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Polytheistic Reconstructionist
Polytheistic reconstructionism (or simply Reconstructionism) is an approach to modern paganism first emerging in the late 1960s to early 1970s, which gathered momentum starting in the 1990s. Reconstructionism attempts to re-establish genuine polytheistic religions in the modern world through a rediscovery of the rituals, practices and contextual worldviews of pre-Christian Pagan religions. This method stands in contrast with other neopagan syncretic movements like Wicca, and ecstatic/esoteric movements like Germanic mysticism or Theosophy. While the emphasis on historical accuracy may imply historical reenactment, the difference between these two movements can be summarized as one of intent. Historical Reenactment seeks historical accuracy as a goal in and of itself. On the other hand, a Reconstructionist Neopagan views historical accuracy as a means to the end of establishing a harmonious relationship between a belief-community and the gods. In short, the guiding principles of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Floralia In Aquincum
The Floralia was a Roman festival, festival in Religion in ancient Rome, ancient Roman religious practice in honor of the Flora (mythology), goddess Flora, held April 27 during the Roman Republic, Republican era, or April 28 in the Julian calendar. The festival included ''Ludi Florae'', the "Games of Flora", which lasted for six days under the Roman Empire, empire. The festival had a licentious, pleasure-seeking atmosphere. In contrast to many festivals which had a Patrician (ancient Rome), patrician character, the games of Flora were plebs, plebeian in nature. Flora Flora is one of the most ancient goddesses of Roman religion and was one of fifteen deities to have her own state-supported high priest, the ''flamen Florialis''. A goddess of flowers, vegetation, and fertility, she received sacrifices ''(Glossary of ancient Roman religion#piaculum, piacula)'' in the sacred grove of the Arval Brothers, an archaic priesthood. Her altar at Rome was said to have been established by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
