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The Gods How Can I Have My Own Pantheon?

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Hello everyone! I hope you’re all doing well.

Since my region has grown up with Odin and been blessed by the thunder of Thor, I’m interested in calling upon the King of the Gods in his authentic Norse form.

However, the foundation of the website is based on Zeus and the Greek Gods, so what should I do?

For example, when performing the Prayer of Protection to Zeus, should I simply replace Zeus’s name with Odin’s and visualize a dark blue and black aura instead of the white, blue, and yellow aura associated with Zeus?

What about rituals and meditations? I haven’t found any rituals specifically designed for Odin. Can I adapt an established ritual as a standard practice of my own and invoke Odin’s name instead? After all, Odin’s attributes and nature differ from those of Zeus.

Thank you for your guidance!

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#1

What is it so hard to call him Zeus instead of Odin? When it's the same god. You need to adapt, by calling him Zeus, Odin won't dissapear from your memory and past experiences with him nor from the world.

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Ask Zeus Operator

I apologize.

Because I live in the northern regions, the Greek atmosphere and everything associated with it simply doesn't resonate with me, especially in my particular region. I just can't connect with the name Zeus.

I honestly thought I could make it work, that's all.

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Andranox

In fact, there is no problem at all with calling Zeus "Odin" in your personal practices and meditations, and this was stated directly. What matters is the feeling of closeness and comfort, and if a person feels that with a particular name, there is no problem using that name.

As for effectiveness, yes, by using the name Zeus you connect directly to Zeus Himself, without any veils. The same applies to the names in the Rituals, where you must use EXACTLY the Names given in the Ritual. But in personal practices there is absolutely no problem with using other Names, and there is no need to force yourself to adapt to a name that may feel less close than the one closer to your culture.

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Greetings!

There is no problem with using the name of Zeus that feels culturally closer to you. Yes, you can replace the name of Zeus with Odin during the prayer of Protection. But when you perform the Great Ritual of Zeus for example, you should not replace the name with Odin, because each aspect of Zeus carries its own energy and power, and that is the whole point of the Great Ritual of Zeus. For that reason, during Rituals it is more logical and effective to use the name that is given in the ritual itself.

As for meditations, you can address or pray to Zeus by any of His other names, including Odin. Whichever name you feel closer to, you may use during your personal meditations.

So, in summary: during Rituals, use the Names given in the Ritual, and during your own personal practices and prayers, you may use any Name of Zeus that feels close to you.

Hail Queen Astarte! Hail Father Ares!

Hail Lord Demios! Hail Lord Phobos! Hail Lord Eros! Hail Lord Anteros! Hail Lady Harmonia! Hail Lord Himeros! Hail Lord Pothos!

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This is the targeted message.

Hello :)

Yes you can refer to Zeus by the name that sounds most familiar to you. I am also not Greek, but have come to cherish the name Zeus for our Father God.

You'll notice in the Grand Ritual of Zeus, His other names are honored 🙏

Liturgical Terms of Zevism (everyone please read and familiarize yourself with these)

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Arngeirr9

I had a background in Ásatrú and came to the conclusion myself that, despite the cultural differences between the various pantheons, they are all the same gods. I later confirmed this for myself through the teachings of Pythia.

And now I realise that an Ancient Greek foundation is indeed the best approach. Especially after studying the most developed theological systems of polytheism (such as Neoplatonism and Theurgy).

Philosophy literally brought together all the wisdom of the ancient world during a specific period: Egypt, Persia, Rome, even India and China. So I think this is really what we need as a community.

And the choice of Greek as the liturgical language is also very apt. I’m very impressed by these changes. I couldn’t have come up with anything better myself.

The vibe is, of course, important, but it’s not the main thing. I remember meditating when I was an Asatru; I was constantly worried that I might be entering someone else’s territory by using Sanskrit, the AUM mantra or pranayama.

In the ancient world, such dilemmas did not arise. Spirituality is universal. This should not be seen as syncretism. It is more like a synthesis.