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    So after a bit of research i have discovered that i have very similar beliefs to the Celtic pantheon, the only problem is that i'm not sure where i belong in said pantheon. I figured that i am either Celtic Polytheist or Celtic Recon but i'm not sure of what the difference is between the two paths. If somebody could clarify and distinguish the two (if there even is a difference) it would be greatly appreciated.

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    My very limited understanding is this:

    1) celtic recon: you try to practice the celtic faith as true to the ancient ways as possible (I didn't know this was a thing)
    2) celtic polytheist: you believe in the entire pantheon and worship more than one god of the celtic faith

    Somebody else will likely have a better answer, though.
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      Celtic Recon, Recon is a short form of Reconstructionist. This means that Celtic Recons aim to do everything as it was done thousands of years ago. So, if doing an offering to their deity of choice, they would never, ever, give them coca cola. Instead they would offer Water, mead, meat, wine, anything but modern food. Also means their rituals and practice are strict and with less improvising, its like a routine that they must follow.

      celtic polytheism, is basically what volcaniclastic said. Its basically the name for the religion, where you believe in the entire pantheon of Celtic gods, and work with any of them at any time. This religion is more open to mending and molding to fit into modern life, in the way that its not always as strict as Recon is. So if you want to give Coca Cola to Nemain (Celtic goddess of war) you can.
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        Thank you, this has helped me greatly

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          In shorter terms, recon is pretty fundamentalist, while polytheist is more liberalist.

          I kid a bit, but some recons can get as militant as any other fundamentalists.

          Personally, I love the Celtic dieties and I meld them together in various ways. I would like to see many of the beautiful rituals returned. I won't be burying anyone in the swamp any time soon, however.

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            Can you recommend any methods or literature I can use to learn further?

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            • #7
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              Sure can.


              CELT is the online resource for contemporary and historical Irish documents in literature, history and politics in UCC, Ireland.


              That'll keep you busy for a while! At that point, you'll likely be far enough along to start your own searches and have begun to establish your own gnosis, I suspect.

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              • #8
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                Thank you, I'll look into it when I have the chance

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