#roman polytheist

[ianitos]

let the gods be fluid: they come in the forms of animals? fantastic, there's rich history in that. they come in the form of different genders? wonderful, shows trans beauty. they come in all shapes and sizes? perfection, the gods embody all and mirror all. the gods appear as a different race? beautiful, there's diversity even in divinity.

the gods present themselves differently, people experience the gods differently, and that's ok

[paganpillar]

Friendly reminder that you are not obligated to worship the Gods as they were traditionally worshipped. Incorporating modern practices of ancient religions is just as valid. Remember that you can create a regime that caters to your schedule, health, and financial situation. They understand and appreciate the acknowledgment you are able to give.

[thetelesterion]

Absolutely in love with the colors on this modern temple, built by the TEMPLVM group based in Ukraine. This is what Roman temples looked like historically, and to see this brought into a modern place of worship is just unreal <3

Image taken from this video

[dea-abundantia]

15 Days of Deity Devotion: Abundantia

Day 4 - Favorite Myths (from this post)

There's only one ancient myth in which Abundantia is featured, so I'll tell you about that one!

Ovid, a Roman poet, offers one explanation for the origin of the cornucopia, as well as how Abundantia acquired it. In his poem Metamorphoses, he writes of Achelous -- the Greek river god -- losing one of his horns to Heracles. Achelous fights (and loses to) Heracles three times, each time in a different animal disguise. Heracles tears off one of Achelous' horns, and the Naiads -- nymphs -- fill it with flowers and fruit. It becomes known as the Horn of Plenty, or the cornucopia; and this is when it is given to Abundantia.

I would, at some point, like to write my own myths for Abundantia. So far, however, this is the single one that exists. I've incorporated this myth into a prayer I wrote for her, which I'll likely talk about more later on in the challenge.

[clevercrowslair]

a little summary for the non-Italian-speaking folks who'll run into this post:

a capitolium - a tripartite temple, that is - has been discovered in the city of Sarsina, province of Forlì-Cesena, Italy. it most likely dates back to the 1st century BCE. more studies will be done on the building, which will probably lead to a deeper understanding of ancient Roman religion.

[aheartbleedsgold]

historical epithets ::

⪼ Iunonius

⪼ Ianitos - Keeping Track of Time

⪼ Ianuspater - Janus Father

⪼ Dianus - Janu or “Horned God”

⪼ Consuvius - The Guardian of the Beginning of Human Life

⪼ Conseuius - the Sower

⪼ Iancus/Ianeus - the Gatekeeper

⪼ Duonus Cerus - the Good Creator

⪼ Geminus - Double

⪼ Father of the Gods

⪼ Pater - Father

⪼ Patulcius - in reference to the gates open during times of war

⪼ Clusivius/Clusius - Closer of Gate

⪼ Ianus Bifrons - Two Faced Janus

⪼ Diuom Deo - God of Gods

attributed epithets ::

⪼ Invinctus - father of light/solar energies

⪼ Father of Knowledge - the duty and bearer of all knowledge known and to be known

⪼ Ill-Fated - the dreaded god of ill omens, death, and decay

⪼ Gentle Shepherd - the god of good pastures, hunt, and flocks

⪼ Coinsmith - the god of money and innovation

⪼ Sparking Creation - the father of muses, artists, and poets

⪼ Gravedigger - god of death, rebirth, the gateway to the underworld

⪼ Who Stepped Down - the wise to allow the flow of change and step down as ruler of the gods

⪼ Just King - righteous and just king of Latium (and the gods)

⪼ of the Lions

⪼ of War and Peace

[sofiathewitch]

E offering to lady Diana made using my own pictures :3

[maceofpentacles]

Would ye be open to telling us more about Janus?

of course!! this post is one that i’ve turned to multiple times and it does a great job of giving historical background as well as personal gnosis!!

as for my own experiences with janus, i reached out to him during my last semester of college since i was feeling very lost, he’s a god of transitions and graduating college felt like a huge transition to me

i also like to associate him with the concept of being transgender but that’s a wholly personal thing, like i said, he’s a god of transition and he make me feel like a whole person even with my trans identity so yeah!! just a silly little personal note

but if you’re someone who is going through a lot of important transitions in life i definitely recommend at least worshipping him because he brought me a huge sense of relief :)

[jessgoulder]

[wortcunningwitch]

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happy lupercalia to my fellow roman polytheists! i'm celebrating today and tomorrow by devoting prayer time to my goddess, as well as giving her and the gods offerings & praise.

[ianitos]

vesta & her virgin priestess'

[apple-piety]

If you’re finding it difficult to carve out a practice for yourself, you’re just having a normal response. We were never supposed to do this. Polytheism is not an orthodoxy that we can divert to based on dogma and texts. It’s an orthopraxy, the likes of which were always intended to be practiced by the community, the polis, with the guidance of elders and experts. Because of the march of time bringing forced Christianization, colonization, and capitalism enforcing rugged individualism, we’ve been left with little choice but to carve a tiny piece for ourselves.

We’re doing fantastic, considering we’re rebuilding from the scraps and ruins of long gone empires.

[paganpillar]

Apollo

Showing gratitude to Apollo for continuously watching over me and gifting me with the best moments of my life.

[that-one-grey-witch]

To my pagan/polythiest friends, heres a reminder to actually sit and chat with your deity about what you want/need and what would make life easier for you. They cant read minds most of the time (when you're not actively quietly communicating with them) and communication can only strengthen bonds. Go say that thing youre terrified to say or admit that you dont like some aspect of your practice. 90% of the time life gets easier when you do. And they're genuinely happy to see you succeed how you want to.

I see u, you're doin great

-Grey ♡

[dea-abundantia]

— lyrics that remind me of abundantia

mezzanine - lady lamb / just like heaven - the cure / obsession - sir chloe / ornaments of gold - siouxsie and the banshees

[clevercrowslair]

a brief summary for English-speakers:

back in Ancient Rome, Caligola had two ships built in Lake Nemi to host the cult of goddess Isis (I have already discussed this in my post about Diana and Nemi). both crafts eventually sinked, and it took hundreds of years to successfully get them out.

it took three years to get them out, from 1929 to 1931. very unluckily, though, the ships were lit on fire in 1944, during WWII. many speculations surrounded the accident: some folks believed that a couple of kids were responsible, others would claim that it had been the Germans trying to escape.

the mystery has now been solved, apparently, thanks to archaeologist Flavio Altamura and historian Stefano Paolucci. after analysing the evidence carefully, it was discovered that the American army had bombed the museum where the ships were held to destroy a German settlement, filled with weapons.