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apiswitchcraft · 6 months ago

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altars for greek heroes

ACHILLES: hero of the Trojan war, son of nereid Thetis

Colors: gold/bronze, red for Trojan War. blue, white for his mother Thetis

Offerings: yarrow, gold/silver, shells, gull feathers, olive, laurel, gemstones

Crystals: aquamarine, sodalite, jaspers (red, yellow, ocean especially)

*to honor Achilles you must also honor Patroclus*

PATROCLUS: hero of the Trojan war, son of Argonaut Menoetius

Colors: gold/bronze, red for war. purple for royal birth

Offerings: incense/fire, oil, olive, laurel, gemstones, gold/silver

Crystals: agates (moss, tree especially), amethyst, lepidolite, rose quartz, citrine

ADONIS: lover of Aphrodite, became god of rebirth and beauty

Colors: pink, purple, red for beauty and association with Aphrodite

Offerings: fast growing plants (lettuce, fennel, barley, wheat), anemone and other flowers, dead plants, cake, honey

Crystals: flower agate, rose quartz, amethyst, rutilated quartz, jaspers (specifically rainforest or other green ones)

ARIADNE: helped Theseus to defeat the Minotaur, later married Dionysus and became goddess of labyrinths

Colors: gold for noble birth. purple for association with Dionysus

Offerings: grapes, puzzle toys, spools of thread or fabric art, wine, herbal tea, saffron

Crystals: grape agate, celestite, star jasper, pyrite, amethyst, scolectite, selenite

ASCLEPIUS: god of healing, son of Apollo

Colors: yellow, white for association with Apollo. red, pink, orange for healing

Offerings: snake skin, clay/bronze humanoid figurines, cypress, pine, olive trees, medicinal herbs

Crystals: quartz, rhodonite, amethyst, fluorite, selenite, citrine

ATALANTA: one of the Argonauts, devotee of Artemis, killed the Calydonian boar

Colors: brown, green for the hunt. white, blue, grey for association with Artemis

Offerings: pork, boar hide, apples, laurel, forgeables, lion/bear imagery

Crystals: jaspers, moss/tree agate, petrified wood, amethyst, rose quartz, selenite

CASTOR AND POLLUX: Pollux was a son of Zeus who shared his immortality Castor, they were turned into the Gemini constellation, saviors of seafarers

Colors: purple for noble birth. white and grey for association with zeus. black for the night sky

Offerings: shells, laurel, olive, meat, wine, two things conjoined (like two cherries or two grapes on a vine)

Crystals: star and ocean jaspers, sodalite, aquamarine, obsidian, hematite

HERAKLES: went mad and killed his wife and kids, did 12 labors as penance, god of strength and heroes

Colors: red, gold for strength and heroes

Offerings: hellebore, olive, laurel, meat, alcohol, yarrow

Crystals: bloodstone, carnelian, garnet, red jasper, smokey quartz, pyrite

HYACINTHUS: Spartan prince and lover of Apollo, became god of vegetation

Colors: pink, yellow, green for vegetation. yellow/gold for association with apollo

Offerings: iris (they were called hyacinths by the Greeks) and other flowers, grain, yarrow, clove

Crystals: tree/moss/flower agate, jaspers (especially bumblebee), citrine, carnelian, pyrite, honey calcite, amber

ODYSSEUS: clever hero of Homer's "The Odyssey," favored by Athena

Colors: gold, purple for royal status. grey, white for wisdom

Offerings: owl feathers, shells, boat imagery, poetry/speeches, laurel, olive, cypress

Crystals: jaspers, obsidian, quartz, aquamarine, turquoise, sodalite, bloodstone

ORION: lover of Artemis, was turned into a constellation after death. Sirius is his dog and Scorpius the scorpion that slayed him

Colors: black, white for night. brown, green for the hunt

Offerings: forageables, apples, hides/leather, mugwort, cypress, moon shaped items

Crystals: star jasper, bloodstone, selenite, celestite, howlite

ORPHEUS: son of Apollo, famed musician and poet of the Argonauts, travelled to Haides to try to save his wife Eurydice

Colors: yellow, gold, white for Apollo. black for the Underworld

Offerings: music (especially lyre), poetry, hymns, honey, laurel, wine, meats

Crystals: aventurine, obsidian, black tourmaline, smokey quartz, selenite, yellow jasper, honey calcite

PERSEUS: son of Zeus, slayer of Medusa, has a constellation

Colors: gold and red for hero status. white, grey, blue for association with Zeus

Offerings: meat, laurel, snake shed, alcohol, fruit, honey, milk (to honor his mother Danae)

Crystals: jaspers (red, star especially), bloodstone, serpentine, quartz, obsidian

THESEUS: slayer of the Minotaur, united Attica, completed six trials for the entrances to the Underworld that he passed on the way to Athens

Colors: blues for ocean, being a son of Poseidon (in some stories)

Offerings: ship imagery, meat, olive, yarrow, gold

Crystals: pyrite, sodalite, lapis lazuli, coral, blue aventurine, aquamarine

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superkooku · 14 days ago

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Who did Asclepius resurrect ?

A couple days ago, I discussed the idea of mortals defeating gods with @kill-me-with-a-spoon on a comment section of my "thoughts on Epic" post.

We talked about Diomedes and Perseus briefly, but then a third example came in : Asclepius.

And I find this specific mention interesting because I didn't think about it but it kinda makes sense 😂

He didn't defeat any god like the two former heroes, that being physically overwhelming them. Instead, he simply "cures" death, thus Thanatos' doing. Not only his, but the Fates' too considering they cut the thread of life. And he meddled with Hades' realm, something that he hated and we know how that ended.

(Hades hating doctors will never not be funny)

I made some research on him for personal projects and so I want to use it right now for personal ramblings about who exactly Asclepius resurrected.

@kill-me-with-a-spoon was pointing out that if, by technicality, he didn't interfere with Hades' domain if souls he resurrected didn't cross the Styx. And I've got to say, I think he did.

Also, I completely agree with the fact that they're still killable. They won't die from the same cause since Asclepius heals their injuries but he doesn't deify anyone.

If we look up different sources, here's the list of people he resurrected.

Hippolytus (according to Pausanias and latin sources like Pseudo-Hyginus or Ovid)

What makes this particularly interesting is that Artemis is the one who has this idea. It shows that portraying her as a man hater is completely wrong since she asks her male nephew to resurrect her male friend/devotee. It shows her bond with Hippolytus (his death was very unfair, so I get it) and with Apollo too, since she trusted her brother's son completely.

Then, it's just funny but in-character that Theseus isn't the one who has the idea to resurrect his son, because of course he wouldn't think about it 😂. It's even funnier if we take late sources stating that Asclepius was among the Argonauts. Because Theseus was too, so they knew each other personally and yet Theseus couldn't think about it.

Another detail : Hippolytus seems to forgive Theseus in Euripides' play, but NOT after coming back to life in Pausanias' version. Different versions, I know, but if we mix the two, then we could interpret that maybe all this time in the Underworld gave him the opportunity to think about it, or maybe, with a new chance to live, he doesn't want to stay with his father.

I get you, Hippolytus. Go have fun.

Capaneus (according to Stesichorus)

What's interesting here is how Capaneus died : he participated in Polynice's siege against Thebes but was killed... by Zeus. He was struck by lightning because of hubris.

And then Asclepius comes and resurrects this guy. All the more reasons for Zeus to be angered. That means he came in and decided to undo divine punishment, the same one that will be his own doom in the future. It's pretty chilling for me.

Lycurgus

So, there are a lot of Lycurguses in mythology.

In the beginning, I thought it was Lycurgus of Thrace, which would've been hilarious because if this guy comes back to life, he'll come back traumatized and insane (also, any grapevine would be the source of PTSD flashbacks). And again, that would've mean undoing divine punishments.

BUT it seems to be a separate Lycurgus that was resurrected. Not the one who offended Dionysus.

It's also not Admetus' brother of the same name, though the logical link would've been easy to make (because of Apollo's servitude and Admetus also being an Argonaut according to some sources).

Honestly, Wikipedia is the only place where the Lycurgus that Asclepius resurrected is distinguished. Even then, the article speaks of a probable case and lists Apollodorus as a source. So not even researchers are completely sure of which Lycurgus it was.

Hymen/Hymenaios : yeah, according to the Orphics, he resurrected some guy named Hymen, even though the only figure with this name is a god... it would've been very interesting to analyze if I had more details about it. Unfortunately, there aren't really.

Tyndareus

Glaucus : It's funny how Asclepius resurrects both Theseus AND Minos' son. Though that exploit is more often attributed to the prophet and healer Polyidos. I wonder if there was some untold teacher-student relationship between the two, since Asclepius is one of the inventors of medicine (with Chiron)

And then there's this woman :

This cracks me up, because this little story alone states that Asclepius as a GOD still resurrects the dead even though he was punished for it. Tbf, he probably had to explain this to Zeus, that he had to compensate his partners' mistake. Still, that's hilarious that not even divine might stopped him.

Don't tell me he didn't know what he was doing. He's a smart guy and his father is literally mr. God of prophecy. I like his audacity.

So, coming back to the initial subject, with the sheer number of mentioned names, I do think they had the time to be buried and cross the Styx (except Capaneus, who was probably turned into ashes lol).

Asclepius definetly meddled with Hades' domain, thus angering the god of the dead and he 100% provoked Zeus.

But, not all the gods were agaisnt him. If we take the version where he resurrects people with gorgon blood, then Athena, who gave it to him, was in favor of his operations.

Then, there is Artemis who asked him to bring back Hippolytus and finally, quite obviously, his n°1 supporter is his own father Apollo (oh god, I could make a whole new post rambling just about Apollo and Asclepius).

So yeah, I really like this myth for many reasons and this is one of them : how it's tied to many other stories, how different figures behave and react to Asclepius' antics, how it puts the system of life and death into questions, etc...

Anyways, if you have anything to comment on about this myth, don't hesitate. I'd love to discuss it more !

My main source about all of this was Theoi.

#greek mythology #greek myth discussion #asclepius #hippolytus #hades #artemis #zeus #lycurgus #capaneus #not a reblog #yes i'm making fun of theseus again. because I have the opportunity to do so 😂#my research process unfolded :3

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the-mortuary-witch · 11 days ago

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APOLLO

WHO IS HE?

Apollo is the god of the sun, prophecy, oracles, light, music, the arts, song, poetry, healing, medicine, plague, disease, protection of the youth, knowledge, and herds. He is the son of the god Zeus and the goddess Leto, and the twin brother of the goddess Artemis. Apollo is depicted as a handsome and radiant god who is skilled in many areas, including music, archery, and medicine. He was also known for his intelligence and foresight, and was often consulted for advice and prophecies. Apollo was often depicted holding a lyre, the instrument that he played and used to soothe the worries of mortals.

BASIC INFO:

Appearance: Apollo is usually depicted as a handsome young man with golden hair and a radiant complexion. He often wears a laurel wreath, which is a symbol of victory and excellence, on his head. He is also often depicted holding a bow, a lyre, or both, and wearing a flowing robe that is sometimes adorned with intricate patterns. Apollo is often portrayed as a youthful and attractive god, with a strong build and a confident, almost arrogant demeanor.

Personality: he is known for being a warm and affectionate deity who is fond of his devotees and enjoys their company. He is often depicted as being charismatic and charming, and is known for his quick wit and intelligence. He is also known for his appreciation of art and culture, and is often depicted engaged in music, poetry, and other artistic pursuits. With his devotees, Apollo is often portrayed as being generous and responsive to their prayers and supplications, and is often called upon for favors and blessings related to health, creativity, and success.

Symbols: lyre, laurel wreath, silver bow and arrows, tripod, the Sun, and Sunday

God of: the sun, prophecy, oracles, light, music, the arts, song, poetry, healing, medicine, plague, disease, protection of the youth, knowledge, and herds

Culture: Greek

Plants and trees: sunflowers, laurel, larkspur, cypress, apple trees, palm trees, and hyacinthus

Crystals: sunstone, citrine, yellow sapphires, carnelian, heliodor, golden healer, peridot, anorthoclase, anglesite, swiss blue topaz, calcite, star sapphire, aurichalcite, cherry opal, white topaz, brewsterite, silver topaz, bristol diamond, ceylon sapphire, pecos diamond, blue amber, blue kunzite, bony amber, inderite, binghamite, Arkansas diamond, ajoite, baltic amber, trolleite, cacoxenite, mystic topaz, diamond, ulexite, corundum, milky quartz, boulder opal, goldstone, Ethiopian opal, black obsidian, and topaz

Animals: swan, raven, tortoise, serpent, wolf, dolphin, and mouse

Incense: orange, lemon, clove, myrrh, frankincense, cypress, vanilla, and cinnamon

Practices: music magick, healing, art magick, protection, divination, and medicine magick

Colours: gold, yellow, orange, silver, blue, and white

Number: 7

Zodiacs: Leo, Gemini, and Virgo

Tarot: The Sun, The Chariot, Strength, and Temperance

Planets: Sun and Mercury

Days: Sunday, Apollonos, Hyakinthia, Apellai, Thargelia, Litha, and Yule

Parents: Zeus and Leto

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

Partners: Cyrene, Rhetia, Daphne, Coronis, Hyacinth, Terpsichore, Rhoeo, Parthenope, Psamathe, Areia, Hecuba, and Melia

Children: Asclepius, Aristaeus, The Korybantes, Hymen, Anius, Cycnus, Linus of Thrace, Lycomedes, Melite, Miletus, Oaxes, Oncius, Orpheus, Troilus, Phemonoe, Philammon, Tenerus, Trophonius, and various others

MISC:

Sun: Apollo is associated with the sun because he was the god of the sun and the personification of the sun's light and warmth. The sun was seen as a powerful force that brought life and growth to the earth, and Apollo was believed to control the movements of the sun across the sky and regulate its heat and light. As the god of the sun, Apollo was also associated with purity, truth, and the passage of time, and his presence was often invoked in rituals and ceremonies related to the sun and the changing of the seasons.

Music: he was believed to be the inventor of the lyre and to have a deep understanding of music theory and composition. Apollo was often depicted playing the lyre, and his music was said to have the power to soothe the emotions and inspire the soul. Apollo was also the patron of musicians and singers, and was often called upon during musical competitions and festivals to judge contests and offer inspiration.

Poetry: his name is said to be derived from the Greek word "apo," which means "away" or "back," and the word "poiein," which means "to make" or "to create." As the patron of poetry and the arts, Apollo was said to have invented the art of writing and the alphabet, and he was often depicted holding a golden lyre, which he used to play music that inspired poets and bards.

Snakes: Apollo is associated with snakes because he was said to have control over snakes and could charm them with his music. One of the most famous myths involving Apollo and snakes is the story of the Python, a massive serpent that lived on Mount Parnassus and terrorized the people of the region. Apollo was said to have slain the Python and made the snake sacred to himself.

Bow and arrows: as the god of archery, Apollo was said to have unparalleled skill with the bow and could hit targets at great distances with accuracy and precision. Apollo's skill with the bow was legendary, and he is often depicted as using his bow to hunt, protect, and defend. The bow and arrow were also symbols of power and authority, and Apollo was often depicted holding them in statues and frescoes.

Laurel wreath: the laurel wreath is also associated with Apollo's role as the god of poetry and the patron of the arts, as the laurel plant was believed to have healing properties that could cure madness and inspire creativity. The Laurel wreath worn by Apollo is a symbol of his victory over the Python and his mastery of the arts.

Ravens: they are often associated with Apollo because they are believed to be his sacred birds. The raven is a bird that is closely associated with prophecy and foresight, and Apollo was often depicted accompanied by a group of ravens that are said to have provided him with information and wisdom. One of the most famous stories involving Apollo and ravens is the myth of the Oracle at Delphi, where the god Apollo would receive prophecies from the priestess, and the ravens were believed to be his messengers.

FACTS ABOUT APOLLO:

His oracles were often consulted for guidance in various matters. He was in general seen as the god who affords help and wards off evil.

Medicine and healing are associated with Apollo, whether through the god himself or mediated through his son Asclepius. Apollo delivered people from epidemics, yet he is also a god who could bring ill health and deadly plague with his arrows.

Apollo presides over all music, songs, dance, and poetry. He is the inventor of string-music and the frequent companion of the Muses, functioning as their chorus leader in celebrations.

He is an important pastoral deity, and he was the patron of herdsmen and shepherds. Protection of herds, flocks and crops from diseases, pests and predators were his primary rustic duties. On the other hand, Apollo also encouraged the founding of new towns and the establishment of civil constitutions, is associated with dominion over colonists, and was the giver of laws.

HOW TO INVOKE APOLLO:

If you can afford it, get a statue of Apollo. If you can't, print out a picture, get whatever picture frame you can afford, and put the picture in the frame.

Next, on a bright sunny day, find a place (preferably outside) where you will be surrounded by sunlight and undisturbed. Try to pick a time of day when the sun is directly above you. Bring some water with you. If you cast circles, cast a circle, and feel free to enhance this ritual in any way that makes sense to you. Hold your figure of Apollo up into the sunlight, and chant. What you chant should be relatively short and easy to say. It helps if it contains a rhyme or rhythm to it, but neither is required. It should be in your native language and should say something like, "Apollo, mighty Sun God, fill this vessel with your presence". (Come up with your own words.) Chant them over and over. When your arms get tired, you can lower them, just keep the image in the sunlight and keep your hands on the image.

While you are chanting, make eye contact with the image. You should eventually start to feel that the image is looking back at you. He is. Keep chanting the same words, but let them strengthen the sense of presence and awareness you feel in the image.

Chant as long as you can. Make the god's presence in your image as strong as possible. It's okay to take a drink--your throat will need it--but when drinking keep the chant going mentally until you're done drinking.

When you're done, take the image home and put it on an altar. At least once a day, place some food and drink on the altar for the god. "As above, so below" means (in part) that all items on this earth have an equivalent in the energy/spirit world, and you are giving this food energy to Apollo to enjoy and strengthen his presence. Do not eat/drink the offerings, throw them away or leave them outside for wildlife.

From time to time, also burn incense or do other things that strike you as probably pleasing to the god.

Once you have an altar set up with Apollo, pray to him daily. Make eye contact; part of Apollo's presence resides in your statue/picture. Be open and receptive to impressions, feelings and urges in reply.

Always express gratitude whenever you are done interacting with Apollo.

When you feel you have established a strong bond with Apollo, pray mentally to him, and then pause, waiting for a reply. Keep your head quiet but don't impose quiet in your mind, let it be like clay ready for Apollo's touch. If you keep making progress you will eventually feel thoughts form in your head that you didn't put there. That's Apollo, talking back to you.

PRAYER FOR APOLLO:

Apollo, shining son of great Zeus and blessed Leto, twin to Artemis,

Bright-faced god, ever present, ever distant,

We greet you with reverence and awe.

Clear-eyes Apollo, far-seeing one, sharp-sighted archer, always true of aim, true of vision, true of perception,

Constant guide of poets and musicians, of those who seek beauty, of its creation,

You grant to us the tools of artistry—words drawn from the heart, laid with care, tales told with skill and vigour, prayer and song to honour the gods, melody and harmony,

All the joy and sorrow of our lives transformed.

Apollo, fire and form of inspiration, I honour you.

SIGNS THAT APOLLO IS CALLING YOU:

Feeling a strong connection to sunsets and sunrises.

A connection to music on a deeper level than you ever have before, and randomly hearing or writing songs that include his sacred symbols in some way, can also be a sign that he is close by.

Idly doodling or drawing his sacred signs and symbols, or suddenly feeling more creative, artistic, and confident than ever before, you can assume that Apollo might be trying to influence you at least a little bit.

Seeing his sacred animals in unusual places or in synchronistic ways can be a sign that Apollo is near or is trying to get your attention. His sacred animals include but are not limited to ravens, crows, hawks, swans, cicadas, mice, and snakes.

Sudden interest in divination, such as oracle, tarot, scrying, or charm casting can be a sign that Apollo is wanting to connect with you.

Wanting to suddenly learn poetry.

OFFERINGS:

Sun water.

Music (all kinds).

Foods and drinks: wine diluted with pure water, milk, herbal teas, honey and honey cakes, orange or lemon pastries, lamb or goat meat, fruits (mainly citrus fruit), cheeses, wheat, breads, chocolates with orange or lemon flavours, bay leaves, sunflower seeds, and almonds.

Olive oil.

Golden objects such as gold bowls, gold wine cups, flakes of gold, etc.

Bows and arrows, toys, or art.

Images or art of the sun.

All musical instruments, especially stringed instruments.

Wolf and/or dolphin imagery.

Any images of birds, especially crows and swans.

Yellow, gold, and white candles.

Incense such as frankincense or myrrh.

Laurel wreaths, tree branches or leaves.

Gems such as amber, sunstone, and yellow sapphires.

Aloe vera.

Bandaids.

Poetry you’ve written.

Music you’ve written.

Art you’ve drawn.

Flowers such as lily of the valley, anise, and sunflowers.

Photos you’ve taken.

Concert tickets.

Golden jewelry or jewelry of the sun or arrows.

LGBTQ+ flags.

Divination items (tarot cards, pendulums, etc).

Wolf and/or dolphin art, toys, or photos.

Sunscreen.

All bird feathers, but especially swan and crow feathers.

Dance (all kinds).

DEVOTIONAL ACTS:

Support up-and-coming/indie artists and musicians.

Sing to Him.

Play musical instruments for Him.

Hold dance parties.

Try and wake up early and watch the sun rise.

Make a playlist for Him and listen to it daily.

Read poetry to Him

Take care of your mental health and remember to take your medicine, if you have any.

Try different types of divination.

Go for a walk and feel the warmth from the sun.

Let more sunlight into your home/room.

Learn a musical instrument or how to sing.

Sunbathe.

Learn simple medical care, like CPR.

Learn about His history, His mother’s history, and His sister’s history.

Try archery.

Learn about His lovers.

Attend pride.

Support LGBTQ+ rights.

Wear yellow or orange clothing.

Honour Leto and Artemis.

Pray to Him and speak to Him often, things to consider praying for are guidance, healing/good health, inspiration, a prophecy or truth.

Exercising.

Get vaccinated.

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icaruslamenting · 5 days ago

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꒰ა 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚛𝚘 𝚙𝚘𝚜𝚝 ໒꒱

𖤓 hi, i’m jupiter <3

𖤓 i’m fourteen (14) years old

𖤓 any pronouns (i’m genderfluid)

𖤓 worship - Lord Apollo and Lady Aphrodite

𖤓 pray to/sometimes worship - Lord Dionysus and Lord Hermes

𖤓 worshipping soon - Asclepius, Eros, Helios, (if i’m going to start hero worship) Icarus, Achilles, and Hyacinthus

𖤓 i plan to be a devotee of Lord Apollo soon (because i personally think of worshipping and devoting as two different things), but i have to work everything out in my life first

𖤓 i’ve been a hellenic polytheist for around 10 months (i started back in march), so i’d still consider myself new. so please, if you know better than i do and have more experience, correct me. i’m still young, i’m still beginning, i’m still learning, and i’m very happy to learn <3

𖤓 unfortunately i don’t post consistently, so sorry y’all :( maybe i’ll post more often soon??

#hellenic polythiest #hellenic worship #hellenic community #hellenic deities #helpol #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #lord apollo #apollo worship #apollo deity #lady aphrodite #aphrodite worship #aphrodite deity #asclepius deity #eros deity #helios deity #icarus #achilles #hyacinthus

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piristephes · 5 months ago

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Todos os dias, desperta o Deus Asclépio em seu dourado palácio. As serpentes o cumprimentam em sua passagem, sibilando em seus pés bronzeados. Suas gentis mãos colhem as ervas, provando o sabor fresco e singelo. Sopra o Deus para os ventos, carregando os ares que chegam na casa, O devoto respira, chamando-o perto, o aroma belo o alcança. Vem o gentil Deus que cura em graça.

english:

Everyday, the God Asclepius awakens in his golden palace. The serpents greet him as he passes, hissing at his tanned feet. His gentle hands gather the herbs, tasting their fresh and simple flavour. The God blows to the winds, carrying the air that reaches to the house. The devotee breathes, calling Him close, the beautiful aroma reaching in. Comes the gentle God who heals with bliss.

#asklepios #asklepios deity #asclepius #asclepius deity #poem #poetry #devotional text #hellenic polytheism

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sidrashakti · 3 months ago

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Week 2: Goddess Sirona “She Who Makes Us Better"

Sirona is a Gaulish/Celtic healing deity. Her cult predates the Romans, but all her iconography comes from the Romanization of Gaul, and her worship was widely spread all over Europe from Hungary to Brittany.

Many artifacts of her worship come from the Treveri in the Moselle Valley who venerated Sirona and built the rich healing shrine at Hochscheid. Shrines to Sirona have been found at Niedaltdorf, Bitburg, and Wiesbaden in Germany, and Metz, Luxeuil, and Corseul (Brittany) in France.

Her statues appear both alone and with Apollo Grannus or Apollo Borvo. The Romans interpreted Sirona as Hygeia, daughter of the healer-god Asclepius and granddaughter of Apollo, and her imagery indicates references to the chthonic mystery cults, including ears of corn, associated with Demeter and the Eleusinian Mysteries.

She is often shown with the snake and bowl of eggs, both symbols of regeneration and rebirth. The eggs represent the snake’s young, perhaps a fertility reference. While she normally wears a dress and sometimes even a veil, the bronze statue at Mâlain depicts Thiron(a) semi-nude with a serpent on her arm.

The context of her artifacts stress her role as one who heals through hot springs. Healing sanctuaries at springs drew large numbers of pilgrims who came there to spend the night. Hygeia/Salus protected against danger and cured mental as well as physical illness, it was believed Sirona did as well.

An inscription at Le Mans calls her Serona Sivelia, “She Who Makes Us Better.”

Her partner, however, is Atesmerius, whose name comes from the same root as Rosmerta and Smertios, and means “Provider.”

It has been speculated based upon linguistic evidence that Sirona was a ‘star’ goddess. The ancient Transalpine Gaulish word for ‘star’ was ‘sirom‘, related to the Latin word ‘Sidus‘ (from which we get the word ‘Sidereal’). The 116 Sirona is an asteroid named in her honor.

Sirona is possibly syncretized with a goddess known elsewhere as Divona/Dirona, the goddess Damona (meaning “the Great Cow” possibly a connection to the nakshatra of Pushya), and the river goddess Verbia. (The rippling motion of the snake can symbolize the motions of the water).

Celebration: Sirona can be honored during the Telesphorus Festival in January, on the festival of Salus in March and with Apollo or Grannus in July.

Reading from Goddess Sirona

Card 12 - Nephthys, Purpose, Peace, Understanding

“Mistress of the Gateways, illuminate my purpose.”

Sirona locates herself at life’s beginning and life’s end, in our dream states and waking states. She is our constant companion. She calls to Healers specifically, encouraging them to be extremely devoted to their paths.

Sirona is fiercely loyal to her devotees, and possesses the ability to transform or change even impossible situations. Sirona is a very humanitarian deity, many of the innovations in medicine are divine inspiration from Her. Much of the knowledge of healing is in the intuition. She would like her memory on Earth to be recovered and remembered.

Sirona emphasizes the healing power of love.

Our Lady of the Sacred Son: Within your heart is a love that is unconditional, compassionate, and healing. From that love, emerges wisdom and the capacity to make choices based on what holds essential meaning and value to your soul.

Sri Varahi-Pada: The knowledge of life Sirona calls us to detach the body from the ego.

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positivelybeastly · 1 year ago

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Hank, if you had a mythological figure and a guardian would it be?

"Stars and garters, that is quite the question, isn't it? Let's turn it to the floor. Gentlemen?"

"I've always been partial to Thoth myself! An ancient Egyptian deity, he was the god of the Moon, wisdom, knowledge, writing, hieroglyphs, science, magic, art and judgment. The Greeks went even further, and claimed he was the true author of every work of every branch of knowledge, human and divine. I should be so lucky."

"A strong answer, but then, I was quite the ancient Egypt devotee when I was younger. Funny, the things that come in handy when you find you need to decipher hieroglyphics to work out what Apocalypse happens to be cooking up next. Any other candidates?"

"Whiskey Jack!"

"I think you mean Wisakedjak, from Cree and Algonquin folklore?"

"Yeah, sure, that one. A real hepcat - bit of a troublemaker, of course, but unlike some other trickster gods I could mention, he'd often pull his pranks to benefit mankind, rather than to harm them. Something I, as one of Earth's Mightiest, can certainly relate to~"

"He's also known as a shapeshifter."

". . . Yeah, he is. He is."

". . . Moving swiftly on. I personally would like to nominate Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine, from whom we derive the Rod of Asclepius, which you'll still find used as a symbol of medical practice today, though you'll often see it confused for the very similar caduceus. Asclepius, however, has just the single snake."

"Get on with it."

"Fine, fine. As is the usual for Greek deities, he has a great number of children whom represented different aspects of his divine aspect, namely his daughters, the "Asclepiades," Hygieia, Iaso, Aceso, Aegle, and Panacea, the last of which you might recognise as the origin of the word for a general purpose cure or cure all!"

"I . . . would pick . . . I don't know, is there a god of mistakes? Afraid I don't know this one, gents."

"Clementia. The Roman goddess of clemency, leniency, mercy, forgiveness, penance, redemption, absolution, acquittal and salvation."

". . . Yes, I suppose that would be nice."

"Laverna. The Roman goddess of thieves, cheats and the underworld. She had an altar on the Aventine Hill, near the gate named after her, Lavernalis. Her aid was often invoked by thieves to enable them to carry out their plans successfully without forfeiting their reputation for piety and honesty."

"I would mock you for not just picking Satan, but then you would have stolen my pick."

"Well, I think that seems quite comprehensive . . . tell me, what do you think would suit us best?"

#anonymous #verse: all-new #verse: another time and another place #verse: earth's mightiest!#verse: getting by #verse: each of us is a nest of lies #verse: the irredeemable beast #verse: god only knows #Good question anon!

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bolszaja-miedwedica · 3 months ago

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an online offering for Asclepius you guys would need context for this one lmao

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aspyn-posts · 7 months ago

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Intro Post

I was bored and haven’t made one of these so here we go!

General

✨ My name is Aspyn (pronounced like Aspen- people have been confused about it before)

✨ I AM A MINOR

✨ My pronouns change a lot but most of the time it/its is good

✨ my gender is unlabeled and I’m aroace

✨ I have a queerplatonic partner and if you knew me you’d know I never stop talking about them

✨ I have diagnosed depression and technically undiagnosed generalized anxiety disorder but every medical professional who’s brought it up says I have it

✨ It’s very likely that I’m either autistic, ADHD, or both

Religion

✨ I am pagan, specifically omnitheist (I believe in all Deities from all faiths) but I mainly worship Hellenic Deities (and one Norse God)

✨ I am an Aphrodite Devotee

✨ I worship (in alphabetical order) Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Asclepius, Athena, Dionysus, Gaea, Hypnos, and Loki

✨ Nobody IRL knows I’m pagan so my altar and stuff are hidden and I can’t offer as much as I wish I could

✨ Most of my posts lately have been about paganism and the Gods

✨ I post offerings on @just-pagan-things

Interests

✨ I love to crochet

✨ I have always been a big reader- my favorite genres are fantasy, dystopian, and sci-fi

✨ I enjoy writing and creating characters but I don’t have the attention span to finish anything

✨ I really really enjoy music

✨ I play the french horn and sing

✨ I am a huge theater kid

✨ I love to learn about anything and everything (if you ever want to tell anyone random facts…)

✨ I like to curl 🥌

Thanks for reading!

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fatedtime · 9 months ago

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...Aand here's my end of it! All of our thoughts/descriptions are under the readmore. @nasuversekinkmeme

1.) We went back and forth on this a lot, but ultimately settled on Kagetora as a blood-soaked Oath of Conquest Paladin. Yan Qing is delighted by his new murderous companion, as he (Changeling Rogue) really has been wanting a tank, while Tristan (College of Valour Bard) finds himself with an increasingly wild number of stories to tell.

2.) Quite a number of characters would fit into the Artificer class, either wholly or part of a multiclass. Though they all individually go off to their own adventures and parties, their time spent in Artificer School cramming for finals forms the rose-scented blooms of their youth. Perhaps, one day, Nobukatsu with his mechanical Nobbu, Avicebron with his golems, Odysseyus with his mecha horse, Habetrot with her canon, and Takasugi with his great, empire conquering robots will meet again and show off the skills they've learned during their adventures. Hopefully they won't blow up a town while doing so.

(Takasugi is exhausted because he double majored in artificer/bard, and thought he'd breeze through by pushing all his group work onto other people. alas, he was hunted down and dragged to the work sessions by the rest of his group, who thought they were just being friendly and including him.)

3.) Baobhan is a fey warlock whose patron is her mother, Morgan. She is exceedingly proud of that fact, and takes the opportunity to show off the results of her pact whenever possible. Meanwhile, Paris, with his celestial pact, ends up crossing her path while doing the bidding of Apollo, and they form an unlikely team as their mutual objectives send them in the same location.

4.) Asclepius (Aasimar, probably artificer with alchemist subclass), Nightingale (Cleric, Life Domain), and Kirei (Way of the Long Death Monk) are the party that you do NOT want coming across you in your hour of need. Asclepius travels the world looking for interesting maladies to study, Nightingale heals by beating people with her Devotee's Censer, and while Kirei (Way of the Long Death Monk) has the medicine specialty, you feel an ominous sense of foreboding from him.

Because Nightingale is an elf, she has very unhinged ideas about the maladies facing short-lived species, and is constantly aghast at how easily they die.

Miss Crane (Druid, Aarakocra) travels with them for a time, hiding her Aarakocra identity as she hangs out in taverns to listen to the music. (Asclepius thinks she has some manner of terrible ailment, which is why she covers up, and is quickly bored when he realizes she's just a bird.) She eventually parts from them when she stumbles across a group of bards whose flashy concerts and beautiful singing make her want to devote her entire life to creating the best, most flower-filled stage for them to perform on.

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Sketches of Fate characters as DnD classes and races that I did with Fatedtime on stream for a Kinkmeme prompt! We talked with chat and came up with ideas for various characters with them, then drew them out.

(from top left to right) Himiko and Iyo are traveling monks, with Iyo taking their jobs more seriously then Himiko over their travels. Douman is an Eladrin Warlock pacting with as many patrons as they can to make a string of deals that mutually fuck over the various powers they've pacted with. Sieg is a Kobold ranger who doesn't start very strong but Seigfried later transfers his magic powers into him and he gets much stronger and less terrified. Berserker Cu is a Firbolg Barbarian. Artoria is a Dragonborn/Leonin Paladin. (from bottom left to right) Lobo and Hessian are both Paladins, Lobo a Paladin of Vengeance and Hessian a Paladin of Remembrance. Lobo is a fey wolf (we were thinking like a blink dog) who travels in a party with Hessian enacting justice. King Hassan is a Rouge/Cleric multiclass who's in a party with Hessian and Lobo. He misty steps behind their enemies before doing a sneak attack. Edison would be a Leonin Artificer and be making a variety of helpful and mildy destructive inventions on his quests.

#nagao kagetora #odysseus #habetrot #avicebron #nobukatsu #takasugi #okuni #baobhan sith #paris #miss crane #asclepius #florence nightingale #nightingale #kotomine Kirei #penthesilea #fgo #fate series #fate grand order

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