#Poseidon devotion

[crimsonsongbird]

TIDES: A Message from Poseidon

"My seafaring child: You are the tides, Swaying between low and high; Your mood like the moon, Waxing, waning, and everchanging; Your pain like a storm, Brutal and destructive; Your mind like the depths, Dark, powerful, and all-consuming. In this moment, You feel lost at sea, As though the waves are thrashing you about, Threatening to capsize your ship And swallow you whole; You feel unsteady without an anchor, Afraid the storm will win the fight, That you will succumb to the wreckage And drown deep out of sight. My sea-yearning child: This storm will not win And the waves will calm down; Your ship will make it to shore For we won't let you drown; Your anchor is secure And has never left your side; The pain will soon ease And you will rise about the tide. In this moment, Hold steady to hope Because the storm will soon pass; The sun will shine again And your pain will not last; Should you feel lost at sea, Simply reach out a hand; We will bring you to shore And help you to stand."

[boymanmaletheshequel]

A few common misconceptions and hurtful myths about the gods I worship:

• Demeter is not careless or selfish for reacting the way she did to the loss of her daughter. Grief, even amongst the gods, is an emotion so powerful that it causes us to loose control, and surrender to our own emotions. You would not blame a woman in grief over the loss of her child for having a mental breakdown. Also, I don’t personally believe that the plagues that befell Greece after these myths were written were caused inherently by Demeter, as agricultural disasters happened often, especially back before modern farming and cultivation knowledge, and it was if anything, a coincidence of timing which frustrated and worried men used as justification to attack and blame Demeter as a target of their angst, and a scapegoat to direct their suffering at.

• Poseidon wasn’t a rapist, nor was he inherently malicious or “evil”. Although he is most certainly impulsive and often aggressive, it is rarely in a malicious way, as many of the myths paint him as. You have to remember as the embodiment of the sea, sailors and others who knew the dangerous and unforgiving nature of the ocean often cast these traits onto Poseidon by association, and not all of the things they believed of him were necessarily true. The idea that he is a rapist is also a myth, or many myths, cultivated I’m sure by the high ranking and extremely misogynistic patriarchal men of Greece, who saw powerful male gods like Poseidon and Zeus as equals to themselves (foolish) and therefore believed that if they liked taking advantage of women and other unconsenting individuals, than surely they did too. (I imagine many found themselves smitten as a result of this.) if anything, Poseidon was more of a dominant father figure, like Zeus. He saw the women of the Parthenon as his daughters and sisters, as well as his followers, hence the reason many modern devotees such as myself refer to him as “father”.

• conversely, Artemis was not a misandrist, she didn’t hate sex, and she was not some uncontrollable psychopath. Many of Artemis’s myths heavily exaggerate her animalistic tendencies, which do exist, but are certainly not psychopathic or evil in nature, as nature itself is inherently incapable of being so. She also did not “hate” men, non-virgins, or sex. In fact, as the patron goddess of pregnant women and babies, these things are inherently connected to her domain. One of the reasons these beliefs have emerged, besides the myths, is that people have exaggerated the fact that as a virgin goddess who remains chaste as a virtue, Artemis tends to avoid men and people who aren’t women in her myths, not out of misandry, or other ideas that are honestly quite terf-y, and have been used to push transphobic narratives, but because she hopes to protect these virtues. She does not hate her male, trans, or otherwise non-cis woman followers, she values them just as much, and this is an unfortunatley common, and hurtful, misconception. Like Poseidon, she is often aggressive, and can be impulsive, but she’s MUCH more of a stern mother of nature, than a ruthless animal.

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Please don’t fall for these common misconceptions, read Hellenic texts and stories yourself, and try not to spread misconceptions yourself! There are many reliable resources to avoid this, such as Wikipedia, theoi.com, and more! Have a blessed day 💙🏛️

[within-the-water]

Worshipping Poseidon

Chronically ill and homeless edition <3

Water is NOT a lazy offering. Drink it in honor of him, do libations with it, stir in some flavorings clockwise for an energy boost

Relax with some ocean soundscapes in the background, or while you walk place to place

Decorate your mobility aids with ocean scenery or cute little sharks and trident stickers.

Wear jewelry that you may have and carry with you Keep in mind that He does not judge, and if you are away and cannot handle an alter space, that is okay. Everything is okay, and he is still there even if you don't feel his presence for a time being.

[phantomhivestims]

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Digital Offering To Poseidon

Note : :3

All pics found on Pinterest

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[aesthicalmess]

Lord Poseidon

Lord Poseidon, king of the sea, god of earthquakes, floods, droughts, and horses

[imimprisoned]

Poseidon: God of the Seas, Earthquakes, Storms, and Horses.

Offerings Include:

1. ocean and rain scented incense

2. conch shells

3. horse, ship, or dolphin statues

4. impossible bottles (ship-in-a-bottle)

5. blue, green, and silver candles

6. ocean and sea scented candles

7. tridents
cloaks

8. wreaths made from wild celery

9. seashells

10. sea salt
starfish or starfish decorations

11. gems such as pearls, sea glass, blue sapphires, aquamarine

12. toys or art of dolphins, fish, and/or horses

13. coral

14. mint

15. mint candies

16. art, toys, or photos of tridents

17. photos or art of the ocean

18. naturally shed shark teeth

19. sand

20. ocean scented essential oils or perfumes

21. art of hippocamp (half-horse, half-fish creature)

Prayers to Poseidon

1) Poseidon, dark-haired god of all waters, by whose will alone do sailors fare in safety. Lord of the black sea depths, swirling dark and deep, swift in thought, sure in deed, fervent in feeling, the ocean's caprice is yours,

O Poseidon; overwhelming one, I praise and honor you.

Mighty Poseidon, unfathomable god, I pray to you. You at whose touch sweet water springs forth, at whose whim the earth breaks open beneath our feet, whose pure power we feel in our bones and our blood, show me life's essence, life's rage; pull me like the tide; grant me safe harbor at last, shield me from storms.

2) May Posideon ward floods, earthquakes, and others from you.

3) Poseidon of the white-capped waves, dark-haired god of the the cold salt sea, of raging rivers and sweetwater springs,

Ancient one, in Knossos and in Thebes your name was known, carved with care on tablets of clay, spoken softly, prayerfully, in old Mycenae.

World-shaker, god who holds in hand the bones of the deep earth,

In Corinth were you well honored with games of skill and prowess;

Throughout the land your temples stood, shining and tall.

The sea depths are yours, Poseidon; your palace lies on the ocean floor, far removed from Olympos heights and yet a glorious dwelling in your wondrous realm.

Bearer of the trident, stirrer of storms, master of horses, granter to mankind of many gifts, Poseidon, mighty son of Kronos, I praise you.

[stratus-and-the-theoi]

Low energy Devotional Acts for when you don’t have a lot of energy (or time, or money, etc.) pt. 3

🎲Hermes🎲

- watch a comedy special

- watch a funny show or movie

- watch travel videos

- watch sports (literally any sport)

- if able learn a new language if unable to do that listen to music in a foreign language or watch a movie or show in a foreign language

- learn about the underworld and His role as a psychopomp

- the story of Him stealing Apollon’s cattle always makes me laugh so if you’re feeling down maybe read about that or watch a video about it!

- eat food from a foreign country or watch cooking videos with recipes from foreign countries

- make a bucket list of places you’d like to travel (doesn’t necessarily have to be other countries! It can be within your own country or in your own state! Or hell maybe there’s places in your own town/city you haven’t checked out yet that you’d like to go see!)

- learn some geography!

- listen to a devotional playlist for Him

- play some board games or card games or dice games

🌊Poseidon🌊

- listen to oceanic/sea soundscapes

- learn about earthquakes

- listen to sea shanties and learn about why they were used

- watch documentaries or shows about marine animals or the ocean/sea themselves

-learn about horses

- stay hydrated

- watch aquarium videos! They’re very soothing

- if able print out or buy ocean themed coloring pages/coloring books and color! (I also think the finished product could go great on His altar if you have one!)

- learn about and if able to take trips to local ponds or lakes (and if able go to the beach)

- learn about marine plants and marine biodiversity

- watch videos about naval history, or naval warfare

- learn about boats and sailing history

- watch videos about hurricanes! Learn about them!

- listen to a devotional playlist for Him

- learn about shipwrecks or maritime disasters if that interests you (my favorite YouTube channel for these vids is: Oceanliner Designs)

- watch ocean or maritime related shows or movies (I personally like The Terror which I get isn’t 100% ocean related but y’know)

[lysunnie]

This is how I realized I wanted to worship Poseidon btw: *thinks about the beach for almost a week even though I hate going to the beach most of the time* "weird...whatever" *Has a very very very strange drean about the beach* "oooookay wtaf" *Daydreams about the beach for a whole school day* "Hey **Irl friend** I guess we worship Poseidon now"

The moment I said this I stopped thinking about beachs (for that day, I still regularly think about being going to the beach. The cloest on is 10 hours away btw)

[witchwolfyyy]

𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐧

𝘨𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘢, 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴, 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘴, 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴,

𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘴

𓆝 𓆟 𓆞

a little digital offering for my beloved patron given i’ve been feeling a little disconnected from him 💙

[the-astral-archives]

Devotional Writing - Poseidon

The frogs croaked at the flock of birds overhead, leaping from one rock to another. The creek was beautiful, deep in the woods, at peace where man could not disturb its natural flow. The steady sounds of rushing water, sheltered by rocks and filling the gaps of silence. The snakes curled in the basking light, slithering into the comfort of their bushes. Each pebble soaked, slick and shining like crystals by the waterbed. A child, or two, passed by. One rock after another they’d jump across the stream. Every now and then one would fall in. It was never bad when they did, they left in their soaked clothes and it invoked them to splash and embrace the cold of the stream, allowing the water’s energy to overtake them. Their clothes are muddy, rocks far too slippery to return to dry ground. They wade until they reach the other side, and continue on their way. The creek to them is an ocean to man. The children play in the creek while their parents dive into the vast seas. Man ventures oceans, admiring their gifts. A great gift to man. That is what you bring me, my King. The beaches with ocean stretching farther than my sight can bear to reach. The creek where water flows endlessly, unbothered by the negativity of the world. That is where I find you. Where I hold your gift, my King.

I wrote this near the end of last year, and decided to expand upon it. Poseidon has had such an impact on my life, and I am forever grateful to be devoted to him.

divider credits : @/enchanthings-a

[mrghostietoastie]

Digital offering to Poseidon!

[theareiandaughter]

GRATITUDE E-OFFERINGS

Gratitude Offerings to those Gods and Goddesses who helped me banish and protect me and a dear friend’s home

[boymanmaletheshequel]

All hail the ocean gods!

May all kneel humble to the gods of the oceans, the queens of the seas. Purveyors of the maritime, patrons of the sailor, and the arbiters of maelstrom! Bow to them, revere them, revel in them, sing your praises to the oceans blue, and respect the waters, the gods, the oceans incarnate! In all of their ferocious, intimate, powerful glory! Hark! Know the names Poseidon, Triton, Amphitrite, Aphrodite! SING TO THE OCEANS YOU!

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[within-the-water]

Thank you Poseidon for watching over me at work today! I've been really lacking on tips lately and today was really good for them! I appreciate you everyday.

[fairyboy1111]

A digital offering for Poseidon! May he protect us with his brazen trident now and always as he wafts us gently along the sea of life 💙

[earth-to-angel]

Song recommendations for a Poseidon devotional playlist, linking my favourite (as a new Poseidon worshipper and long time lover of the ocean)

🌊 Shiny is the view - Cosmo Sheldrake

🌊 Bathed in sound - Cosmo Sheldrake

🌊 Taroko - August Greenwood

🌊 Plastic beach - Gorillaz

🌊 Everything stays - Adventure Time

🌊 Pelicans we - Cosmo Sheldrake

🌊 I sat by the ocean - Queens of the Stone Age

🌊 Linger longer - Cosmo Sheldrake

🌊 Axolotl - Cosmo Sheldrake

🌊 Old ocean - Cosmo Sheldrake

Or just listen to Cosmo Sheldrake's whole discography apparently... 😭