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Most holy Hypnos, tender hearted lover of sleep, father of the Oneiroi, giver of rest

I ask today that you grant the sweetest of dreams and the most refreshing of sleep

Lift their sorrows and their fears as you sweep them away into slumber

Be gentle with them until bright shining Helios rises and they wake once again

Cw:PTSD, nightmares, might delete later

Asking y’all to pray for me 💔 lately I’ve been having nightmares flashing to old trauma and it’s making me not want to sleep.

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I'M A PROPHET. I KNEW IT.

I'm just saying, I said this

And then look who was right because

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And at the end of the day

It never really was that deep

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I JUST DID THE SCARY THING I'VE BEEN WANTING TO DO FOR WEEKS NOW

I'M SUCH A BAD BITCH DUDE

my hands are still shaking

BUT I'M A BAD BITCH

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My friend said something to me recently, and it's stuck so heavily in my head over these last few days.

Because she's absolutely right. I've been letting the reactions of people who only contact me when they need something fully dictate the way I've been living my life, because what, I don't want to ruffle feathers by giving back the same energy I've been taking for weeks now? Fuck that!

My company is a privilege. And if you don't have the time of day to just respond to me when I try to cheer you up, I'm not giving you the time of day when you want to correct the things I'm trying to say on my own posts. If I didn't ask for your advice, it means I didn't want it.

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These are such fantastic offerings!!! I should honestly make hand written notes more often

They’re nothing fancy, but I made some written notes to my deities as an offering! The last one was just me trying to be a bit creative.

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Being "um actually"d around every corner is really exhausting, actually, and one of the biggest problems in the HelPol community.

You do not need to go out of your way to correct EVERYONE. The only two exceptions are

- it's a simple mistake (like calling it "Hellenistic polytheism")

-they're spreading harmful or dangerous information

-they're inaccurately representing a SPECIFICALLY HISTORICAL talking point

THAT'S IT

Leaving people the hell alone is a virtue that we all need to work on

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Intentionally wrong blog I'm sending this to

Happy pride month

Romanse

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To everyone who needs the reminder:

Fuck what everyone else thinks and do what you wanna do. Your life, your world. Everyone else is just living in it. They don’t like something you wore yesterday? Something inoffensive that you said in a heartfelt post?

Fuck. Their. Opinion.

Seriously, y’all.

People are always gonna be talking shit no matter what you do. Learn to tune out the noise and keep living your lives. Internet opinions ultimately mean nothing unless you choose to give them that power yourself.

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my biggest tip for baby helpol/baby pagans:

Don’t trust people online who judge other people’s practice

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my biggest tip for baby helpol/baby pagans:

Don’t trust people online who judge other people’s practice

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my biggest tip for baby helpol/baby pagans:

Don’t trust people online who judge other people’s practice

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I feel like this today

If you're a close friend you'll know-

I FUCKING CALLED EXACTLY WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TODAY AT 3:21pm CST, AND IT DIDN'T EVEN TAKE A FULL HOUR FOR ME TO BE RIGHT.

I'm a prophetttttt/ref

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Dionysus Epithets, prayers and devotional activities

Βακχος/Bakkhos/Bacchus - frenzied - “Dionysus Bakkhos, lead me in frenzy” - have a rave or dance party in his honour.

Βρομιος/Bromios/Bromius - noisy - “Dionysus Bromios, make my voice heard.” - scream at the top of your lungs.

Μαινολης/Mainôles/Maenoles - raging - “Dionysus Mainôles, let me process my rage” - punch a punching bag or pillow.

Νυκτελιος/Nyktelios/Nyctelius - of the night - “Dionysus Nyktelios, lull me to sleep” - take a night time walk

Λαμπτηρος/Lamptêros/Lampterus - torch bearer - “Dionysus Lamptêros, guide me through the darkness.” - light a candle in his honour.

Ἑστιως/Hestiôs/Hestius - of the feast - “Dionysus Hestios, bless this meal” - make a meal in his honour.

Κωλωτης/Kôlôtês/Colotes - spotted gecko - use as a symbol of Dionysus

Αυξιτης/Auxitês/Auxites - giver of increase - “Dionysus Auxitês, increase my fortunes” - use this as a blessing when starting a new business or adventure.

Φαλλην/Phallên/Phallen - of the phallus - “Dionysus Phallên, make me fertile.” - use a phallic object during sex to promote fertility.

Ανδρογυνος/Androgynos/Androgynus - sexually androgynous (both tops and bottoms) - “Dionysus Androgynos, make me versatile in bed.” - explore dominance and submission in BDSM.

Σταφυλιτης/Staphylitês/Staphylites - of the grape - “Dionysus Staphylitês, allow me to grow like the vine.” - grow a grape plant.

Ληναιος/Lênaios/Lenaeus - of the wine press - “Dionysus Lênaios, bless this drink.” - say this before drinking wine.

Θεοινος/Theoinos/Theoenus - God of wine - “Dionysus Theoinos, I honour you.” - use as his title when regarding this aspect of his divinity.

Αγαθοσ Δαιμον/Agathos Daemon/Agathus Daemon - the good spirit - “Dionysus Agathos Daemon, bring good fortune upon this house.” - bless the house by hanging this message above the door or in your Lararium (if you practice more Roman traditions)

Προτρυγαιος/Protrygaois/Protrygaeus - first of the vintage - “Dionysus Protrygaois, I offer you the first sip of my wine.” - go wine tasting.

Οινοψ/Oinops/Oenops - wine dark - “Dionysus Oinops, protect our brothers and sisters of colour and welcome them into our faith.” - donate to an anti racist charity or buy from a Brown/Black/Blak owned business.

Κισσιος/Kissios/Cisseus - of the ivy - “Dionysus Kissios, May my faith grow like ivy on your walls.” - make an ivy crown.

Κιττοφορος/Kittophoros/Cittophorus - ivy bearer - “Dionysus Kittophoros, bless this ivy.” - Make a thyrsus.

Ανθιον/Anthion/Anthion - of the flowers - “Dionysus Anthion, may the world bloom in your colours.” - make a flower crown.

Κιστοφορος/Kistophoros/Cistophorus - basket bearer - “Dionysus Kistophoros, my my basket always be full.” - weave a basket

Ερεβινθινος/Erebinthinos/Erebinthius - of the chickpea - put chickpeas on your altar.

Διμητωρ/Dimêtôr/Dimetor - twice born - “Dionysus Dimêtôr, welcome me into this new part of my life” - study the tarot card “death”

Αιγοβολος/Aigobolos/Aegobolos - goat slayer - “Dionysus Aigobolos, I make this sacrifice in your honour.” - take part in the slaughter, butchering and consumption of a goat.

Βουφαγος/Bouphagos/Buphagus - cow eater - “Dionysus Bouphagus, bless this steak.” - eat a steak in his honour.

Ανθροπορραιστος/Anthroporraistos/Anthroporraestus - man slayer - “Dionysus Anthroporraistos, slayer of men, destroy those who would stand in my way” - burn a straw man on a bonfire.

Λυσιος/Lysios/Lysius - releasing - “Dionysus Lysios, free me from what is holding me down.” - get a massage to release tense muscles

Ελευθερευς/Eleuthereus/Eleuthereus - of liberation, freedom - “Dionysus Eleuthereus, free me from my chains” break a wooden board in half with your hand (look up how to do this safely)

Ψιλαξ/Psilax/Psilax - (lifted on) wings - “Dionysus Psilax, let me fly high enough to see the bigger picture” - collect feathers for his altar.

Σαωτης/Saôtês/Saotes - saviour - “Dionysus Saôtês, save me from myself.” - address him as this when in times of desperation.

Σωτηριος/Sôtêrios/Soterius - recovery (from madness) - “Dionysus Sôtêrios, enable me to recover from this dark episode of my illness.” - go to therapy in his honour.

Πατρωιος/Patrôios/Patroeus - paternal, ancestral - “Dionysus Patrôios, Divine Father, guide me with your wisdom.” - trace your family history/ do a dna test

Αισυμνητης/Aisymnêtês/Aesymnetes - dictator - “Dionysus Aisymnêtês, Divine Ruler, I trust your plan for me.” - make a big decision with your faith in mind.

Πολιτης/Politês/Polites - citizen - “Dionysus Pilotês, stand up for the rights of the common people.” - attend a rally or pride event

Αγυιευς/Agyieus/Agyieus - protector - “Dionysus Agyieus, protect my homeland from harm.” - make a ward around your home.

Μυστης/Mystês/Mystes - of the mysteries - “Dionysus Mystes, bless this party” - throw a bacchanal

Χθονιος/Khthonios/Cthonius - of the earth/cthonic - “Dionysus Khthonios, older than the earth.” - pray to him outside, on the ground.

Μελπομενος/Melpomenos/Melpomenus - performer (in Greek tragedy) - “Dionysus Melpomenos, mask my emotions.” - make a theatre mask of Dionysus.

This is the completed version! If you like this list I would appreciate a small tip, as it took hours to put together :)

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