The Twelve Basic Hellenic Characteristics

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I  Paideia and the ability to understand abstract Hellenic ideas in depth.

I I  A Polytheistic perspective of the Cosmos (self-creation, non-linear time, multiplicity of the Divine etc.)

III  Eleutheroprepeia and Parrhesia ie, to stand up for oneself and act as a free person.

IV  Tolerance and understanding for all other Ethnic cultures.  A dialectic and reasonable way of self-expression.

V  Eugeneia, Eunomia and Eusebeia (harmony in personal and sociocultural ways and a healthy respect for the Divine).

VI  A constant awareness of and a desire for excellence ("Αristevein").

VII  Bravery and Αphobia (an absence of fear).

VIII  Kata Physin Zein (living according to Natural Laws, familiarity with the human body, high ecological consciousness etc.)

IX  Prudence, disinterest in the mundane and frugality.

X  Direct Democracy, Panarchy (full sociopolitical participation) and an emphasis on sociopolitical rather than private interests.

XI  Personal and Ethnic self-awareness ie, "Know Yourself".  This applies to the individual and the Ethnos.

XII  Polymereia and industriousness.