Olympianismos (Olympianism) and Neopaganismos (Neopaganism) are used by the Greek Orthodox Church in a derogatory manner, while the term Dodekatheismos (religion of twelve gods) is used by both Christian critics and some polytheists.' Pagan and Paganism are sometimes considered insulting to use when referring to ethnic Hellenes and Hellenic Ethnic Religion respectively. More generally, someone who worships the Greek gods but does not necessarily adhere to Hellenic ideals, ethos or ritual may be referred to as a 'Hellenic' polytheist or pagan. Non-Greek devotees of the Greek gods who embody Hellenic ideals are commonly referred to as Hellenists. Greeks that identify their religion and way of life with Hellenism are commonly referred to as Εθνικοί Έλληνες (Ethnic Hellenes). More broadly, Hellenism centers itself on the worship of Hellenic deities, namely the twelve Olympians. It is a system of thought and spirituality with a shared culture and values, and common ritualistic, linguistic and literary tradition. Hellenism ( Greek: Ἑλληνισμός) in a religious context refers to the modern pluralistic religion practiced in Greece and around the world by several communities derived from the beliefs, mythology and rituals from antiquity through and up to today.

Greek god Apollo holding the laurel wreath

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