This was composed some years ago around the time that Hellenion's monthly libations as we now know them started kicking. Hellenion is a U.S. tax exempt religious organization devoted to Hellenic Reconstructionism.


We are Hellenion.

We are a diverse group of Hellenic polytheists, sharing the common goal of living a life, both common and individual, of piety and proper respect for the gods of Olympos and ancient Hellenic tradition.

We share ideas, passion for Hellenic Reconstructionism and its gods, and mutual dignity.

We bring libations, offerings, incense, and humility before the Deathless Ones.

We value liberty, tradition, ethical behavior, curiosity, tactful candor, honor, and common sense.

We work to support present and future Hellenic polytheists by sharing research, providing for religious needs of family and community alike, and establish a stable presence on which to found a lasting future for the practice of our faith.

We light the sacred flames, pour the wine, sing the hymns, and restore long-neglected tradition well worth preservation. Whatever the world may think of us and what we do, we know we are bravely
moving forward with what we know to be right. We know that we are not gods, and need no reminding that we are merely human.

We are merely human, but we are human! We have minds capable of compassion as well as research, wildness as well as reason, humor as well as piety. We are capable of understanding geometry, law, philosophy, art. We are capable of contemplating our own existence, its end, and questions of how one should live one's life in between.

We respect one another's right to learn, think, and choose. But we come together, lending each voice in one chorus.

Our diversity does not drive us apart, but adds to our perspective. Together we are more than we would ever be in separation.