#🌧️ — marie’s petition & praise

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Prayer to Ἑρμης Διακτορος

O’ divine guide, Lord Hermes, giver of joy and good things; please hear my words. If life is a journey, then you are my Guide. In every risky venture I take, I find you. From the dimly lit roads of the countryside, To the realm of gentle sleep you hold, I will follow you. Hear me, O’ divine guide, Shepard of Souls and friend of Mortals, Please bless this journey with your watchful gaze; Watch as I step onto an untried path in your honor, And may your keen gaze stop me from straying away. Lord Hermes, guide me in what is soon to come.

Inspired by u/ashelone on Reddit, and @temple-of-hermes' celebration of the Fourth. Divider by @/vibeswithrenai

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Praise to Zeus

O' mighty Zeus, divine Father of the deathless Gods and evanescent Mortals, I praise you.

Friend of Strangers and Refugees; Merciful God of the Sky. He who leads the Fates, giver of wealth and good things, and protector of our homes, I praise you.

From the fertile rain to the crackle of lightning you reign over, to the golden sword you wield, and the gentle wind you bring, I praise you, O' divine King Zeus.

Image #1: Jupiter Enthroned, Heinrich Friedrich Füger, Image #2: Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Divider by @/vibeswithrenai I don't worship or work with Zeus, so my praise might be a bit awkward. However, I've wanted to do more to honor him in my practice, and this is the first step.

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Praise to Hera

O’ divine Mother, Queen Hera—protector of men and women; I offer my praise to you. 

Bright and fair-eyed Hera; Beloved Goddess of the skies,  She who blesses marriage and protects women in child labor,

I praise you. 

Queen Hera, guardian of the streets of Argos, of the blue clear waters of Samos, of the oldest temple of Olympia, I praise and honor you.

Image #1: Hera and Zeus (Jeff Raum, 2008), Image #2: Jupiter and Juno (Charles-Antoine) found on Britannica Divider by @/vibeswithrenai

I don't worship Hera, but I'm reading "Hera" by Jennifer Saint and feel that I need to give her some praise lmao. It's awkward since I don't know her, but I hope it's ok 🦚

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O' divine One, Lady Hestia; Kind, daughter of Great Mother, Rhea; Goddess of the Home herself.

Lady Hestia—who protects our homes from the cold, who resides in the four corners of every house, who reigns over communal feasts and family blessings, over the hearth and the flames: please grace us with your everlasting warmth during this holiday season.

May your presence bring comfort to this home. May you bless us with peaceful family meals and abundant warmth and love for ourselves, our family, and each other.

O' divine One, Lady Hestia; Please join us at our dinner table during our grand meal so we may feel your warmth again. We kindly thank you for all of your blessings.