dionysianivy
𖤓 Dionysian Ivy 𖤓
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dionysianivy · 11 hours ago
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𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 🍇🍋
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Apple: Apollo, Hera, Aphrodite, Diana, Eris, Freyja, The Hesperides, Idun, Pomona, Saulé, Athena, Gaia, Eros, Lugh, Manannan, Nemesis, Zeus, Loki, Freyr
Grapes: Dionysus, The Horae, Lady Chang'O, Europa, Gestinana, Renenet, Sirona
Pear: Aphrodite, Hera, Pomona, Isis
Orange: Apollo, Oshun, Pomona, Venus, Enlil, Hesperethusa
Cherry: Aphrodite, Chinju no Kami, Xi Wang Mu, Artemis, Flora, Persephone, the Morrigan
Plum: Amaterasu, Pomona, Aphrodite, Freyja, Dionysus
Mango: Durga, Ogun, Simbi, Kamadeva, Hanuman, Ambika
Strawberry: Hermes, Aphrodite, Adonis, Eris, Freyja, Frigg, Venus, Freyr
Raspberry: Venus, Leto, Rhea, Cernunnos, Hera, Artemis
Banana: Shango, Brihaspati, Vishnu, Parvati, Lakhsmi
Coconut: Hina, Mahesh, Asar, Isis, Osiris, Brahma, Vishnu, Ganesha, Aphrodite
Blackberry: Dionysus, Brigid, the Dagda, Danu, Freyja, Manannan, Osiris, Poseidon
Lemon: Alakshmi, Arethusa, Apollo,
Olive: Athena, Elais, Zeus, Ra, Poseidon, Indra, Pele, Apollo
Watermelon: Hera, Yemaya, Bahuchara
Peach: Xiwangmu, Kami, Hathor, Aphrodite, Freyja, Shou Xing, Apollo
Papaya: Istustaya
Pomegranate: Hades, Persephone, Zeus, Demeter, Aphrodite, Hecate, Athena, Hestia, Ares
Fig: Dionysus, Priapus, Demeter
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This post took longer to make than I thought, but it's finally done🕯🍷🍂 If you know any myths about deities associated with different fruits or any fruits that are linked to deities, feel free to share them in the comments so I can add them too :D
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dionysianivy · 15 hours ago
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Petition for the Greek Temples to be rebuilt, so that I can pray to the gods in all their glory
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dionysianivy · 15 hours ago
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Libations
As a Hellenic polytheist, one of our most important duties to our gods would be to give libations. Libations are liquid offerings to our gods, not only in recognition of them and their importance but as an invitation into our lives for them.
When it comes to giving libations, it can be difficult for those of us practicing and worshipping in secret. So in this post I'll go over typical libations and how they're given, and then some methods I believe would be helpful for those that can't give openly! Please keep in mind that the suggested methods (for those practicing in secret) come from someone who is still navigating and learning her own religion. As always, do your own research where needed and do methods that make you most comfortable in your practices.
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Typical Libations
Wine (typically red)
Symbolic of the divine ether, and Zeus's influence on the soul. Additionally, dark red wine represents the blood of Dionysus/Zagreus. We drink his blood as reflectance for his sacrifice by the titans and the eating of his flesh. It represents his metamorphosis, and in turn, our own cycle of birth.
Milk
Representative of Hera and Ira, whose breast milk formed the galaxies and cosmos. Milk also represents the earth.
Honey
Honey is golden which is incredibly symbolic of the gods, particularly their ichor (the blood of the gods). Honey is also a powerful preservative representing the immortality of the gods.
Fine oil (typically olive)
Oil historically symbolizes life, prosperity, and the divine spirit.
Milk and honey together are also a considerable libations but is particularly good for death related gods and the honoring of the dead. Milk and honey libations for them should NOT be consumed.
Giving Libations
To give libations, you would first pick up the offering bowl full of whatever you are giving with your right hand, then hold it with both and recite a dedication. The dedication itself is up to you but the example I saw is as follows:
"We dedicate this libation to khrismôdós Apóllôn and aithǽrios Diónysos and to all the happy, deathless Gods!"
Libations can be made to a singular god or multiple at once. Just ensure you have enough for them equally. Dedications can also be to a singular god or you can name the ones you are dedicating to.
Once you've made your dedication, you'll transfer the bowl to your left hand and pour your offering on the ground or into whatever reservoir you have dedicated to it on your altar. This is your libation, and the offering now belongs to them. Once you've made your libations, you may sip from the remaining contents of the bowl as communion. Before doing so, you may recite a prayer. Here is an example:
"We drink the blood of Diónysos! May the Aithír of Zefs intoxicate our souls and transform us!"
Please be aware that you should NOT drink libations to the dead or to death gods.
When sipping from the remainder of your libations, do NOT sip from the part where you poured. You should drink from the opposite end of the bowl.
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Libations in Secret
When you're practicing in secret, this method of libations can be incredibly difficult. So with that, here are a few ways that I think could be helpful!
Can't access or drink wine/milk/honey? Substitute them for water or better yet, flavored juices!
Pomegranate juice can make a good libation for Underworld gods and goddesses, apple juice would be good for Zeus, etc. Research your deity's associations and try working with them. Water is also life-giving and integral to life.
Can't pour your libations outside or in a dedicated offering bowl? Use cups!
Pour your libations directly from the bottle to a cup and sit it on a shelf or desk or wherever you've dedicated to your god. You can recite your prayers and dedications in your head as well.
Worried about wasting drinks? Offer a smaller amount!
Typically what you give should be more than you keep, but your gods understand your struggles and would be understanding of your intentions. Offer a small amount of your drink, honey, etc and inform them of your reasonings and intentions. Your gods love you, they'll be happy with your efforts regardless.
Can't do your libations during the day? Do them at night!
Give your libations while everyone is asleep. You can even hide it under your bed or behind something to keep it for the time you want. (Please be careful of doing this with honey and be mindful of possible insects, pets, pests, spills, etc)
A minor? Do your libations at school!
You can do your libations while at school by making them during a PE class, during lunch, or any period of time where you can take a moment to do so! (I'm not condoning using your bathroom breaks to sneak off and do them, I'm just saying you definitely could do that)
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Regardless of how you do your libations and with what, your practice is your own as is your relationship with your god(s). Do what feels right for you ♡
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dionysianivy · 19 hours ago
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me, real
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dionysianivy · 20 hours ago
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feel free to ask 🐆💜🥰
November Witchy Ask Game ⛤༻⋆ִ𓆙 ࣪
1✦ What's the latest thing you're crafting / working on?
2✦ What's the latest thing you're researching for your craft?
3✦ Do you use animal parts in your craft? why yes or not?
4✦ Do you use knives in your practice? how or what for?
5✦ Say something you're working on demands a "sacrifice", how would you define that?
6✦ Do you believe in "trickster spirits"? what does that mean in your practice?
7✦ What do you think is the most accurate representation of witchcraft in fictional media? (shows, movies or books!)
8✦ What is the piece of witchy media (show, movie or book) that makes you feel more inspired?
9✦ What's the latest witchy media you've watched or read? give us a quick review!
10✦ Do you do kitchen magic? tell us about the latest magical recipe you've prepared!
11✦ What are the top 3 fruits that you use more often in your craft? what's their significance to you?
12✦ In the matter of offerings: do you buy or make them? which do you prefer?
13✦ What's your favorite prayer or charm at the moment?
⋆𓆙 Feel free to reblog to participate and let your followers know you want some asks too ! ⋆
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dionysianivy · 20 hours ago
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‘and he danced, delighted…’
favourite figures in greek myth
vi. dionysus
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dionysianivy · 20 hours ago
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A guide to worship of Hermes - cheat sheets
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Hellenic cheat sheets
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dionysianivy · 20 hours ago
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A guide to worship of Dionysus - cheat sheets
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Hellenic cheat sheets
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dionysianivy · 21 hours ago
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dionysianivy · 21 hours ago
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that's exactly how i feel about Hermes and Dionysus :,)💓
i know i always post about "haha funny hermes thing happened" but really, He's the one that taught me that if my depressive episode is too much to wash my face, then just wiping a wet paper towel does the job just fine. He's the one that sits on the empty spot next to me on the bus or at the cafeteria when no one else will. He's the one that cheers me up with memes and funny music when i'm upset. He's the one that sends a little luck or a little extra change in my wallet when i need it. He's my soul father, and it shows.
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dionysianivy · 21 hours ago
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We don't talk enough about how once you meet your patrons, your life becomes a lot more fun. I've never enjoyed researching and studying and learning and spreading messages as much as I have when I started dedicating them to Hermes. I love this, I love hellenism, I love Him I'm so happy I can scream!
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dionysianivy · 2 days ago
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dionysus and apollo!
i call this mythology studying
close ups under the cut 🫶
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dionysianivy · 2 days ago
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the orphic hymn to dionysus
come, blessed dionysus, bull-faced god conceived in fire… you delight in bloody swords and in the holy maenads as you howl throughout olympus, o roaring and frenzied bacchos. armed with thyrsus and wrathful in the extreme, you are honoured by all the gods and by all the men who dwell upon the earth. come, blessed and leaping god, and bring much joy to all.
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dionysianivy · 2 days ago
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Ariadne & Dionysus
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mythology meme // Mythological Objects // Hermes’s Winged Sandals
Also known as talaria, they are the winged sandals of the Greek messenger god Hermes. They were said to be made by the god Hephaestus of imperishable gold and they flew the god as swift as any bird.
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dionysianivy · 2 days ago
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Heracles and Dionysus Drinking contest (Early 2nd AD century, Antioch, Imperial Roman mosaic)
This mosaic from an Atrium House in Antioch depicts a funny small story known in classical art as a drinking contest between Heracles (Hercules) and Dionysus (Bacchus). According to the story, Heracles challenges Dionysus in a drinking contest and of course loses. The result of their contest seems to be an anecdotal story that he joins his Thiasus for a short while.
In this mosaic we can spot Heracles naked and kneeling while chugging down from his cup (the lion mane and club resting before his knees). To the far left we can detect the figure of a double-flute playing menad while we see Dionysus casually resting upon pillows, holding a thyrsus/spear to his hand and showing his own empty cup to Heracles while being surrounded by the satyr Silenus (far right) and his cup-bearer, the little satyriscus to the center. One can also detect the golden-colored crater in the middle.
The parallels between the two figures seem to be incredible:
Both are sons of Zeus and both are arguably the youngest of their classes (Dionysus is the youngest god of the Olympians born by Zeus and Heracles according to some roman sources is the last demi-god from the last mortal lover Zeus takes)
Both are born by a mortal woman (Alcmene and Semele respectably)
Both have been induced in madness by Hera (Dionysus repeatedly while Heracles was turned mad and threw his children with Megara in the fire), and continusly targeted by the wrath of the goddess
Both become divine just in different ways (Dionysus is established as one of the 12 gods of Olympus while Heracles becomes a god post-mortem)
Both seem associated with Elysian mysteries
Both are associated one way or another with theater or role-playing (Dionysus being the god of theater among others while Heracles had at some point dress as a woman while living with Omphale)
One is associated with strength and power (Heracles) while the other is associated with art but also Madness (Dionysus)
Both are associated with the youth (Heracles for his war achievements while Dionysus is also portrayed as a youth many times)
Dionysus according to some myths is married to a god-made woman (Ariadne) while god-made Heracles marries a goddess (Hebe)
Both figures travel to the underworld (Heracles during his 12 labors when he goes to take Cerberus while Dionysus according to orphic traditions as Zagreus descends to the underworld to come back out as Dionysus through Semele)
Consequently to above, both figures suffered a painful death (Dionysus as Zagreus being torn to pieces and/or eaten by Titans, Heracles poisoned by Hydra's poison in Nessus's blood through his marital chiton and consequently burnt)
Both figures have been iconically depicted in association with a wild animal (Heracles wearing a lion skin, Dionysus either riding or wearing a leopard)
Both figures have myths that associate them with non-human creatures (Heracles having good time with the Centaurs, Dionysus being followed by Satyrs)
I find it interesting how we do not have more art or talk about these two iconic mythological figures!
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dionysianivy · 2 days ago
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The urge to dance in a forest at night around a campfire as an act of devotion to Dionysus is intense.
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