#polytheism asks

[yourlocalwitchstuff]

For the Polytheist asks you reblogged from me: 5, 15, and 20!

5- What’s your favorite snack to share with the gods?

Any kind of fruit, but particularly strawberries because that’s my personal favorite fruit. My absolute favorite things to offer and share with the gods are the things I personally love because I think that makes an offering most special.

15- Have you ever worked with a deity?

Currently, I mainly work with Lady Artemis. My altar is mainly offerings to Her and I mainly pray to Her. She sent me several messages that took me a while to pick up on (moon imagery everywhere, silver jewelry falling onto the floor, moonlight shining through my window and waking me in the middle of the night). However, I also work with Lord Apollo, Lord Ares, Lady Aphrodite, and Lady Athena. I give offerings and pray to them as well.

20- What’s something new you’d like to try in your worship?

I’d like to try offering jars and offering real food on my altars. I’d also like to use real candles, but I can’t right now because my cat will 100% knock them over and break them or set the house on fire. He’d also eat food if I left it out on an altar.

[marsdeathdefiances]

6, 7, 12, 13, 14

Thanks for the ask!

6: Do you pray daily? If so, do you have a prayer schedule? I, sadly, don’t pray daily. I wish I could, and I’ve tried, but it just doesn’t really work for me. Though I do say ‘good morning’ to my deities when I wake up and a ‘good night’ to them before I head to bed.

7: Do you do any rituals or celebrate any holidays/festivals? I try like hell to celebrate the many holidays and festivals and such that we have but for some reason it just never really…happens I guess? Idk I do acknowledge them though. Just in a more casual manner.

12: What has been your favorite interaction with a deity so far? This is a tough one to answer as I’ve had a lot of interactions with deities that have been amazing for several reasons. (If there’s one thing y’all are gonna learn about me it’s that I’m an absolute softie for the Gods) But honestly the one on my mind (aside from some of my first interactions with Zeus) is my very first interaction with Ares. I prayed to him the first time during a rough patch just asking Him to help me along and give me the courage and strength I needed to keep going and He definitely answered. And He’s been a pretty consistent presence in my life and He’s definitely not what everyone makes him out to be. It brought me to tears the first time. He’s amazing.

13: What is your favorite devotional act? At the moment it’s sitting outside and watching storms and watching it rain and things like that. (Obviously this is a devotional act to Zeus) We also get some lovely lightning storms this time of year in WI so that’s always a treat.

14: Would you say there’s a certain “type” of deity you follow? Or are you more broad, without rhyme or reason? I think I’m more broad. I mean I know I usually talk about only a handful of the gods I worship and honor. But I actually worship and honor more beyond the ones I post about. And it’s definitely a variety. Though I guess we could say my ‘main’ ones are pretty consistent (Zeus, Ares, Plouton, Phobos & Deimos).

[kharmophron]

For the polytheism asks, 17 and 24! ^^

thanks for asking, i loved these!

17. Do you have any UPGs?

oh ive got a hell lot of them. UPGs are a great part of my experience with religion, especially since my practice is always leaning to the "personal" area, not necessarily following tradition strictly. most recent one is Ares big fat hairy belly supremacy! love ur belly (and ur body hair!) for Ares 🫶

(also everyone feel free to ask me about UPGs on specific deities and aspects bc i love the gossip-y feeling that comes with sharing it lmao fkkdkdkd)

24. How do you define devotion vs worship?

this one is really interesting! i personally think that worship is a more general term, that encompasses a lot of aspects of adoration, going around honoring a deity (*or other being). i usually say worship when referring to my religious relationship with a deity* and how i praise, adore, and cherish them.

now devotion to me holds more serious undertones. it needs dedication, consistency, loyalty. it might also be something that you focus on more often than other general aspects of your praxis, or that holds a greater sense of importance, for the commitment alone! worship is a part of it, but not all of it.

(polytheism asks)

[embervoices]

@shiny-speedy-devotee’s

Polytheism Asks

What’s your least favorite myth? I don't really look at it that way. I'm certainly not fond of the ones involving consent violations.

What’s your favorite myth? Again, I don't really look at it that way. I suppose I like the ones that are just plain weird.

What pantheon(s) do you worship? I'm effectively an omnitheist. Depending on how one itemizes pantheons, I've had at least brief contact with more than I'd like to try to count. But the pantheons I relate to consistently enough to have permanent marks on my body for are: Vanir, Aesir, Orixa, Loa, Irish, Welsh, Hellenic, Kemetic, and an infinity symbol for the Whole That Is Divine. I'm also an animist.

Who is your least favorite ancient poet/philosopher/old guy who said “smart” things? Probably Thomas Aquinas. Not that he had much to say about my faith, really. But I had to read some of his work in my Religious Studies and Philosophy classes in university and am definitely not a fan.

What’s your favorite snack to share with the gods? (Curtesy of @luminarycanary) Honey is sacred to nearly all of them. I collect varietals.

Do you pray daily? If so, do you have a prayer schedule? I don't have a schedule. I have everyday prayers, but I say them as the impulse arises, not literally every day. They go well before a meal, and before undertaking ritual work. But they're specifically centered on the Vanir, who are Family/Home to me, so I have other set prayers/songs for other purposes, as well as whatever extemporaneous expression arises.

Do you do any rituals or celebrate any holidays/festivals? Yes. Many. MANY. I should make this its own post.

How often do you make offerings, and what is your most common offering to give? The most common offerings are a candle, a libation, or a song. Candles happen several times a week these days, if only for the Community Well Being Altar. Libations are less common. They used to be several times a month, but the reasons for that have fallen away over the last few years. Still, at least monthly. Songs are connected to specific prompts, which have also fallen away over the last couple years. Those, too, are closer to monthly right now.

How many altars do you currently have up, if any at all? Uhhhhhh *counts* 8-12, depending on how you count altars, I think? Some people distinguish between altars and shrines, at which point I'd have to say most of those are shrines. If I itemize the individual deities, I have easily dozens, but they’re mostly clumped together by pantheon or domain. I have one, maybe two working altars going most of the time lately.

Have you ever made a travel altar? In the sense of making a specific small portable altar/shrine thingy, no. In the sense of packing up a small box of whatever it seems like I might need for travel, many times. I’m not opposed - it sounds like a fun craft project. But what I need with me varies a little too much, beyond what I carry in my purse all the time anyway.

What deity do you think your taste in music best represents, regardless of who you worship? Probably Brighid. With a side of Ghede.

What has been your favorite interaction with a deity so far? I have absolutely no idea how to answer this.

What is your favorite devotional act? Singing!

Would you say there’s a certain “type” of deity you follow? Or are you more broad, without rhyme or reason? Most of the gods I work with at all frequently are on the Life/Death axis, or are Tricksters. But I will work with almost any deity who drops by, if there's a reason for it. Magic is also a pretty common domain around here.

Have you ever worked with a deity? As opposed to what? Well, regardless, by just about every definition that might have been meant by this, yes. Working with deities is pretty well my job. I'm ordained Vanatru clergy, a spirit worker, dreamworker, oracle, and witch.

Have you ever been to a religious site (for your deities)? Several. It seems like every time I get to go on vacation, the Powers find a way to turn it into a pilgrimage. Gamla Uppsala in particular was wonderful.

Do you have any UPGs? Quite a few. Mostly about the Vanir.

What is your favorite way to communicate with the gods? Possession trance is extremely helpful, but there's a lot of places to introduce error into the process, and it can be damaging to handle it poorly. Still, ecstatic trance states in general are a major focus of my practice, when possible.

Do you just worship deities, or do you worship heroes, spirits, etc. as well? My practices include animism and ancestor reverence. I tend to focus less on "heroes", and more on personal connections, and general interconnectedness.

What’s something new you want to try in your worship? Herbalism. Fragrance blending. The overlap between my list of craft interests and my list of worship interests is very high.

What would your ideal practice look like? I wish I knew! The last few years have changed a lot, and I'm frankly at a bit of a loss now. It's been exhausting. I can't keep up what I had to build during lockdown, and the extended community practices that supported me before don't work anymore. Figuring out what I and we need to do henceforth is a big, big task on my plate right now. More than I can really address, yet.

Have you ever received a dream/a big sign from a deity? I'm a dreamworker, so my sense of scale for this is probably skewed. But yes, several times.

Are there any new deities you want to contact? I already have more deities on my list than I know what to do with. I won't refuse newcomers, but I'm not seeking them out.

How do you define devotion vs worship? “Worship” is the expression of love for divinity. Forms of worship correspond to "love languages": praise, offerings, services, etc. “Devotion” is a deeply personal relationship with a specific entity. They’re different points on a continuum. Roughly the emotional difference between enjoying a party to honor a member of your community you think well of but don’t necessarily hang out with much personally, vs. paying personal attention to your best friend, lover, sibling, etc. Either way, the point is the relationship.

What is your favorite symbol of your deity(ies)? I am rather fond of the Vanatru Boar symbol. 

[ringo-ichigo]

3, 9, and 18 for the polytheism asks :3

Thanks.

3. What pantheon(s) do you worship?

I worship the Greek pantheon.

9. How many altars you you currently have up, if any at all?

Just one at the moment but that's because I moved houses in the last year and my room still has things that need fixing before I can arrange everything how I want it. Before moving though, I had two. One that was a shared space for all the Ouranic deities (with sorta mini shrine areas for many of the deities) and same setup for the Khthonic. I can't wait to rearrange things though because I actually have a tiny bit more room for altar stuff in my new house.

18. What is your favorite way to communicate with the gods?

Beyond just… praying/talking, it would be tarot. I chalk this up to how in tune with the tarot I am. They’re my best divination tool of the ones I've tried (I’m okay with oracle decks, haven’t gotten into pendulums really, and am actual trash with rune casting) so it’s the easiest way for me to reach out. I usually do a yes/no system with tarot for questions.

[kattyjonestardis]

3 and 17 for the polytheism asks, please!

Sure! 3: what pantheon(s) do you worship? The Ancient Greek/Hellenic pantheon!

Do you have any UPGs? I have a couple! Mostly small ones having to do with my personal worship. I think the one that effects my practice the most is the connection between Hypnos and medication (this is sorta not upg, given His connection to poppies and temporary lack of suffering-which is how many ancient Greeks thought about sleep, but it’s still considered a UPG in modern practice given the difference in ancient vs modern medicine)

[khaire-traveler]

Polytheist & Pagan Asks

🙏 - Which pantheon(s) do you actively worship?

🌞 - Which deity(ies) are you closest to/do you worship the most often?

✨ - Do you believe in patron deities? If so, do you have any that you know of?

🌍 - Which pantheons do you believe exist?

📜 - Have you ever made an oath, vow, or contract with a deity? If yes, how did it go (you don't have to share)?

📿 - What are three things you're grateful to your deity(ies) for?

🖋️ - If you could say anything to your deity(ies) right now, what would you most want to say?

💌 - What is your favorite form of deity communication?

🎭 - What is an emotionally impactful or a silly worship-related experience you've had?

❤️ - What's one memory of your practice that you reflect the most fondly on?

🥂 - What is your favorite devotional act or offering to give?

🎉 - Do you celebrate any festivals? If so, which ones?

🫂 - Do you syncretize any pantheons with one another? If so, which ones?

🔮 - Do you delve into topics like the occult or the mysteries? Do you do anything esoteric?

⭐ - What is something you wish people outside your practice knew more about?

📖 - Do you like the way your pantheon is most often portrayed in media? Why or why not?

🏛️ - Do you have a favorite statue or temple to your deity(ies)? If yes, what is it?

🔥 - Do you have a favorite myth or tale from your pantheon or others?

🧭 - What led you to your practice?

🧿 - Did you have any other spiritual beliefs before discovering your current practice?

🪽 - Do you believe in angels and/or demons? If yes, do you worship or work with any?

🪄 - Do you practice witchcraft? If yes, do you keep it separate from your deity worship?

🪦 - Do ancestors or human spirits play a big role in your practice?

🐾 - Do animal spirits play a big role in your practice?

🌱 - Does nature - plants, nature spirits, etc. - play a big role in your practice?

💀 - Do you believe in ghosts? If yes, have you ever had an experience with one?

☄️ - Do you believe in astral travel/the astral realm? If so, have you been there before?

[hellenicrisis]

Does Hellenism have a Holy Book? Or like a Bool with Rules,Customs,Offerings etc?? Kinda like a Bible :>

Hey there, sunshine! ☀️

Hellenic paganism doesn't have one single piece of holy scripture like Abrahamic religions do. Our texts are a little more scattered. We have the Homeric Hymns and the Orphic Hymns, each are a collection of hymns and prayers to the gods. There is also Hesiod's Theogony, an epic 1000+ line poem that details the genealogies of the gods, and also Hesiod's Works and Days, which is more on the subject of morality and farming, but includes good lessons on how to interact with the gods.

You can buy these online in the forms of physical books, but there should also be free pdf versions of them out there, as well as websites that have the entire collection of hymns written out.

As for a text that gives instructions regarding customs and offerings, there isn't one set, singular text that I know of. We learn from historical and archaeological research, from writings like those listed above, and from each other. There are modern books on Hellenic paganism and its practices written by scholars that you could look for. Some are expensive though, and if you do enough digging on the internet yourself, you should be able to come up with some information.

I could teach you a couple basics right now.

1. Be clean when praying

There is a line in Hesiod's Works and Days that reads, "Never pour a libation of sparkling wine to Zeus after dawn with unwashen hands, nor to others of the deathless gods."

This line refers to the custom of washing our hands before giving offerings or libations to the gods. There is a water we make, I think with burnt herbs in it, called khernips that is used to clean our hands. You don't have to use it though (I don't) and simply washing your hands normally works just as well. I believe it also symbolises being generally clean. Being ready for your day and in a good state when presenting yourself to the gods is important, I think.

2. How to pray

Here is a post I found about how to pray in Hellenic paganism. I found it very helpful and I've been pagan for years now, so I think it could help you. (Link)

Also a note, we have a version of "amen" that can be said at the end of prayers, if that sense of closing off makes prayer easier for you. I know it did for me. The word is "khaire", and as I understand it, it means "blessings" or "good wishes". You can say it to someone or to close a prayer.

EDIT: "Khaire" or "khairete" can be used. They both mean "hail" or "farewell" or "blessings". "Khaire" is to address one, and "khairete" is to address a group.

3. Ouranic and chthonic

Quick run down on ouranic and chthonic. Ouranic means celestial, and it is how we refer to gods who live on the surface and in Olympus. These include Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Aphrodite, etc. Chthonic means underground, and it is used to refer to gods who live in the Underworld. These are Hades, Persephone (half the year at least), and Thanatos.

In Ancient times, offerings to ouranic deities were either libations poured to them in a bowl or cup or the smoke of burning food. It is believed that the essence of the food would be carried up to the gods through the smoke. Looking at this in modern day, incense smoke is an excellent offering and we can leave food offerings and libations out on the altar along with a lit candle.

Offerings to chthonic deities usually went in the ground, so that it may be absorbed through the earth and reach the gods in the Underworld that way. Usually libations were poured out on the ground and food offerings buried in a dug hole. If you have a garden or pot plants and your offerings are safe for them then the practice can be replicated that way. I've also seen people use boxes on the altar, putting offerings inside and closing it, symbolising burying it.

Or you can simply treat chthonic deities the same as ouranic deities when giving offerings. Whatever works best for you, but this is what was done traditionally.

4. Read the myths

Read the myths of the gods you wish to worship. You learn a lot and can come to your own conclusions about your worship by learning about their stories and roles in society.

This may all seem like a lot now, and not having one singular piece of decisive scripture can be challenging if you're used to having one, but it does get easier. You'll settle and find your feet. Knowing these things will become second nature, and you will build your own practice based on them. No one's worship looks the same, especially with paganism, and that's as it should be.

Thank you so much for asking, sunshine! So sorry for the long response, but I figured I'd rather leave you with some starting points and things to investigate. Please feel free to send another ask or dm me in future if you have any more questions.

Khaire! ☀️

[mars-and-the-theoi]

Deity Letter Writing

Deity letters are, in my opinion anyways, a wonderful alternative to traditional prayer if praying is something you struggle with for whatever reason! Sometimes praying can be uncomfortable for me-for personal reasons, and also formality kind of squiks me out-but writing is something I’m very confident about! And it tends to come much easier to me than praying. I started writing letters about 3 years ago on a whim because I was just frustrated with praying not always working for me. And it’s worked wonderfully ever since! It’s a great way for me to be able to get whatever thoughts or feelings I’m having off my chest! It’s really no different than say if you were writing to a pen pal, or a friend, or whatever. It follows the same format and generally includes the same content (with some differences of course).

When it comes to formatting I keep it to, like I said, like a traditional letter. I start it with ‘Lord/Lady [insert deity name here]’ sometimes I’ll precede that with ‘dear’ but that’s totally up to you! (Which is another amazing thing about this, you can tailor it to your and your relationship with the deity you’re writing too!).

Then I follow it with a quick ‘introduction’ paragraph, I just say hello, tell Them how I’m doing, tell Them that I hope They’re doing well, little things like that. And again- you can tailor this to you and your deity! You can completely omit this section or add to it. Whatever you want.

I don’t always write to Them when I need something from Them but if you do I usually include it in the second paragraph. If I don’t I usually just tell Them what I’m up to, or that I saw something that made me think of Them, etc.

In the last paragraph I thank Them for well…anything really. Maybe for being in my life, or like with Zeus I may thank Him for any rain we’ve had, etc. to me this is the most important part as it kind of builds this certain…reciprocity (idk if that’s the right word but it’s the best way I can describe it) and also it’s just kind to do! I may also ask if There’s anything in particular they want from me or anything like that. But again- you can omit or include this as you please. It’s not a must.

I don’t always do a like…’sincerely Mars’ part but if you wanted to you totally could! Sometimes I’ll just do a little doodle or maybe a funny joke that I think They’d like, or a book quote that made me think of Them, etc. whatever you want really!

Now I know a major concern is ‘do They receive these?’ And my response is a resounding yes, at least in my experience. If you talk while you write you could totally treat it as a prayer! But I usually don’t and just like…’hear’ the words in my head as I write which is good enough! I usually just call whichever deity it id I’m writing to beforehand in the same way you would before praying or giving an offering! I usually just say ‘Hear [insert deity name] as I write this letter to you’ then go for it! And of course, you can alter this to whatever works best for you. I also may light (or turn on, I use electric candles) their candle and bring it over to wherever I’m writing or listen to Their deity playlist. Just whatever I need to do to ‘get in the zone’.

As far as ‘disposal’ goes, I have a little wooden locked box that I have that they go into! Then when my aunt and uncle do a bonfire I just take it over and toss the letters into the fire. But this part totally depends on you and your situation. You could rip it up, or shred it. Or set it on their altar. If you wanted to you could just write them in a notebook and keep them in there. Or you could do it on your phone! In your notesapp or whoever else.

[broomsick]

any tips for starting out when working with deities?

Hi, friend! Thank you for the ask, and sorry for the late reply. I've posted tips for beginners many times in the past, most of which you can find via links in this post. But now, since we're talking about working with deities more specifically, I'll list a few quick tips in a point form!

The golden rule to deity work, in my opinion, is respect. Everyone interacts with their deities with varying amounts of familiarity, but one quality always remains no matter the worshipper, and that is respect. But that goes without saying, right? 'Treat others how you want to be treated' makes no exceptions, even with non-human entities.

To me, the first step to respecting a deity is acknowledging their depth and multi-faceted nature. Mythological sources may describe this or that deity as the 'God of this or that', but in the context of religion, they are much more. The believer views the God as more than a mythological figure, but as a complex existing being.

For this reason, another tip I'll give is to get to know them. Learn as much as you can about them, and never stop learning. Not only about the deity/deities themselves, but also (and I think it's crucial not to neglect this!) about the cultural context in which they were first worshipped. I can't stress enough how big of a difference this makes when it comes to understanding a God. If you're interested, I've linked here a few of my favorite sources pertaining to nordic cultures, religions and history!

To me, offerings are not transactional. That is just my own belief, of course, but I don't adhere to the idea that 'one must give to the Gods in order to earn blessings and vice versa'. Paganism is not a trade market, but rather a way to experience spirituality. I believe in making offerings when you can, if you can, as a gesture of gratitude and not as a way to somehow 'earn blessings'. As a pagan, you do not "owe" anything to the Gods they do not "owe" you anything either.

Do not be afraid to simply spend time with them. While we may not always feel their presence, you can have faith in the fact that they watch over you. And for this reason, it's perfectly okay for you to sit down at your altar, or in the outdoors, to simply talk to them, symbolically sharing a drink/meal, telling them of your troubles or of how they inspire you. Developing this habit can help make you feel connected to a deity, even on a tight schedule, or during times when you feel disconnected from your spirituality.

In the same vein, it can be fulfilling and fun for you to dedicate certain activities to a deity of your choice! For example, practicing your instrument in honor of Bragi, or hiking in honor of Jörð, etc... What's more, whenever you dedicate an activity to a deity, you can invite them to partake in it, as I've described in this previous post!

Start to notice what things in your life reminds you of them. Maybe a certain smell? Or a song? What animals, meals, stories of else bring this deity to mind? Either because of the similar feeling they instill in you, or because you think this or that deity might enjoy them.

As a beginner, you needn't feel bad about how many deities you work with, or which deities you reach out to (so long as they are not part of a closed practice). I've always thought it weird how in some books centered around witchcraft, they'll rank deities in order of 'how experienced you need to be to reach out to them'. If you want my own honest opinion, anyone is free to reach out to any deity. No God is more difficult to work with than others. It all comes down to the individual, their values and the way they choose to work with the deity in question. I'm also not a big fan of such sources encouraging calling out to a deity during a ritual/spell like they're a tool for a magical working, if the practionner doesn't plan to really get to know them. But that's a topic for another day.

It can be greatly fulfilling as well to simply ponder a deity from time to time. What do they teach you? What can you learn from their example? What do they represent in your life? I listed in this post a few ideas of questions to ask yourself in order to better understand a deity and their presence in your life.

Take it step by step, day by day, and don't feel bad if you think you've made a mistake. We are all constantly learning. The Gods know we are human, and they reflect us in that way: they themselves have their strengths and weaknesses.

I hope this helps, but please do keep in mind that these are all my personal views on paganism, and that not every practionner will resonate with them. In any case, don't hesitate to ask if you have any other question(s) regarding practice or belief in the nordic path. Have a good day, my friend.

[sag-dab-sar]

To my fellow pagans/polytheists, a warning: the extremely antisemitic Satanism anon is going around again asking what you think of them. Don't publish it, don't give them the publicity they tend to send the same anon to a ton of pagans/polytheists all at once so they reach a wide audience that way.

[yourlocalwitchstuff]

Hello! From the polytheism post, question 23 please!

23- Are there any new deities you want to contact?

Yes, I’ve been looking into contacting Lord Dionysus and Lady Demeter. I’ve been doing a lot of research into Them. I always do research into the deities I contact to make sure I don’t offend any of Them, however for these two it’s especially important for me to do so due to how They have been portrayed in recent media in particular. I want to make sure I’m not affected by pop culture depictions of Them before I start contacting. I don’t wish to offend Them. Plus, it’s just good to know things about the deity you’re trying to contact.

But yeah, I’ve been doing research on Lord Dionysus and Lady Demeter so I can try and contact them in the future.

[marsdeathdefiances]

16, 17 (could you also explain what a UPG is please?), 19, 24, 25

please and thank you!!

Thanks for the ask!

16: Have you ever been to a religious site (for your deities)? Sadly I have not :( as I haven’t gotten the chance to leave America yet. But I’m really hoping that I’ll get to go to Greece someday and take a look at everything and all that. Like Crete is number one on my list as that’s where Zeus was born/hidden.

17: Do you have any UPGs? Okay, so a UPG is an Unverified Personal Gnosis it’s in the loosest terms possible essentially a religious headcanon made based off of personal experiences. That’s the best way I can describe it. So like there’s nothing official or set in stone about it, but the belief was gained through personal experiences with a deity or whatever. And as far as I can tell I really don’t think I have any? Unless Ares liking goth and phonk music can be considered one. Or Zeus having a fondness for spiked hot chocolate is one. Those are the only 2 coming to me at the moment.

19: Do you just worship deities, or do you worship heroes, spirits, etc. as well? I do worship heroes, yes! I worship Odysseus. And I’m currently in the works (as in I’m still trying to gather information) of starting to worship Achilles and Patroclus. And Chiron is another one I am looking into! They’re the only ones at the moment but I’m sure I’ll start to worship more in the future.

24: How do you define devotion vs worship? Honestly? I don’t know how to answer this one because I guess I’ve never really given it that much thought. But as someone who is devoted to a deity in my experience ‘devotion’ is a much more…intense feeling (to me! This is just my experience!). While worship (which can be intense, for sure) really isn’t to me. I don’t know let me think more on this and maybe I’ll update this answer.

25: What is your favorite symbol of your deity(ies)? The scales of justice for Zeus. Swords for Ares. Roses for Aphrodite. A chariot for Phobos and Deimos. Cerberus for Plouton.

[kharmophron]

10, 19, and 25 for the polytheism asks :3

thanks for the asks!! the answers are longer than i expected, lol

10. Have you ever made a travel altar?

yes, actually! some time ago (two years? maybe?) i was away for christmas week so i made one to celebrate the summer solstice! i remember it was cute and i added some rocks to it, but i dont remember what exactly i took with me besides some rocks and shells, candles, and dice. i didnt really like how i used it, so i havent made any for when i was away more recently, but ive always liked to carry some trinkets that remind me of the gods, so ive been doing that instead. i love the concept of travel/pocket altars tho!! would love to work into something cute and functional to use in the future

19. Do you just worship deities, or do you worship heroes, spirits, etc. as well?

my worship is kind of rocky right now (has been for a while) but i did worship and do stuff with a bunch of heroes some time ago, and i still hold them very dearly! shoutout to achilles and patroklos my beloveds <3 ive also looked into atalanta (my workout go-to gal) and pelops (made me pay more attention to poseidon) and asterion (just love him and pasiphae and ariadne) and leukippos (im trans i love leto i had to), and i loooooove orpheus and eurydice (who made me interested in starting to look into nymph cult!!)

ive also been trying to make an effort to give thanks to nature spirits in general so i guess that counts

25. What is your favorite symbol of your deity(ies)?

cows!!!! the moomoos!!!!!!!1 i LOVE cows. and flowers!!

also, dick

(polytheism asks)

[that-ikea-alien-plush]

I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course i watched heathers and can sing "meant to be yours" from memory

I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course i cope with humor

I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course i love energy drinks

I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course i love spicy chips

I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course i love watching meme compilations

I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course they pulled pranks on me

I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course i love grapes

I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course i hold my alcohol well

I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course I'm genderfucked (lol)

I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course i listen to mother mother

I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course theyre like a fun uncle to me

I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course i laugh loudly and you can't calm me down

[thedansemacabres]

something lovely for sustainable agriculture in honour of the gods, I think, would be learning how to make natural dyes, use eggshells for all sorts of purposes, sewing, etc. These arts are often forgotten, allowing for corporations to overtake our lives. Demeter's hands guide our own, so why not learn to make lovely dyes with her fine crops?