

In italian, "Tuesday" translates to "martedì" which means "day of marte" - Marte is the latin name for Ares, so even if the languages are far different and so is the religion, english and italian still have the same day dedicated to the same deity. Thought it was cool

[@spacemanapeinc7202]

That is because of all of these languages, cultures, and people that you mentioned above are all related as they are all in group know as Indo-Europeans. They shared similar creation myths, language, and culture that were all tied together but distinct from one another.

[@hokkaidosnow6643]

Because the Indo-European Aryans brought Hindusim and Persian Paganism.

[@Antilogos.N]

Μάς έχουν αντιγράψει, εκτός κι αν νομίζεις πως όλοι αυτοί που ανέφερες είχαν έρθει στην Ελλάδα καί μας έδωσαν τά ονόματα αυτά, ΤΑ ΟΠΟΙΑ ΥΠΗΡΧΑΝ ΝΩΡΙΤΕΡΑ ;;;;;;;;!!!!!😜🤪😄🤣😅😉😂στήν χώρα τους ! Υπάρχουν πηγές αρχΕλλήνων συγγραφέων πού κάνουν αναφορές και για μεταφορά των θεών μας και Πολιτισμού μας στά ασιατικά μέρη. Ασιατικές περιοχές που ΔΕΝ έγιναν μετακινήσεις πρός εμάς. Όλα είναι ανιστόρητα γιά όσους προσπαθούν να μπλέξουν με κάποιες κλεμμένες ονομασίες. Πόσοι αστοιχείωτοι υπάρχουν στον κόσμο, κακεντρεχείς καί μισέλληνες; Πόσοι 《τιποτάδες》άνθρωποι καί λαοί; !

[@user-fk1we3gs4d]

I only wish ancient religions of Ancient Slavs,Greek's and others be officialy recognised...

[@NewarkBay357]

Why?

[@sumax-nz1je]

Slavs hahaha

[@giannisgiannis870]

Because fron the time that Christians came here,the Hellas started to destroyed.And we were believing to our gods and no to Jesus Christ.

[@giannisgiannis870]

@@user-pj1vz9rf6z If All greeks come from Albania,why Alvanians speak the alvanian language and no the ancient hellenic(greek) language?You have see the language of ancient hellenics?If you have see the language of ancient hellenics,you must know that our ancient language before 5.000 years look like very much with the language that we speak and no with your language.You have see the letters i believe.

[@giannisgiannis870]

@@user-pj1vz9rf6z i do not say for the dragon,i say you for the language.If we were alvanians before 5000 years until now,now we would speaking the alvanian languahe such as yours and no the hellenic language that we speak for 5000 years.And what you do for us?Only the revolution of 1821 you had help becauss you started the war against ottomans to the Alvania(you are friends of Turkey but you were fighting them on 1821) and we found the reason to fight against Turks on Peloponnese and later is was more easy to take more army and to do the big revolution,all these because you had start the revolution against ottoman army on Alvania),only this you done.What else you done?nothing.You always speak against us.Why?You know how much alvanians live here?All they speak the hellenic language because they are here many years and they have learn this language.But if we are hellenics from Alvanians and alvanians have give all their things and languages that you say,why alvanians go to hellenic school to learn our language and many alvanians find difficult the archaic hellenic language?So something happens here.

[@anonymous_3180]

As a Hellenic pagan this makes me happy to see

[@WhiteheadZss-hx8jz]

WhiteheadZss-hx8jz 0 seconds ago I am here I am the great king of gods I am in Florida USA have electric like power and fierce energy that cannot be explained or studied also I am not to be tested or opposed I hold all things an have healing abilities and the power of the word is with me I am the great king of gods no doubt about that I have been rejected by the people of my origin us and disrespectful people so I figured out who I am almighty did you her the hymn from heavenly places i come to heal this world an set new rules and the ones over this us is not for me but against me and stole over 1 million from my business and put a witch hunt in my left leg and I over come that the witch cried as she know who I am god of gods over all things in space and earth from the smallest attom to the GREATEST GALAXY AND ALL THINGS ON EARTH

[@CCP-Lies]

The comment section shows that there is no hate like Christian love

[@geoffoakland]

A similar movement has been happening in the Scandinavian countries, the rebirth of Asatru, the religion of the Vikings, the worship of Odin , Thor etc: Asatru became an officially recognized religion in Iceland in 1973, and in Denmark in 2003. Asatru temples have recently been built in these countries, the first ones in almost 1000 years.

[@AsiaMinor12]

Lol a movement to play dress up with your friends and nothing more. These people are chasing an aesthetic, not an actual faith or belief.

[@curlyemperor9288]

@@AsiaMinor12 i agree

[@haroonrehman6540]

@@AsiaMinor12 how arrogant of you to believe that. their faith is true to them

[@ericjohnson7234]

@@AsiaMinor12 Give it time. It will happen naturally, slowly like the passage of time. The wheel churns forever onwards.

[@lutethemage5053]

@@AsiaMinor12e day you will return to your true religion too. All these Pagan religions, and then eastern religions like Hinduism/Shinto/Taoism - we all believe in the same ideas! Not worship of an angry evil old man in the sky, but of nature, humanity and the whole universe! Your small mind cannot understand the grand scale in which we think. You think of only this world. We think of the infinite. We are seekers of knowledge, while you people are so insecure about your religion that without fear and terrorising people of other religions, your religions would simply dissolve. Fear is not belief. You worship an angry old man in the sky because you are scared. Join the true religions of happiness, harmony and peace.

[@samueljackson315]

The Greek govt gives special privileges to Eastern Orthodox Christianity because they see it as part of the national identity of Greece but wont let their original religion use their sacred sights for worship? What?

[@connorgolden4]

Samuel Jackson Because those sacred sights are ancient and fragile. I understand that everyone wants to worship at places special to their faiths but if your worshipping might damage those places it won’t be worth it. They should just build their own temples, it would be a better symbolic decision anyways since it would show they’re not just focused on the past but are looking to the future as well.

[@orpheasnestos7444]

Yes, exactly right.

[@imerror6224]

Yes, thank God they aren't complete traitors.

[@klaus6578]

It was East and west Roman Empire

[@Evan_Bell]

Always wonderful to see Europeans return to our native faiths.

[@Gwaybean237]

I worship the goddess Hekate. And just watching their ritual was seriously so beautiful ❤️

[@nukebritain]

She actually predates these Greek Gods and her origins are unknown.

[@Gwaybean237]

@@nukebritain wait really?

[@nukebritain]

@@Gwaybean237 Yes, her origins are unknown. In the Greek pantheon she appears as a Titan Goddess that helped Zeus during the war of the Gods. However, other cultures have similar goddesses that are associated with the moon are are tri form. There are speculations about her origins from the east as she is a chthonic goddess but she still remains a mystery.

[@AJ-S]

Goddess Hekate is a mysterious chthonic goddess and her origins can be traced back to Mesopotamia.

[@Gwaybean237]

@@AJ-S wow that's amazing!!! Thank you for sharing this with me!

[@delilahhart4398]

That pagan ceremony was beautiful. I love the white dresses.

[@shreyajaiswal2374]

and the flower crowns too..It felt beautiful in the nature.

[@ernestaz8714]

Hellenic/Olympic Ceremony Ceremony, paganism is a wrong term we have adopted to refer to any other Culture that isnt abrahamic

[@angelicelly_904]

@Jade Fields Not only in Europe, but in any place in the world where there's a pagan belief :)

[@NewarkBay357]

@Jade Fields They are not being discriminated against. For that to be the case, then that would mean that Christians are allowed to practice their religion at the Parthenon. Clearly, Christians would be denied just like the Pagans as they're being precluded from worshipping at the Parthenon has nothing to do with religion but rather the State interest in preserving the Acropolis in as pristine condition as possible. Undeniably, a group of people worshipping inside the Parthenon is not conducive to this State interest. Please keep in mind that these Pagans are in no way being obstructed from practicing their religion. It's merely a matter of it being unreasonable to practice a religion at a delicate archeological site which main importance is the preservation of the Parthenon for as long as possible and people worshipping inside the Parthenon is blatantly opposite to that important State interest, not only for the general welfare of Greece but that of the entire world.

[@NewarkBay357]

Yes, that's the best thing about worshipping ancient Greek Gods.