Do I have to be Greek to practice Dodekathiesm?
There are some native Greeks who feel this way, and you should be aware of this. One should also be aware that the term Hellene means simply a Greek person not necessarily a Hellenic Polytheist. For this reason, we discourage the use of this term to describe ourselves, unless one is actually Greek. Our religion is cultural, and we must remember to approach it with the respect a guest would approach a host. Elaion does not discriminate based on ethnicity or race. We do ask that members respect and take an active interest in the culture their religion comes from.
