European (neo) Paganism
Greek paganism, also known as Hellenic religion, was the polytheistic religion practiced by the ancient Greeks from around the 8th century BCE to the 4th century CE. It was a complex system of beliefs, rituals, and practices that varied over
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Slavic paganism, also known as Slavic native faith, was the religious system practiced by the Slavic peoples prior to the Christianization of the region. The Slavic peoples inhabited a vast area of Central and Eastern Europe, including modern-day Russia, Ukraine,
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Celtic paganism refers to the spiritual and religious practices of the ancient Celtic peoples, who inhabited much of Europe during the Iron Age and early Medieval period. These beliefs and practices were rooted in a deep reverence for nature, the
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Germanic paganism refers to the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Germanic peoples who lived in what is now modern-day Germany, Scandinavia, and other parts of Northern Europe. The religion was polytheistic and animistic, meaning that they believed in
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The pagan Slavic afterlife varied depending on the specific Slavic tribe and the time period in which they lived. However, there are some general beliefs and practices that were commonly held among many Slavic pagans. One of the most common
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The Suebi were a confederation of Germanic tribes who lived in what is now modern-day Germany and Austria. They were first mentioned by Roman historian Tacitus in his work “Germania,” where he described them as a powerful and warlike people
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the Titans were a group of powerful deities who ruled the world before the Olympians, the more well-known group of gods, took over. The Titans were the children of Uranus (the sky) and Gaia (the earth). They were a race
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The Greek flood myth is a story from Greek mythology that tells the tale of a catastrophic flood that destroyed much of humanity. According to the myth, Zeus, the king of the gods, became angry with humans for their wickedness
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Hercules (also known as Heracles in Greek mythology) is a legendary hero from ancient Greek mythology who was known for his superhuman strength, courage, and prowess in battle. According to myth, Hercules was the son of Zeus and a mortal
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Dionysus is the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, and ecstasy. He is often depicted as a youthful, long-haired man with a crown of ivy leaves and a thyrsus, which is a staff with a pinecone on top. According to
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Hermes is the ancient Greek god of commerce, travelers, thieves, and messenger of the gods. He is one of the twelve Olympian gods and is often depicted as a young, athletic man with a winged helmet and sandals. According to
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Hephaestus is the ancient Greek god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship. He was one of the twelve Olympian gods and was highly respected for his skills as a blacksmith and craftsman. According to myth, Hephaestus was the son of Zeus
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Aphrodite is the ancient Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman with an enchanting smile, flowing hair, and often accompanied by doves, roses, and myrtle. She was one of the twelve
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In Greek mythology, Ares was the god of war, violence, and bloodshed. He was the son of Zeus and Hera, and one of the twelve Olympian gods. Ares was often depicted as a fierce warrior, armed with a spear and
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