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Happy Lupercalia! 🐺🏔💓🕯🌿🐐
Happy Lupercalia to everyone who celebrates!!! This is my first year celebrating, so I’m really excited. Later, I’m planning to light my altar and listen to some festive music. I also want to practice some self-love, spend time in nature, and of course, eat some chocolate (nothing new there) :D I’ll be doing some tarot readings too!!!🌲🏺 Today, I’m also honoring Aphrodite, Pan, Dionysus, and Faunus. 🌸🏔 Earlier, I read about the legend of Romulus and Remus with my mom since I had forgotten some details. Hope everyone has a lovely and blessed day!🍇
#lupercalia#dionysus#greek mythology#paganism#hellenic polytheism#deity work#hellenic pagan#deity worship#witch#witchblr#witchcraft#aphrodite#hellenism#hellenic community#hellenic#hellenistic#hellenic paganism#pagans#pagan worship#pagan#pagan witch#paganblr#altar#pan#faunus
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thank you Aphrodite for giving me a man with a fat ass and a kind heart
#hellenic pagan#hellenic polytheism#helpol#lady aphrodite#aphrodite worship#aphrodite#hellenic worship#hellenic deities#hellenism#hellinism#Hellenistic polytheism#hellenistic#aone x reader
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Different flowers and the Hellenic deities they correspond with: a masterlist:
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- Anenome 🌹Aeolus, Aether
- Aster 🌹 Astraea
- Amaranth 🌹Artemis
- Allium 🌹Poseidon, Hecate
- Asphodel 🌹hades, Nyx, Persephone, Hecate
- Bluebell 🌹Circe
- Buttercup 🌹Apollo
- Black eyed Susan 🌹Tyche, Nemesis
- Bleeding heart 🌹Aphrodite
- Chrysanthemum 🌹 Heracles,
- Carnation 🌹Artemis, Aphrodite, Ares, Dysnomia, Zeus
- Cornflower 🌹Demeter
- Crocus 🌹Apollo, Hermes
- Cosmos 🌹Astraeus
- Cyclamen 🌹Persephone, Hekate
- Dandelion 🌹Apollo, Hekate
- Daisy 🌹Hebe, Hephaestus, Artemis, Persephone, Aphrodite
- Daffodil 🌹 Apollo, Eirene, Proteus, Hades
- Delphinium 🌹Poseidon, Amphitrite, Britomartis
- Daylily 🌹 Hyperion, Aether
- Forget me not 🌹 Mnemosyne, Dionysus, Zeus
- Foxglove 🌹 Artemis, Ares
- Gardenia 🌹Athena, Aphrodite
- Geranium 🌹Circe, Aphrodite
- Gladiolus 🌹 Apollo, Nike
- Goldenrod 🌹Demeter
- Heather 🌹 Heracles, Hera
- Heliotrope 🌹 Helios
- Hollyhock 🌹Hestia
- Hyacinth 🌹 Apollo
- Honeysuckle 🌹 Aristaeus, Hestia
- Iris 🌹 Iris, Pistis
- Jasmine 🌹Aphrodite, Athena, Morpheus, Nyx
- Lily 🌹Hebe, Hekate, Hera
- Lily of the valley 🌹 Persephone, Melinoe, Prometheus, Hades, Hekate, Nyx
- Lavender 🌹 Asclepius
- Lilac 🌹Pan
- Morning glory 🌹 Apollo, Eos
- Marigold 🌹 Apollo, Deipneus, Dionysus
- Nasturtium 🌹Hephaestus, Nike
- Orchid 🌹 Dionysus
- Peace Lily 🌹Tyche, Harmonia, Hera
- Poppy 🌹Ares, Asclepius, Epione, Morpheus, Hygeia
- Peony 🌹 Aphrodite, Apollo
- Pansy 🌹Apollo, Dionysus
- Phlox 🌹 Eros
- Rose 🌹Aglaea, Aphrodite, Clymene, Eris, Eos
- Sunflower 🌹 Demeter, Apollo
- Sweet pea 🌹Aphrodite
- Snowdrops 🌹Chione
- Tulip 🌹 Eirene, Aphrodite
- Violet 🌹Aphrodite, Persephone, Zagreus, Dionysus
- Veronica 🌹Demeter
- Vervain 🌹Artemis, Aphrodite
- Water Lily 🌹Tethys, Zagreus, Hera
- Yarrow 🌹 Aphrodite, Hermes, Pan
- Zinnia 🌹 Zeus
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#male witch#green witch#hellenism#paganism#witchcraft#hellenic worship#druidism#baby witch#pagan witch#hellenic polytheism#hellenic deities#hellenic paganism#hellenist#hellenistic#hellenic devotion#hellenic pagan#hellenic gods#hellenic polythiest#greek deities#greek gods#greek mythology#theoi#theoi worship#masterlist#hellenic magick#correspondence#hellenic witch
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Laocoon and His Sons - Aluminum Foil Sculpture
#laocoon and his sons#greek#greek sculpture#greek art#roman#snake#hellenistic#hellenistic art#foil#sculpture#fanart
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“What is the difference between Orphic and Homeric Hymns?”
The Orphic and Homeric hymns are both significant in the context of ancient Greek literature and religion, but they differ in origin, purpose, and style.
1. Origin and Tradition:
- Homeric Hymns: These hymns are attributed to Homer, though they were likely composed by various poets in the 7th and 6th centuries BCE. They are part of the broader tradition of epic poetry and are generally seen as a way to honor the gods through narrative and invocation.
- Orphic Hymns: These hymns are tied to the Orphic tradition, which is associated with the mythical figure Orpheus. The Orphic hymns date from later periods (around the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE) and reflect a more esoteric and philosophical approach to religion.
2. Content and Themes:
- Homeric Hymns: Each hymn typically praises a specific deity, recounting myths or stories related to their attributes, powers, and deeds. They often serve a liturgical purpose, meant to invoke the favour of the gods.
- Orphic Hymns: These often incorporate themes of mysticism, cosmology, and the soul's journey. They focus more on personal religious experience and metaphysical concepts, such as the nature of the divine and the afterlife.
3. Style and Structure:
- Homeric Hymns: They generally follow a narrative structure and employ traditional epic techniques, such as invocation and epithets. The language is grand and formal.
- Orphic Hymns: While also poetic, these hymns tend to use a more lyrical and mystical language, emphasizing philosophical ideas. The structure can be less consistent than that of the Homeric hymns.
While both types of hymns celebrate the gods, the Homeric hymns are more concerned with storytelling and invocation in a traditional epic style, whereas the Orphic hymns delve into mystical and philosophical themes, reflecting a different aspect of religious belief.
If I missed anything or messed anything up please let me know, I am up to hear about your opinions / knowledge on this too ^^
#hellenic pagan#hellenic polytheism#hellenic polythiest#hellenism#hellenistic#homeric hymns#orphic hymn#paganism
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devotional acts for Lord Apollon if you can’t have an altar or want to feel closer to Him:
listen to music!
sit out in the sun
write poetry
draw Him! you may not be the best at drawing but i’m sure He’d like to know how you depict Him
dance to music
create a playlist for Him (songs that remind you of Him or ones that you think he would enjoy)
sing along to music (you may not like your singing as the god of music, He would appreciate it)
if you take any medication, take it if you haven’t already!
being kind to people
celebrating pride
reading poetry if you don’t know how to write (or are too lazy to learn. it’s okay.)
listening to lyre music
maybe learn the lyre if you have the time (and money)
eating citrus fruits
painting
taking care of yourself. He is the god of healing, He would want you to be healthy
every 7th of the month, celebrate Him!
if you have money, donate to LGBTQ+ people in need
#pagan#paganism#hellenic polytheism#hellenic pagan#apollon worship#apollon deity#apollon#apollo worship#hellenism#hellenic deities#hellenic worship#hellenic polythiest#hellenic gods#hellenic community#hellenic devotion#greek deity#deity worship#apollo deity#sun god apollo#lord apollo#apollo#lord apollon#devotional acts#hellenistic#greek deities#greek gods
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Full pic of my Aphrodite altar <3
#hellenic polytheism#hellenism#hellenistic#aphrodite#altar#paganism#pagan altar#hellenist altar#helpol#aphrodite devotee#aphrodite devotion
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you were created out of sand from the palm of aphrodites hand. she formed your body, your soul, your life out of bits of the sea & shells. every curve, every hip dip, every dimple, & every freckle she placed upon you for the goal to show beauty in various ways. the back rolls you loathe every time you look in the mirror was once a pebble from the ocean that aphrodite saw beauty in. the mole on your cheek was once a grain of sand aphrodite walked in. you were made with honor honey, you were made with a purpose from blessed lady aphrodite. do not be harsh on yourself. love yourself, treat yourself as a sanctuary. so mote it be
#devotional polytheism#hellenic community#hellenism#hellenistic#hellenistic pagan#devotee#pagan witch#aphrodite#aphrodite goddess#witchcraft#aphrodite devotion#devotee of aphrodite#aphrodite deity#lady aphrodite#aphrodite worship#goddess aphrodite#hellenic deities#hellenic pagan#hellenic polytheism#paganism#love witch#moon witch#witchblr#witchcore#sea witch#self improvement#self love#coquettecore#coquette#feminine energy
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Art depictions of Goddess, Aphrodite <3 part 1










#hellenic pagan#hellenic devotion#hellenic worship#hellenic deities#hellenic paganism#hellenic community#hellenism#hellenic polytheism#hellenistic#aphrodite#greek deities#deity worship#aphrodite deity#ancient greek#greek gods#greek mythology
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Keen-minded Hermes, light-fingered one, light-footed one, quick and cunning, bright and merry, ever watchful, ever agile, ever sharp of wit.
The wings at your feet carry you to any landing-place, in any realm; wearing the cap of Aidoneus, you tarry, unseen by mortal mane. Wielder of the golden sword, player on the shepherd’s pipe, god of herdsmen, god of thieves, god of cities and of pastures, rustic and urbane, you walk the line between contradictions. Hermes of the borderland, Hermes of the threshold, god of the uncertain, consistent and contrary, you stand in the doorway, you stand at the edge; the knife-sharp boundary between two worlds is yours.
Hermes, child of rich-tressed Maia and thundering Zeus, I thank you for your many gifts, I praise your might.
#deity work#hermes#hermes deity#hermes devotee#hermes worship#lord hermes#hellenic paganism#hellenist#hellenism#hellenic polytheism#hellenistic
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𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚




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What is Anthesteria?
Anthesteria, celebrated from the 11th to the 13th of Anthesterion (February–March), was one of the biggest festivals dedicated to Dionysus. Known as the Festival of Flowers, it marked the arrival of spring, the opening of the new wine casks, and the renewal of life. But it wasn’t just about feasting and drinking, it was also a time of purification, fertility, and remembrance, when the boundary between the living and the dead grew thin.
At the heart of the festival was the ritual opening of the wine casks that had been fermenting since the last harvest. This wasn’t just practical; it was symbolic. The wine had been maturing underground, just like Dionysus himself had once been carried in Zeus' thigh before being "born again." Bringing the wine to the surface was more than just a tradition,it was a reflection of Dionysus’ own myth.
But Anthesteria wasn’t all joy and celebration. It was believed that during these days, spirits wandered freely, so while people enjoyed the festivities, they also took precautions to protect themselves. The festival was a strange mix of life and death, revelry and ritual, perfectly embodying the nature of Dionysus, a God of both wild celebration and deep mystery. During Anthesteria, it was also said that the maenads celebrated privately in the mountains and forests. In some legends, Dionysus' marriage to Ariadne was held during Anthesteria.
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Days of Anthesteria
Day 1: Pithoigia (Jar-Opening) 🌸
The first day of Anthesteria, Pithoigia, was centered around the ritual opening of the pithoi, large clay jars that contained the previous year’s wine. These casks had spent months underground, and now, they were unearthed and brought to the sanctuary of Dionysus. A portion of the wine was poured out as an offering, and the rest was shared by all members of the household.
The day was filled with flowers, marking the beginning of the season. Everyone over the age of three was invited to participate in the first taste of the new wine, and the mood was communal and joyous.
Day 2: Choës (Pitchers) 🏺
The second day of the festival, Choës, was a time of popular merrymaking, characterized by wine-drinking contests in which even slaves and children participated. People dressed in their finest clothes, with some even embodying figures from myth connected to Dionysus. There were visits to friends and drinking contests, where participants had to drink an entire chous (about 3 liters) in complete silence. This day was open to everyone, even slaves, highlighting how Dionysus transcended the boundaries of class and status.
For children, Choës marked a special rite of passage. Boys reaching their second year were crowned with flowers and given small drinking vessels, symbolizing their gradual initiation into the community. Meanwhile, the devoted followers of Dionysus, his maenads and priestesses, took part in private, sacred rituals that marked the spiritual union between them and the god.
Day 3: Chytroi (Pots) 💀
The final day, Chytroi, was dedicated to the spirits of the dead. Pots filled with a sacred mix of seeds and grains, called panspermia, were offered to Hermes Chthonios and the wandering souls of the deceased. During this time, it was believed that the spirits of the underworld walked among the living. To protect against any malevolent spirits, people chewed on hawthorn leaves and smeared their doorways with tar. The festival came to a close with the dismissal of the spirits: "Away with you, Keres, it is no longer Anthesteria!"
With these words, the spirits were sent back to the underworld, and life in Athens returned to normal, marking the end of the brief but intense period when the living and the dead had shared the same space.
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Activities To Do:
🍷 Drink wine, or any liquid that you like.
🍷 Place flowers on your altar.
🍷 Honor God Dionysus.
🍷 Go to pottery.
🍷 Make a special mask for Lord Dionysus.
🍷 Do a libation in nature.
🍷 Go to the theater.
🍷 Collect flowers from nature.
🍷 Read and recite the hymns to Dionysus.
🍷 Honor both life and death.
🍷 Take a walk in nature and/or in the mountains.
🍷 Draw Dionysus's symbol or carve His name in stones or wood.
🍷 Make art for Dionysus.
🍷 Make a flower crown.
🍷 Honor your deceased loved ones.
🍷 Leave offerings for spirits.
🍷 Light candles.
🍷 Plant seeds in your garden.
🍷 Plan a feast and celebrate with your loved ones.
🍷 Sing and dance while listening to your favorite songs.
🍷 Do creative activities like art or poetry.
🍷 Go wild and celebrate it as you wish, Kala Anthesteria!
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#dionysus#greek mythology#paganism#hellenic polytheism#deity work#hellenic pagan#deity worship#witch#witchblr#witchcraft#hellenic community#hellenism#hellenic#hellenistic#helpol#god dionysus#lord dionysus#dionysian#dionysus deity#dionysos#bacchus#anthesteria#greek myth#ancient greek#hellenic paganism#pagans#pagan#pagan witch#paganblr#greek tumblr
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If you're going to slander Zeus you're absolutely NEVER welcome on my blog. Simply don't interact. Worship who you want but I have absolutely no reason to sit and listen to you call Him a terrible father or husband or king.
You have no place here and I immediately block any and all blogs that slander His name, even if we share other devotions.
#zeus is my king#zeus devotee#zeus devotion#zeus#king zeus#hellenic worship#hellenic polytheism#hellenism#hellenic community#hellenic#hellenic deities#hellenistic#library: vent
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Friendly reminder that you don’t need to be Greek or Mediterranean in your ethnicity or heritage to practice Hellenism! Religion and spirituality transcends anthropology and genetics, the gods will love anybody of any heritage, race, sexuality, or gender who wishes to revere them and learn about or partake in the practice of hellenism!
#male witch#green witch#hellenism#paganism#witchcraft#druidism#hellenic worship#baby witch#pagan witch#hellenic deities#hellenic paganism#hellenistic#hellenist#hellenic pagan#hellenic gods#hellenic community#hellenic polytheism#hellenic polythiest#hellenic devotion#spiritual freedom#spirituality#religion
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ORPHIC HYMN #53
TO LORD DIONYSOS
I call upon Bacchos, the god we worship annually,
chthonic Dionysos,
together with the fair-tressed Nymphs
he is roused.
In the sacred halls of Persephone
he slumbers and puts to sleep
pure
Bacchic time, every third year.
When he himself stirs up
the triennial revel again,
he sings a hymn
together with his fair-girdled nurses.
As the seasons revolve,
he puts to sleep and wakes up the years.
O blessed and fruit-giving Bacchos,
O horned spirit of the unripe fruit,
come to this most sacred rite
with a glow of joy on your face,
come teeming with fruit
that is holy and perfect.
(edited with the Apostolos Athanassakis trans.)
#lord dionysus#dionysus#dionysos#bacchus#bacchic#dionysian#dionysus deity#dionysos deity#dionysus worship#bacchanalia#lenaia#the bacchae#bacchae#bacchantes#bacchante#wine#persephone#chthonic#chthonic gods#hellenic polytheism#hellenic#hellenistic#hellenism#greek mythology#greek myth#orphic hymns#orphic hymn 53
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What really hurts about religious discourse is how much we all have in common. I know being a Hellenist brings me unfathomable levels of warmth and comfort that I can’t find anywhere else. And I know there are people of other faiths that feel that way with their deities.
There’s so much emphasis on who is “right” or “wrong”, but I don’t believe there’s one truth for everyone. We all have such different lives and paths. The way religion is used as a weapon of hate and not a tool for love and compassion will always sadden me.
I may not personally worship every deity of every religion, but I acknowledge that the feeling of spiritual fulfillment that other religions give people is real. That is enough for me to find love in my heart for them all.
If Allah can bring you that feeling, THATS BEAUTIFUL!! If Jesus can bring you that feeling, THATS BEAUTIFUL!! If any deity of any faith can bring you that feeling….THATS BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Personally, I don’t see my religion as an undeniable truth for everyone. I see it as spiritual connection that brings me love and warmth like no other. I know Lady Aphrodite is real in my heart, because I feel her. I can never give you an equation or a fact that proves my feelings, but I know it’s true in my life. How could you look someone in the eyes and tell them they’ll be punished for seeking love and warmth?
I know I’m just rambling, but I just wish we could live in a world where religion wasn’t a competition of who is right, but a way for us to find more beauty and fulfillment in our worlds.
#aphrodite#hellenic community#hellenic worship#hellenistic#hellenic deities#hellenism#pagan#paganism#hellenic polytheism
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