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what is the difference between the names for hellenism?
I'm currently trying to write a small guide to Hellenic polytheism (both for myself and others), but I keep seeing different names thrown around for the religion, ESSPECIALY on tiktok. On tiktok mainly I'm seeing people throw around that they have different meanings, and that only Hellenic polytheism means the religion, and that you are a "larper" (god I hate that term as an actual person that larps) if you think they are the same thing.
I've heard the terms:
- Hellenic polytheism (the one I use and is seen as most "correct")
- Hellenism
- Hellenic (commonly used for a person)
- Hellenismos
- Hellenistic (time period?????)
Please tell me which one (or ones) is correct and the meanings and uses for the other terms, I want to be fully educated.
u/No_Combination8368 — 1 day ago