#Apollo is associated with the sun like Artemis is associated with the moon

[star-of-zeus]

This is my very polite and formal invitation for Apollo and Artemis followers to remember who Helios and Selene are. If you're syncretizing that's all fine and dandy but recognize that you're syncretizing! Question your view of the mythology of your religion! Greek mythology varied by region and time, there is no one "definitive" story or version... so of course the interpretation of the "sun god" or "god associated with the sun/light" or "moon goddess" or "goddess associated with the moon" can become blurry and conflated, but like... you think you just feel out of a coconut tree? you exist in the context of all in which you live and what came before you. /ref /hj

Helios and Selene are Titans. As far as I'm concerned, they deserve respect. If you're making choices to view Apollo and Artemis as sun and moon gods, I just want to make sure you know that choice is deliberate and there are other (in my opinion cooler - points to Helios and Selene) options. But that's just my rant and personal opinion. Religion is personal and individual, but I will say that it does frustrate me to no end sometimes to see new worshippers babble about Apollo Sun and Artemis Moon and when you ask if they know who Helios and Selene are they stare at you blankly. Now let me say one last time before some rabid Apollo and Artemis devotees start barking - the interpretation of the Twins as solar/lunar deities is not incorrect, it was just not a part of the "original" versions of the gods. If you're reading this as a follower of either Apollo or Artemis and you don't know the Titans I'm talking about... my dear friend it's time to do some research once more. Blessings to you all on this nice summer afternoon. I'm gonna go squint at Helios in my yard now.

[thealtoduck]

Headcanons for Children of minor Goddesses… (Part 2)

(Screwed over by Zeus Edition: Metis, Leto, Semele)

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Metis (Oceanid/Titan Goddess of wisdom, wise counsel, deep thought and prudence)

If Metis was ever released from the inside of Zeus’s head and still thought having more kids seemed like a good idea I’d think her demigods would be something like this.

When they’re claimed a small blue figure of Metis appears over the demigods head, circling it before landing on their head, then disappearing in to thin air.

Their cabin would be pretty simple on the outside, with some standard decorations of Metis carved in to the walls.

The inside of their cabin is like 65% library, 20% desks, 10% comfort and 5% other stuff.

Their cabin has a small telephone booth, with a fountain and a set of golden drachmas on the inside. If the children of Metis ever need counsel from Metis or just wanna talk with their human parent.

They have a very natrual bond with children of Athena. Children of Athena get very giddy when showing children of Metis their new inventions, almost like a kid showing a parent their new toy.

In a similar vein they also get along well with children of Hephaestus, being a great source of advice for them and their inventions. Leo x Child of Metis!Reader, anyone? No?

I also feel they’d make good friends with children Hecate, no specific reason just vibes.

As for powers it’s quite simple:

They are incredibly intelligent wise and cunning, similar to Athena’s kids.

They have a good knowledge of magic and are good at making potions.

They know how to craft weapons and armour. They also craft simpler things that are still useful for quests like smoke bombs, grapplings hooks, etc…

They’re the ”go to cabin” when having an issue since their mom is the goddess of wise counsel, who better to ask?

Song I associate them with:

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Leto (Titan Goddess of motherhood and demurity)

They’d probably be Leto’s first child in well over 2000 years.

Growing up they’d have two different babysitters to come guard them when their guardians were away, one blonde guy who’d play music and play with them, and one girl wearing a silver diadem, who’d take them on walks in a forest and introduce them to the wild animals.

When they’d be claimed both a sun and moon would appear over their head and the howling of a wolf and the crowing of a rooster would be heard in the distance.

A cabin would be constructed to look like the mix of a ancient greek palace and a inviting vacation home, it’d covered in Ivy, the rest of the outside would be very plain and simple.

On the inside there would be paintings of Leto’s travels while pregnant and the early years after Artemis and Apollo’s births.

It’d be considered one of the most welcoming and cozy cabins at camp.

Children of Leto would be known for their very sweet personality but also ferocious protectiveness of those they love. And especially protective of children as Leto is the protector of the young.

They’d be one of the only demigods that are actually loved by their godly siblings, Apollo and Artemis would adore them. (Even if they were a boy in Artemis’ case).

Same goes for the Apollo cabin, they’d act as a Child of Leto’s siblings, especially if they had no demigod siblings of their own and needed company.

The Hunters of Artemis would also have a certain respect for them (though maybe slightly less if they were a boy).

They have a bad relationship with reptiles because of Python and the Lycian peasants.

The powers they’re born with are:

High endurance.

Natrual talent for using a bow and arrow, it runs in the family.

Affinty for taking care of children.

They have the possibility to learn some light magic, not child of Hecate or Circe levels but some smaller spells.

Wild animals are usually attracted to them (most likely a blessing from Artemis or her godly aura just kinda rubbed off on them).

Apollo usually blesses them with some sort of talent for the arts (painting, music, dancing).

They have good survival skills when out in the wild.

Song I associate with them:

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Semele (Goddess of the bacchic frenzy)

Semele isn’t really the most motherly type but if a night of wild partying would end up leading to Semele getting pregnant with a demigod, she’d be happy welcoming them to the world.

Once they arrive at camp they wouldn’t even need to be claimed Dionysus would just know about them already.

Children of Semele along with possible children of Ariadne are some of the only demigods who’ve never had to stay in the Hermes cabin before claiming because Dionysus just sends them to his own cabin as he sees them as part of the family, even though they’re not his own.

Low-key Dionysus favourite siblings…

Dionysus’ cabin had to be soundproofed as a result of added demigods to the cabin.

Semele’s kids are party animals to the very core of their being.

They are known for their slighty brash and wild personality. They’re careless and free-spirited in a very delightful and refreshing way.

They can act refined and formal when they want to… they just never want to.

If you talk shit, they’ll knock your teeth out.

Children of Semele commonly get along well with Ares and Aphrodite’s cabins.

Though they probably clash with some (or most) of Athena’s kids.

They’re very helpful when planning and preparing a parties and events at Camp Half-Blood.

Their powers and traits are:

The can induce people with bacchic frenzy, pretty much making the target run around like headless chickens

They’re suprisingly strong, no explonation why, they just are…

They’re usually natrually good warriors but need to refine their technique as their fighting style is mostly based on brute force.

High endurance, especially for alcohol.

While they don’t have many more powers than that, Dionysus will always keep an eye on them and keep them safe even if they’re far away from him. It’s not uncommon a monster ends up strangled by grape vines after trying to attack a child of Semele.

(Side note: I personally just kinda imagine Semele looks like Festivia the Fun from Star vs The Forces of Evil, anyone else see the vision)

Song(s) I associate them with: (I’m sorry Semele’s kids got four but like they all just worked so well).

[im-not-mad-just-dissapointed]

So I've been thinking about what the different patron gods of the life series winners would be (Greek Gods obviously) and it was a lot of fun so. Get ready this is a lot of yap

Grian: there's a lot of routes you can go with Grian I feel like. There's the sun symbolism, so you could go with Apollo or Helios. There's also the bird stuff, so you could give him some kinda wind God like Zephyr or even the watcher route which could lead down a more primordial situation with Nyx or Khaos. However, I landed on Persephone for a few reasons. 1st, she's the queen of the underworld and Grian was certainly keeping them in business back in 3rd life. 2nd, she didn't really choose to become queen of the dead in a similar way as Grian not really willingly becoming Scar's lackey. However we gotta go historical for the 3rd reason, since Persephone is older than Hades, and so are her underworld associations. This means that people were absolutely terrified of her, so much so that they avoided saying her name to not attract her attention, and in my opinion people were more scared of Grian than Scar in 3rd life (and if they weren't then they should've been).

Scott: ok this was easier thank God(s), since I got it down to 2 pretty quickly: Hera or Athena. In the end I went for Hera primarily since she's the Goddess of marriage and loyalty to his allies is Scott's whole thing (and in my opinion the main reason he won). Plus she's seen as the most powerful Goddess, and Scott is arguably one of the most competent players in the life series.

Pearl: easiest choice of my life. Artemis, no doubt in my mind. You probably don't need it but I'm gonna walk through the thought process anyway. Most obviously, Artemis is a virgin Goddess - so much so that it was literally considered sacred to the Ancient Greeks and Pearl is really the only player who stayed solo throughout all of double life since Martyn and Cleo reconciled in a way that Scott and Pearl never managed. On top of that, hunting gods are typically associated with Artemis and I'm not gonna insult anyone's intelligence by explaining that any further. ALSO, Pearl's celestial symbol is the moon and - despite the fact that it only got tacked on later on compared to the rest of her characterisation - Artemis is the Goddess of that damn rock. It fits so well that it's literally what gave me the idea to think of one for the rest of the winners.

Martyn: this one was literally given to me when people assigned him Mars as his celestial symbol, since Mars is the Roman name for the Greek God Ares, which also fits him really well. You could also argue that he could get Poseidon due to the ocean stuff, but Ares was solidified for me right at the end of the season with his maniacal little rant about the life series being 'a deathmatch for a reason'. Literally encapsulates the brutality of the series in a very similar way that Ares embodies the brutal and violent aspects of war since Athena got all the glamourous bits.

Scar: Scar's patron was also a bit of a shoe-in, since I can't really think of anyone it would be except Hermes. God of crossroads, and Trader Scar's was pretty much slap-bang in the middle of the secret life map. Also God of tricksters and that's pretty much Scar's entire schtick: he tricks, he steals, he scams and goddamnit do we love him for it. Plus, one of Herme's foundational myths involves him killing a giant, Argos, and I think this lines up with Scar since I feel like most people expected Gem to win secret life (or I did at the very least) and Scar was the one who finished her off. Maybe that's grasping at straws idk.

Joel: this guy was pretty much as difficult as Grian but for the opposite reason, since instead of there being too many Gods that fit I actually couldn't think of a single one at first. Originally, I was gonna do a bit of a memey one and say that he got Hera (before I landed on her for Scott) because 'It's About FAMILY' but when you expand your view past the 12 main Olympians, you get Eris and Nemesis, who are the embodiments of strife and vengeance respectively and I think they can be good for Joel. Specifically, Eris is who I went for. The first reason is because I think Joel and Eris from Hades II would be friends but that's not super relevant. Mostly because that man loves a damn good bit of chaos, and although he did play it more safe in wild life that's undeniably still true. And I've been trying to focus only on the series they won for these, but I found a link I thought was cool and wanted to bring it up: in the story of the Trojan war, the big catalyst is Aphrodite giving Helen of Sparta to Paris as a wife but there's a first, smaller catalyst that led to that situation: Eris throwing a golden apple into a crowd of Aphrodite, Athena and Hera and declared that it was for the most beautiful Goddess, and Paris picking Aphrodite is what landed him Helen in the first place. This story reminded me of how the war started in 3rd life, since (as far as I remember, please correct me if I'm wrong) the first big fight between the sand people and red army was after Joel switched sides and he, Scott, Cleo and Jimmy had a scrap with a couple of Ren's posse. I think it's similar because like yeah, Grian/Scar/Ren/Martyn are the MAIN catalyst for the war but Joel's in there too.

Now, don't think I forgot about my goat Cleo. She is a real winner. HOWEVER, real life is literally nothing. They're just messing around for a while until everyone's dead. There's nothing I can mythologise here. I rewatched her POV to try and see anything but like... I don't know what you want me to do here. If I had to pick someone, I'll go with Hestia. She's either the 1st or 2nd oldest of the 12 Olympians (can't for the life of me remember if it was her or Hades who was first) which reflects her being the mum in limited life and Hestia is also the Goddess of the hearth and home, and maybe this is just a me thing but Cleo always seems like a bit of a homemaker in life series, especially 3rd and secret life. Plus there's some fire stuff with Hestia I think and Cleo's ginger, which kinda looks like fire. That's what I got, sorry if you wanted more.

[keuwibloom]

Its been a while since ive posted anything Parasynth, so I thought id make these polaroid-inspired drawings to make up for it!

As an added bonus-- I have nicknames for the guys! I actually made these a while back, but I figured id post them here for organization purposes, and so its easier to differentiate when talking about Parasynth.

The nicknames + my reasons behind choosing them listed below the cut!

Blue "Polaris" - Also known as the "north star", polaris is the only stationary star in the night sky, commonly used as a compass for navigation. A star that symbolizes stability when you've lost your way.

Dream "Apollo/Pol" - Named after the Greek god of the sun, music, medicine, and archery, twin brother to Artemis. Went with this because of the twin thing and sun symbolism, plus the healer and archery association.

Ink "Opal" - Opal is a gemstone that shines with rainbow colors. A true opal gem also has a base color of white, which fits with Ink's whole thing. Ink also calls others "pal" so I thought the name would be a nice reference to that.

Axe "Condor/Kon" - A large scavenger bird, related to the vulture. One species of it is the largest flying bird in the world. A condor's head also has no feathers, which kinda reminds me of Axe's skull.

Nightmare "Artemis/Arte" - Named after the Greek goddess of the moon and the hunt, twin sister to Apollo. Chosen for the same reasoning as Dream's nickname. Artemis is also the goddess of wilderness and wild animals, which fits with the gang (in a "they're a group and they are dangerous" way).

Killer "Shrike" - A cute little passerine bird that is known to impale its prey on sharp things, usually thorns. Shrikes are also known as "butcher birds". I think it fits with his vibe, plus shrikes have these black markings over their eyes that remind me of Killer's eyes.

Dust "Owl" - A nocturnal bird that has eerily silent flight and large eyes that reflect light in the dark so it looks like its glowing. I was in between this one and "Kestrel", but I feel like Owl fits Dust's general vibe better.

Cross "Cypress/Cy" - A tree that symbolizes longevity and endurance, but also mourning. It's also associated with protection and strength. I was looking for stuff that was associated with the goddess Artemis and the cypress tree was one (also the gang as birds and Cross as the tree they rest on).

Error "Oregano" - An herb that has a very strong bitter/peppery taste and smell. It's known to have antiviral properties and other benefits, but it is best used in small amounts. I also chose this name to parallel Opal (rock VS plant).

Swap/Blue belongs to the AU Community

Dream and Nightmare belong to Jokublog

Ink belongs to Comyet

Horror/Axe belongs to Sour-Apple-Studios

Killer belongs to Rahafwabas

Dust belongs to Ask-Dusttale

Cross belongs to Jakei95

Error belongs to Loverofpiggies

[dailydemonspotlight]

Artemis - Day 183

Race: Megami Arcana: Moon Alignment: Light-Neutral June 11th, 2025 Happy pri-demon-th!

As a society that valued strength and masculinity, the Greeks had a very different view of homosexuality than us today, something I've already gone over in the Apollo analysis. And yeah, expect for this to be repeated a lot in the coming weeks, as there's not many queer demons in the series outside of Greek ones- whether it be because I've already covered them, or they're just not included in the series due to being relatively obscure. However, in spite of just how gay ancient Greece was, there was one goddess who stood above the rest and said no. In fact, she said no to any romantic or sexual feelings, and that goddess is, funny enough, Apollo's sister. Twins can tend to be opposites, I suppose, as the fruitiest man in Greek myth is a direct twin to the complete opposite: Artemis, who is today's Demon of the Day.

Artemis, as one of the most popular and famous goddesses of the Greek pantheon, has a lot of stories to her name. Not only was she popular in the average populace, she was also the favorite deity to the rural population of Greece, and where she stood was a very important role: a huntress. Her birth story ran parallel to Apollo's, as, as soon as she was born, she helped Leto give birth to Apollo as a midwife, giving her the role as a goddess of childbirth; ironic, given that one of her most iconic traits is her virgin status.

As Apollo took up the mantle of the sun, Artemis took up the mantle of the moon, and this duality can be seen in many aspects between the two; while Apollo would happily flirt with anyone who breathed, Artemis was the complete opposite. In one of her most famous tales, the minor Demigod Actaeon ended up seeing her bathing (or was boasting that his hunting skills surpassed hers, it depends on the version) and, as a punishment, she turned him into a stag and had his own hunting dogs descend upon him and rip him apart limb from limb. Gnarly, but honestly? Also very slay. Literally.

Her disinterest in sex, being the goddess of chastity, and her strength made her a very popular figure for the women of ancient Greece, and she honestly still kicks ass- she's explicitly the opposite of a traditional woman, residing within and representing the wild, and no stories truly point to her having any romantic feelings for anyone. Even the tale of Orion, the story of the 'only man she ever loved,' is not explicitly romantic in most original tellings- of course, it changes as time goes on, as all myths do, but in most depictions, Orion forced himself onto Artemis (or one of her hunters) and was executed as a result. In one of the only concrete primary sources we have on the story, the Hymn to Artemis, it explicitly says that all who attempt to woo her will end up dead.

Even her hunters themselves were all female, save for Orion, which predictably ended poorly. One such member of her hunters, Callisto, had been sexually assaulted by Zeus- who actually took on the form of Artemis- and in revenge, Artemis made her take on the form of a bear.

Artemis's asexuality, of course, isn't a set-in-stone fact- she was a virgin, sure, but marriage during that time was an implicitly submissive affair, and it's entirely possible that she's simply refusing to partake in sex or marriage due to how it'd imply her own submission. However, I personally enjoy her portrayal as asexual, even if it's not entirely accurate... which is why I have to ask what the fuck they were cooking when they made both of Artemis's designs?!

I can't even show Artemis's original design, because it's so explicit that I feel like even Yamai-ifying it wouldn't make it feel less uncomfortable. If you don't know what it is, though? She's covered in tits from head to toe. Why??? I get it, she's the goddess of childbirth, and breasts are associated with motherhood- but what the fuck were they even DOING??? Why not make her look like a huntress? Let her look like she's actually got a good design instead of being covered in boobs?! Her SMT V design is a step up, but even then, it doesn't reflect her at all- it makes her look like a peppy manic pixie dream girl and not the fickle and fierce being she ACTUALLY is. These youthful features and the energy just don't fit! I like the way her gauntlets are bows, I guess, but that's about it- everything else just isn't Artemis.

And don't even get me started on her Persona design.

What even is this? Why does she have plastic cups over her boobs and crotch? Why is she so explicitly sexualized when she's literally one of the most famously NON-SEXUAL FIGURES IN A VERY SEXUAL MYTHOS????

God, whatever. SMT bungled her three times, but at least we got the best design of a very bad batch going forward, even if that design is still pretty bad.

[talonabraxas]

"The Astera (Stars) hide away their shining form around lovely Selene (the Moon) when in all her fullnesss she shines over all the earth." -Sappho, Fragment 34 (C6th B.C.)

Selene - Titan Moon Goddess ☽◯☾ Talon Abraxas

Selene, daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, was the personification of the moon. Her brother Helios shone as the sun, while her sister Eos was the goddess of the dawn. Though Selene had many consorts, the most famous of them was Endymion, a handsome young mortal. When Selene spied him sleeping in a cave, she immediately fell in love and asked Zeus to extend his sleep for all eternity.

Like most of the Titans, Selene was rarely worshipped in the ancient world. Eventually, she became identified with Artemis, goddess of the wilderness, who was sometimes associated with the moon. (Similarly, Selene’s brother Helios came to be identified with Artemis’ brother Apollo.)

[justsillymilo]

Hellenic Polytheism 101

Tips on How To Start Worshipping the Greek Gods!

!Disclaimer! I’ve only started practicing Hellenic polytheism a few months ago! I’m not a professional and while I will try my hardest I’m not gonna get everything right

To many, starting to worship the Greek gods can be daunting. You’ve probably heard a lot about them and maybe don’t know where to start—but never fear—your helpol big brother is here to help you!

Today, I’m going to go over what Hellenic polytheism is, well-known gods, common misconceptions, and some helpful tips! 

Before that though, I just want to reiterate that I am not a professional and have only started this journey a few months ago. It’s important to fact-check any information you receive to make sure it’s correct, even if it’s from a credible source. 

Alright, let’s start with what Hellenic Polytheism even is! To put it simply, Hellenic Polytheism refers to the religous practice of honoring the gods of ancient Greece. This religion has existed for a very long time but because of the introduction of Christianity the religion is not as big as it was before in ancient Greece. Though, in recent years, the religion has gained popularity and is steadily growing! 

Well-known gods: 

There are many gods in this religion including The Twelve Olympians, divinities and spirits of nature, underworld deities, and heroes. To keep this simple, I’m just going to talk about some of the 12 Olympians. 

The first and probably one of the most well-known gods is Zeus, the sky and thunder god and king of the gods on Mount Olympus-where he and the other 12 Olympians live.  

Apollo is the son of Zeus and Leto and the Greek god of the sun, light, prophecy, music, dance, plague, healing, poetry, archery, and much more. He is also the twin brother of Artemis the goddess of the hunt and the moon. He is often depicted beardless and often holding a lyre

Aphrodite is the goddess of love, beauty, passion, and more! She is often associated with lust and fertility. In some myths, she is considered the daughter of Zeus and Dione. However, in other versions, she is said to have been born from seafoam, emerging fully formed from the sea. Her son Eros, the god of love, is a significant figure in many myths.

Hermes is the god of travel, herd, luck, speed, trade, and more! He is the son of Zeus and the Pleiad Maia. Hermes is also known to be the messenger god and quite mischievous 

Artemis, the twin sister of Apollo and the daughter of Zeus and Leto, is the goddess of the hunt, wild animals, nature, chastity, vegetation, childbirth, and the moon! She is often depicted with a bow and arrow and accompanied by an animal (usually a deer or sometimes hunting dogs) by her side. As one of the three virgin goddesses Artmis took a vow of chasity. Additionally, she is also the protector of childbirth of young children,  

Hera is the revered queen of the gods and the wife of Zeus. She is the goddess of family, marriage, childbirth and women. Known for her jealousy and vengeance, especially towards Zeus and his many lovers and their offspring. Her children are Ares, Hephaestus, and Hebe. Eileithyia is also sometimes considered to be one of Hera’s children. 

There are more Olympians but to keep this post short-ish I’m going to stop here. But I encourage you to do some independent research and look more into the gods! 

Common Misconceptions 

There are a lot of misconceptions about Hellenic Polytheism so I’m just going to go over some of them and clear things up! 

Myths:Myths are very misunderstood in the helpol community particularly when taken literally. The myths-crafted by ancient men, were never meant to be taken literally. We value myths because it’s a way to see how the gods were veiwed back then and worshipped. They’re also just fun to read! Think of it like fanfiction (if you’re into that sorta thing): you wouldn’t start hating a character in a show just because of how they were written in a fanfiction, that would be irrational. The myths are simply stories about the gods created by men of the past. The gods are not their myths!

Candle Divination: Candle divination is a form of divination that interprets a flame and it’s movements to communate and understand messages from the gods. But, this form of diviniation is unreliable and you will give you false signs and readings. It’s best to not use this method and stick to more reliable ones like, tarot, dice or oracle. I’ll talk more about divination and different methods in another post!

No sins: In Hellenic Polytheism the concept of sins actually doesn’t exist. While there are things you can do to offend the gods, a sincere apology should be enough for forgiveness-just don’t repeat the mistake again. The gods will not be angry if you can’t make an offering everyday, they will not be angry if you can’t talk to them everyday, they will not be angry if you make a mistake. The gods know that you are only a mortal and mortals make mistakes. So don’t sweat it

General Tips

First, if you are in a situation where you can’t make a physical altar, I recommend using a box, like a shoe box. You can add your offerings in this box and anything else you think the god you’re worshiping would like! Remember, you don’t have to make an altar if you don’t want to, alters are not requirements, just useful tools to have! Don’t feel pressured to make one especially if you’re unable to! The gods won’t be mad

Dive into plenty of books! Books offer a lot of useful information about the gods and are just a nice thing to invest in. I recommend reading Mythology by Edith Hamilton-It’s a great book that provides really fascinating and interesting information about the gods and their myths! 

If you’re unable to make an altar there are other ways to make offerings to the gods. One of these ways is devotional acts. For example, if you wanted to do a devotional act to, lets say Apollo, you could decide to practice singing for 30 minutes a day and dedicate it to Apollo. You could practice using songs about Apollo or just think of him while practicing! If you wanted to do a devotional act for Aphrodite you could dedicate a day to self-care and think about her while doing it! I’m sure you get the picture! 

Just saying good morning and goodnight to the god/dess you’re worshiping is a great way to connect with them. And thanking them if you see something associated to them is great as well. For example, if you were at the beach you could thank Poseiden for the beautiful waves, or if you were going for a walk you could thank Artemis for the beautiful nature you see. Just taking a little time out of your day to connect with the gods will go a long way when trying to build a relationship with them 

If your only goal in building a relationship with the gods is to ask for stuff, don’t even bother. When forming a relationship with the gods, it should not be driven by self-interest; the relationship should be mutually beneficial, a concept known as kharis in Hellenic polytheism (I’ll discuss this term in a future post). Remember the gods are not obligated to grant you anything if they don’t want to. While the relationship should be beneficial for both you and the deity, it’s not a transactional exchange. 

Your relationship with the gods may be different from someone else's, and that's perfectly okay! Just as your relationship with one friend group might differ from another, the gods are complex, and what works for one person may not work for you. It’s important to establish your boundaries with whichever deity you’re working with, just as you would in any other relationship!

I hope you found this helpful and that it gave you the confidence and information you need to start a relationship with the gods. Remember to be respectful, but remember to relax and enjoy the journey. The gods might seem a bit intimidating, but they are kind and will appreciate any new worshiper! Good luck on your journey

Xoxo Milo

[jadetheghost]

Yellowjackets Characters as Greek Gods & Goddesses.

(Coming from a Classical Philology student)

Part one. -> Shauna, Jackie, Natalie.

-> Shauna Shipman as Ares.

☆ Greek god of War and Courage.

Born from -> Zeus + Hera.

Known to be passional, Ares is depicted to be hotheaded and resentful. He valued being recognized and worshiped deeply. His battle skills were impeccable, and he stood for his beliefs proudly.

He is known for his forbidden relationship with Aphrodite, who was already married. Upon being discovered having intercourse and being humiliated in front of the rest of the gods, Ares abandoned Aphrodite, much to her dismay.

Much like the god, Shauna lets herself be guided by blind rage upon encountering a problem. She has to have the upper hand, or else she'll lose it. She likes her position of power, and won't give it up easily.

-> Jackie Taylor as Aphrodite.

☆ Greek goddess of Love and Beauty.

Born from -> Seafoam.

Known for her beauty, Aphrodite was often also known for her ability to get her way with her ingenious mind as well. Albeit she is depicted as a jealous, envious goddess in some myths, she cared deeply for her peers, including her son Eros (Cupid), and valued honesty and thoughtfulness when evaluating lovers.

Her romance with Ares brought her pain once she was targeted for adultery while he escaped unscathed. Some variations of the myth suggest she tried to commit suicide afterward.

Despite her selflessness, Jackie is closely related to this goddess. Both of them are a natural leader that will put things on their place if needed, while still carrying a feminine, delicate aura.

-> Natalie Scatorccio as Artemis.

☆ Greek goddess of hunting and wilderness.

Born from -> Zeus + Leto.

Also associated with the moon, Artemis' most common attribute is the deer and bow and arrow. She's known for her independence and hunting skills, as well as the protector of childbirth and nature. She leads a group of virgin maidens through her sacred woods as well.

Her twin brother is Apollo, and together, they represent the sun and moon cycle. She's known for her myth with Orion, in which she falls in love with said hunter giant, even if depending on the variations of the myth. The most common one narrates how Orion betrays Artemis by mocking her hunting abilities. The goddess, wounded by his insolence, kills him. He was later placed among the stars as a constellation.

As the main hunter of the group, Natalie is closely related to the goddess. She's also the leader of the group most of the time, officially or not. Her hunting skills are to be envied, and her morals are unyielding.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to request or ask anything!

Part two -> Lottie, Taissa, Van.

[namidew]

Updated Apollo and Artemis designs !! (Still subject to change and clothing changes)

Details below for design concept ramblings (not including a few details explained in prior posts) !!

Complementary Details - Apollo and Artemis are very similar in physical appearance, which is to show that they are close to each other. Not just as a design choice by me, but within the story they choose to look similar, as the gods can change their appearances. Apollo has gold (jewelry, eyes, and hair strands) and the sun halo for the domain of the sun, and Artemis has the silver (jewelry and eyes) and the moon halo(?) for the domain of the moon. They have a light-and-dark outfit contrast to highlight their different domains, such as Apollo’s domains of the sun and light, and Artemis’s domains of the moon and the wilderness. They both have green himations, with Artemis’s being “warmer” in tone and more earthy, while Apollo’s being “colder” and more “refined(?)” in a way while the two still match.

Apollo - Individually, his chiton now has faint yellow stripes shooting from the gold jewelry, in resemblance of the sun and its rays. His himation has lighter green lines, resembling a blank music score, to represent his domain of music. If drawn for a comic or an illustration, I like to imagine he’d have the melody of a related song on it.

Artemis - Her chiton is now a dark brown rather than the previous white, allowing her to blend in more within the woods at night. She has a deer pelt over her shoulders due to her domain of the hunt and her association with deer, as well as a more “woodsy” look. Her himation now has darker green details of leaves, also adding to her wilderness and nature theme.

Story Dynamic - They’re rather close siblings, always looking out for each other. I’d imagine they talk frequently but have the sort of relationship in which they can go a long time without talking and return to normal even after. I’d imagine Apollo to be pretty conflict avoidant and of the tendency to try to keep the peace, while Artemis may be more impulsive depending on the circumstance, as based on their domains. Not entirely sure about the next concept, but it would be interesting if Apollo, while rather amiable and within good graces with many, actually tells little about his personal details (as in the type of person who you think you know well until you try to recall anything about them personally) while Artemis is the opposite where she’s more of an open book so long as you start a good conversation, but it’s not a concrete idea. It would be an interesting concept though, given how the moon is physically closer to the earth than the sun.

Unrelated and Miscellaneous - First, I’m considering toning down the vibrancy of Aphrodite’s chiton and possibly Dionysus’s purple (grapes, eyes, himation) for the sake of more cohesive of a color palette (warm and earthy), but I plan on waiting until finishing all the Olympian designs to finalize that, given there’s a few others I plan on giving a more cool-toned color palette. Second, the next few Olympians are going to be a bit more difficult to design, for me it seems, so ideas are greatly appreciated ! Third and lastly, if I were to make this story more than an idea, it would likely be a non-linear slice of life “comic” series in which random drawings or scenes are posted in no real order. I’m not good at writing stories anyhow, and while a written story, actual comics, or animatics/animations would be very cool, I haven’t the skill for any of those.

Anyway, thank you very much if you read all these ramblings, and if you have any suggestions or ideas, I’d be happy to hear them !!

[apollosgiftofprophecy]

I've been seeing some essays from some authors whose tried to refute the syncretism of Apollo with Helios/Sol and Artemis/Diana with Selene/Luna, one of those even called syncretism a "decadent" practice… I mean, i know that them as sun and moon deities wasn't their primal role and wasn't very common or popular in religion nor mythology being Roman or Greek (in fact, in mostly of textes and cults Helios/Sol and Selene/Luna were always viewed as th Sun and the Moon), but i think that said that Apollo an Artemis/Diana were never viewed as sun and moon deities or claimed that was just a misconception and a modern misinformation is not true, because we have textes in which we could see associations of the Sun and the Moon with Apollo and Artemis/Diana.

Personally i like to see them more in a "sunlight and moonlight", and well of course focus in other of their more main and primarly roles, not as the sun and the moon, those are Helios and Selene. But i don't like when people bothers others who sees twins as sun and moon deities arguing that is wrong, or a misconception. I could quote some ancient authors whose associated them with solar and lunar aspects, but, as those essays claims, they would said that are misinformation or a "not-reliable" text source 😮‍💨

yeah, it's very true that though they were not THE sun and moon gods, they were still heavily associated with it!

even in Greece, in Artemis's case at least, she was worshipped in a triple cult alongside Selene and Hecate. As for Apollo, while "light" can refer to multiple things, such as in relation to prophecy, I genuinely think it also refers to his connection to the sunlight.

he has been describe as. you know. glowing before. and not for any particular purpose either. not much of a stretch for that to apply to being the literal god of light.

and I totally agree with you anon! i see them as the light of the sun and moon too!

i think there's may be a bit too much emphasis on "getting the myths right!" when it comes to the differences between Greece and Rome - I'm on board with people finally understanding what relates to which, but there must also be an understanding that lots of times, they intersected. Apollo and Diana likely became popularized as the sun and moon because they were just more relevant to the Romans' lives, with Apollo even becoming an important figurehead in the cult of Sol Invictus - even then, he was worshipped WITH Helios and Sol.

There is never just one specific god for one specific thing, and to minimize each gods' importance based solely on "oh that's ANOTHER god" downplays their individuality.

Like for example, I could just say "APOLLO is the god of the arts, NOT the Muses!!" and I would technically be correct, but also be missing MASSIVE CONTEXT because Apollo is the patron and god of the arts, but the Muses are the patrons and goddess of SPECIFIC arts.

"EILEITHYIA is the goddess of childbirth, NOT Artemis!" also technically correct, BUT Artemis is the patron of childbirth and midwifery BECAUSE of her function as a protector of the young, and also because of the rough birthing her own mother went through where in one version, she helped deliver Apollo - another connection to her patronage of childbirth.

Hyperion, Helios, and Apollo all serve different functions of the sun (such as its physical manifestation, path, and light), just as Selene, Hecate, and Artemis serve different functions of the moon (such as the different phases)!

if anyone has anything to add on about Apollo and Artemis and their connections to the sun and moon, and especially in relation with the other gods, feel free to add on!!

[tumb1rblogofworship]

happy sunday !!!

hail and glory to son of leto and mighty king zeus,

brother to the fair, wild maiden artemis!!

hail lord apollon, the far shooter!!!

Something personal for me is that I associate sunlight with apollo, not exactly the sun. Sure, he may be the sun god, but so is helios. It feels better (and makes much more sense to me) associating sunlight with apollo. Besides, they both are related to the sun, its just that on is the sun while the other has domain over it . same with the moon, artemis, and selene . Anyways i really like those art, took me a while to make : ) also gave him two chocolates , one white the other dark . Hail apollo !!

[the-mortuary-witch]

ARTEMIS

WHO IS SHE?

Artemis is the Greek goddess of the hunt, wild animals, wilderness, childbirth, girls, chastity, archery, disease, and plague. She is the daughter of Zeus and Leto, and the twin sister of Apollo, the god of the sun, music, and prophecy. Artemis is often depicted as a young and beautiful maiden who is fiercely independent and strong-willed, and is known for her skill as an archer and hunter. She is also associated with the natural world and is often shown in the company of animals, particularly deer.

BASIC INFO: 

Appearance: she is often depicted as a beautiful, young woman with long, flowing hair and a slim, athletic build. She is often seen as being surrounded by animals, such as deer and dogs, and may be seen with a bow and arrow in hand. She is also often depicted with her twin brother Apollo, and the two are often described as being incredibly beautiful and radiant.

Personality: Artemis is often portrayed as a strong, independent, and fierce goddess who values her own freedom and independence, as well as the freedom and independence of others. She is also seen as protective and nurturing of women, children, and the natural world. When working with her, she is often seen as supportive and empowering, encouraging her devotees to pursue their own path and cultivate their own strengths and abilities. She values loyalty, bravery, and resilience, and may be more likely to respond to those who embody these qualities in their worship.

Symbols: bow and arrow, quiver, crescent moon, knives, hunting spears, animal pelts, lyre, and torches

Goddess of: the hunt, wild animals, wilderness, childbirth, girls, chastity, archery, disease, and plague

Culture: Greek

Plants: cypress, walnut, palm, amaranth, almond, daisy, willow, wormwood, fir, pine, thistle, honeysuckle, bay laurel, artemisia, fig, and oak

Crystals: moonstone, opal, selenite (wand or tower), pearl, heulandite, nacre, amethyst, quartz, apatite, orange calcite, apophyllite, and labradorite

Animals: stag, deer, dog, bear, serpent, goat, buzzard, boar, quail, guineafowls, bee, and all wild animals

Incense: cypress, fig, walnut, frankincense almond, pine, fir, and anything woodsy

Practices: animal magick, protection, fertility magick, embodying the divine feminine, lunar magick, and pregnancy rituals

Colours: forest green, blood red, gold, silver, white, blue, and yellow

Number: 7

Zodiac: Cancer

Tarot: The High Priestess, The Hanged Man, Temperance, The Moon, Queen of Pentacles, Knight of Cups, and Page of Wands

Planet: Moon

Days: typically invoked before the hunt, Monday, Beltane, Laphria, Thargelia, Gymnopaedia, Pythian Games, Noumenia, Boedromia, Mounichia, Charisteria, Boedromia, and Elaphebolia

Parents: Zeus and Leto 

Siblings: Apollo (twin) and many paternal half-siblings

Partner: N/A

Children: N/A

MISC:

Stags and deer: she is often associated with stags and deer because these animals were among her favourite creatures to hunt, and were believed to be sacred to her. In some legends, Artemis was said to have the ability to communicate with these animals, and they would often appear in her presence. Additionally, the image of the stag or deer has long been a symbol of grace, speed, and agility, which are qualities that are also closely associated with the goddess.

The moon: in many ancient cultures, the moon was viewed as a symbol of femininity, fertility, and the cycles of life. Artemis was the goddess of the hunt and the wilderness, and her role as a protector and guide for women and children was closely linked to the moon and its phases. The moon's cycles were also believed to have a direct effect on fertility and reproduction, and Artemis was often invoked by women seeking assistance with fertility or childbirth.

Bow and arrow: the bow and arrow are symbols of power, accuracy, and precision, all of which are traits associated with Artemis. She was a skilled huntress who hunted with a bow and arrow, and the two objects became a symbol of her strength and prowess. Additionally, the bow and arrow were also associated with warfare and the act of protecting oneself and others, and Artemis was known to have fought in battles alongside her brother Apollo. This association added to the symbolism of the bow and arrow as a weapon of protection and defence.

Wilderness: Artemis was often associated with the wilderness because she was the goddess of the hunt and the protector of animals and the environment. She was known to roam the forests and the mountains, and had a strong connection to the natural world. The wilderness was seen as a place of solitude and purity, and Artemis often retreated to the wilderness to commune with nature and to escape from the constraints of civilization. Additionally, Artemis was closely associated with wildlife, and the wilderness provided a space for her to hunt and interact with her animal friends.

Honey: Artemis was associated with honey because it was believed that the nectar that the bees collected from the flowers was a product of her tears. According to legend, Artemis was upset and crying one day, and her tears fell to the ground, where the bees collected them and transformed them into honey. This story reflects the belief that honey was a gift from the gods and that by consuming it, humans could benefit from Artemis's love and protection. Artemis's association with honey also reinforces her connection to the natural world and its abundance.

FACTS ABOUT ARTEMIS:

She was a patron of healing and disease, particularly among women and children, and believed to send both good health and illness upon women and children. 

Artemis is often associated with the wilderness, and animals, such as deer and stags, are often seen in her presence.

She was fiercely independent and often rejected the advances of men, choosing instead to remain chaste and independent.

She was often associated with the moon, and her influence was believed to affect the phases of the moon and the fertility of the earth.

Artemis was also associated with virginity and fertility, and many female followers of her temple were required to remain virgins and dedicate themselves to the goddess.

Artemis was also known for her wrath and jealousy, and she would often take revenge on hunters who killed animals without respect.

In some legends, Artemis was said to have killed Orion, a giant huntsman, after he accidentally saw her bathing.

In some accounts, Artemis was also associated with healing and was said to have been assisted by the goddess Hebe in some healing rituals.

HOW TO INVOKE ARTEMIS:

To call upon Artemis, you can begin by creating a comfortable and peaceful space where you can focus your energy and intentions. You can light a candle, burn some incense, or even use a small offering of herbs or flowers associated with the goddess. Then, you can start by invoking the presence and energy of Artemis and asking her to be with you. You can say something like “Artemis, I call upon you and ask for your presence and guidance. I seek to connect with your energy and to learn from your wisdom.” You can then state your specific intention or request, and then sit in silence and wait for a response.

PRAYER FOR ARTEMIS:

Luminous Artemis, keen-eyed Huntress, delighting in arrows, 

Swift-footed Wanderer of woodlands, 

Beloved daughter of Thundering Zeus and Fair Leto. 

Your aim is unequaled, your strength exceeding, the mountains are yours to wander. 

Graceful one who runs through thorn and thistle with never a scratch, 

To the helpless you offer protection; to the lost, your guidance. 

Your shining arrows bring justice to the subdued. 

O guardian of woods, I praise and honour you.

SIGNS THAT ARTEMIS IS CALLING YOU:

Repeated dreams or visions of stags, deer, or the moon.

Feeling drawn to the outdoors and a strong desire to spend time in nature.

Experiencing a sudden attraction or draw to archery or hunting.

Feeling a desire to protect animals or the environment.

A change in your relationship with your femininity or your independence.

Experiencing an increased intuition or gut feeling about decisions or situations in your life.

Feeling a draw to activities related to the woods or the wilderness, such as camping or hiking.

A desire to learn more about ancient mythology or the role of women in society.

Experiencing a sudden increase in courage or a desire to stand up for yourself or others.

An interest in healing or herbalism, as Artemis was closely associated with healers and the natural world.

Feeling a heightened sense of self-reliance and independence, and a desire to pursue your own path in life.

A sudden connection to animals, and experiencing changes in your relationship with them.

Experiencing dreams or visions of bows, arrows, or hunting equipment.

OFFERINGS:

Acorns. 

Seeds. 

Feathers. 

Wild flowers. 

Images of the things she’s associated with. 

Golden jewelry.

Blood (do NOT purposely harm yourself, others, or animals. The blood should be of natural sources like a nose bleed or menestural blood.)

Stones/rocks. 

Herbs (any kind). 

Olive oil. 

Foods and drinks: fruits/fruit pits, meat (any kind), jerky (any kind), milk (any kind), nuts (walnuts, peanuts, and almonds), fish you caught (or bought is fine too), honey, honey sandwiches, honey cakes, blood coloured drinks (red wine, cranberry juice, etc), jams (she really likes grape and strawberry jam), water, 

Palm tree leaves/bark. 

Bows and arrows. 

Crystals: moonstone, opal, selenite (wand or tower), pearl, amethyst, quartz, and labradorite. 

Chili powder/turmeric/ginger. 

Bones/fur of animals (have bones/fur from animals that died naturally. fake ones are fine too).

Pine cones/pine needles. 

Moon shaped objects. 

DEVOTIONAL ACTS:

Learn self defence. 

Help out the bees. 

Pick fruits and flowers. 

Honour her brother, Apollo, and her mother, Leto. 

Protect women, wlw, ace/aro people, and animals. 

Dance and sing: let the music or energy move you. 

Go hiking or bird watching. 

Practice green magick. 

Learn the art of archery. 

Be a feminist/womanist. 

Spend Monday’s with her. 

Light a candle scented of cypress. 

Work with the nymphai, elven, and/or fae. 

Learning herbalism. 

Create Greek runes out of acorn/walnut shells. 

Protect nature and wildlife. 

Get some houseplants and name them after nymphs. 

Learn archery. 

Walk barefoot in nature (be careful of glass and such). 

Donate to organizations that help save forests and help endangered animals. 

Go hiking. 

Let yourself be wildly beautiful; do not let society force you into nimble demure.

Cleaning up nature trails. 

Track the moon phases. 

Practice lunar magick. 

Take a stroll in nature (bonus if you find cool rocks, fallen sticks, or wild flowers. You can offer them to her!). 

[alpaca-clouds]

Let me talk Sekhmet

Okay, I wanted to talk about Elohim today, but fuck it, no, I am going to talk Sekhmet, because Castlevania Nocturne is out and if you know, you know!

And I wanted to talk Egyptian gods sooner or later either way. Also, if you have not read my other mythology thingies: I talk about mythology a lot and about comparative mythology. Which is where we go and learn about history and specifically history of religion by finding motifs and their spread in myths.

So let me talk Sekhmet.

 𓌂𓐍𓏏𓁐 Sekhmet is a solar deity. And if you are confused about the female sun goddess: Yeah, there are actually a ton of female sun gods. (Again: Apollo and Artemis are kinda the exception for when there is a male/female sun/moon pairing. Usually in those cases there is a female sun and a male moon.)

She is the daughter of the (male) sun god Ra. And while he is associated with the good things coming from the sun (like it making plants grow and such), she is very much the Wrath of Ra. The scorching sun, that kills you when you keep in it too long. As the Eye of Ra she is a war goddess, who brings distruction and drinks the blood of men.

Now, once again it should be said: The Egyptian culture lasted for 3000 years. So Sekhmet and her meaning have shifted. At times Hathor was an aspect of Sekhmet, at times Hathor was her sister or her daughter. The same goes with Bastet, who usually gets depicted as an aspect of Sekhmet - but more often is her sister.

The defining myth of Sekhmet though comes from the myths that a long time ago the gods lived among the humans. But there was a conflict between gods and the humans (or in some versions between Egypt and other gods). So Sekhmet as the goddess of war went out to fight. But she got so cruel that after a while she did not care anymore about friend or foe and just lay waste to all the lands. She would not even listen to her father when he called her back.

So the other gods divised a plan: They filled a lake with beer and colored it red, so that Sekhmet thought it was blood. She went to the lake and drank it all, so she became drunk and peaceful. In some versions of the myths she then returned to her father Ra, in other versions she left Egypt with a groll against the other gods.

The common believe is that she as a goddess has probably the same Indo-European roots as Kali in Hindu mythology. Though there are other sources that attribute a West African origin to her. It should be said, though, that both can be right at the same time. (At some point I gotta talk about the entire Black Athena thing, don't I?)

Personally, reading through the oldest stuff we have about Japanese mythology, I find it interesting that some really old stuff about Amaterasu also mirrors her.

But yeah. Interesting goddess. And I am kinda psyched that this confirms that for the Castlevania canon the old gods ARE REAL. Fuck yeah!

[rewritingcanon]

Honestly I love the interpretation of the Greengrass’s having some Greek heritage (I’m of Greek descent) and it honestly kind of lines up. Due to their surname definitely not being Greek I’d have to assume it’s on their mothers side, so the side that’s cursed.

I also love this because unlike every other character having Roman names, Daphne and Astoria (and Hyperion) are definitely Greek in origin no questions asked. I seriously doubt Scorpius’ middle name is from a Malfoy, and honestly it would make more sense if it was Astoria’s maternal grandfather or uncle.

Daphne the nymph had a connection to Apollo and Astoria’s original form Asteria has a connection to Artemis and Apollo, Apollo having taken over for Helios, Helios having taken over for Hyperion as sun gods. And Scorpius (Skorpio) the constellation also has a connection to Artemis and Orion! All of their names somehow relate and I love this detail.

Daphne was a naiad, a nymph of the river Ladon of Arkadia (more on Ladon later) or Peneios of Thessalia. Famously Apollo was attracted to Daphne and pursued her endlessly until in her exhaustion she asked for Gaia’s help. Gaia turned her into a tree, the laurel tree that Apollo is heavily associated with, and also — and I’m not kidding — was used as a symbol in the Festival of Delphi!

Asteria (the Titanesse of falling stars, prophetic dreams and the nighttime) has a surprisingly similar story, although with a lot more going on. Asteria was — like many Greek women — caught the eye of Zeus. He chased her around a bit until she became a quail, went into the water, and became the island of Delos. Delos is also the birth place of Artemis and Apollo, and Hera had done a very thorough job of trying to prevent Leto from birthing these twins, making it a whole big thing that she finally managed to birth them. So, Asteria has that motherhood connection too, specifically to the sun and moon.

Daphne and Astoria essentially both come from stories regarding a man wanting a woman and her becoming part of the wilderness when he can’t take no for an answer. Make whatever theories regarding their blood curse from that theme that you want.

Hilariously, Scorpius’ name sort of ties into this theme. Most constellations as we know them come from a corresponding Greek or Phoenician myth and Scorpius is no different. Orion the giant was harassing either Artemis herself, some of her hunters, or the Pleiades, and Artemis did not like this. So she created a horrifying monster to kill Orion, called the Skorpios. Orion died, and was placed among the stars to honour his valiant deeds, but the Pleiades were also in the stars and he promptly started harassing them again, so Skorpios (or Scorpius) was also placed among the stars to get this guy to knock it off. Astrologically speaking the Scorpius constellation even chases Orion through the night sky.

This has the hilarious effect of naming Daphne and Astoria after harassed women and Scorpius after the consent monster that’ll kill you if you don’t back the fuck off. Also the fact that so many of the Black family names relate back to Orion (Sirius is his dog, and Bellatrix is his shoulder) should not be missed.

So basically, don’t harass women when Scorpius is in earshot of you. Or, conversely, Delphi leave that child the fuck alone, Scorpius will ruin your day.

(I could say more, because there is actually a surprising amount to analyse when it comes to just these guys names, but I think this is enough for now.)

yknow what the greek greengrass family is slowly growing on me and i think this may be the last nail in the coffin for anything else because i have quite literally never heard a better exploration to the super frustratingly vague ‘blood curse that attacks greengrass women every few generations’ thing besides an ancient magic tied to greek myth. i remember someone else headcanoning this too.

idk how big of a deal this is in ur greek family but in mine names are HUGE and are especially big because its a greek thing to name ur kids after ur parents. like me, and my other firstborn cousins are all named after my papou, and my sister and secondborn cousin are named after my yiayia. so does that mean there was a scorpius greengrass 👀 most greeks i know typically dont have middle names but i guess there are some that do. one of my childhood friends had one for instance, and her middle name was her yiayia’s name so maybe that’s what hyperion is as you said (maybe i am reading too much into it since greengrass is certainly not a greek name so if the curse was greek than that line would probs be very diluted).

also rip scorpius if you were actually greek you wouldve loved kourabiedes. it wouldve done more for you than chocolate frogs ever did.

[wisdom-devotee]

Hi! I apologize for sending in another question so soon, I was the anon who asked why you worship both Ares and Athena. Fascinating answer and thank you for indulging my curiosity! You seem very knowledgeable and I was hoping I could get your opinion on a couple other things? If you’re willing!

1. I am someone who my entire life has been fascinated by astrology/reading birthcharts and it’s come to my attention I very much want to deepen my knowledge on this subject and even possibly make a career out of it. I am a fairly new worshipper of the hellenic pantheon but I am considering worshiping/working with a deity that aligns with my goal of becoming more knowledgeable in and connected to this area. In your opinion, would you consider Asteria or Hecate to be a good fit? Perhaps even Apollo? Do you think one over the others would be more connected to this domain? Or possibly even another deity in the hellenic pantheon? I’ve considered Astraeus whom I would assume would be the most notable deity for astrology but I don’t feel personally called to him for whatever reason that is.

2. When it comes to physical offerings, such as crystals or statuary or etc., what do you do with them if you no longer have a relationship with the particular deity you gave them to? I’ve heard you’re never supposed to remove the items given to them from their altar, however, if you no longer interact with them is it disrespectful to use those items elsewhere (not to offer to another deity) after they’ve already been offered but the connection to the deity is no longer present? Do you keep the altar there? Do you just remove everything altogether and don’t display anything that was previously offered?

I apologize if these are silly questions but thank you for your time and knowledge! It’s very much appreciated. I’m also quite new so if these questions are disrespectful or ignorant it is not my intention.

Have a good day!

Putting these both here so I can answer them together. Hello again! And don’t worry, none of your questions are disrespectful.

Okay so, astrology deities:

Hecate and Asteria for sure. Additionally:

Hera as goddess of stars

Zeus as god of the sky

Urania, muse of astronomy

Nyx as goddess of the night

@royal-wren has informed me that Hermes is an astronomy and astrology god too

Artemis or Selene as moon goddesses

Apollo or Helios as sun gods

Also, several deities have planetary associations. These are pretty easy to find since it’s just the Roman name correspondence usually (ie: Aphrodite = Venus)

For the second question:

Tbh in my experience, even after I stop actively worshiping and maintaining kharis with a god I do still find myself holding them very dear to myself. Like, I don’t worship Nemesis or Philotes anymore, but I’m always filled with an incredible amount of affection when they’re brought up, and I still hold them in high regard. In those cases I do think it’s really fine to leave up the altar or keep the offerings, to be reminded of the deity whenever you use or see it

However, taking an altar down is so fine. I’d suggest doing a prayer first, thanking the deity for everything and letting them know you’re taking down the altar before you do it, but I do think it’s okay. I wouldn’t throw anything away personally — I’d find a way to repurpose/keep using it or I’d sell it, but it depends on what it is too.

On Melinoë:

I first discovered her by hearing about Hades II (I’ve never played either game and have mixed feelings based on what I’ve seen of them but that’s not a new experience for me with adaptations of Greek myth and it’s a story for another day) and I was really surprised because I never knew Hades had children, so I researched her more deeply.

There’s a lot of myths about her birth, I still see Hades as an infertile deity as to me this makes the most sense as god of the dead. So I subscribe more to Zeus as her father, especially as this makes sense for her dual nature of ouranic and chthonic. She’s in orphic tradition, but we don’t see mention of her outside of an orphic hymn and usually she is equated with just being an epithet of Hecate. But to me the two of them feel entirely separate with just some overlapping domains

That was more of an infodump than explaining why I worship her but like, just to provide context as to how I found her I guess.

In terms of why I worship, there’s a few reasons. The first and biggest is just how much I was drawn to her. I’m not entirely sure why, but I really was. The second thing is that I really wanted to get into worshipping a chthonic deity because it felt important to me and it would help me develop my own understanding of my practice. Her domains over ghosts and as a psychopomp also made her fit super well into my hero worship practice and I think part of why I was drawn to her was in knowing she could support me with that. As I built kharis I also realised she very much feels connected to my inner child and that’s been something quite healing.

The last thing I can think of right now is that I am commonly drawn to lesser known deities. This is both really cool and really annoying for me

Also, thank you for the kind words! And do feel free to come back whenever! It means so much to me that this blog has become so helpful to so many people and that you all trust me. You’re all so incredibly sweet

[khaire-traveler]

Hi! 💙

Please, sorry if i bother you with this ask, i know you're focused on your dog treatment, i can't pay or donate, but i'll pray to Artemis for him 🙏🥺

My ask is about a post you reblogged... It's about Helios/Selene and Apollo/Artemis discussion. I'm not replacing a god or a goddess role, i see Helios and Selene as the sun and moon itself, but i also asociates Apollo and Artemis with the sun and moon, and that post make me feel like i'm doing something incorrect 😞

¿What op means with the original vision of them? The vision of Artemis and Apollo as moon and sun deites was not just in Roman Era... In greek religion they're linked to sun and moon too. And they had their roles as "light bringer".

Is incorrect to see them as sunlight and moonlight?

Khaire, Huntress, no worries!

I feel that quite a few people have misinterpreted that post, actually, so I'm glad you brought it up! It's absolutely not a bad thing to worship Apollo relating to the sun and Artemis relating to the moon; they did (and still do) have sun and moon associations in historical worship. From my understanding, Artemis and Apollo were originally worshipped as general deities of light. Artemis' connection with the moon likely came with the animals she was said to hunt - most, of which, come out around dawn, dusk, and at night. Apollo's connection with the sun, I'm not so sure about the origins of, but I know it was a much stronger connection in Roman worship of Apollo. They have both, however, been seen as deities of light for a very, very long time. Even their mother, Leto, was seen as having connections to light. It's not wrong of you to worship them with sun and moon associations, and it's not wrong of you to worship them with sunlight and moonlight associations either. I worship them this way myself!

The main point of that post wasn't to say people are worshipping Apollo and Artemis incorrectly; it was just to say that Helios and Selene exist and were seen as the sun and moon deities. Helios pulls the sun across the sky in his chariot, and Selene pulls the moon across the sky in hers. You are allowed to worship them if you want to, but you also don't have to. There's no obligation to do so. The post mostly just wanted to inform people of Helios' and Selene's existence which is why I reblogged it: solely to inform people that they do exist within the Greek pantheon. You can worship your deities however you want to! There is no rulebook. You're not being disrespectful at all.

Also, I just wanted to say that even if you weren't worshipping Artemis and Apollo exactly how they were worshipped historically, worship changes over time. While we can strive to replicate historical worship, it will never be exactly the same, and that's actually a good thing! It means that our religion lives on because a religion that has grown cold and stagnant is one that is no longer living. Religion should change with time; it should grow and adapt with its worshippers and the world around them. If it doesn't, then it's doomed to fail.

I hope this helped calm your nerves. You're not doing anything wrong, don't worry! Take care, Huntress! 🧡