#FAQs

[prokopetz]

Love it when an FAQ page gives up all pretense that these are questions any human person has ever actually asked and just goes full Socratic dialogue.

[houghtonlib]

Your humble Tumblarian was filmed for this first video in what will be a series of visitors' frequently asked questions about Houghton Library--Why's it so dark in here?

[khromeangel]

things that you find chic

My chic list:

girls that study political science/diplomacy

reading- especially philosophy and political philosophy. (i loved learning about machiavelli)

being well traveled

girls that pull off minimal lash looks

quality bags without logos/branding

choosing champagne/wine over anything else

slick back hairstyles

owning niche perfumes & oils (i gatekeep mine haha sorry)

enjoying jazz music

corporate girls (specifically the legal field)

having more than 1 degree

staying in touch with childhood interests (like for me i still love sanrio)

avid green juice drinker

having a niche skill or several side hobbies

extremely healthy hair

being well mannered and great conversationalist

knowing how to handle rude people in classy ways

wearing edgy and fun fashion without looking raunchy or cheap.

owning several classic cuts of clothes

driving black vehicles (bonus points if it’s a black truck)

mixing gold & silver properly

eyeliner

being knowledgeable in niche topics and actually just being knowledgeable overall.

[lokius-kinkmeme]

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Prompt Post: Round One | Rules on Dreamwidth | FAQs on DW | FAQs for Tumblr | Collection on AO3 | Follow on X or Bluesky

All right, we are tentatively open for business here. Please visit the comm over on Dreamwidth for full rules and FAQs. Happy prompting!

KC Mod Edit: To clarify for anyone who is too young to know what a kinkmeme is - in that old-school lawless land, the only rule is the more prompts the better. Go nuts with our blessing.

[storytellers-contest-tjac]

Storytellers Contest: TJAC FAQs

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FAQs (subject to change)  

Participants will receive a welcome packet with additional information. If you have questions not answered below or in your packet, please DM us on Tumblr or Discord.

What characters can I create for?

Below is the list of characters that can be used for this contest. Jensen* RPF is also welcome.  

Tom Hanniger (My Bloody Valentine)

Dean Winchester* (SPN/The Winchesters)  

Jack Durfy (Buddy Games)  

Soldier Boy/Ben (The Boys)  

Beau Arlen (Big Sky)  

Russell Shaw (Tracker)  

Mark Meachum (Countdown)  

*Jensen or his character should be over the age of thirty within the piece. 

What is the minimum word count?

There are two options. Each category will have its own prize levels.  

Novella (5k to 15K words)

Magnum Opus (25k+ words)

Can I include ships?

Yes. Except for the following (stated or implied).  

No J2/Wincest  

No Destiel/Cockles

Does the relationship of the main character(s) have to be romantic?

No. Platonic, gender-neutral, sibling, and parental relationships are also acceptable. No underage (18) sex or incest allowed.

Characters in romantic/sexual relationships should be 30+. 

Can I combine with another contest, bingo, or challenge?

No.   

Are crossovers allowed?

Yes. Crossovers with other fandoms, even ones Jensen is not involved in—MCU, Doctor Who, Sherlock, Star Trek, etc.—are allowed. The story's primary focus should still be on Jensen or one of his listed characters.  

Are AUs allowed?   No. Objectively judging characterization in AUs would be difficult.

Is canon divergence allowed?   Yes.

How is an AU versus a canon-divergent story defined for the purpose of the contest?

AU - Set in a completely different universe, and the character(s) have a different backstory. Such as Dean being a bakery owner or a photographer who travels the world instead of becoming a hunter. Or SB not being a supe but still dishing out toxic masculinity as a VP of Operations. The characters may be familiar, but the world they inhabit is not. More like original fiction with our favorite characters tossed in.

Canon Divergence - Set in the same universe/world, and the characters have the same life history. Beau is still a divorced sheriff in Montana, or Russell still works private security for the Horizon Group. It basically follows canon up until the author adds in a new character(s) or the canon characters take a different action that alters their storyline. The world and characters are familiar and true to the source material, but an event or choice not in canon changes the outcomes.

Is there a drop-out date or other checkpoint?   Yes.

Drop-out deadline: December 31, 2025

Check-in: March 15, 2026

Posting

Fanworks must be completed, edited, beta/alpha read, and ready to post by June 13, 2026  

Works should be posted, in their entirety, between June 14 and June 21, 2026, to be eligible for judging and prizes.  

Works posted before June 14, 2026, will be disqualified from the judging process.  

You may post on Tumblr or AO3. 

Please add it to the Storytellers Contest Collection here: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/StorytellersContestTJAC

If posting on AO3, please create a Tumblr post with the link so we can reblog it.  

Where do I submit the link to my post to be reblogged?

A link to the post should be shared in the submission channel on Discord between June 14 and June 21, 2026.

Where will my posts be reblogged?

Submissions will be reblogged to the @storytellers-contest-tjac blog from June 22 to June 28, 2026. If you do not see your post reblogged, don’t hesitate to contact @mod on the Discord server. Or ask in the @storytellers-contest-tjac DMs.

When does judging take place?

Judging begins June 30, 2026, and ends July 31, 2026.

The Reader's Choice voting form will be available beginning June 30 and will close on July 31, 2026.  

How will readers find my work for judging?  

Our admins will create a master post with links to all the submitted works and will reblog the post several times throughout the judging time frame.  

You may also reblog and promote your post as often as you'd like after the submission deadline.    

When are the winners announced?

August 8, 2026    

Images  

All images used in this event MUST be credited to the original creator/site unless pulled from a Creative Commons website.  

A source link must be provided. Please ask for permission before using photos taken by con photographers or attendees.  

Place source links in the post however you'd like.

Here is an example of how to keep it clean and unobtrusive - https://deanwinchesterswitch.tumblr.com/post/763369272735137792/source-x-x-x-x 

Artwork  

We will not be matching artists and authors for this contest.  

You may use artwork throughout your piece.  

Please indicate if you are the artist.  

If you are not the artist, please indicate if you have permission to use the art and give proper attribution.

Updated: 061625

[mewtwoandme]

I wanna do another FAQ muse game!! It's been a while since I last did this, and you guys always seem to like them, so here's another! Most of ya know how this works. If you don't or you're new, then here's whatcha do!

In an ask, type in the # of the question next to the name of the character you want to ask

Example: 1. (character's name)

Here are the characters open for asks: (including a few special ones :>)

Jericho

Sivith

Amber (child/teen)

Lakota

Gwen

Mew

Blu (child/teen)

Hugo (child/teen)

Legion

Seven

With any marked (child/teen), you'll need to be specific on the age of the character you want to ask the question to.

Examples: 6. Blu (child) 9. Amber (teen)

And lastly...

Ask ONE character at a time please!!!!

Do NOT put multiple characters in an ask or ask a character more than one question.

Alrighty! Now go to town! ^^

How do you like to start your day?

What are your hobbies?

What subjects, current events, or causes are you passionate about?

What’s your favorite way to unwind after a hectic day?

Who do you look up to, and why?

Who’s been the most influential person in your life?

What insecurities, if any, are you willing to share?

How do you handle criticism, and do you use it for personal growth?

What core values guide your actions and decisions?

How important is family to you?

How do you handle life’s uncertainties and challenges?

What’s your favorite way to spend a weekend?

Are you a morning person or a night noctowl?

What kind of music do you enjoy?

Do you enjoy spending time outdoors?

Have you ever met a celebrity? Which celebrity would you like to meet?

What songs are on the soundtrack to your life?

What would your warning label say?

How do you waste time most often?

What’s your favorite comfort media (book, show, movie, music, or anything else)?

If you could snap your fingers and become an expert in something, what would it be?

What do you do to turn things around when you’re having a bad day?

What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?

[neonhippiegames]

Heey, wanted to ask if we can get the information about the 2 love triangels, and the 3 ploy routes. Who is in them?? And ig there will be a lot of angst on some of those routes?

Sorry if this question has been asked before, but I’m new on this blog and is just so curious about about the whole story in general.

My last answer about the triangles and poly routes got buried under a long rambly post so here it is again in more detail and without mistakes this time!

Individual Routes:

Ramón, Ry, Dom, Emery, Zoia, and Aura

Love Triangle Routes:

Ramón vs. Dom is the love triangle where you have to pick between them. These two have some serious beef and they're not compatible for a poly arrangement of any kind. You get a good chunk of the story to go down this LT route before having to make an ultimate decision (in some dramatic fashion or other, no doubt; I have Ideas).

Zoia vs. Ry is the love triangle that can stay a love triangle OR turn into a triad, depending on your choices. Zoia and Ry have beef that IS possible to be squished, if your MC decides to make that a priority. If not, there will come a point where you have to choose between them.

I'd say the Ramón/Dom route has more undertones of simmering hostility in a slow burn kind of way, while the Zoia/Ry one is more outwardly confrontational but goes less extreme.

This reflects the personalities of the characters featured in each of these LT routes and the type of beef they have—Ramón and Dom's conflict goes back further, cuts deeper, and stems from betrayal, while Zoia and Ry's conflict is more recent and a result of being on opposite sides of a fight where there's a chance for reconciliation once they get to know one another.

Poly Routes:

Zoia x Ry, like I said above, have a chance at becoming more if given the opportunity. This would be a triad route that unlocks later in the game once certain decisions have been made, so it'll be a case of them each having feelings for MC before developing them for each other. A little enemies to lovers thing going on.

Zoia x Aura is the second triad route! If on this route, the romance will develop between the girls at a similar rate as with MC. Aside from some insecurity from Aura, the plan is for the conflict in this route to come externally, from Zoia and Aura and MC's individual arcs which test the relationship, rather than relationship-specific issues like with the LTs.

Ramón + Zoia is the first V poly route. Ramón isn't built for loving more than one person, but would (eventually) happily settle into a V with him and Zoia both with MC. It can start a bit prickly, maybe feeling like a LT route, but ultimately things start to settle in place and feel right. While Ramón wouldn't be romantically involved with Zoia, he'd still be open to sexual stuff if the option is presented.

Ramón + Ry is the second V poly route. Initially this route was a no-go but after some character development I realised it is actually possible! Same as above; Ramón won't be romantically attached to Ry, but can be sexual. And there'll be more conflict between Ry and Ramón at first than other pairings for reasons that become obvious pretty quickly!

[sicktember]

2024 FAQs

(Since tumblr mobile isn't exactly known for its reliability regarding links at the top of the blog...) We made an updated text post of the event's FAQs. There have been no major changes. We just wanted a text post that reflected the Sicktember 2024 event information.

Sicktember 2023-2021 Past Prompts Text Post [Link]

* What is Sicktember?

-Sicktember is a fan-run,  September-long hurt/comfort prompt event focused on sick characters and their caregivers.

* What fandoms can participate?

- Every fandom is welcome to participate, including Original Characters and Original Works!

* When does Sicktember begin?

-The idea is to have a prompt a day for the entire month of September, but that’s more of a guideline than an actual rule.

* Do I have to write all 30 prompts in order to participate?

- Not at all! Don’t feel pressured into writing all 30 prompts. You can write as few or as many as you want. This list is meant to spark inspiration, not cause any undue stress.

* Do I have to write all of the prompts separately or can I combine them?

- You can write all of the prompts in one continuous fic, write them all separately or combine a handful at a time. Do what works for you!  Just, please, specify which prompts inspired your work.

* Do I have to write the prompts in order?

-No. You can write them in whatever order you’d like, but again, please identify which prompts your work is based on.

* Can I combine with prompts from other events?

-As long as the other events you’re participating in are okay with it, so are we! Combine all you’d like!

* I don’t write but I can draw. Can I participate?

-Yes! All types of content creators are welcome to join in the fun.

* What if I don’t finish the prompts by the end of September?

- No problem! Take your time and create at your own pace!  There’s no rush. But also keep in mind that you are not obligated to fill each and every prompt.

* Are there any restrictions?

- There are only two major restrictions. No sexually explicit material and no illegal or non-consensual relationships.

    - No explicit descriptions of sexual encounters (smut/erotica/pornography)

           - Innuendo and passing mentions of sexual encounters are okay. 

    -No romantic relationships between adults and minors, relationships that are incestuous, and/or relationships that are stockholm syndrome based.

            - As a hurt/comfort-focused event, we would like to keep the main focus of this particular event on the sick character and their caregiver/caretaker

 -This also allows us to leave this event open to a broader range of participants.

*What if I want to use one of the prompts to write something that doesn’t fit within the event rules?

 - We understand that inspiration comes from many places and we certainly aren’t here to tell you what you should and shouldn’t write.

 - If your prompt-inspired content is outside of the event’s restrictions, then it is no longer for the event, and it should not be associated with it. At that point, your content is for you, and all of the people who would enjoy it!

     - In this situation, we ask that you please do not use the event tags, submit the content to the blog, or enter the content into the AO3 collection.

*Can dark themes, character death and/or swearing be included in my content?

- there are no rules against the use of heavy subjects or character death or swearing

-All we ask is that you tag your content appropriately so that readers can decide whether or not that’s the kind of content they want to read.

*There aren’t enough alternate prompts for me. Can you add more? Can I add my own?

- If you need additional alternate prompts let us know! We would be happy to discuss the potentiality of adding one or two more if the need to do so becomes apparent.

-You are also welcome to suggest an additional alternate prompt if you have an idea of what you would like to use. However, there is no guarantee that it will be added to the official list.

-But also, please keep in mind that you are not obligated to write thirty prompts. If you find that there are only a few or perhaps only a single prompt on the list that you’re comfortable working with, then that is absolutely fine! No pressure!

* Once the event begins, will projects be collected anywhere?

- Authors who post their work on the Archive of Our Own (AO3) website are welcome and encouraged to add their work to the collection, ‘Sicktember 2024’ 

- Content Creators who post or cross-post on Tumblr are encouraged to use the tag #sicktember 2024 so that others can find and enjoy their work.

*How do I post my work to the collection on Archive of Our Own (AO3)?

-When you create a draft or edit your work, there is a section titled [Associations]

-In the section, you will find a text box labeled [Post to Collections/Challenges]  

-That is where you will type,  Sicktember_2024  (It should auto-fill for you to make a selection. However if it doesn’t, you can type the name of the collection into the bar- exactly as you see it here- and it will still post appropriately.) 

- You can also post to the collection by using the ‘post collection’ button on the top right corner of the Sicktember_2024 collection’s page. 

*Keep in mind that (a) the collection will not be open until September and (b) your work will not be added to the collection until you hit [Post]

* Will you be promoting/featuring completed projects on Tumblr?

You are welcome and encouraged to submit your work for posting on the @sicktember blog.

Your submission should be formatted as follows

- A link to your content (tumblr, ao3, ff.net, wattpad, etc…)

 - The fandom or alternative fandom tag you wish to be included on your submission. (No fandom tag, original work, owl house, m/arvel, c*bra k*i, etc…) ** please limit your fandom tags to 5 or less **

- The prompt you used (the number and the prompt itself)

 - A Summary, description or snippet of your content (not a full fic)

The above-mentioned Information does not have to be in that order, but it does have to be clearly included.

** Important things to keep in mind when submitting:

- We will be posting no more than 10 submissions a day.

- Submissions will close one week after the event (Oct. 7)

- To be posted, your submission must be correctly formatted.

- We will queue submissions until the inbox is empty

⭐⭐ Please keep in mind that this is one fan-run event among many. If you don’t agree with the above-mentioned parameters, that’s okay! We want you to feel comfortable with the events you choose to participate in. And if that means not participating in this one, that’s okay too! Find one you love. If you can’t, consider creating one of your own!⭐⭐ 

 **If you have any further questions, send an ask to the @sicktember blog or reach out to  @yes-i-am-happyaspie or @obsessionoftheday.

[xmenzine4charity]

FAQs, Timeline, and Other Important Information

Timeline

Mod Applications --- Thurs, April 10th to Fri, April 25th

Contributor Applications --- Sat, April 26th to Thurs, May 15th

Creation Period --- Teus, May 20th to Thurs, July 31st

First Check In -- 20st of June Second Check In -- 23rd of July Third Check In -- 26th of July

Formatting Period --- Fri, August 1st to Sun, August 31st

Pre-Orders --- Mon, September 1st to Teus, September 30th

Manufacturing and Shipping --- Wed, October 1st to Sun, November 30th

December will still be available for if anything happens to go wrong, everything should be out to everyone by December 20th (estimation) and when everyone has their orders, all money / proceedings will go to the chosen charity!

FAQs

What is a 'zine?

A zine or fanzine is a collection of works created by the fandom and put together in a collaborative work; sometimes for free to download or for preorders for charity. A few zine's I've personally seen also had money just paying the contributors, though I've only seen that one the once. The 'zine' part of fanzine is derived from Magazine; which is a printed or digital publication containing articles, stories, and / or illustrations. and the 'fan' part of fanzine is taken from 'fandom', which we all know that one; it's my favorite part of any media!

What is This 'zine About?

This 'zine is about celebrating our favorite X-Men Universe based characters! Whether they are the most popular or the least known. Characters from Gambit, Rogue, or Jean, to Professor X, Kitty, Magneto, Sabretooth, Wolverine, Iceman, Pyro, Morph, Jubilee, Laura, Rictor, Shatterstar, and further in the universe!

What Kind of Content Will be Included in this 'zine?

Content included in the 'zine will depend on what the contributors are able or willing to come together to make! Ideas and suggestions are Fanfics, Fanart, keychains, Stickers, a Re-Useable Sticker book, a physical copy of the 'zine, and wallpapers, emotes, and coloring pages; Plus more!

Who are the Mods of This 'zine?

Our Mods of the X-Men Charity 'zine (name still pending) are:

Lee (@witchyleehibernates) As Head Mod; Writing, Socials, and Learning Formatting Pronouns: Anything Interchangibly except she/her Socials: Ao3 - Witchy_Lee_Hibernates Fandom(s): X-Men, Hermitcraft, Life Series, PJO / HoO, and Hunger Games as of currently!! Other: I have experience in three zines (contributing) and I help moderate three other zines, plus two Writing or Creation Events! My friends have called me a 'zine fiend, and they aren't wrong hahaa!

Finch (@finchblocksdm) As a Socials Mod!

Map / Vic (@mapofyourstars) As a Socials Mod! Pronouns: She/They Socials: You can find me on ao3 under mapofyourstars! Fandoms: X-Men and Marvel are what I'm currently passionate about. Other: First time partaking in a zine - very excited to be here.

Fluffy (@fluffy-bacon363) As a Writing Mod! Pronouns: all but preferring he/they Role: Writing Mod Socials: Fluffy_Bacon363 on twitter Fandom(s): X-Men, Jujutsu Kaisen and Marvel Other: This is my first zine! Very excited to be here <3

Ellie (@ellie-mutterings) As an Art and Writing Mod! Pronouns: she/her Role: Writing Mod Fandom(s): X-men, Severance, The Pitt, Pantheon, Invincible Other: Howdy all! I’m currently running a Severance zine, Mysterious and Important Works, and trying to desperately rebuild my writing habit haha

Omni-Man (@purplexmagnet) As an Art Mod!

How Can You Contact Us With or About Questions?

You can absolutely feel free to send us an Ask or a DM here on Tumblr, or a DM to @witchyleehibernates!

What is the Expectation for Contributors?

Expectations for Writers are --- A Finished Fic that does not exceed 3.5k words. Minimum Word Count is 1k. Has Been Edited to Best of Ability. Has been peer reviewed by at least one person. Expectations for Artists are --- A Finished Art Piece A5, CYMK, 300 DPI for Page Artists Expectations for Physical Merch Artists --- Currently Under Construction Expectations for Digital Merch Artists --- Currently Under Construction

Is Shipping Allowed?

Shipping will be allowed, but in moderation. The focus will primarily be on canon relationships, with other ships allowed at moderator discretion. We understand that what is percieved as canon can vary dependent on the source, which is why we're offering leeway in regards to shipping.

Collaborations

Collaborations involve two people working together to make one or two final products. Collaborators can sign up together, or can meet in the server and decide to work together on their chosen pieces. If there are any specific questions, feel free to send in an Ask or message us!

More questions can be added as more commonly asked ones come up either in sign up forms, check in forms, or here on Tumblr through asks!

[rentzeasyblog]

Read Frequently Asked Questions & Photos On Television Rent

Gallery Images are for representation purpose only. Actual product may vary from the depicted image. Frequently Asked Questions Why should I rent a television instead of buying one? Renting a television allows you to enjoy the latest technology without a significant upfront cost. It’s a flexible option that suits temporary living situations

[rutherfest]

Hi, everyone!

We've had quite a few questions already come up regarding Rutherfest, and rest assured, now that the date is set, we'll be working to get more details out as soon as possible.

Even still, here are a few FAQs that have already come up:

Q: Will there be prompts or will every day be a free day?

A: Sunday will be a free day, as this will follow the format of other themed weeks (despite being more condensed). Don't worry: there will be a huge amount of flexibility regardless. Right now, we're focused on finalizing team details with our awesome mods to ensure we're all on the same page and can provide the best event experience to you all.

Q: Is this event only for Cullenmancers?

A: Nope! It's for any fans of Cullen.

Q: What if I can't post my art/fic/edit/etc. in time?

A: Don't sweat it! While we're obviously hoping to keep the bulk of submissions during the set Rutherfest timeline, we will still accept it if you don't make the "deadline." This event is meant to be laid-back and fun. It shouldn't be stressful.

Follow us here at @rutherfest to stay up-to-date on the latest information, including more on what was addressed in these questions.

In terms of a rough timeline, here's what we're working on:

-> Finalizing the Moderator Team

-> Rules & Guidelines Announcement

-> Prompts/Prompt Lists

-> Promo Material

We'll need some volunteers to help us out with promo material. Go ahead and reach out to us here if you're interested in creating header/cover edits for announcement posts, borders, etc.! You can reach out to us here directly as long as you follow this blog.

Let us know if any other questions come up.

Let's make this event a great one!

~ Admin Tay

[nyxshadowhawk]

Hellenic Paganism FAQs

I see a lot of the same questions asked on r/Hellenism and other pagan spaces online, so here's my answers to them:

Is [god] mad at me for [thing]?

No.

Versions of this question are asked almost every day, about all kinds of situations, and the answer is always no. Your gods are not mad at you. Contrary to popular belief, gods do not anger easily. I think there are two main reasons why people assume this: The first is that the Greek gods are often perceived as being quick-tempered, petty, and vindictive in mythology, but this isn't an accurate or fair perception (see below). The other is that a majority of new converts are ex-Christians, and in many sects of Christianity, God is constantly breathing down your neck to catch you in a sin. If you grew up in that kind of culture, it can be very difficult to break out of that mindset.

In truth, Greek gods are kind and very forgiving, and it's nearly impossible to offend them by accident. You'd have to actively try to piss them off, and even then, you're more likely to get an "I'm very disappointed in you" than a show of divine wrath. Even in mythology, the things that anger them tend to be big things like kinslaying (murdering your family), desecration (intentional — as in not accidental — destruction of temples and holy objects), crimes against their worshippers, and disruption of the natural order. You can't do any of that by accident. Gods also aren't constantly looking over your shoulder for reasons to punish you. Believe me, they've got better things to do, and they don't have any reason to alienate their own worshippers over petty shit.

Can I worship multiple gods?

Yes! This is a polytheistic religion. Worshipping multiple gods is kind of the point. Gods do not get jealous of each other or possessive of their worshippers. Even if you have a patron deity, it is not going to prevent you from branching out to other gods. There's technically no limit to the number of gods you can worship; you're only limited by the amount of time and resources you have to devote to each one. Historically, people often had a handful of gods associated with their city, their profession, their local natural features, etc. that they worshipped regularly. They would cycle through the other ones as-needed or on their respective sacred days.

You also don't have to worry about putting different gods on separate altars, asking permission before working with a new god, or whether the gods you're working with will like each other or not. They expect to be worshipped alongside each other.

Can I mix Hellenism with Christianity or another religion?

Yes! Mixing religions is called "syncretism," and it's normal. It's how religion is supposed to work. All pagan religions are intercompatible to some extent; Ancient Greeks interpreted everyone else's gods as versions of their own with different names. (This is called interpretatio graeca.) There's lots of weird Greco-Egyptian hybrid gods, like Hermes Trismegistus (Hermes + Thoth), Hermanubis, Harpocrates, Isis-Aphrodite, Osiris-Dionysus, Zeus Ammon, and Serapis (Zeus + Hades + Dionysus + Apis + Osiris). There's lots of other examples of syncretism within and around Greece, and the Romans made syncretism their whole thing. Again, gods will not get mad if you choose to syncretize. But it is a good idea to be mindful of cultural appropriation when approaching syncretism.

Why do gods do such bad things in the myths? / How should I interpret the myths?

The majority of modern Hellenists don't take myths literally. We definitely don't treat them like the Bible. It's important to remember that Greek myths are at least two thousand years old! Nothing ages well after that long. Ancient Greeks had a very different value set from people today. So, for example, Zeus has disturbing SA myths because he's portrayed as an Ancient Greek king, and that's how Ancient Greek kings were expected to behave. Anyone who worships Zeus can tell you that Zeus, the entity, is not like that at all! He's very gentle and fatherly. What's actually important in those ancient myths is that Zeus is supposed to be the ultimate embodiment of power, and in those days, that was one way of showing how powerful and virile Zeus is. It's important to read between the lines and see what myths are actually trying to say, instead of taking them at face value. It takes time to learn how to interpret myths, but they can teach us a lot about the gods in this symbolic, indirect way if we know how to look at them.

Exactly how Ancient Greeks interpreted myths is a whole other discussion that I don't have space for here. The short version is that they didn't treat them like we treat the Bible or modern media. Myths are not literal or allegorical, it's a secret third thing. Myth straight-up didn't play the same role in society that our stories do today. So, until you learn more about that, I recommend taking the myths with a grain of salt. Enjoy them as stories, learn whatever you can from them, but please don't base your opinions about who the gods are as entities purely on myths. See below for other kinds of sources!

Do I need to pray every day?

Nope. Don't drive yourself crazy thinking you have to maintain a regular practice forever. That's asking a lot of yourself. Life gets in the way, and you don’t always have the time, energy, or emotional bandwidth to practice. (I tried to do regular rituals in August. I lasted about five days out of what was supposed to be a week-long series of rituals.) It’s important to remember that, in Ancient Greece, religious activity was just built into people’s routines. That’s no longer the case — we have to go out of our way to do even the most basic devotional activities, and that makes practicing much harder than it’s supposed to be. The gods understand that we’re human, and they understand the limitations of the way our lives are structured. Regular practice is, frankly, unrealistic.

Do I need to wait for a god to reach out to me before I worship/work with them?

Nope. This is a common misconception based on the way modern paganism is often presented. It's perfectly okay to seek the gods out based on what you need from them, and you don't need permission to begin working with a new one. (Gods want your worship the way corporations want your money. They're not going to turn you away.) It's possible that a god might "reach out" to you, but you can't control whether that happens or not, and you don't need to wait around for that to happen.

Do I need a patron deity? / How do I tell who my patron deity is?

You do not need a patron deity. Historically, your patron deity was the god that rules your profession. (So, the patron of doctors was Apollo, of merchants was Hermes, of agricultural workers was Demeter, of artisans was Athena, of politicians was Zeus, etc.) Nowadays, a patron deity is a god that takes a personal interest in you and your spiritual development, and whom you have a special connection to. I'm lucky enough to have one, but not everyone does, and you don't need a patron in order to practice or to have close relationships with gods. If you do have one, you don't need to only worship that one god.

If you have a patron deity, you will know. Chances are, it will not be subtle about getting your attention. I knew my patron deity because I became inexplicably obsessed with him more than once, and when I started doing research into him, everything about him resonated. Please do not ask if random symbols you're seeing are signs, or which god a tarot spread is pointing to. Part of what makes a sign a sign is that you think of the god when you see it! If you want gods to reach out through signs, I recommend familiarizing yourself with their iconography (symbols and attributes). Tarot doesn't have a one-to-one relationship with any group of gods, so it's unlikely that tarot will point you towards any specific god, unless you're already really familiar with the gods and your cards.

How do I talk to gods?

That's what divination is for. There's lots of divination methods: tarot and oracle cards, dice, pendulums, scrying, etc. Personally, I'm partial to automatic writing, which is writing a question, and then writing whatever comes to mind as the answer. I get answers in full sentences. (No, I don't know for sure that I'm talking to gods and not just to myself, but I recognize the gods' "voices," and I experience very intense waves of emotion and insight when I speak to them.) If you're a more visual person, scrying is also a great tool to receive messages from gods in the form of images. Simply meditating is also a good way to interact with gods, and something you should probably practice anyway.

Divination takes time to master. If you're not getting clear answers right away, take some time to familiarize yourself with your tool. Try using it to ask about your life, not just to talk to gods. Don't take it too seriously. Some methods are more reliable than others, and you may be better suited to some than others. I advise against yes/no divination, because it tends to be too vague and can be easily influenced by what you want to hear.

And please, for the love of Zeus, do not use candle flames! I know candle divination is the trendy thing on TikTok right now, but it's almost completely ineffective, because candle flames are easily affected by external factors: the length of the wick, the quality of the wax, the humidity of the air, drafts, you breathing on it wrong, etc. And any answers you might get from a candle flame will be vague, anyway! 90% of the time, it's not a message from a god, it's just the way fire works. Please don't read into it.

What can I give as offerings?

Standard offerings for all gods include bread, meat, milk, honey, cakes, olive oil, barley meal, flowers, fruit, wine, and incense. Some gods have more specific offerings consistent with their domains or personalities (like, for example, offering sun water or bay leaves to Apollo). You can also offer creative works like songs, poems, dances, art, etc., and devotional activities. Gods will appreciate almost anything you do for them.

As for how to dispose of offerings, I usually just eat them if its food. I don't give food offerings often, because I'm uncomfortable with "wasting" food, so I'm not really the right person to ask about that.

Which historical texts should I read?

We usually recommend that you start with the Homeric epics (The Iliad and Odyssey) and Hesiod's Theogony and Works and Days. But mythology is not the only resource we have to learn about the gods! There's the Homeric and Orphic Hymns, poems dedicated to the gods that you can recite for them at their altars. There's texts on theology like De Natura Deorum by Cicero, On the Gods and the World by Sallustius, and On Images by Porphyry. There's also Description of Greece by Pausanias, a travel guide (of a sort) that describes the everyday religious life of ordinary Ancient Greeks. Reading Plato is a tall order for some, but I recommend familiarizing yourself with his ideas at least a little bit. Most of these are available on theoi.com or perseus.tufts.edu, and the Internet Classics Archive.

If you're interested in magic, definitely take a look at the Greek Magical Papyri (PGM) as well.

Can I be a Hellenist and a witch?

Yes, but keep in mind, paganism and witchcraft are not interchangeable. You do not have to practice witchcraft to be a pagan, and vice-versa. Modern witchcraft is (long story short) an outgrowth of the popularity of Wicca, a neopagan religion founded in 1951. It doesn't bear much resemblance to ancient pagan religions, and most of the modern witchcraft content that you see on the internet isn't directly relevant to Hellenism (even if it concerns Greek gods). Witchcraft did exist in Ancient Greek religion, but it's different from the modern stuff. You can definitely combine modern witchcraft or Wicca with Hellenism, but I recommend studying them separately. Treat it like any other kind of syncretism.

Okay, that's all for now! Let me know if there's anything I missed or should add.

[acti-veg]

are pets ethical? Are pets vegan?

This is sort of a nuanced issue, but most vegans agree that pets are ethical so long as they are of a domesticated species, are rescued, well cared for, and we aren’t breeding them or profiting from our ownership of them. I’ve given a more detailed answer in my FAQs here.

[tamagotchigirlfriend]

FAQs

♡ - "can we be friends?"

I'd love to make new friends, but i am sick and understaffed. We'll become friends if we click, not because you asked

♡ - "will you follow me back?"

If you've got a cool blog, maybe. I'll for sure check it out, but this is a side blog. Most of my feed is SFW, and honestly, I have it set to mutuals-only messaging for a reason.

*note that if you also like interact with my stuff a lot, I'll also check out your blog and maybe follow

♡ - "do you want a daddy?"

I am not looking for a daddy

♡ - "snapchat?"

I do have snap, but it's not a sexy snap. I chat with people I care about and post pics of my dogs to my stories

♡ - "session/telegram/kik/any other platform that isn't on the linktree?"

I dont have any of the listed. I have a reddit, tumblr, and insta right now

♡ - "will you do (insert degrading act) for me?"

No, no, no, no. My submission is earned.

♡ - "what is that a tattoo under your boob/on your foot/on your side/on your wrist?"

Foot | boob

[tgcf-clone-week-2025]

Clone Week FAQs

I will be updating this if more questions come in!

Q: Can Nan Feng and Fu Yao forms count as clones? A: Only if they are clones and not simply transformations - the idea for the event is there are multiple of one character.

Q: What do you mean by Dead Dove? A: Dead Dove is a category to describe and push the point that the work contains commonly and deeply upsetting things. The AO3 warning tags fall under this in this event. You may choose to not use warnings as long as you do put the applicable situations in the main tags.

Q: Do we have to include the prompt words in fics? A: No, as long as you can sense the overall theme.

Q: What if I don't like the prompts for a day? A: You're welcome to do as many or as little as you like! Honestly, if you wanted to just pick seven prompts total from the whole list and post them one day at a time, you're free to do so. Inspiration can't be forced, and there isn't going to be a strict time limit.

Q: What if something happens and I'm unable to post that week? A: The AO3 collection will stay open for quite a while after, and if there's something you'd like to submit in the collection afterwards, please contact me!

Q: Will you be doing this event next year too? A: It depends on how much people enjoy this one!