#baby hellenist

[skarlitt]

Important PSA/Caution for new Hellenists

(Before you read: This isn't slander to the people who made the statues I'm talking about, I'm just posting this cuz I see SO MANY posts of people being surprised by their size. And I nearly bought them myself, until I double-checked the reviews.)

Anyways!

I know a lot of us are hard at work trying to make pretty altars for our deities and so naturally a lot of us are going to amazon to find *those* statuettes to put on shrines and what not.

You might have searched for them before:

THESE guys. They're super cute but what they don't advertise too well is that they are 9cm (3.5 inches) tall. Like...smaller than a chess piece. If you check the reviews, a LOT of people are pissed lol

They're as much as $35 CAD (~$25 USD) for some of the gods too. So... Before you drop $60-70 on two little board game pieces. Please be warned that they are quite small!

If you're looking for pieces more suitable for an altar or shrine, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND finding a local antique/thrift store or checking Etsy for high-quality sculptures! That's where I've gotten most of mine and they are so lovely- and also cheaper (I have a vintage Aphrodite statue which I got for $20 USD just from a local business!)

Always read reviews folks!! And don't burn all your money for the sake of the gods- they'll understand! (Especially Hermes!)

[boymanmaletheshequel]

Friendly reminder that you don’t need to be Greek or Mediterranean in your ethnicity or heritage to practice Hellenism! Religion and spirituality transcends anthropology and genetics, the gods will love anybody of any heritage, race, sexuality, or gender who wishes to revere them and learn about or partake in the practice of hellenism!

[spirits-child]

Everybody: So was it hard to realize who your patrons would be?

Me: gay, poet, daddy issues so no

[d3vilishd00dles]

is it just me or is the amount of consistent Apollo, Hermes, and Aphrodite tiktoks I'm getting in succession suspicious

[raghhmurica]

uhhh quick question, for ppl who are smart who would I pray to(Aphrodite, Apollon, Dionysos) to get all the nice teachers? Specifically for the pagans bcs yas but like.. just, whow oudl I pray to exactly??

[seasaltandwisdom]

have any hellenic polytheist tried/used a prayer journal, specifically if they’re worshipping in secret ?? is this a thing that happens lol

[chthonicelf]

Working on my osteomancy set

[fiasramblings]

update; I have now officially dedicated my little after-shower ritual to Lady Aphrodite. I prayed, then simply talked with her, and I'm left feeling wonderful. I could really feel Her this time 🩷

[the-digital-grimoire]

intro

hello tumblr! my name is salem and this is my digital grimoire sideblog ᡣ𐭩 see my list of tags here

i post anything related to my personal journey with spirituality and paganism / hellenistic polytheism!

i am a complete beginner, so my askbox is open for advice and tips rather than only questions.

personally, i am interested in witchcraft, but i'm saving starting that for after i build connection with the deities i desire to work with.

i am starting with aphrodite and plan to work with tyche and nyx in the near future!

other than working with deities, my strongest interests are spell jars, crystals, and possibly tarot

generally, i will block freely, but i want to make it clear that i do not want to interact with proshippers, radinclus, endogenic/tulpagenic systems & supporters, and anti-spiritualists.

and lastly, while im at it; a digital offering to the one and only goddess of love & beauty 🎀

[skarlitt]

Aphrodite Devotees y'all are NEVER gonna believe this

If you saw my previous post you'd know I went to an antique store where I found an Aphrodite sculpture as well as a little brass bowl with a dove and lamb engraved onto it. So that was kind of my first sign that I was being called to by Lady Aphrodite, so I went and bought those to keep on my altar.

Anyways, today shit got even weirder.

I was driving home when this bright white dove (!!!) flew RIGHT next to my car window on my side. I didn't get a pic cuz I was driving and in such disbelief (I don't think I had ever seen one irl before), then I watched it fly away. It was most definitely a dove, brightest white I've ever seen on a bird.

Fast forward, I've been home for a few hours when I remembered I put out a jar of water with a few rose quartzes in my backyard to charge in last night's full moon. So I went to go pick it up- except I stopped because this HARE was sleeping right next to it.

So I was like 'wait...are hares sacred to a certain deity?' Checked Google and Theoi.com and yup! Sacred to Aphrodite just like the dove! Thank GOD I got a pic this time. I haven't gotten the jar back yet cuz he's still out there sleeping next to it, but I'll pick it up later when he leaves :) I guess I gotta go pick up something to make as an offering to Aphrodite cuz WOW.

If anyone has advice on what to offer/how to talk to her I'd really REALLY appreciate it! I'm a Dionysus and Hermes devotee so I really don't know what to expect lmao

[assistedbytherats]

For Hermes

(All these photos are mine)

I’ve not done one of these digital offerings yet, this one is my first! I know some people write poems or devotional messages to go along with these, but I feel like the biggest part of the offering was going out and having these experiences and taking these photos, so that’ll be all from me!

Unsure if I’ll post a bunch more of these, but hopefully it feels inspirational for someone \_(^^)_/

[boymanmaletheshequel]

Some subtle ways to honor Hermes 🪽💌

- Help guide or instruct lost or confused travelers to their destinations if you know how to

- regularly text and keep up with your loved ones and friends

- don’t snitch on shoplifters

- play string instruments like harp, guitar, or violin.

- be kind and respectful to your mail carriers

- enjoy your road-trips, vacations, or other travels.

- watch or support gymnastics events

- pirate media kept from you by corporate streaming services (hehe)

- watch and support those speaking in public

- engage in nuanced and eloquent conversations with people you interact with.

- invest in something that will bring you monetary wealth

- go for a nice drive or bus/train ride

- eat strawberries or strawberry flavored things

- be respectful and understanding of clerks, wage workers, and shopkeepers.

- watch the Olympics and especially the gymnastics.

If you like this post, and want to learn more about the gods of Hellen and Hellenic worship, please consider giving me a follow! I post daily. Blessed be your day 🏛️💙

[diana-thyme]

Travel Altars: Hestia

A guide to travel altars for Hestia. Please tell me if you want a certain deity covered!

In this guide, I’m assuming you’ve added a tea-light or LED candle. It isn’t necessary, but it’s not going to be included in any of these guides. I’m also going to be assuming you’ve added a photo of the deity and prayers. These guides will not include those, either.

Bells

Lighters or Matches

Coins

Ceramic Pieces

Fire Imagery

Hearth Imagery

Home Imagery

Brick Pieces

Wood

Dollhouse Furniture

Mugwort

Olive Oil

Mini Brooms

Paper/Worry/Etc. Dolls

See more deities here.

[d3vilishd00dles]

first altar!

[little-cereal-draws]

I’m a baby Hellenistic pagan and I need some help.

I am trying to form a relationship w Artemis and I think it’s going well? When I talk to her through my cards, she always seems much more confident about this than I am lol But that’s not of what I need help w rn

I was raised Christian and I’m struggling with the whole “thou shalt put no other gods before me” and “I am a jealous god” thing and all that. I’ve always believed in nymphs, dryads, river spirits, etc with no problem but now that I’m focusing more on Artemis, I’ve found myself attributing their beauty and power and even other Olympians’ domains (ex: rainstorm, sunset) to her even tho I know it’s wrong.

I know that’s not how Hellenism works and I would actually get in trouble if I didn’t acknowledge other gods but I can’t get out of the mindset that I can only acknowledge one god. Any advice?

[kallisto-aglaia]

A photo of the altar from tonight's Deipnon ceremony in Eiresione Iketiria. I'm so glad we're doing community ceremony now 🥲

Annnnd shameless link plug if anyone wants to join: