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I adore the name Athena, mainly because she is a Greek Goddess. Since that's the name of a goddess, it may be considered Pagan, right?
I adore the name Athena, mainly because she is a Greek Goddess. Since that's the name of a goddess, it may be considered Pagan, right?
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Well, I guess could see someone with pagan ideals considering Athena to be a worthy name; although someone like Persephone (seasons) or Demeter (mother earth) seems more likely, since Athena represents warfare, and a lot of pagans are pacifistic.
Mainly I suggested gods & goddesses because of the pantheism they represent. Some pagans believe that, in a sense at least, all things in nature have 'spirits.' Many gods/goddesses of ancient myths were symbolic of those, and may have some significance.
It probably depends on the specific person's beliefs. There isn't really an overarching dogma that defines what's modern 'pagan,' except maybe belief in respect for people and for the (divine or at least sacred) natural world. You may want to consult someone with more specific knowledge than I have, if you are looking for names used by a particular type of worshipper (capital P Pagan).
- chazda
Mainly I suggested gods & goddesses because of the pantheism they represent. Some pagans believe that, in a sense at least, all things in nature have 'spirits.' Many gods/goddesses of ancient myths were symbolic of those, and may have some significance.
It probably depends on the specific person's beliefs. There isn't really an overarching dogma that defines what's modern 'pagan,' except maybe belief in respect for people and for the (divine or at least sacred) natural world. You may want to consult someone with more specific knowledge than I have, if you are looking for names used by a particular type of worshipper (capital P Pagan).
- chazda
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