#Hellenic prayers

[beautyofaphrodite]

I love formal, poetic prayers. They make me feel fancy and they make me feel like I know what I’m doing. I feel close to the Gods and like They’re here, listening to me.

I love casual prayers, where I’m basically just talking to the Gods. They make me feel closer to Them and take up a lot less energy. They don’t require me to memorize something, read something, or think a lot about what I’m saying.

I use both types in my practice, depending on how I feel. Throughout the whole day, I will have quick, casual prayers like “Hey, Aph, this thing reminds me of you” or “thanks for this thing”. When I sit in front of my Altar, when I light Her candle, I tend to be more formal unless I don’t have the energy.

Both methods of prayer have their pros and cons and both are so amazing. I LOVE praying, it’s one of my favorite things.

Do you prefer formal prayers, casual prayers, or both?

[to-hypnos-we-dream]

Prayer to Hypnos to Remember your Dreams

"Oh God of Rest, Divine one who delivers us visions at nightfall, winged God Hypnos who brings us these gifts we hold so gently to our soul I call upon you in prayer. Fog claims the gifts you offer, To remember your visions is what I need. May my rest be offering to you, may my interpretation be offering to you. Hypnos hear this call and so I will remember the dreams I have. Thank you for listening to this prayer."

[for-the-love-of-hestia]

I begin to sing of Hestia, first among the deathless gods;

Beloved goddess, who dwells in the midst of every home with your vast everlasting flame.

last among the deathless gods, for without your grace mortals hold no banquets. revered daughter of strong-spirited Rhea, ethereal and blessed, gentle-minded saviour.

Holy maiden, breathe upon us safety and love.

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[delightingintragedy]

Hekate

"Keeper of Ravenous Dogs, Bitch Goddess, Howler, Bearer of Torch and Knife, Ruler of the Dark Moon: Hekate, I pray to you. Turn you slaying glance from me and direct it toward my enemies. And if you can't turn it away, may it be because there is something in me that must die. Act with wisdom and discernment, destroying only what must go, and giving me strength to endure the burning."

A Book of Pagan Prayer by Ceisiwr Serith, pg. 240

[thundering-zeus]

NOUMENIA PRAYER TO LORD ZEUS

Father Zeus, protector of the home. Lord Zeus, giver of good. King Zeus, ruler of all I hold dear.

Please keep my home safe from any harm physical, emotional and financial in this coming month. Averter of evil and saviour of all, help me keep my home safe and at peace.

As I take today to praise your name, please renew the energy in this house and make it a place of love and joy. Father Zeus, giver of good; Thank you for your guidance and I hope you accept this prayer as a token of my gratitude.

Great god of hospitality, and father of the people. Praise be to you.

orignal prayer for noumenia

[wisdomweaver]

HelPol tumblr- Do you give offerings every time you pray, or do you sometimes pray without offering? If the latter, do you plan it that way, or are they spontaneous prayers?

[diaday333]

Hymns/prayers for the Dead

I’ve never really considered reading/ writing hymns for the dead because I guess I never “needed” them, but with the tragic events going on the world right now, multiple gen-c-des and atrocities, I’ve felt moved to write these. Like I said in my last prayer post, keep speaking up, b0yc0tting, and keep praying! You can technically apply these prayers with any dead, but I had the m@rtyrs of Su-dan, Con- go, Ethiopia, and Pale - stine (breaking them up on purpose) in mind, as well as anyone else who have lost their lives due to the terrible events going on in this world and from their oppression. Also, sorry for any spelling or grammar errors.

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We call to Hermes Kαταιβάτης (he who leads souls down to the underworld), guider of souls. Immortal guide, lover of humankind, you take special care of us when we leave this earth, and your involvement shows the Gods’ love of humankind, as there is a God with us every step of the way, even after our deaths. Gracious God, during these times we ask for your grace, and for you to take extra care of the souls that find their way past the river Styx. Everyday now, thousands of people die from acts of cruelty from oppressors emboldened by hubris. We ask you to treat these souls with added care, especially those of children, taken from life too early, while you escort them to the dread queen's home or wherever their final resting place may lie. Charm them with your wand and bless their heavy eyelids, bringing them a peaceful end for their final rest. Oh Lord, guider of mortals, grant a sacred end to those who lived the best they could.

(Greek pronunciation: Kah-teh-vah-tiis(ees))

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To the Savior of the dead and the noble queen herself, we call to you! Dread Persephone and shadowy Hades, though you may not take every soul into your wide walls, you watch over the dead nonetheless, those who wander your fields of flowers. We thank you for your mercy towards our souls, notably of the most restless ones. We ask that they can find joy in the afterlife, especially those who were robbed of it. Not only do you take in these souls, Lovely Persephone, you exact justice on their behalf, with your kindly attendants, or daughters in some ways, the Erinyes, especially during these harrowing times. All we ask is for justice and a peaceful afterlife for the many martyred people of all the atrocities going on. We thank you, Hades and fair-tressed Persephone!

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“Fear the prayers of the oppressed.” I heard that today and I thought it fit. The Gods are with us and the oppressed during these times 🤲 They hear every prayer and they are outraged as we are. Keep up every action and don’t forget about our fellow humans suffering and don’t stop fighting!! No act of oppression goes past them and they hear everything. It’s been almost a year for Su-Dan, almost 6 months, 160+ days for Pale - stine, and years for Con-go. The Gods count each day and count each person who say and do nothing. I just want add some of my favorite excerpts that get me through these hard times and reminds me that the Gods care (which we already knew, but yknow).

“The gods are not blind to men with blood upon their hands. In the end the black (kelainai) Erinyes bring to obscurity that one who has prospered in unrighteousness and wear down his fortunes by reverse.” - Aeschylus, “Agamemnon���

“Hear, Tisiphone, Allekte, noble Megaira, revered goddesses whose Bacchic cries resound. Nocturnal and clandestine, you live deep down in the dank cave by the sacred water of the Styx. Men's unholy designs do incur your anger; rabid and arrogant, you howl over Necessity's dictates, clothed in animal skins, you cause the deep pains of retribution.” - (First part of) Orphic hymn 69

“Hear me and be gracious, 0 renowned Eumenides, O pure daughters of the great Chthonic Zeus and of lovely Persephone, fair-tressed maiden. Over the lives of impious mortals you keep a careful eye, in charge of Necessity, you punish the unjust.”

(First part of) Orphic hymn 70

“For whoever knows the right and is ready to speak it, far-seeing Zeus gives him prosperity…” - Hesiod “Work and days”

“You princes, mark well this punishment you also; for the deathless gods are near among men and mark all those who oppress their fellows with crooked judgements, and reck not the anger of the gods. For upon the bounteous earth Zeus has thrice ten thousand spirits, watchers of mortal men, and these keep watch on judgements and deeds of wrong as they roam, clothed in mist, all over the earth. And there is virgin Justice, the daughter of Zeus, who is honoured and reverenced among the gods who dwell on Olympus, and whenever anyone hurts her with lying slander, she sits beside her father, Zeus the son of Cronos, and tells him of men's wicked heart, until the people pay for the mad folly of their princes who, evilly minded, pervert judgement and give sentence crookedly.” - Hesiod “Works and Days”

[starofmithras]

Hecate - Detail of Gustave Moreau's "Jupiter and Semele" (1895)

Thank you, blessed Hekate, for your protection through the darkest of nights. ⭐

"Dark-eyed Hekate, daughter of Asteria, deep-hearted goddess, walker of many roads. In the dark, in the night, you bring comfort to those who suffer, to those who despair, to those who are powerless, hopeless, defenseless. At the threshold you stand, immovable, barring all evil, safeguarding the home. At the crossroad you stand, in that in-between where nothing is certain and nothing is safe. Along the edges of propriety you go, with steady step and ready wit, to guide and sustain those who do what they must. In all the worlds you hold a share, on earth and sea and sky, you move with ease among them. Bearing torches, you light our way at night, you lead us through shadows, you nourish our souls. Guide of the lost, friend of the friendless, comforter of the bereft, protector of the stranger, the outcast, the forlorn. warder of the door and all within, Hekate, I thank you for needful gifts."

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[sunkissedchai]

★ lady psyche 𐦍༘⋆

・゜・ goddess of the soul ★ ★

Bright-winged goddess who knows the art of transformation,

Who knows the work of a great love, I pray to you.

[the-lyre-and-the-raven]

I begin to praise Polyhymnia, famed muse. Heavenly daughter of just Zeus and inventive Mnemosyne. Your voice rings clear, as your gifts glorify the holy and grant us faith. Gentle goddess, by your grace, may I honour the divine through my actions and words.

orignal prayer to polymnia

[hailcharidotis]

When things don't go as expected.

When the caffeine you drank in a rush comes back to bite you,

Or couldn't sleep and suffered for it the next day.

May Hermes Krateros, strong and mighty, bring you fortitude.

When your mind moves faster than your tongue,

Then you slip over your words, especially at the worst possible times.

May Hermes Diaktoros, guide and messanger, allow your words to flow freely.

When you leave your bag on a bus, train or ferry,

Crying at the station, hoping someone had turned it in.

May Hermes Eriounês, luck bringer and ready helper, hear your cries. May your belongings be safe in his arms and brought back to you swiftly.

[to-hypnos-we-dream]

Prayer to Hypnos to Calm Intrusive Thoughts

"Blessed Son of Nyx, Brother of Death, He who knows of true darkness as you are the child of it, I call upon you Hypnos in need.

I have thoughts that plague me, whispers that make me wince, may you bless me with strength to let them pass and let them soothe.

Hold me through this fog, and they shall pass me. My mind will no longer be poisoned by them, and may the guilt of them leave me be. Thank you, Blessed Hypnos God of Sleep, for listening to my Prayer."

[for-the-love-of-hestia]

The weather is colder, but the fire grows brighter. Warming parts of my heart I had long forgotten. In the darkness of night and in my moments of hopelessness, your flame keeps me going. Lighting the way and giving me a place to rest my weary soul. Lady Hestia, daughter of golden-haired mother Rhea. Presiding over the hearth of deathless gods and mortals alike. I praise you and I thank you for staying by me and being home when no other place filled the cold space in my heart.

[delightingintragedy]

Day 5: Hermes Pompaios

Gentle Hermes Pompaios, You who are a kindly guide for the dead. When merciful Thanatos grows too busy To aid those who have past To their new home in the underworld, It is you who picks up the slack. You give a helping hand, a soft understanding, And a boisterous laughter to ease the pain. Tenderhearted and ever spirited, Fleet-footed Pompaios, You bring hope in the new life you lead to. You are sympathetic as much as you are a jokester, Knowing just what to say to mend a broken heart, And what to say to make that heart swell with laughter. Hermes Pompaios, I praise and honor your name, And shall I find you as my guide It will be I who is honored.

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[thequeer07puss]

Pray the gods for random things. Ask the sun gods to help you dry your clothes. Ask beauty-related deities to help you find a good outfit or hairstyle. Ask the sky gods for good weather while walking or travelling.

Prayer doesn’t always have to be about big things. Prayer can be about the little things, about short-term solutions to minor problems, about petty things, about anything.

[beautyofaphrodite]

When someone is choosing an outfit to wear for the day that makes them feel good, Aphrodite is there.

When someone kisses their partner, Aphrodite is there.

When someone walks hand in hand with a partner or friend, Aphrodite is there.

When someone goes over to their friend to comfort them, Aphrodite is there.

When someone smiles at their appearance in the mirror, Aphrodite is there.

When someone is gifted a bouquet of flowers, Aphrodite is there.

When someone writes their loved one’s name in the sand on a beach, Aphrodite is there.

When someone stands in the ocean, taking in its beauty, Aphrodite is there.

When someone is inspired to create something because of a loved one, Aphrodite is there.

When a child has their first crush, Aphrodite is there.

When someone finally feels love for the first time, Aphrodite is there.

When people dance together to a special song, Aphrodite is there.

When long-distance friends, partners, or family finally see each other in person, Aphrodite is there.

When people go on dates, Aphrodite is there.

When someone finally breaks off a toxic relationship, Aphrodite is there.

When someone sees the beauty in themself, Aphrodite is there.

Aphrodite is there for all of our beauty and love- filled moments. She loves us, and is always there for us, in the good, and the bad.