polytheistic reconstructionism

Polytheistic Reconstructionism provides a stark contrast to popular Neopaganism, being more conservative in nature.

Today it is sometimes used as a symbol of Hellenic Polytheistic Reconstructionism.

Polytheistic reconstructionism is a tendency within Neopaganism, apparent since the 1990s, to aim for greater historical accuracy or authenticity.

Hellenic Polytheistic Reconstructionism exists in Greece and in other countries.

Hellenic Polytheistic Reconstructionism has also been reportedly practiced by thousands of Greeks.

It is primarily a neologism used in polytheistic reconstructionism, to differentiate it from ancient sources of spiritual practices.

About 2,000 Greeks are members of Hellenic Polytheistic Reconstructionism congregations.

Ásatrú, meaning "faith in the Æsir", is a new religious movement of polytheistic reconstructionism based on Norse paganism.

Polytheistic reconstructionism is not a religion itself, but is the methodology for re-establishing a historical polytheism (or pre-Christian) religion in the modern world.

In Neopaganism there is a wide variety of ritual practice, running the gamut from a very eclectic Syncretism to strict Polytheistic reconstructionism.

The phrase 'Hellenic Polytheistic Reconstructionism' refers to the overall movement, and a methodology used to revive the religion, but is not the religion itself.

Hellenic Polytheistic Reconstructionism (Hellenism)

Celtic Reconstructionist Paganism (CR) - Celtic polytheistic reconstructionism.

In addition to this, there are some movements of polytheistic reconstructionism, either focussing on the religion of Ancient Rome or on Germanic Neopaganism.

Hellenic Polytheistic Reconstructionism (also Hellenic Reconstructionism) refers to various reconstructionist movements that revive ancient Greek religious practices, emerging since the 1990s.

In the many different neopaganism faiths, which include Wicca, Hellenic Polytheistic Reconstructionism, Neo-druidism, and Germanic Neopaganism, shrines serve many different purposes.

Polytheistic reconstructionism includes the relying upon primary source texts, archeological finds and academic secondary sources in order to as closely as possible follow the world-view and practices of Germanic paleo-Pagans.

Other neopagan movements include Germanic Neopaganism, Celtic Reconstructionist Paganism, Hellenic Polytheistic Reconstructionism, and Semitic Neopaganism.

Dedicated to the ancient gods and goddesses of the North, the focus of Germanic neopagans varies considerably, from strictly historical polytheistic reconstructionism to syncretist (eclectic), pragmatic psychologist, occult or mysticist approaches.

In the later 20th century, Germanic neopagan movements oriented themselves more towards polytheistic reconstructionism, turning away from theosophic and occult elements, but elements of Ariosophical mysticism continue to play a role in some white supremacist organizations.

Reconstructionist Paganism has evolved into Polytheistic Reconstructionism, and is a distinct movement from the syncreticism and eclecticism of popular Neopagan culture, and from the Wiccan ritual format that many Neopagan groups have adopted.

New religious movement is the term applied to any religious faith which has emerged since the 19th century, often syncretizing, re-interpreting or reviving aspects of older traditions: Hindu reform movements, Eckankar, Ayyavazhi, Pentecostalism, polytheistic reconstructionism, and so forth.