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I begin to sing of Pallas Athena, the glorious goddess, bright-eyed, inventive, unbending of heart, pure virgin, saviour of cities, courageous, Tritogeneia.

Homeric hympn to Athena.

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A prayer to Romanticize life

Oh heavenly Aphrodite,

You who who oversees the beauty in small things,

Whether in a child's laugh, in a good friend or somewhere in a field of flowers; We can see thy face everywhere.

Oh heavenly Aphrodite,

You who created our bodies along the sweet roses and the tranquility of holy starlight, I praise thee!

May you grant me to see thy beauty not only around me but to see the one you have created within me.

Oh heavenly Aphrodite,

May you grant me to see thy peace and grace in the small things so that I can appreciate the beauty of the deathless Gods.

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Hypnos Prayer Masterpost

will update over time

Prayer to Hypnos for Good Memory

Sophocles Prayer to Hypnos

Prayer for a Partner to have Good Sleep

Prayer for Good Sleep

Prayer to Hypnos for Headspace Clarity

Sleep Well-prayer to Hypnos

Hypnos Invocation

Prayer to Hypnos for Peaceful Sleep for Palestinians

Prayer for Good Dreams

Ancient Prayers and Hymns to Hypnos

Orphic Hymn to Hypnos

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7 Virtues of Hellenism.

Xenia - This is the pillar that signifies hospitality, generosity and reciprocity. It's typically demonstrated in a guest/host dynamic.

Kharis - This is the pillar that signifies appreciation and gratitude. It entails giving to the gods and and expressing gratitude when you receive something from them.

Eusebia - This is the pillar that signifies reverence and veneration towards the gods. It can be translated to 'piety' or 'reverant conduct' meaning that you show respect for them.

Hagneia - This is the pillar that signifies purifying yourself. It entails having moral, perhaps physical too, purity and avoiding miasma where possible.

Arete - This is the pillar that signifies excellence and brilliance. It entails trying to reach your highest potential and this can be in any field.

Sophia - This is the pillar that signifies the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.

Sophrosyne - This is the pillar that signifies self-control and prudence. It involves being of sound mind and remaining balanced, which can further lead to other positive qualities to have.

I hope these are right and that I didn't misunderstand their meanings! Hopefully this is useful to anyone, I certainly enjoyed making the post!

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Ares and Aphrodite, again, because me likey

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Hypnos Deity Guide

Don't doze off while reading this!

Who is Hypnos?

Hypnos is known to be the Greek God of sleep, however, he is more notably the personification of sleep.

Parents and Siblings

Hypnos’ mother is Nyx, personification of night, and he has no father i nsome mythology, though in others his father is Erebos—personification of darkness and Nyx’s consort.

His twin brother is Thanatos, the personification and god of peaceful death.

Geras, god of old age

Other siblings include: Moros, Keres, Momus, Oizys, Hesperides, Moirai, Nemesis, Apate, Philotes, Eris, Styx, Dolos, Ponos, Euphrosyne, Epiphron, Continentia, Petulantia, Misericordia, Pertinacia

Lovers or Partners

Pasithea, one of the Graces (or Charities), personification and goddess of altered states of consciousness. She was promised to him by Hera

Children

With his wife Pasithea, Hypnos had a group of sons called the Oneiroi, or “The Dreams”. These include

Morpheus, who shows human images in dreams.

Phobetor (or Icleus), who shows animals in dreams.

Phantasos, who shows items mad of the elements in dreams.

Some say that Hypnos has “a thousand sons”, each representing different shapes of dreams

Epithets

Somnus

Sopor

Hypnos the Bountiful

Notes

Unsurprisingly, the term “hypnosis” comes from the God’s name—stemming from the Greek Húpnos, which literally means “sleep”.

Similarly, the term “insomnia” comes from the same root word as his Roman name “Somnus”. Somnus meaning “sleep”, insomnis meaning “sleepless”.

In mythology, before there was light, the sun, and the moon, there was darkness. Hypnos and his brother Thanatos lived together in a cave that was full of poppies and various other sleep-inducing plants.

Some people believe that the Oneiroi are siblings of Hypnos, sons of Nyx, instead of offspring of Hypnos.

Aergia is the personification and goddess of sloth and laziness, she is an attendant of Hypnos.

Since Hypnos isn’t considered a “major” deity of the Greco-Roman pantheon, there isn’t much information as far as traditional offerings and correspondences.

Hypnos is often depicted in art as having wings.

Modern Deity Work

Correspondences

Disclaimer - Not all of these are traditional or historic correspondences nor do they need to be. However, any correspondence that can be considered traditional will be marked with a (T).

Rocks/Stone/Crystals

Amethyst

Hematite

Labradorite

Obsidian

Smoky Quartz

Herbs/Plants

Poppy Flower (T)

Poplar Tree (T)

Chamomile

Lavender

Heather

Generally herbs that support sleep

Animals

Songbirds (T)

Offerings

Incense (T)

Libations (T)

Moon water (or just water)

Candles

Olive Oil (T)

Wine (T)

Milk (T)

Honey

Milk and honey together! (as this is an old sleep aid)

Symbols

Poplar branch (dipped into the Lethe river)(T)

Horn of Opium (T)

Poppy stem/flower (T)

Inverted torch (T)

Spiral

Acts of Devotion

Sleep well, practice good sleep hygiene, honor your sleep and protect it! Your sleep is important!

Read or write poems about Hypnos (T)

Research him and his mythology

Keep in mind that these are only some ideas for offerings and correspondences! Items and activities that connect you to her in a more personal way are just as good, and often better, than those you find on the internet. As with any relationship, feel it out, ask questions, and be attentive and receptive!

References and Further Reading

Hypnos - Theoi Project

Hypnos - Greekmythology.com

Hypnos - Britannica

Shrine of HypnosHymns and Prayers to Hypnos - Theoi Project

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Hypnos & Thanatos by ofensky

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Apollo with a lyre ☀️

(For the CSP contest)

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Hestia

Sweet smelling goddess,

Of gracious curled locks,

Daughter of illustrious Rhea,

Sister to kind Zeus,

Come into this house,

And bestow your kindest blessings,

For I have much offered to thee,

And will continue to do so,

As my heart beats.

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Things I Started Seeing Differently After Becoming A Hellenic Polytheist

Ants: instead of getting itchy from the insects, I smile and call them Myrmidons.

Spiders: still not a huge fan of creepy-crawlies, but at least I know it's just Arachne's kin.

Nudity: I've always been comfortable with it, but it's simply the true figure and form. all bodies are beautiful.

Kindness: closest thing to complete godliness as can be done.

Rain: Zeus' blessing upon our flora and fauna.

Trees: before pulling twigs off to use, I thank the dryads for their care.

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Free Writing

(Decided to make this its own post.)

Free Writing is a method of journaling but can also be used to communicate with entities such as deities. It can also help to develop your clairs. It's pretty simple to do and you can also do it via typing or probably even voice recording if those are more accessible for you. It involves writing your stream of consciousness without worrying about grammar or spelling.

Here is how you can do it:

Grab a notebook or whatever you are going to write/type with. Include a timer if you want to set a time limit.

Set up in a space where you will not be interrupted and have nothing distracting you. It can be quiet or with instrumental music (avoid music with lyrics unless you want to see if certain lyrics pop out to you).

Make an offering (optional) and pray to/invite the deity you want to speak to.You can use a divination tool to confirm their presence if you wish.

Ground and center yourself in the present. You want to get into a receptive, meditative state or as close to it as you are able to have.

Start writing. I usually start with something intentional to get the ball rolling such as "I am listening" or whatever just to get my hands moving.

Write everything that comes to mind or into your awareness - and do not try to control any of it or make judgements about it. You are just receiving right now. Don't worry about spelling or grammar or anything like that. If you smell chocolate then write that down. If you feel dumb doing this then write it down. If your mind is blank then write what you hear or smell or see or just write that your mind is blank.

You may notice in the moment that some things feel different or are definitely not your own thoughts. It may be easy to know what is your deity's message or it may not. If you do notice/feel something then you can write it down or make a little note with a symbol like a * or just be aware of it and continue.

Stop when the timer goes off or when it feels right or when your deity has delivered their message. Thank them.

Read over what you have written. I like to use highlighters here: one color for what was definitely my own thoughts and another for what I am certain is from the deity. You can also have a color for sensory observations, or wherever you're uncertain about where the thought or image comes from, or if you notice something that may be more towards the shadow work side of things or negative thoughts, etc.

Make a note on your experience. How did you feel? Did you sense any energies? Did you feel something different when you were getting down certain words? Reflect a bit on the experience.

If you want you can copy the results into a neater or summarised format then do so! If you have messy handwriting and some words are a mess then go in and make it clearer what the word is. You may look back months later and you don't want to be confused what word that one scribble is supposed to be! I have two journals, one to do this exercise in and one woth the neater notes and summaries.

It may take time to get comfortable doing this and to develop discernment but I've found it very helpful personally!

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A zine about Lady Aphrodite and transsexualism as an offering for her :)!

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Apollo, God of Light, Eloquence, Poetry and the Fine Arts with Urania, Muse of Astronomy by Charles Meynier, 1798.

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☀️Deities☀️

I see so many people criticizing others over their relationships, or lack thereof, with their deities, so here are some reminders:

Not having deities is okay.

Having just a devotional relationship with your deities is okay.

Having a working relationship with your deities is okay.

Playing games with your deities is okay.

Harmless jokes with your deities are okay.

Doing fun things with your deities is okay.

Doing devotional offerings for your deities is okay.

Giving physical offerings to your deities is okay.

Not being able to do certain offerings for deities is okay.

Having an altar for your deities is okay, no matter the size.

Not having an altar for your deities is okay.

Laughing with your deities is okay.

Crying with your deities is okay.

Having genuine conversations with your deities is okay.

Being unable to hear/see deities is okay.

Being able to hear/see deities is okay.

Not being able to communicate through divination is okay.

Using divination as a key element in communication is okay.

Not calling on deities during spellwork is okay.

Asking deities to help during spellwork is okay.

Asking deities for help in general is okay.

This is your relationship with your deities in your practice. Don't let anyone tell you what you can and can't do. 🫶

It's 2am, please forgive me if there are any mistakes!

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a little april fool...a little jester...for april's postcard ♠️♥️♣️♦️

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Prayer to Aphrodite Aeria for courage and emotional strength to love freely

O Aphrodite Areia, mighty in love and war, Goddess who blurs the lines of battle and amour, I call upon your power, fierce and fair, To grant me courage in the face of despair.

In the arena of heart, where doubts assail, Bestow upon me strength that shall never fail. May the rose of valor bloom within my chest, And in the crucible of trials, may I find rest.

With your guidance, let my heart be bold, Not swayed by fear, nor seeking to withhold. Transform my trepidation into fearless might, As I navigate through shadows to reach the light.

In love's complex wars, where emotions sway, Lend me your fortitude to face the fray. Aphrodite Areia, in your sacred name, I seek the courage to love without shame.

Grace me with resilience, come what may, An unyielding force in both work and play. Through tempests of sorrow, through torrents of tears, May your presence soothe and calm my fears.

With the golden apple’s promise and the dove's gentle peace, Let my soul's armor be forged, my inner strength increase. For in your divine essence, both tender and fierce, I find the emotional vigor and the courage I beseech.

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the gods are so real. the gods are so real and they love you. if you're looking for a sign that the gods are holding your hand, here it is. they are here with you. they are looking for a way to help you in the best way possible. stay strong, it's going to be okay.