#hellenic religion

[butchoftheoldgods]

«Άκουσον με, ώ βασίλισσα, του Διός πολυώνυμη Κόρη,

Τιτανίδα, βροντερή, μεγαλώνυμη, τοξότρια, σεμνή,

πασιφανής, δαδούχε, Θεά Δίκτυννα, λοχεία,

‘σύ η αρωγός στις ωδίνες, χωρίς η ίδια σ’ωδίνες να μετέχεις·

λυσίζωνη, εκστατική, κυνηγήτρια, λυσιμέριμνη,

εύδρομη, βελεσιχαρής, φιλαγρότη, νυκτερόφοιτη,

κλειδούχα, ευαπάντητη, λυτρωτική, αρρενόμορφη,

Ορθία, ταχυγέννα, παιδοτρόφα θεότητα των θνητών,

Αγροτέρα, χθόνια, θηροκτόνα, δότειρα της όλβιας μοίρας,

‘σύ που κατέχεις τους δρυμούς των ορέων, ελάφους βάλλοντας, σεμνή,

σεβαστή, παμβασίλεια, που έχεις ωραίο θάλος εσαεί,

δρυμονία, σκυλακίτιδα, Κυδωνιάς, ποικιλόμορφη·

Έλα, θεά σώτειρα, αγαπητή σε όλους τους μύστες,

ευαπάντητη, φέρνοντας καλούς καρπούς από την γαία,

αλλά και την ποθητήν ειρήνη και την καλλιπλόκαμην υγεία·

κι είθε να στέλνεις στις κεφαλές των ορέων τις νόσους και τα άλγη.- »

Orphic Hymn to Artemis ~ Translated to Modern Greek

[dandelionwineram]

In my Zeus devotee era

[patience-and-prayers]

Reminder:

Your Gods are always there. Stressed? Pray. Nervous? Sing a hymn.

Not only has this helped my anxiety, it’s helped me form a closer bond with the gods.

[aphro1dite]

Spending time with Aphrodite at the altar is the best way to spend a Friday night ♡

[artemis-of-the-wild]

May Lady Artemis join you in your everyday life

[praise-to-the-theoi]

Prayer to Lord Apollon for Help with Divination

Hear me, Foreseeing Apollon,

Son of Indomitable Zeus and Gentle Leto,

Brother to Far-Shooting Artemis.

He who speaks of truth,

If I have ever revelled in your sunlight, accept this prayer, Apollon Leader of Fate,

I ask you to be with me during this divination and to guide my cards with your knowledge,

I ask for your favour with a token of my praise, I offer to you (offering)

[caintooth]

available here

[thewitchfarhan]

[An update on this post]

I finished crafting my info sheets for, who I lovingly refer to as “τὸ τρεισκαίδεκα” - tò treiskaídeka - the thirteen (aka the 12 Olympians).

DM me for the non-watermarked versions or info sheet requests for other Gods/Deities 📥

[hellenistic-prince]

Prayer to Dionysus

Dionysos of the vine, rich-tressed god of wine, potent and lusty, unmixed, undiluted, with full force you come to us, vital and robust, rich and strong and surprisingly sweet. Dionysos, I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings.

Ivy-bearing Dionysos, god of the green, of the power of root on stone, the force of life that will make its own way in spite of all who labor to hold it back, no will or work can bind your might. I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings.

Dionysos of the deep earth, of the dark world, of the unknown expanse beneath the black soil, beneath solid stone, of mysteries you know much, of death and of what lies beyond. God of secrets, I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings.

Dionysos the inspiring, granter of words of prose or poesy, words heard best by the drunken and the mad, words forgotten with the passing of night and delight. Bacchus, granter of rare transport, I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings.

Dionysos Soter, holder of the hearts of men, you free us from the cares of the world, each brilliant frenzied moment a shining jewel, each glimpse of the sacred more precious than gold. I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings.

Kindly Dionysos, granter of good to men and women, giver of gifts to all who seek your blessing. Gracious Dionysos, accepter of offerings great and small, friend of mankind, I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings.

[butchoftheoldgods]

Made some honey cake to offer to the Gods today. Turned out a little too sweet but.

[delightingintragedy]

Hekate Correspondences According to Hekate Liminal Rites by Sorite d'Este

Goddess of: Crossroads, thresholds, boundaries, transitions, dreams and nightmares, oracles and divination, life and death, the restless dead, witchcraft and herbalism/poisons, protection, childbirth, the heavens, sea and earth.

Epithets: Chthonia (earthly one), Dadouchos (torch-bearer), Enodia ('of the wayside' or 'of the crossroad'), Kleidouchos (key-bearer), Kourotrophos (child's nurse), Phosphorus (light-bearer), Propolos (companion), Propylaia (the one before the gate), Soteira (savior), Triformis (three bodied), Trioditis (of the three ways), Brimo (angry/terrifying), Nexichthon (she who breaks open the earth), Prytania (invincible queen).

Symbols: Keys, torches, the moon, lunar crescent diadem, bronze/brass (her sacred metal), iron (particularly nails), bronze or golden sandals, virgin, garland/wreath, scorge, whips, sickles, swords, knives, wands, things done in threes, the strophalos, white, black, red, and saffron yellow.

Animal Associations: Lions, (black) dogs, horses, cows/bulls, hydras, snakes, bats, and dragons.

Plant Associations: Rue, laurel, cumin, sesame seeds, cornels, asphodel, maidenhair, rushes, galangal, verbena, sage, hedge-mustard, purple honeysuckle, cassidony, field basil. mandrake, hulwort, dittany, saffron, nose-smart, lion-foot, greenbriar, camomile, black poppy, alcua, all-heal, white hellebore, aconite, oak, ebony, garlic, and cypress.

Deities She's Worshiped With: Demeter and Kore (Eleusinian mysteries), Poseidon, and Hermes.

Deities She Absorbed: Brimo, Despoina, Enodia, Genetyllis, Kotys, Kratais, and Kourotrophos.

Deities She's Syncretised With: Artemis, Selene, Mene, Persephone, Physis, Bendis, Bona Dea, Diana, Ereschigal, and Isis.

Offerings: Dogs, goats, lizards (this can be something in their shape), incense and fragrances, resins like frankincense, myrrh, and storax, wafers and cakes, barley cakes, honey, vegetables, first fruits, flowers, fish like sprat and mullet, wine, milk, blood, oil, water, raw eggs, bread, cheese, and cheesecakes.

Types of Magic Historically Attributed to Her: Rejuvenation of the old, control over weather, necromancy/raising the dead, purification, love/binding/relationship destroying magic, invisibility/to move unseen, shapeshifting, control over animals, herbal/poison magic, and divination.

[apollons-laurel]

May Lord Apollon guide you to good health where possible

[diana-thyme]

Travel Altars: Hekate

A guide to travel altars for Hekate. Please tell me if you want a certain deity covered!

In this guide, I’m assuming you’ve added a tea-light or LED candle. It isn’t necessary, but it’s not going to be included in any of these guides. I’m also going to be assuming you’ve added a photo of the deity and prayers. These guides will not include those, either.

Owl Figurines

Pentacles

Keys

Bones

Cat Figurines

Sage

Amethyst

Obsidian

Snake Figurines

Doll Heads

Small Athame or Dagger

Moon Keychains, Pins, Stickers, Etc.

Acorns

Dog Figurines

A Small Bottle of Your Favorite Herbs

See more deities here.

[dandelionwineram]

Semele Thyone, mother of Dionysos, Alcohol Markers, January 2024

[praise-to-the-theoi]

To Lord Apollon when taking medication

Hear me, healing Apollon,

Father to Soothing Asklepios.

He who controls both plague and healing,

If I have ever honoured you, please accept this prayer, Shining Apollon,

Please allow me to be safe when taking this medication, to aid it in its effectiveness, and to reduce the likelihood of negative side effects.

I ask for your favour with a token of my praise, and I take this medication in your honour.

[seleniangnosis]

Devotional Moodboard: Αφροδιτη (Aphroditê)

Greek Goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and procreation. 

Hellenic Epithets:

Ourania (Heavenly, Divine (Love))

Pandêmos (Common To All)

Epistrophia (She who Turns to (Love))

Nymphia (Bridal)

Hêrê (Of Hera (of Marriage))

Symmakhia (Ally (in Love))

Pontia (Of the Sea)

Kypria (Of Cyprus)

Pothon Mater (Mother of Desire)

Chrysea (Golden)

Some of her titles:

Anaduomenê - The Goddess Who Arose From The Sea

Ambologêra - The Ons Who Delays Old Age

Antheia - The Blooming One / Friend Of Flowers

Apotrophia - The Expeller ( Of Shameful and Sinful Desire)

Areia - The Warlike

Kupria/Kuprigeneia - The One Born in The Island Of Cyprus

Despoina - The Rulling Goddess/ The Mistress

Genetullis - The Protectress Of Births

Nikêphoros - Bringer Of Victory

Symbolism Of Aphrodite:

Doves

Roses

Swans

Sea Shells

Dolphins

Myrtle

Pomegranates

Offerings:

Sea shells, hand held mirrors/ beautifully ornate mirrors, makeup products, perfumes (sweet/sensual/seductive ones), skin/body care products, fruits, apples, lettuce, pomegranates, chocolates, sugar and cream, honey , wine (rosé or sweet scented), sweetened rose tea, rose quartz, pearls, jewellery, roses , flower bouquets, statues of her sacred animals, myrtle or myrrh incense, pink/gold/white candles, sea water, artwork of her, devotional poems, self care routines, ritual baths, have a rose garden that you can take care of in her name if possible, be supportive of women and the LGBTQ+ community.

!Do not make her any offerings related to pigs , it is known that she is displeased by this animal!