Hellenismos is a religion that does not lend itself well to those who wish to place themselves in the role of spiritual leader or authority. At it’s best, Hellenismos is a religion that, while it can be identified by a basic theology and the use of or adherence to specific traditions, sacred texts, and mythology, tends to be more an abstract set of ideas and values developed both through personal and communal experiences. The emphasis is on the qualitative value of the practical, emotional, insightful, and ethical, rather than a formal doctrine.

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