#e shrines

[beautyofaphrodite]

Why I’ve Switched this blog from a Temple to a Shrine

This post is important for context

Temples are a really big responsibility. They require religious leadership and knowledge, and often imply priesthood or other titles that imply leadership.

I am a minor and fairly new at this- first started worshipping 5 years ago but really started offering and regularly worshipping the Gods 2 years ago. I truly don’t want people to think I am an authority on anything. Being thought of as a “religious leader” (I have never said that I am a leader in any way but running a temple implies leadership and knowledge) feels weird and feels like much more of a mature role than I can take.

Also, looking back on it, a minor running a temple or calling themself a “priest” (personally did not) or similar feels kind of icky to me. That’s just me though, I know there’s at least one e-temple on here run by a minor and that’s their decision. I made that decision too, just looking back that’s what I think.

I don’t think it was a mistake to make this blog an E-Temple at first, rather it was a learning experience brought on by Lady Aphrodite Herself. She asked me to “do more” with my worship and so I made this temple with Her permission. Earlier this week I asked if changing the temple to a shrine would be better and it was a very big yes. She wanted me to know how to take small steps and to do things I’m ready for, rather than blindly following instructions. It was a great lesson in boundaries.

What will be different now that this is a shrine rather than a temple?

Things will mostly be the same, this is a shrine for all Aphrodite worshippers, a communal shrine of sorts. My weekly Friday posts and monthly 4th posts will continue, and events and/or festivals will still be held, mostly the label is changing.

Thank you all for understanding 🫶

May Aphrodite bless you with love for yourself and others.

[psykopaths]

[beifongkendo]

Deer at a shrine in Nara, by Kawase Hasui (1936).

[mondaymelon]

me n who ?!?!?!? ME N WHO GUYS ...

picrews: 1 2 3 4

mking silly girlfailure picrews are the only thing saving my sanity which took quite a number of blows today ( its hanging on by the measliest thread but i think its better to consider it go n e )

anyways i wanna make a silly tag game so we are going to make a silly tag game because in the wise words of martin luther king i think wait it was probably gandhi "be the change you wish to see in the world" arent i so cool guys im taking like the first step forward and :stareyes: ahahah

(no pressure) tags !! 🏷️ : @cienxpidity, @ilyuu, @anonbinaryweirdo, @suntoru, @tuesdayberries, @lume-nosity, @mrcrazyvillainvillainn, @ceneid, @amalythea, @xianyoon, @aeon-yao, @ryuryuryuyurboat, @auroratumbles, @snobwaffles, @the-white-void + everyone i probably forgot to tag (SPS IM SORRY) n anyone else whod like to join !!

[thesunshineboys]

[mikamanga]

[temple-of-perunika]

Not slavic paganism related. But i have seen so many Tumblr's digital temples on the edge of becoming cult-ish , so i just want to kindly remind everyone, that while it's okay to have a set of rules in your temple, its beliefs, and concepts. PLEASEEE look into educating yourself on cults, how they come to be, and how they impact society and brainwash people.

Please! Look a bit into your impact on people that follow your pages. You may be just a small Tumblr page , but the impact you make and the position you form yourself, they can absolutely influence people! Make sure to remind people you are not the authority figure. Even if you are a self proclaimed priest of your temple!

I mean this with the depth of my heart. And with all due respect.

Educate yourself on how easily a pagan community can become a cult. Set boundaries on how people perceive you and your temple.

Thanks for reading!

Ps. Please don't name names in the comments!!

[wgm-beautiful-world]

Sakhi Shah-e Mardan (Ziyarat-e Sakhi) Shrine in Karte Sakhi, Kabul, AFGHANISTAN

[cumgrandpa]

ISO: THE GODKIN E-SHRINE WEBSITE

Ok, I've been trying to hunt down this website for a while and I was just reminded of it. I remember in 2014 or so, a little bit before the 2017 influx of kinning, there was this online e-shrine website where people could click and drag clipart assets to make a shrine/altar to a god. It was super popular with the godkin sub community, and I remember people making posts and sending anons about how they prayed at the shrines and sent like.. offerings I think. Does anyone else remember this? It was like web 1.0 and super customizable.

[subtlymelancholy]

To nobody's surprise I've made some Wile E. Coyote themed pixel art, these were originally for my shrine on my site but I'm happy to share them F2U for all my desert heads out there. First one is 80x280, second one is 64x200.

tips appreciated <3 (ko-fi link)

[newplaces2drown]

Armand Hammer - Shrines

Signed by billy woods and E L U C I D

[deathplayshisrole]

Rozz & David E. Williams + misc. — I believe 1996-1997

Not my photographs. David E. Williams worked with Rozz and wrote the song he would later sing “Beautiful Brown Shirted Man”, I believe with Rozz altering some of the lyrics. It was sung on what you can find in Accept The Gift Of Sin, the infamous show [backed by David Williams] Rozz wrapped himself in a flag of a swastika, kicked out before the show even ended. Side note: get that off your forehead, Roger.

[psykopaths]

Screenshots from Ghost of Tsushima

[beifongkendo]

Snow at the Inokashira Benten shrine, by Kawase Hasui (1929)

[hyakinthou-naos]

Hello there , I hope I'm not bothering you , but I was wondering if you could give me some advice <3

I've been a devotee of Lady Selene for a while ( and while I'm also devoted to other deities, I'd say I have the strongest connection to her ) , and ever since I've seen these wonderful e-temples to honor the theoi , I've been thinking about making an e-temple to Lady Selene, but at the moment I'm a little overwhelmed and not sure where to begin. And I'm a bit worried that I , as a devotee , am not fit for running an e-temple since I'm not an experienced priestess . Maybe you could give me some tips or suggestions, but you of course don't need to ! Either way, I hope you have an amazing day, khaire <3

Khaire Louisa,

Thank you for your question! I am honored that you came to us seeking advice regarding starting your own temple.

I gave a quick glance to your blog and noticed that you are a minor.

At this time, The Temple is currently deliberating on the ethical nature of those under the age of 18 creating and stewarding temples within the community.

We are unable to give any advice at this time, as we are not sure where this deliberation will end up.

I think it is wonderful that you feel called to religious practice and temple stewardship, but at this time it may be more worthwhile to create an e-shrine or devotional blog. (Information regarding the difference between a Temple and a Shrine can be found here).

My apologies that this is probably not the answer you are looking for, but it is the best answer I am able to give at this time.

Eirene, peace and farewell.

- Aön

[thesunshineboys]

digital offering for Lord Hermes 🪽