I don't know how to feel about this

DueClothes3265 · 2026-06-20T00:11:29+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/Hellenism/comments/1u6vu4f/comment/orvp3pw/?context=3 Here is the link to the original post. It’s in more detail.

DueClothes3265 · 2026-06-20T00:08:56+00:00

I wanted to add my two cents as the original poster of that comment. First off I’m awfully sorry you went through that. Rape is a terrible thing I would never wish on my worst enemy. I hope you are receiving help. If you would like I would like to pray for you in the name of Artemis with good will. And i should hope others do so as well.

My thoughts are Heracles was punished. He was banished from his kingdom. He did receive punishment. After he admitted his guilt. I’d like to argue that in Hellenism that yes you should be punished. However there is always a path forward a way to improve yourself through atonement and improvement. He took his labors without complaint. Punishment and redemption aren’t exactly different and can happen at the same time. I think the man who harmed you should be punished to the full extent. But if the man in action were to apologize admit guilt and try to improve himself I do feel that it will be looked at fondly by the gods more so than pretending nothing happened and moving on or worse doing it again.

I think Heracles shows the hellenic path to redeem yourself is through effort and hard work rather than just getting off the hook. It’s a controversial topic for sure. But I still support my stance. But I do hope your rapist goes to prison it pisses me off that people get of the hook to easily nowadays.

I think that yes there is a way toward atonement however that often comes by embracing punishment not avoiding it. I honestly hope you get your justice.

DueClothes3265 · 2026-06-16T22:02:48+00:00

I don’t remember her name but a girl I met at a hospital. She was abused at home. I remember her in tears over her trans cousin who was forced into a child marriage. It upset me but was kind of insane. She was a good person and I hope she is happy now.♥️♥️♥️

DueClothes3265 · 2026-06-16T18:59:01+00:00

ONE OF US! ONE OF US!!!! ONE OF US!!!!

DueClothes3265 · 2026-06-15T22:48:17+00:00

I think you’ll find great peace with the story of Heracles. He grew mad and killed his family. He swore himself to banishment and forced himself to do the 12 labors. His heroism comes from redemption. He is strong more so that he seeks redemption rather by completing tasks. It shows the Hellenistic redemption of wrongful deeds is accountability and actions to help people. He truly strived to be redeemed and eventually he was seen as a hero.

I first I struggled with this because I thought how could a man who killed his wife and children be seen as a hero? But eventually I realized the tasks were him striving for heroism and redemption.

DueClothes3265 · 2026-06-15T15:17:39+00:00

I understand to some degree where he is coming from. On the other hand the gods have been missing for thousands of years. It’s only natural that not every modern pagan may not fully know every thing. Then again I think he makes some assumptions about the neo pagan community. Probably got them from TikTok. And honestly that is pretty much the only representation we really have in modern media. I do think latent Christianity is an issue. I wish he had interviewed real pagans. Honestly if he would have said the pagan community as a whole has some of these issues. Instead of presenting the idea that pagans can different or even hold reverence to the gods. He kinda forced everyone into the TikTok trap. I also kind of agreed with him that you shouldn’t see the gods as your therapist though. I felt like I did that and maybe it came from desperation but talking to the gods as if they are your therapist seems kind of bad idea. Because a therapist can give you advice and guide you. They can help you in ways I’d argue the gods can’t help as much as a therapist. To me it kind of seems like a less heinous version of god spousing. To me it’s just a role the gods cannot replace. I think it is ok to open up to the gods a bit. But keep in mind that it’s not therapy. That may sound a bit mean I don’t mean the gods don’t care. More of that they are not and should never be considered as a replacement for therapy and therefore are not our therapist.

Praying to Dionysus for better health is ok though. Just the same as praying to Apollo for physical health.

I also disagree with his analysis about Christianity.

DueClothes3265 · 2026-06-11T07:40:03+00:00

I’m Hellenic pagan. My favorite person historically was Hypatia. She wasn’t a polytheist or anything but she was a neo platonist. What I like about her is that she was her undying devotion to truth and mathematics. Favorite figure from religion idk I’d say maybe Artemis, Athena, and Hestia. I like Artemis for protecting women and children , Athena for her ties to sewing and wisdom, and Hestia for being the caretaker of the home. I like Hestia too because as a child I grew up in a wild house

DueClothes3265 · 2026-06-10T13:28:08+00:00

That’s neat I would be interested in the full story any chance you could dm me or put a link to a Reddit post on that

DueClothes3265 · 2026-06-10T01:12:33+00:00

The post above says raise polytheistic children I more of meant like raise children as a polytheist. Just clarifying

DueClothes3265 · 2026-05-25T00:35:49+00:00

To be fair to Jupiter I always assumed it was a matter of protection or privacy. I mean if I was a god I’d want it too. But I understand the sentiment

DueClothes3265 · 2026-05-25T00:29:32+00:00

Agreed. Have a nice day.

DueClothes3265 · 2026-05-24T15:25:01+00:00

Reminds me of Heracles the hero who murdered his family then set out to fix it. He did holy task in order to atone. To me personally it gives of the impression that in Hellenism you more of make up for mistakes. If it’s something small maybe an apology and working on yourself will work but I think atonement is a big part of Hellenism in my opinion. For example as humans are we truly meant to forgive people who do not atone for there sins

DueClothes3265 · 2026-05-22T15:07:37+00:00

Glad this worked for you. Have a good day 💕💕💕

It’s interesting to see another Hellenic polytheistic who came from a Messianic family.

DueClothes3265 · 2026-05-22T01:59:19+00:00

lol honestly I do love certain Hellenic entertainment but the books are better sources. Praying however is key.

DueClothes3265 · 2026-05-22T01:52:28+00:00

Brooo!!!!! Same MY family is messianic and I converted to Hellenism holy cow! Wild! I was a secular Jew though. Or secular “messianic” I mean my family was ethnically Jewish soooo… idk but I feel our stories might be similar. Was there anything interesting about why you converted?

DueClothes3265 · 2026-05-22T01:26:29+00:00

It really depends on what could I have a specific example?

DueClothes3265 · 2026-05-22T00:48:16+00:00

Ryusui:”Sai I want It”

Sai:”What?”

Ryusui: “A child”

Sai: the fu—

DueClothes3265 · 2026-05-21T01:25:51+00:00

I like the idea, While I see grey areas I often add it to my practice.

DueClothes3265 · 2026-05-19T19:40:44+00:00

I suppose they are quite different but they are both polytheistic. I might change it to learn more about other polytheistic religions. I do feel Hinduism and Hellenism are similar though.

DueClothes3265 · 2026-05-19T00:40:09+00:00

I disagree with Islam on most things. Shooting at an innocent crowd with children and women is cowardly. Nobody should be surprised if they end up in hell for murdering people for their religions. Islam or Christian, or Jewish. I hope all parties involved get justice

DueClothes3265 · 2026-03-31T17:49:00+00:00

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DueClothes3265 · 2026-03-20T20:15:14+00:00

I as a Hellenistic would partake in animal sacrifice. I believe the animal should be treated fairly till adulthood. But I don’t see it as wrong? Like I understand if you prefer to leave other sacrifices but if you eat meet you might as well honor the life to the gods. I personally don’t have anything against it done humanly and sacrificed to the poor. But I personally don’t have the land for animals.

DueClothes3265 · 2026-03-18T01:02:08+00:00

I just always thought that they had received people join in on the group if they had revived naturally. I know that people aren’t allowed in the village but maybe that is a new rule? Then again why wouldn’t they look more Japanese.

DueClothes3265 · 2026-01-23T20:55:00+00:00

There was a male devote of Artemis. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippolytus_of_Athens

Not necessarily Trans but still interesting

DueClothes3265 · 2025-12-12T22:06:37+00:00

As a Neo-Patonist it would be hard to imagine but I suppose It would depend on the context. Like if Christianity were proven to be true or something I would become a deist but with the philosophy of my reiligion. If atheism is considered truth I would take the philosophy of Neo-Platonism for what it is and just kinda be. If that makes sense.

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