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We love you Hades!!!

Hades wasn't worshipped all that much in ancient Greece because his association with death made everyone kinda scared of him. So, just imagine you're Hades, vibing in the underworld with your wife and all the sudden these gen z neopagans kick down your door with all the love and affection they can muster and you're just like "what the fuck?"

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Thank you, Hades, for this lesson.

I know death is part of life, I know this will be painful, but this is still a lesson.

But I still know that you will take care of him, of those who pass away.

Thank you.

Thank you, Persephone, for this lesson.

You taught me (and still teach me) that this pain is temporary, that soon the flowers will bloom again.

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Hot ships of the styx yall I am burning up a chthonic fever today and my blood is buzzing!

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Katadesmoi

Greek Curse Tablet

So I've been debating on whether or not to share my research into Greek Curse Tablets (katadesmoi) due to the risks involved but then I realized this is an Open Journal and I've made a Katadesmos therefore I should share it along with all the risks. Knowledge is power. Stay tuned and I'll post it soon.

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Stunning

Styx Titan Goddess and Goddess of the River Syx

Created with black ink on hot pressed watercolor paper

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how to tell a god to fuck themselves without them smiting you

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Here slithers a serpent of fortune,

Serendipitous and full of wealth.

He holds in his heart a love for his oikos,

And the family which dwells within.

I call to you, my household snake,

To worship and adore you;

For your presents to us are gifts from the gods,

And the power of Zeus who sends you.

Your scales are articulated across the carpet,

The wood, and linoleum of our homes.

There isn’t an inch that you don’t bless

When offered and pleased as you should be.

Your glory slinks across the walls,

And burgeons in the vents.

We hear your hiss and know we’re safe;

We smell your honeyed breath and praise your name.

Thank you great Daimon,

Thank you Good Spirit.

Thank you for protection

Abundance and memories with friends and family.

I sing of your wonderful tidings,

And how your presence means you feel welcome.

Let us honour you, let us glorify you.

And teach us your wise ways of success.

Praise be to our Agathos Daimon,

The serpent who resides in our home!

Amarantos Argyris

“Hymn to the Agathos Daimon”

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Historically Accurate Offerings to the Theoi

Zeus

Oak

Carnations

Olive branches

Styrax incense

Eagle, bull, swan images

Hera

Lilies

Peacock feathers or images

Pomegranate

Incenses

Cuckoo images

Athena

Olive branch/oil/fruit

Weavings

Myrrh incense

Perfume

Owl images

Apollon

Laurel

Red roses, sunflowers

Frankincense (manna) incense

Palm tree

Raven, swan, wolf, mouse, dolphin images

Artemis

Cedar, palm and cypress trees

Tokens of deer

Jasmine

Myrtle, white flowers

Frankincense (manna) incense

Amaranthus

Peanut

Wormwood

Deer, dog, bear, partidge, quail images

Hestia

Incenses

Chaste-tree

Pig images

Poseidon

Sea anemone

Myrrh incense

Pine

Bull, dolphin, horse images

Dionysos

Ivy

Grape vine

Pine

Styrax incense

Leopard, panther, donkey, bull images

Hermes

Tongue-shaped tokens

Rosemary, saffron

Almond tree and pine tree

Frankincense and styrax incense

Mint (for Kthonios epithet)

Cow, ram, hawk, turtle, hare images

Wild strawberry (purslane)

Ares

Bronze weapons

Frankincense (manna) incense

Swan, vulture, dragon/poisonous snake, owl images

Aphrodite

Roses, myrtle, anemone (poppy)

Quince

Apple, pomegranate

Perfumes and fragrances as incense

Dove, goose, sparrow, turtle images

Hephaistos

Daisies

Frankincense (manna) incense

Donkey, dog, crane images

Asklepios

Frankincense (manna) incense

Bread

Serpent, dog, goose, rooster images

Pan

Pine, beech trees

Fern

Wild flowers

Herbs burnt as incense and the smell of perfumes

Reeds

Goat, turtle images

Demeter

Poppy

Tokens of pigs

Styrax incense

Mint (for Kthonia epithet)

Wheat

Dove, bee, pig images

Persephone

Asphodel

Wheat

Hades

Pitchfork

Pomegranate

Daffodil

Styrax incense

Dried laurel leaves

Poplar, cypress trees

Mint

Daffodil

Hekate

Saffron

Rosemary

Garlic

Red Mullet

Amphiphon (candy)

Styrax incense

Dry laurel leaves

Oak

Ferret, dog, bull, lioness images

Source: LABRYS’ Hellenic Polytheism: Household Worship and Theoi.com

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Things I've learned from this book...

Greek shamans/sorcerers, or Goêtes, are characterized by the ability to manipulate their own spirits, detaching them from their bodies, as well as manipulating the spirits of the dead.

Epimenides was said to have been the first to have purified houses and fields... in essence he was the first Guardian.

To lay a spirit to rest permanently you must first raise it up fully in order to lay it to rest for its last and final time. The person who practices this is an Evocator, a psuchagôgoi, literally "soul-drawers".

The dedication of double effigies is a known technique of ghost-laying.

Purifications - katharmón

Charms - epagôgai

Binding Spells - katadesmoi

Incantations - epôidai

Diviner - mantis

Interpreter - teratoskopos

Prophecy/Divination - mantikê

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A coin for Charon the ferryman ready to go if someone dies in the car!

Dear Open Journal,

Made another amulet but this time for @saltandburnsage 's car! Remember an amulet drives things away. A talisman brings in a god(ess)s energy.

Physical Components:

Black Tourmaline to "filter" energy

Spider symbol to house the protective spider she has been working with (any symbol of a protective entity you work with or protection thoughtform you've crafted)

Black leather feather for aesthetics

Gold coin for Charon the Ferryman should she pass away while on the road.

The whole amulet as a whole will be cleansed and then charged with the purpose of protection for herself and for her car while she's driving. It will be a lengthy process to create that will involve sigils and a ritual but at the end she will have a crazy awesome amulet!

Druidess Selene Blackwell

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With death comes life and with life comes death

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Persephone Keeper of the Dark With hair wreathed in flowers Hands gentle yet firm She takes her throne with grace While the world falls asleep

Persephone Keeper of the Spring Whose ethereal pulse gives life To the light With a gown laced in blooms The ivy climbs up to greet her

🌸🌸🌸

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Small altar to Queen Goddess Persephone, including a cherished photo of my sister and I as children, the first love letter my wife ever sent me, rose petals, a ceremonial knife, and secret items in the box to her for her.

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Temples are built for gods. Knowing this a farmer builds a small temple to see what kind of god turns up.

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This is stunning. Big mood right now.

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I have a little guy move into my chthonic garden! Honey, I think you belong here just fine!! Stay little snake and make yourself at home amongst the stones and mint.

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Highly recommended book.

Norse Mythology by Hourly History.