Historically foreign cults were absorbed or Hellenized/Romanized on a pretty frequent basis. If a foreign deity was absorbed they were equated with a pre-existing or adopted into the pantheon. The degree to which the deity kept their native identity varied. Examples of foreign cults and equated deities include...
-Cybele
-Isis
-Amon
-Epona
-Melkart
and many many more.
Would it be acceptable for a modern follower to worship foreign gods?
Should they worship in a Hellenic/Roman, native or combined way?
Under what circumstances would it be acceptable to equate deities?
Obviously, I'd like to hear from Hellenes, but I'd also like to hear from any other trad pagans on the site.
-Cybele
-Isis
-Amon
-Epona
-Melkart
and many many more.
Would it be acceptable for a modern follower to worship foreign gods?
Should they worship in a Hellenic/Roman, native or combined way?
Under what circumstances would it be acceptable to equate deities?
Obviously, I'd like to hear from Hellenes, but I'd also like to hear from any other trad pagans on the site.
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