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onto the third poster :) today is King Posideon.

the dolphins look really off and it bothers me

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digital offering for hestia vasilea, goddess of the hearth and first and last of the kids of kronos and rhea ♡

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In this time of need I pray.

Lord Zeus of the foreigners, god of compassion & companionship, we call humbly to you in our time of grief.

We invoke your love for humans & their kinship, & your kindness to strangers.

Bring peace & sovereignty to Gaza, land of the olive trees, & the finest of fabrics.

Bring freedom to Palestine, land of dance, of music, of sweet fruit, long oppressed.

All-Mighty father, king of all kings, all is under your will, & all is within your grasp. We pray for the people of Palestine, & for an easement to their pain.

What’s more, Thunder-Bearer, father of Far-Shooting Apollo, king of Heaven,

I pray for the migrants, the people kept unjustly in the hands of ruthless tyrants, who disrespect your law. I pray too for their freedom, for their lives to be spared, for their safety in lands unfamiliar.

& so too, I pray for the care of their souls in Olympus’ hands, if they should pass. Let them feel no pain, let their martyrdom be answered swiftly, tenfold.

Thank you, good husband of Queen Hera, father of gods, justice-bringer.

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A friendly word of witchy advice: just go with it.

You’re trying to contact a deity and you immediately have a random thought? just go with it. It doesn’t make sense? Whatever, write it down. Maybe it will make sense later.

Wondering if you should and get the feeling that you should? do it.

Suddenly think you shouldn’t? don’t.

Doing tarot and the card comes out sideways? It’s sideways. Interpret.

When I go for a walk and take a seat on a bench and think, gods I wish I had some shade, and the clouds conveniently come together to block out the sun, I just go with it.

Thank you :)

Maybe it was, maybe it wasn’t. Truth will reveal itself with time.

People ask me all the time, how do you know Lucifer is speaking to you? I trust him, even when it doesn’t immediately make sense, even when it seems random.

Your first thought, yes, write it down. Your random inclination, follow it.

This doesn’t mean that everything is a sign, it means stop prohibiting yourself from receiving signs by constantly hyper analyzing everything. Let your brain and body perceive without fighting against them.

You heard a whisper in the wind? Listen.

You think you saw something in the smoke? Draw it.

Confusing nonsense that probably means nothing? Document it anyways.

Just go with it.

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🐑Ganymede worship guide/suggestions🐑

Domain: Youth, beauty, homosexuality, cupbearing, service, Abduction, Grace, Divine encounters, Nectar.

Epithets: Cupbearer of the Gods, Prince of Troy, Most beautiful, the loveliest born of the race of mortals, Golden-haired, wine-bearer, lovely, Blessed one, Skillful.

Imagery/symbolism: Pitcher, hoop, the Nile river, lyre, Aquarius constellation, dice/Knucklebones, Phrygian cap.

Colors: Gold, white, pink, yellow, blue.

Animal: Eagle, sheep, Cockerel, horse.

Offerings: Flowers, Candles, incense, art, poetry, lamps, fruits, tea, wine, pitchers, eagle feathers, wool, sheep imagery, honey, milk, silk, water, sweets, perfume, oils, bread, jewelry, Aquarius imagery, trinkets, dice.

Devotional acts: Sky gazing, taking care of sheeps, cup-bearing, acts of service, beauty rites, star gazing, playing board games, doing something that makes you feel youthful.

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⋆˚࿔ Pasithea ࿔˚⋆

"Hypnos (Sleep) swiftly flew to Pasithea's couch. From slumber woke all nations of the earth." - Quintus Smyrnaeus, Fall of Troy 5. 395 ff (trans. Way) (Greek epic C4th A.D.)

Yes, that's right, it's finally here - let's talk about Lady Pasithea; one of the younger Kharites (Graces); the goddess of rest, relaxation, and hallucinations; and the wife of Lord Hypnos.

Now a small disclaimer !! I am not an expert. I am not a religious authority. Nor am I a professional of any kind. I simply love researching and I love the gods. So if you have anything you'd like to add to this lil info post, or you find any faults, please don't hesitate to let me know! Without further adieu, let's go.

A Younger Kharite (Graces):

"Hera answered him [Hypnos god of sleep] : ‘. . . I will give you one of the younger (hoploterai) Kharites (Charites, Graces) for you to marry, and she shall be called you lady; Pasithea.’" - Homer, Iliad 14. 231 ff (trans. Lattimore) (Greek epic C8th B.C.)

 In the Iliad itself (xiv. 269) Pasithea is called one of the younger Charites, who is destined to be the wife of Sleep, and the plural Charites occurs several times in the Homeric poems. (Od. xviii. 194.)

One of the swiftshoe Kharites (Charites) [namely Pasithea] . . . in a forest not far off she saw the madness of Lyaios (Lyaeus) [Dionysos] her father. She wept for sorrow and tender affection, and tore her cheeks with her nails in mourning." - Nonnus, Dionysiaca 33. 4 ff

"Hera answered him [Hypnos god of sleep] : ‘. . . I will give you one of the younger (hoploterai) Kharites (Charites, Graces) for you to marry, and she shall be called you lady; Pasithea.’" - Homer, Iliad 14. 231 ff (trans. Lattimore) (Greek epic C8th B.C.)

"[Pasithea] one of the swiftshoe Kharites (Charites, Graces) was gathering the shoots of the fragrant reeds in the Erythraian garden, in order to mix the flowing juice of Assyrian oil with Indian flowers in the steaming cauldrons of Paphos, and make ointment [or perfume] for her Lady [Aphrodite]." - Nonnus, Dionysiaca 33. 4 ff (trans. Rouse) (Greek epic C5th A.D.)

Goddess of Rest, Relaxation, Hallucinations, and All Altered States of Consciousness:

There isn't many excerpts on Pasithea as a goddess of rest, relaxation, and hallucinations. This idea comes from Her being the wife of Hypnos and Her associations with Him and His domains. As well as one of the interpretations of the meaning of Her name; "Aquired-sight" or "Aquired-goddess". I'll add some commentary as well as some excerpts that can be interpreted to support this idea.

Pasithea as the wife of Hypnos, god of sleep and dreams, may have been envisaged as the goddess of hallucinations and hallucinogenic drugs. Her name is difficult to translate--the prefix pasis can be translated equally as "all", "possessed" or "acquired" and the suffix thea as "sight", "seeing", "contemplation", "goddess" or "divine". Translating it as "Acquired-Sight" may suggest a goddess of hallucination, however, in the story of the Iliad, where Hypnos acquires her from Hera in exchange for certain favours, the "Acquired-Goddess" meaning is quite apt. The name pasithea was also given to some unidentified "magical" plant, perhaps even an hallucinogenic. Hypnos was himself associated with poppies and opiates. - Commentary from theoi.om

The notion that she was “acquired sight” is presented as evidence that she was a source of hallucinations. It is known that Pasithea’s name is also found in the world of botany; there is a specific plant called Pasithea that may have been known for causing hallucinations. The other prominent interpretation of her name is that it means “acquired goddess” and this meaning has evidence in the story of how she became wed to Hypnos. It is also worth mentioning that her connection to Hypnos may have also meant that Pasithea was associated with rest and relaxation; indeed, some interpret her divine portfolio to extend to rest, meditation, hallucination and other states of altered consciousness. - Greek Gods & Goddess

Wife of Hypnos:

Then in turn the lady ox-eyed Hera answered him : ‘Hypnos, why do you ponder this in your heart, and hesitate? Or do you think that Zeus of the wide brows, aiding the Trojans, will be angry as he was angry for his son, Herakles? Come now, do it, and I will give you one of the younger (hoploterai) Kharites (Charites, Graces) for you to marry, and she shall be called you lady; Pasithea, since all your days you have loved her forever.’ So she spoke, and Hypnos was pleased and spoke to her in answer : ‘Come then! Swear it to me on Styx' ineluctable water. With one hand take hold of the prospering earth, with the other take hold of the shining salt sea, so that all the undergods who gather about Kronos (Cronus) may be witnesses to us. Swear that you will give me one of the younger Kharites, Pasithea, the one whom all my days I have longed for.’ - Homer, Iliad 14.231 ff (trans. Lattimore) (Greek epic C8th B.C.)

He also says that Hypnos was a lover of Pasithea, and in the speech of Hypnos there is this verse :--‘Verily that he would give me one of the younger Kharites.’ - Pausanias, Description of Greece 9. 35. 1 (trans. Jones)

"Hypnos (Sleep) swiftly flew to Pasithea's couch. From slumber woke all nations of the earth." - Quintus Smyrnaeus, Fall of Troy 5. 395 ff (trans. Way)

"[Hera commands Iris summon the god of sleep Hypnos :] ‘Promise him Pasithea for his bride, and let him do my need from desire of her beauty. I need not tell you that one lovesick will do anything for hope.’ At these words, Iris goldenwing flew away peering through the air . . . seeking the wandering track of vagrant Hypnos (Sleep). She found him on the slopes of nuptial Orkhomenos (Orchomenus) [i.e. the home of the Kharites (Charites)]; for there he delayed again and trailed his distracted foot, a frequent visitor at the door of his beloved Pasithea . . . [Iris disguised as Nyx, Hypnos' mother, spoke to the god :] ‘I have heard that you want one of the Kharites (Charites, Graces); then if you have in your heart an itch for her bedchamber, have a care! Do not provoke Pasithea's mother, Hera the handmaid of wedded love!’" - Nonnus, Dionysiaca 31. 103 ff 

"Has Eros (Love) perhaps flicked you also with the cestus, like Eos (the Dawn) once before?--Ah, I know why your cheeks are pale : shadowy Hypnos (Sleep), the vagabond, woos you as a bridegroom woos a maid! I will not compel you if you are unwilling; I will not join Hypnos the blackskin to Pasithea the lilywhite!’ When Aphrodite had said this, the Kharis weeping replied : ‘O mother of the Erotes (Loves)! O sower of life in the everlasting universe! No herdsman troubles me, no bold desire of Hypnos (Sleep). I am no lovesick Eos (Dawn) or Selene (Moon)." - Nonnus, Dionysiaca 33. 4 ff

Epithets:

Given how little we know about Pasithea, all of these epithets and titles come from me, looking at the above excerpts, and coming to conclusions based on how She has been refered to in them.

Pasithea the Lilywhite

Beloved Pasithea

The Younger Charite

The Aquired Goddess

Swiftshoe Charite

Of Rest / Relaxation

Offerings:

Excluding traditional / universal offerings, some things you could offer / devote to Pasithea are:

poppies

lilies

flowers (any)

pillows

couches (imagery of)

plushies

any medications that you take

meditation

taking some time out of your day to unwind

breathing exercises

worshipping / honouring Her family

worshipping / honouring the Kharites

Resources:

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Sometimes I freak out over missing like a few days of prayer because of burnout and then I remember Lord Apollon literally rules over healing, and definitely does not want me to run myself to the bone for him, and that self care is an act of devotion.

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Deity Journaling Masterlist (General)

15 Day Devotional Challenge

Deity Journal

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The Ultimate Deity Journal

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Some More Ideas

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Hermes Angelus Macaron⚚

(the messenger of the divine)

E-offering for Lord Hermes🪽

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"Hear, Poseidon, ruler of the sea profound, whose liquid grasp begirds the solid ground; who, at the bottom of the stormy main, dark and deep-bosomed holdest they watery reign."

-Orphic Hymn 17 to Poseidon (trans. Taylor) (Greek hymns C3rd B.C. to 2nd A.D.)

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digital offering to Lord Árész

im praying to you, oh Swift and Mighty Árész, that you keep those who protest in the upcoming days safe, and that you can lend them your strenght to fight against the oppression 。.:*:・'°☆

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— Zeus is the one who lifts me up in difficult times and encourages me to be strong as a thunder.

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being obsessed with your god’s domain before you started worshipping is so reassuring…

like what do you mean you’ve been here the whole time? that you’ve always been a part of me lying in wait? that you, the divine, has innervated & enriched my life long before i acknowledged you were divine? SICK!!!

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Hello all - I'm alive! I've been swamped with work, unfortunately, so I've not been as active as I'd like. Hopefully, I'll be back soon, though.

In the meantime, do remember a few things.

If you think the Gods are mad at you, chances are, that's your anxiety talking. Ask them about it. Talk to them.

If you're worried about whether or not something is an acceptable offering, ask them. Or put it on your altar and wait for a response.

Mythic literalism kills media literacy and critical thinking. Look at these parables and myths with an open lens - You'll learn more that way.

Don't be afraid to dip your toes into the unknown. Experience is an amazing teacher. Yes, this also includes making mistakes. Mistakes are inevitable. Do not be afraid to slip.

Keep your eyes on your practice. You can learn from others, but there is no reason to be critical of someone who practices differently from you. Unless, of course, they are actively spreading misinformation.

You cannot be anti-DEI, a Fascist, homophobic, transphobic, xenophobic, etc and worship the Old Gods. You cannot be hateful while worshipping them. Pick one.

I am especially harping on the previous point considering recent political events and the invasion of safe spaces. You cannot be hateful and worship these Gods.

Be kind to each other. Do not prioritize the material. Walk alongside your siblings as though they are all you have. And keep your head up high. Do not stand for intolerance, and make them hear your voice.

Xaire, Altis.