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Maui is a happy boi

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Tbh i hate bright sunny days. Im very sinsitive to the sun; i dont just burn stupidly easy, i rash up and blister. Get such severe migranes im vomiting. Honestly i struggle to even see sometimes its pretty much a white void

Its gross

But cloudy and overcast, slightly stormy. That. Thats the best.

And hades/hecate are my patrons! I work with alot of the gods in the underworld so id say this checks out

Isn't it interesting? That all of us who are somehow connected with the underworld, or any of it citizen's - love gloomy, cloudy weather?.

We have this melancholy aura, always wondering or dreaming. Most people live to walk in the park when the day is sunny and the sun shines bright in the sky, but I feel most at home when it's raining, when mist cover the horizon and I can't see the trees anymore, when it's could and cloudy is when I want to stay in the garden reading or writing or just thinking; when the weather looks like this is when I feel most at home. There is no sound, just the trees swaying in the breeze, it's so peaceful. And beautiful, there is a very special kind of beauty in days like this.

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A Alter For Hades And Persephone

Contains cannon and UPG elements

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Hades Side

Cannon

Bread and chocolate are always a good offering

Keys are a symbol

Dogs are a symbol (slight upg toys and plushes are big to me. Love sharing them with my dogs. Hes got a dog plush and a treat for cerberus)

Coins are a symbol

Candles are always good

Skulls should be obvious

Obsidian is a stone he likes

Silver chains and jewlrey

Pomagranates are obvious

UPG

Best dad in the world cup (hes like a dad to me sooo) plus i like offering tea and stuff to my gods

Blueberries ( in my experience hes a fan)

Blue flowers (in my experience he likes blue

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Persephones side

Bats are a symbol

Green crystals are a symbol

Pomagranates are obvious

Vines and flowers are obvious

Honey is a good offering

Bread and chocolates are always good offerings

Coins are obvious

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I have a habit of picking flowers and or taking pictures of them for her. Feel like a small child like MAMA LOOK!✨

when I reblog or post pictures of pretty flowers or nature and tag Queen Persephone i feel like a little kid showing my teacher the dandelions i found at recess

i feel safe

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Skull Wearing a Wreath of Flowers (c.1874) by Thomas Satterwhite Noble

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Witchcraft for the grieving

To anyone who needs this post, I am sending gentle and loving energy your way. Know that grief is meant to hurt, and with time it WILL get easier (but may not go away, and that’s okay). Please utilize this post only as a supplement, and talk to a therapist or loved ones if you need to.

Spells/Rituals:

Grief powder

Sage drops spell

Relieving grief

Jar of grief spell

Ease the grief spell jar

Honoring the dead

Ritual of grief

A remembrance spell

Remembrance spell/ritual

A spell for grief and moving on

A spell for passing and mourning

“Grief seed” pop culture spell

Sigils:

Grief over death is easier for me and effects me less

My grief does not control me

I grieve in peace

To bring aid in times of crisis and grief

Loss of pets:

Funerary spell

Animal Release Spell

Pet Farewell Ritual

Pet Funerary Spell

Other:

Emoji spell to bring comfort to those who are grieving

Tarot spread to ease grief

Norse spells/prayers for grief and death

Crystals in death magic (includes some for grief)

Crystals for PTSD (includes some for grief)

Helpful posts:

Masterpost for overcoming heartbreak

Rejuvenating witchcraft

Magic to replenish energy

Recommended tags to utilize when you’re ready:

#Moving on spell + #Moving forward spell + #Letting go spell

#Mental health sigils + #Mental health spell

#Self love magic + #Self care magic

#Release spell

Witchcraft is to be used in addition to proper medical care, treatment and medication, not as a sole alternative.

Links updated May of 2020, please inform me of broken links via askbox!

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I love Hades so much. I know I call him Father Hades and that he’s taken a paternal role in my life but sometimes it really just hits me how caring he’s been 😭 today he was like ‘do your meditation first then we’ll do some reading together. oh and be sure to wear my prayer beads so they’ll comfort you” I get anxious at home and his necklace feels so protective which is why he made me wear them. he’s such a father. he knows best honestly, if he knows you need to do something he will get you to do it. He’s the stricter one with me haha but in a gentle way? anyways

Praise Father Hades! 🖤

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Hades will see a gay person with a shitty dad and go “Is no one gonna adopt them?” And then Not Wait for an answer.

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Introduction to The Underworld as Understood in Ancient Hellas

Working with Thanatos has given me time and insight into studying more about the Underworld. I have come to truly respect it, far more than I may fear it. The journey to the Underworld is not as simple as one may think. The Underworld actually has quite a delicate and sophisticated architecture. To begin, the spirits of the deceased must enter the Underworld through one of five surrounding rivers.

Acheron (Αχέρων): The river of woe. This is the river that the ferryman of the dead was paid to guide spirits across in the transition.

Kocytus (Κωκυτός): The river of lamentation. Those who could not pay the ferryman were destined to walk the banks of this river - a side river to the river Acheron - for one hundred years.

Phlegethon (Φλεγέθων): The river of fire. It’s a side river of the river Styx and is said to be permanently on fire, yet never burn anything it touches.

Lethe (Λήθη) - The river of forgetfulness. The dead have to drink from it to completely forget about their lives on Earth.

Styx (Στύξ) - The river of hate. The Styx joins with the Acheron at the exact juncture where the land of the living makes way for the Underword, and as such, it is a portal, and the most famous of the five rivers. The Styx is said to wrap around the Underworld nine times. The Styx was also the river upon which deities and mankind swore oaths which could not be broken. If one did break an oath made upon the river Styx, they were forced to drink from the river, upon which they lost their voice for an extended period of time.

Within the Underworld, there are various areas where the dead are actually housed (they don’t just wander aimlessly), but also where all the various deities of the Underworld - called “Theoi Khthonioi” - often resided. Immortals and the Moirai, deamons and nymphs…even some of the older Titans are all settled here as well.

Technically, there are three main parts to the Underworld.

Tartaros (Τάρταρος): where those who were punished for all eternity remained. The River Phlegethon is located here.

Asphodel Meadows (δομος Αιδαο): where everyone who had lived a good life wandered about. The River Lethe runs through here.

Elysian Fields (Πεδιον Ηλυσιον): where the children of deities, the blessed dead, and those who had lead extraordinarily honorable, brave or otherwise well-respected lives (such as heroes) resided. The Isles of the Blessed were also located here. It is said that when you achieved Elysium, you had a choice to either stay in Elysium, or to be reborn. If you were reborn three times and achieved Elysium all three times through those lives, then you were sent to the Isles of the Blessed and achieved eternal paradise.

Most importantly, we must remember that the Underworld was a neutral place. That is, this was not necessarily a place of punishment. This was not someplace to be feared. It was simply another space, another dimension of being. Surely, one did not desire to go there in the least, but it was a part of the cycle of life. In fact, most of the afterlife was considered quite dull and sunless, tasteless. But it was not a torment. By far the worst part about it is being without the touch of your loved ones, and occasionally forgetting who you had been in your life.

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Persephone Epithets

Azesia- “of the Dried Fruits” and/or “Who Seeks”. The epithet is shared with her mother, Demeter. It is possible the double meaning is intended to link them while referring to their separate aspects.

Brimo- “the Angry” or “the Terrifying”. An alternative interpretation places the meaning as “of the Crackling Fire.” This epithet was most commonly shared by Persephone, Demeter, Hekate, and Cybele. However, many Goddesses are known to be called by this name. The interpretation of “the Crackling Fire” refers to Hekate bearing the torches during the initial search for Persephone.

Carpophorus- “Bringer of Fruit”. This epithet was specific to Persephone in the role of Kore. She shared it with Demeter. This was a common epithet used at their temple in Tegea. 

Chthonia- “of the Earth” or “Subterranean”. This is an epithet common to any deity who journeys to the Underworld. Notably, it is shared by Hades, Persephone, Demeter, Hekate, Hermes, and Dionysus.

Daeira- “Knowing One”. Demeter’s and Persephone’s Mystery traditions were one of the first and most well-known. Persephone comprehended the mysteries of living and death. She knew the mechanisms of the Earth.

Deione- “Daughter of Demeter”.

Despoena- “The Ruling Goddess” or “The Mistress.” This epithet is shared by Persephone, Demeter, and Aphrodite.

Eleusina- “of Eleusis”. This epithet is shared by Persephone and Demeter. The main area of their worship was the town of Eleusis in Attica.

Epaine- “the Fearful”. It is not that Persephone herself was afraid, but her worshipers praised her because of how they feared her.

Hagne- “Pure” or “Holy One”.

Hercyna- “of the Stone Enclosure”. This is a poorly understood epithet. In my opinion, it refers to her domain in the Underworld.

Kore- “The Maiden”. This is an alternate name for Persephone and was her original name before joining Hades in the Underworld. It can be used for her at any time.

Leptynis- There is no solid interpretation of this epithet. Leptins were small Greek coins used in ancient times, so I often think this means “of the Coins.” This would work because her husband was Hades, Lord of Riches and coins were used as payment to enter the Underworld.

Megala Thea- “Great Goddess”.

Melitodes- “Sweet as Honey”. Persephone, as seen above, was considered to be a terrifying Goddess. This epithet was used as a way of invoking her softly, with compliments.

Praxidike- “Bringer of Justice”.

Protogone- “First Born”. This is another poorly understood epithet. I interpret it as a nod to Persephone as Demeter’s first-born child. (Zeus had many Goddesses he considered to be his Queen. Demeter was one of them, and Persephone is often considered to be their child from this time.)

Soteira- “Savior”. An epithet shared by many Goddesses including Artemis, Persephone, Athena, and Eunomia. In Laconia and Arcadia, this was commonly used by worshipers of Persephone. A similar epithet is shared by Hades and Dionysus, as well as many other Gods.

(Source: theoi.com- Titles of Demeter & Kore: Ancient Greek Religion)

I hope this is a helpful list for anyone interested in worshiping Persephone. These are her main epithets. I took out alternate spellings and epithets which had the same meanings but were less widely known than the ones shown here. If you are interested in ideas on when to use these epithets or inspiration based on them, shoot me an ask!

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I hate how little respect non-pagans have for pagan gods, especially in internet fandoms. I will admit that I was once a part of the Percy Jackson fandom but the way people portrayed and discussed characters based directly off of gods that I worship really irked me. Now I can't even look up deities without seeing some 14 year old say that they're pegging?? What the fuck is wrong with you people?

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Reblog if you love Haides!

So I’ve been doing a lot of reading lately of Hellenic polytheist books. And basically, most of them say how Haides isn’t to be worshipped outside of respecting him and honoring the dead. Many are superstitious even still that inviting Haides into your life in any way will bring death into it, which I find ridiculous. He is not a god of death; he is the god of THE dead. He is the one who takes care of our loved ones when they pass on; it is he who makes sure they are at peace.

Shortly after I started down the Hellenic path, I had a terrible night where I was in need of help. I don’t want to get too personal, but just to say that Haides saved me. Without me asking, he just did it. And he has taught me so much already about the preciousness of life and mortality, and he’s taught me to notice the small beautiful things in life and to be grateful for those things.

If you love Haides as well, reblog to show him the love he deserves!

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Travel Altars: Persephone

A guide to travel altars for Persephone. Please tell me if you want a certain deity covered!

In this guide, I’m assuming you’ve added a tea-light or LED candle. It isn’t necessary, but it’s not going to be included in any of these guides. I’m also going to be assuming you’ve added a photo of the deity and prayers. These guides will not include those, either.

Pomegranate Seeds

Dried Flowers

Floral Tea Bags

Mint

Bones

Lavender

Cinnamon

Vial of Red Wine

Bottle of Herbs

Dried Citrus

Red Lipstick

Fake Grain

Amethyst

Bells

Memorials to Dead Pets or People

See more deities here.

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“Dread Queen”: Hymn to Persephone

Iron in her blood, steel in her gaze  She is the dread queen,  Brandishing her strength in will, strength of heart.  She who punishes those who have committed injustices,  Defends those who have been wronged.  Heavy is her crown but she wears it with her head held high  For all of fiery autumn and savage winter.

She looks upon the lost souls with honeyed compassion.  For the ones that stretch their arms out to her,  She lends her warm hand,  She lends her warmth to their aching loneliness  With a smile that shines bright as the sun  from the solemn palace of the underworld.

She sits by her king,  Equals in every way,  Crystals and gems of all kinds decorating their attire  Fearsome they may be,  But with hearts of the brightest gold.

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Honestly, i want to take dog treats with me when i die. Im banking on a Cerberus! And I’m determined to pet him✨💜

What if Hades lets people who were kind to dogs pet Cerberus 

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Persephone Offerings

"Persephone is the goddess queen of the underworld, wife of the god Hades, and the goddess of spring growth along with her mother, Demeter."

Large Altars:

Pomegranates

Pomegranate juice or wine

Honey or honey infused wine

Honey made from flowers

Spring water

Floral tea

Flower or herb infused water

Breads, grains, cakes, sweets, etc.

Sweet fruits

Flower crowns

Flower arrangements

Potted plants

Floral scented incense

Almond, vanilla, bergamot, or pomegranate scented incense

Purple, magenta, indigo, green, and black candles

Crowns

Statues or paintings of bats, rams, and/or deer

Small/hidden Altars:

Pomegranate seeds

Pomegranate candies

Dark chocolate

Spring flowers

Wild flowers

Fake flowers

Crushed mint

Small animal bones

Fake or animal skulls

Toy coffins

Floral scented perfumes

Almond, vanilla, bergamot, or pomegranate scented perfumes

Jewlery

Gems such as crystal, quartz, agate, black onyx, pink tourmaline, obsidian, coral, and jasper

Artwork

Poetry

Seeds

Plush toys of bats, rams, and deer

Devotional Acts:

Tend to a garden or keep a plant

Learn herbalism

Learn about flowers, try baking with them, using them in bath spells, etc.

Make a playlist of songs that remind you of Her

Meditate outside

Go on nature walks

Clean up nature trails

Smell the flowers

Celebrate the coming of spring and Her return

Likewise, celebrate the coming of fall and Her departure to the underworld

Honor the dead

Visit graveyards

Clean up graveyards

Donate to those who can't afford a funeral service

Honor the fae and work with them

Honor Hades

Honor Demeter

Sources:

Artwork from Smite

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

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

https://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/Persephone.html

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Hades/Pluto

Small devotional acts.

Donate to organizations that support suicidal individuals

Wear more metal

Eat/drink fermented things

Stay up late – enjoy the night

Help clean up cemeteries – weeding, picking up garbage, leaving fresh flowers, etc.

Get jewelry/crystals like obsidian, smoky quartz, garnet, etc.

Burn a candle, remember those who died unjustly

Use more vinegar – get red wine vinaigrette the next time you have a salad

Go searching for animal bones or fossils

Drink some mint tea

Offer coins/a few dollars to those who need it

Sit on the edge and observe

Bring flowers or a nice card for the people who work in hospice care

Start saving your spare change

Do your assigned tasks to the fullest of your ability (even if they suck)

Wear deep reds and blacks

Learn to keep your emotions in check and stay collected, when needed

Drink black coffee

Spend more time in the shade

Make responsible choices, even if they seem boring

Pay for someone’s meal

Volunteer at a nursing home

Learn CPR and the Heimlich maneuver

Plant a poplar tree

Support someone who needs to put a pet down, in whatever form that takes

Eat more chocolate

Practice your poker face

Host a dinner/visit with friends

Grow some roses

Go for a nighttime drive

PRACTICE LOVING YOURSELF

Many, many, many other things not said here