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Khaire! So I might have realized I can schedule posts, I had no ideia this was a feature, but I think it will be helpful in the future!

Today, I come to you all with Zeus' info sheet, hope you all enjoy!

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This is a quick reminder that I feel like it can't be said enough. Always research your own information or double check it. I make the info sheets because as a hellenic polytheist not only do I love the gods, but seeing content like this can be uplifting for some people, as it was for me and continues to be to this day. It's also a way for me personally show devotion to the gods themselves. But they aren't mistake proof, I am human and I constantly have to choose between what information I leave out or leave in. My info sheets are made to be compact, short, just for those "I need a quick reminder" moments, it's not meant to be extensive or to go in detail. As such there is a lot of information out there that I choose not to include, the decision to keep or not something is often connected to personal bias and sometimes even UPG. Even if I try my absolute best to give a general idea of a deity to you guys, it is hard to let go of preconceived ideas, some I might not even notice for example. This is to say, although posts, guides and anything else can be immensely helpful it is also important to do reach your own conclusions. In a more simpler note, it is also ok to not resonate with something and change things around. If something reminds you of a certain god, who am I to say it is an unworthy offering? We all build our own paths, some of us stir away from UPG, others embrace it, others might find a more even approach to their own religious practices, do what feels best for you and your relationship with the gods.

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Khaire! After a long time I am here again to deliver yet another info sheet, this time on Hermes as I had previously promised. I am currently done with my first year of uni, but I will still be partaking in an internship starting the end of this month, so I might not be as active as I'd like. I understand I am taking a long time to post and I'd like to apologize for that. I'd like to tell you I can offer content more frequently but I regularly need breaks in other not to feel overwhelmed and I know that might be frustrating for some, still thank you for your patience. This is the first info sheet I have created on my computer opposed to my tablet so please do tell me if something is amiss. Thank you all again.

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Ancient Greek Religion & Hellenic Polytheism: A Reading Guide

I’ve been wanting to make something like this for a long while, and talking to my friend @olympianbutch today gave me the push I needed to do so. When I was starting out as a Hellenic Polytheist years ago, this is the kind of resource I needed. So I hope you all enjoy and find this helpful!

Introductory Reading:

Ancient Greek Religion by Jon D. Mikalson

Athenian Popular Religion by Jon D. Mikalson

Greek Religion by Jan N. Bremmer

On Greek Religion by Robert Parker

Hellenic Polytheism: Household Worship by LABRYS

Comprehensive Guides:

Greek Religion by Walter Burkert

Companion to Greek Religion edited by Daniel Ogden

Understanding Greek Religion by Jennifer Larson

Rethinking Greek Religion by Julia Klindt

The Oxford Handbook of Ancient Greek Religion edited by Esther Eidinow and Julia Klindt

Polytheism and Society by Robert Parker

The Gods and Theology:

Ancient Greek Cults by Jennifer Larson

Theologies of Ancient Greek Religion edited by Esther Eidinow, Julia Klindt, and Robin Osborne

Underworld Gods in Ancient Greek Religion by Ellie Mackin Roberts

Gods and Heroes of the Ancient World (Routledge Series)

Offerings and Sacrifice:

Personal Experience and Materiality in Greek Religion by K.A. Rask

Singing for the Gods by Barbara Kowalzig

Smoke Signals for the Gods by F.S. Maiden

Sharing with the Gods by Theodora Suk Fong Jim

Primary Sources:

Theogony & Works and Days by Hesiod

The Homeric Hymns

The Orphic Hymns

Sources for the Study of Greek Religion by David Rice and John Stambaugh

Greek Religion: A Sourcebook by Valerie M. Warrior

Ancient Greek Religion: A Sourcebook by Emily Kearns

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Hello! Could you make an info sheet on Lord Hermes when you have the time?

Sure! I would love to make an info sheet on Lord Hermes!

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Khaire!

Today I am here to deliver on the Apollon infosheet as requested by: @lorkn

Thank you for your patience. Hope you all enjoy this infosheet!

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So, I am an archeology student and I am currently attending "History of Classical Antiquity", aka ancient Greece and Rome. When my professor mentioned that wheat bread was reserved for the higher class because wheat didn't grow everywhere, it kind of hit me why bread was offered to the Gods. For us now a days bread is such a mundane thing, but wheat bread in specific, was like offering the best of the best you could have and that to me is kind of beautiful. Not necessarily new for everyone, but I still felt like sharing.

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This is so cool, omg!

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Khaire. It's been a while, university and life did a number on me. I had to take a break from everything, I am sorry for the long time it took me to finish this request but it finally is here.

I present Dionysus' info sheet, as requested by @crowleykinnielesbiandisaster. I do apologize for the time this took again, but I hope it is still of use!

I tried going for a simpler style, since I thought some of my other info sheets were getting way too busy and maybe confusing/hard to read for some.

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gentle reminder: it’s okay to be simple and casual with your worship, not everyone’s practice needs to be the same and what you’re doing is more than enough ♡

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I'd love to see an info sheet for Apollo/Apollon!

Yes! I have been looking forward to making a sheet on him for so long since he is one of the gods I mainly worship, but I had to finish the requests first.

After doing the request for Dionysus' info sheet I will definitely do this one.

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Khaire!

I apologize for the time it took me to finish this request, but with me working at a stationery/book store during back to school season, let's just say it was chaotic. Plus, I started university this week, so I sincerely apologize for any previous and future delays.

Having said that today, I bring Hephaestus' info sheet as requested by @fireandfennel. Hope you can call enjoy it!

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I apologize for my recent absence, life has been chaotic both at work and at home. I have been more stressed than ever and have not been sleeping enough, leading me to have no motivation to do anything in the creative department.

I am not sure if I will be back this week yet, but I will try my best to post at least the requests I have on queue, I do sincerely apologize for taking so long.

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Khaire! Today I present to you Eris' info sheet as requested by an anonymous user.

I apologise for the long waiting time, but work has been a mess lately. Next info sheet is going to be on Hephaestus, so please look forward to it.

To make it clear, the reference to greyish blue is more of a personal take. In the prayer to Eris, I included the original book where it was extracted from, but I transcribed it from athenaswisdom22.wordpress.com .

That's all for now!

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After a stressful week at work I decided to check on tumblr, only to find my app changed to German???? I can't even find the place to change it back to English. ;-;

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hello!! thank you very much for your work, I've been searching for a guide for offerings for ages!! can you please do a pamphlet on Lord Dionysius?

Hello! I am glad I could help! I would be more than happy to, I have two requests up first but I will put Dionysus pamphlet on the list as the next one!

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Have you made a pamphlet for Lord Hephaestus?

Khaire! Not yet, but I’d be happy to do his after Eris’ one.