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Aphrodite Ourania,

Ethereal goddess who drifts among the crystalline stars,

I call to you.

Listen to my prayers, soft Theia,

And gift to me the fruits of my pleas.

Blessed Aphrodite, this I ask in the name of all the Olympians.

I desire your abundance,

The overflowing bottle of oil that is selflove.

Pour it over my tired head,

And bathe me in starlight.

Help me to care for myself and promote my own well being,

No matter the situation I find myself in.

Kiss me when I fall down,

And carry me if I cannot stand.

Aphrodite, hear me,

I beg for your assistance.

Amarantos Argyris

“Prayer to Aphrodite”

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Goddess Aphrodite

Lady of Love

Who brings couples together

And smiles at their happy endings

Goddess Aphrodite

Most beautiful of all

Enchanting men and women

Who are blessed by her presence

Goddess Aphrodite

Adorned by helm and shield

Who fights alongside soldiers

Who dream of their lovers

Across deserts and seas

Goddess Aphrodite

Born of sea foam

Sprung from the ocean

Parentless

And pushed to shore

By Zephyr’s gentle breeze

Goddess Aphrodite

Of the Olympians

Who fans the flames

Of our passions

And celebrates our love

For ourselves, others, and the world

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OLYMPIANS SACRED ANIMALS SERIES / Athena → Owls

Athena (Αθηνη), goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare and crafts. A little owl traditionally accompanies her. According to some mythographers, the association of Athena with owls stems from their ability to see in the dark. This characteristic makes owls the perfect embodiment of wisdom, Athena’s primary attribute.

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Athena Offerings

Large altars:

Olive oil

Honey

Wine or juice

Bread

Olives

Pomegranates

Pears

Olive tree bark or leaves

Blue, gold, red, and white candles

Dragon's blood, frankensince, orange blossom, cedarwood incense

Large crafts such as pottery, textiles, etc.

Ship figurines

Snake skins

Figures of owls

Helms (toy or otherwise)

Shields (toy or otherwise)

Lance or spears (toy or otherwise)

Trophies and medals you've won

Your favorite books

Small/hidden altars:

Roses and sweet smelling flowers

Spices, especially cinnamon

Crystals such as lapis lazuli, azure, turqoise, onyx, star sapphire, ruby

Drawings of owls, snakes, ships

Small crafts like art, paper crafts, candle making, embroidery, or small items made by sewing or crocheting

Wool

Golden jewelry

A difficult test that you got a good grade on

Your job resume

Your diploma or graduation cap

Owl feathers

The playing card Queen of Spades

Pencils and pens (you can ask Her to bless them and use them for tests or writings)

Craft supplies such as needles for sewing/crocheting

Take some of your hair (gathered from your hairbrush) and wrap it around a spindal and offer it to Her

Actions:

Learn about self-defense

Learn about your rights

Defend and stand-up for others who need help

Create art dedicated to Her or of Her

Make or listen to music for Her

Make hymns or poems dedicated to Her

Handmade crafts for Her

Your work in general! Yes, really, She enjoys her devotees to work hard at their job(s), crafts, or classes!

Study and learn new information or skills

Read and learn about Her history

Learn more about the politics of your country/state, write letters to your senator or mayor etc.

Read

Learn about welding

Grow an olive tree

Wear clothing with her colors (royal blue, gold, orange, yellow, emerald green, red) or with owls on it

Wear jewelry with her favorite crystals

Play strategy games

Decorate your room with owls

Pray to Her for wisdom, knowledge, strength, help with studying, and help with your work or crafts

Self-care bath spells and rituals

Sources:

https://journeyingtothegoddess.wordpress.com/2012/07/10/goddess-athena/amp/

https://occult-world.com/athena/

https://vocal.media/futurism/ways-of-worship-athena

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Aphrodite says that you’re beautiful and handsome and good-looking and reminds you to drink some water and take care of yourself. Those things about your body that you don’t like are a part of you and therefore are worthy of all the love in the universe. They’re what make you you and Aphrodite wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Unknown Artist, Aphrodite Pulled by Doves

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sometimes i think about gay people who lived centuries ago who thought they were all alone who imagined a world where they could live openly as themselves who met in secret spoke in code defied everything and everyone just to exist and i’m like..i gotta sit down. whew i gotta sit down

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Apollo by Julius Kronberg

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🦚 Ἡρη 🦚

The Olympian queen of the gods. The Goddess of marriage, women, the sky and the stars of heaven. Praise Her.

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Apollo, with cithara, holds out a phiale (libation dish) to Nike; between them is the omphalos-stone (”navel of the world,” located at Delphi).  Marble relief, artist unknown; ca. 100-75 BCE.  Now in the Louvre.

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Apollo unveils the Artemis Ephesus

Sculpted by Leopold Kiesling during 1809 - 1810, this marble sculpture depicts Apollo, with a laurel wreath in his hand, uncovering the cult statue of Artemis Ephesus. The allegory presented here is of "The Genius of the Arts Unveiling Nature".

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Zeus

Roman Imperial, 2nd/3rd century AD

Asia Minor

Marble

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Hestia—goddess of the hearth, home, and family.

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The Greek Gods as Shakespeare Quotes

Zeus: “Where shall we three meet again in thunder, lightning, or in rain? When the hurlyburly's done, when the battle's lost and won."

Hera: "My tongue will tell the anger of my heart, or else my heart concealing it will break."

Hades: "There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so." 

Demeter: "One touch of nature makes the whole world kin."

Poseidon: "Not all the water in the rough rude sea can wash the balm from an anointed King."

Hestia: "Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none."

Athena: "I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but I see you are unarmed."

Hephaestus: "Come what come may, time and the hour runs through the roughest day."

Persephone: "If I had my mouth, I would bite; if I had my liberty, I would do my liking. In the meantime, let me be that I am, and seek not to alter me."

Artemis: "It is not in the stars to hold our destiny, but in ourselves."

Apollo: "Doubt thou the stars are fire, doubt that the sun doth move. Doubt truth to be a liar, but never doubt I love."

Ares: "Cowards die many times before their deaths, the valiant never taste of death but once."

Aphrodite: "I love you with so much of my heart, that none is left to protest."

Hermes: "My words fly up, my thoughts remain below. Words without thoughts never to heaven go.”

Dionysus: "Give me a bowl of wine. In this I bury all unkindness."

Heracles: "Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them."

Hebe: "Though she be but little, she is fierce."

The Muses: "If music be the food of love, play on."