>>511994421 (OP)>Praise the Gods of Old!Ha ha faggot
Many ancient and modern pagan paths show strong LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
Ancient Pagan Traditions:
Many ancient mythologies featured gods and figures who defied modern norms of gender and sexuality:
Greek/Roman:
Apollo, Dionysus, and Hermes had same-sex relationships.
Zeus loved the boy Ganymede.
Gender roles were often fluid among the gods.
Norse:
Loki is gender-fluid and once gave birth.
Norse myths include shape-shifting and non-binary expressions.
Sumerian:
The goddess Inannaโs cult included gala priests, seen as third-gender or gender-nonconforming.
Hindu (in a polytheistic context):
Shiva and Parvati merge as Ardhanarishvara, a half-male, half-female deity.
Vishnu transforms into the female Mohini, even marrying a man in some stories.
Modern Paganism:
Contemporary Pagan paths โ like Wicca, Druidry, and Heathenry โ are often very LGBTQ+ inclusive:
Reclaiming, Radical Faeries, and other queer-centered traditions affirm diverse sexualities and gender identities.
Many modern Pagans view the gods as transcending rigid gender binaries and welcoming to all.
Conclusion:
While ancient myths weren't written with modern LGBTQ+ identities in mind, many deities and stories reflect gender and sexual fluidity. Modern Paganism has widely embraced LGBTQ+ people, often seeing the gods as allies in queer expression and identity.