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Some of my readers call themselves “Hellenistic polytheists” or “Hellenistic pagans.”
The term “Hellenistic” refers specifically to the time period from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE to the defeat of Cleopatra and Mark Antony by Octavian in 31 BCE.
Popular deities worshiped during the Hellenistic period included Hermanubis, Hermes Trismegistus, Isis, Dionysus-Osiris, Serapis, and Harpocrates - deities which the majority of “Hellenistic” polytheists/pagans don’t seem to acknowledge.
Instead, the vast majority of “Hellenistic” polytheists/pagans appear to worship one or more deities in the traditional Hellenic pantheon: Athena, Hermes, Apollo, Artemis, etc.
What we call our religious practice helps us find like-minded others.
If you call yourself “Hellenistic,” but you don’t worship any actual Hellenistic deities, you’re confusing the rest of us.
In case anyone is confused, “Hellenic” is the term most frequently used to describe a polytheist following the traditional pantheon. Both Hellenic and Hellenistic beliefs would fall under the category of Hellenism, a typical name for the modern reconstructionist religion. Some followers refer to themselves as Hellenists, which avoids the confusion surrounding time periods.
The reason why there isn’t an “official” name is because the Greeks didn’t have a word to describe their religion - because they didn’t think of it as a “religion” the way we do now.
Nanny Goat, late 2nd Century BC, Cleveland Museum of Art: Greek and Roman Art
Goats were among the earliest domesticated animals and figured prominently in Greek art and mythology since at least the 8th century BC. This example with its powerful stance, curly beard, and horns is not a ram but an expecting doe with swollen flanks. The subject is rare and its meaning unclear. Possibly she was part of a group dedication to a goddess. The sunken areas at the tail and hips and her open mouth, indicating heavy breathing, are signs that she is ready to give birth.
Size: Overall: 30.5 x 31.1 cm (12 x 12 ¼ in.)
Medium: bronze
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Mirror with Engraved Scene, 400-350 BC, Cleveland Museum of Art: Greek and Roman Art
This is the usual type of Etruscan hand mirror (as distinguished from the earlier Greek hanging mirrors). The tang at the bottom originally fit into an ivory handle. The engraved scene depicts a fallen Trojan warrior being carried off the battlefield by a winged god. The style of engraving of this scene gives us an idea of what Etruscan drawing and painting were like.
Size: Diameter: 14.4 cm (5 11/16 in.); Overall: 19.8 cm (7 13/16 in.)
Medium: bronze
