dionysusmybeloved
dionysusmybeloved
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𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬.
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dionysusmybeloved · 10 hours ago
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💜 Dionysus loves You 💜
💜 The god of wine doesn’t care if you drink too much, he understands your pain
💜 He also supports you if you try to break your addictions, he wants you to be free
💜 Dionysus not only had male lovers, but according to Aesop, he created queer people
💜 He could be intensely masculine or feminine, he wants you be yourself
💜 Dionysus is the patron of mental illnesses, he will be there for you through your struggles
💜 Dionysus is the patron of the oppressed, he shall help them find liberation
💜 Just as he protected his followers from the wrath of Pentheus, so too will he protect you should you find yourself persecuted for your religion
💜 His ancient rites were open to all, Greek and non-Greek. He was depicted as a foreigner and a protector and liberator of slaves
💜 He loves you no matter where you’re from, and will protect you from senseless hatred and bigotry
💜 He rejects notions of gender roles and destroys those who would repress women
💜 Dionysus loves you, no matter what
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dionysusmybeloved · 10 hours ago
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can't stop yearning for a bf tbh
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dionysusmybeloved · 10 hours ago
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OUGH another migraine :( wish I could lay my head on a cute guys lap rn
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dionysusmybeloved · 10 hours ago
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𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞
Just my favorite couple from mythology celebrating Valentine's Day together ♡
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dionysusmybeloved · 10 hours ago
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Stately Aphrodite, gold-crowned and beautiful… who subdues the tribes of mortal men and birds that fly in the air and all the many creatures that the dry land rears, and all the sea… in perfumed garments is clothed at all seasons, in crocus and hyacinth and flourishing violet and the rose's lovely bloom, and heavenly buds, the flowers of the narcissus and lily… diffusing the scent of cinnamon and bedewing the air with balsam… from whose cheeks shine unearthly beauty-- when men behold the awful, ever-lovely mien of Aphrodite, in fear they hide their faces and turn their eyes aside.
🌺🐚❤️‍🔥 e-offering to Aphrodite-- praise be to Her ❤️‍🔥🐚🌺
Dusk In The Garden, 2021 Jana Brike/Perseus Freeing Andromeda, 1611 Joachim Wtewael/The Birth of Venus, 2012 José Manuel Ballester (after Botticelli)
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dionysusmybeloved · 10 hours ago
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How could you not love your face when Aphrodite sculpted it for you?
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dionysusmybeloved · 12 hours ago
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the fact that valentines day falls on venus day this year just sits so right with my soul
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dionysusmybeloved · 22 hours ago
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ORPHIC HYMN #58
TO EROS
I call upon you, great, pure,
lovely and sweet Eros,
winged archer who runs
swiftly on a path of fire,
who plays together with gods
and mortal men.
Inventive, two-natured,
you are master of all:
of the sky’s ether, of the sea and the land,
of the all-begetting winds,
which for mortals the goddess
of grass and grain nurtures,
of all that lies in Tartaros,
of all that lies in the roaring sea;
you alone govern
the course of all these.
O blessed one, come to the initiates
with pure thought,
banish from them
vile impulses.
(trans. by Apostolos Athanassakis)
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dionysusmybeloved · 22 hours ago
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HOMERIC HYMN #6
TO LADY APHRODITE
Of revered gold-wreathed and stunnning Aphrodite
I shallsing, to whose domain belong the battlements
of allsea-laved Cyprus where, blown by the moist breath of Zephyros,
she was carried over the waves of the resounding sea
in soft foam. The golden-crowned Horae
happily welcomed her and clothed her with heavenly raiment.
Then on her divine head they placed a well-wrought crown,
beautiful and golden, and in her pierced ears
flowers of brass and precious gold.
Round her soft neck and silver-white breasts
they decked her with golden necklaces such as the gold-filleted
Horae themselves are adorned with wherever they go
to the lovely dances of the gods and to their father’s house.
After they decked her body with every sort of jewel,
they brought her to the immortals, who saw and welcomed her,
with open arms, as each one wished
that he might take her home as his wedded wife;
for they marveled at the looks of violet-crowned Kythereia.
Hail, honey-sweet goddess of the fluttering eyelids!
Grant me victory in this contest and arrange my song.
I shall remember you and another song as well.
(trans. by Apostolos Athanassakis)
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dionysusmybeloved · 23 hours ago
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Happy Lupercalia and a blessed Valentine's day to anybody celebrating💘 :>
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dionysusmybeloved · 23 hours ago
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𝐀 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚
Lupercalia is a celebration of fertility, lust, sex, and freedom, and who is better to revel in it than Dionysus and his Maenads? 🍷
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dionysusmybeloved · 23 hours ago
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𝐋𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚
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What is Lupercalia?
Celebrated on February 13th - February 15th, Lupercalia was an ancient Roman holiday dedicated to the god Faunus, the wild horned spirit of nature, and the legendary founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus. The festival is believed to have far more ancient origins than its association with these mythical figures, likely stemming from earlier fertility rites and purification ceremonies.
The name of the festival, Lupercalia, is derived from the Latin word lupus (wolf), tying it to the legend of the she-wolf who rescued and nursed Romulus and Remus in the cave known as the Lupercal. This cave, located on Palatine Hill, became the heart of the festival’s rituals, emphasizing the protective and nurturing symbolism of wolves.
At its core, Lupercalia celebrated the themes of fertility, purification, and the harmony of nature. It honored two deities: Faunus, the primordial spirit of wild nature and fertility, and Juno Februata, the aspect of Juno associated with purification and the passions of love. The name "February" itself originates from Februare (to cleanse) and Juno Februata, underscoring the month’s ties to this festival.
The festival began with sacrifices of goats, symbolizing fertility, and dogs, representing purification. These sacrifices were followed by ceremonial rituals performed by Faunus’ priests, known as the Luperci. After consuming the sacrificial meat, the Luperci smeared themselves with the blood of the animals and dressed in strips of goatskin, referred to as "Juno’s cloak." They then ran through the streets of the Palatine Hill, carrying whips made from goatskin called februa.
Women who wished to conceive strategically positioned themselves to be struck by the whips, believing this act would enhance fertility, ensure conception, and guarantee safe childbirth. This ritual also served as a broader purification rite for the community, cleansing it in preparation for the coming New Year, which in the Roman calendar began at the vernal equinox.
The nine days of Lupercalia, from February 13th to the 21st, were believed to be a liminal time when the souls of the dead wandered the earth. Offerings of food and drink were left for them, with the living honoring the spirits as part of the festival's traditions.
Over time, the festival's elements shifted and evolved, blending with other traditions. February 14th, now celebrated as Valentine’s Day, originally marked the first day of Lupercalia, dedicated to Juno Februata and Faunus, when women prayed for fertility and blessings.
Lupercalia continued to be celebrated for centuries until it was officially abolished in 495 AD by Pope Gelasius I, who replaced it with a Christian feast day. Now, in modern times, even though Lupercalia is no longer a widely celebrated festival, it is often associated with modern Valentine’s Day or even a celebration of self-love. Today, it’s all about love, fertility, and connection. You can spend the three days of Lupercalia by offering yourself love and understanding, doing things that nurture your self-appreciation, and spending special time with your loved ones.
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Magic Correspondences:
Colors: red, white, pink
Crystals: rose quartz, milky quartz, selenite, moonstone, ruby, garnet, lepidolite, green aventurine, emerald
Deities: Juno, Lupercus, Faunus, Venus, Aphrodite, Pan, Hera, Dionysus, Eros, Mars, Freyja, Cernunnos (deities associated with love, fertility, and abundance)
Animals: dog, goat, wolf, dove, swan, dolphin, ladybug, lovebirds, horse
Flowers: lavender, roses, snowdrops, hyacinths, tulips, orchids
Herbs: cinnamon, basil, jasmine, vanilla
Fruits: figs, cherries, grapes, bananas, strawberries, pomegranate, raspberries, apples
Symbols: phallus, hearts, wolves, whips, goat
Magick: fertility and abundance spells, self-love magick, sex magick, purification
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Activities to do:
🐺 Take a relaxing long bath, and add some rose essential oil if you like
🐺 Spend time with your dog(s)
🐺 Watch some romance movies
🐺 Treat yourself to things that make you feel good, like lotions, perfume, or new clothes
🐺 Light red, pink, or white candles
🐺 Collect flowers and put them in your altar or room
🐺 Drink goat milk
🐺 Perform love, fertility, and purification spells
🐺 Give flowers to loved ones
🐺 Spend some time in your home, simply being naked because why not?
🐺 Bake heart-shaped cakes
🐺 Support dog shelters with a donation
🐺 Spend time with your lover
🐺 Listen to your favorite music
🐺 Show appreciation for your body
🐺 Take your health medicine
🐺 Decorate your space or altar with heart-shaped objects
🐺 Spend time and meditate in nature
🐺 Eat lots of chocolate
🐺 Practice yoga
🐺 Connect with deities associated with love, fertility, and purification
🐺 Drink some red wine
🐺 Dedicate a day to self-care, doing what feels healthy and good for you
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Food and Drinks:
Drink red liquids like wine, cranberry or strawberry juice, consume goat dairy, cakes, muffins, chocolate, honey, cherries, champagne, grapes, hazelnuts, cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, any food with meat, apple pie, strawberries.
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sources: Wicca: A Modern Guide To Witchcraft & Magick; Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World by Judika Illes
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dionysusmybeloved · 1 day ago
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Hugues Taraval, 1729-1785
Erigone, a drunken Maenad reclining in a landscape by a herm, 1781, drawing red, black and white chalk, on pale buff paper, 27x43 cm
British Museum Inv. 2010,7061.1
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dionysusmybeloved · 1 day ago
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dionysusmybeloved · 1 day ago
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as the Anthesteria come to a close, i wish you all renewal and divine favor in the coming year 🍇 Khaire Dionysos Eubueleus!
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dionysusmybeloved · 1 day ago
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Through the doors, Kares, it's no longer Anthesteria!
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dionysusmybeloved · 2 days ago
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~400-301 a.Ch.n., (Auctor incertus), Dionysus
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