#hestia answers

[the-sun-and-the-sea]

Back home everything is so much simpler. A woman usually rents a white dress that's been worn hundreds of times. The man wears something clean that's not mining clothes. They fill out some forms at the Justice Building and are assigned a house. Family and friends gather for a meal or bit of cake, if it can be afforded. Even if it can't, there's always a traditional song we sing as the new couple crosses the threshold of their home. And we have our own little cere-mony, where they make their first fire, toast a bit of bread, and share it. Maybe it's old-fash-ioned, but no one really feels married in District 12 until after the toasting.

Hey thanks so much for finding that! Glad to know it’s canon :)

@persephoneprice I feel like this may be a win for Panem! If d12 can supply every new couple with a house, then probably most other districts can too.

[demigods-posts]

have u ever considered writing fics or just tiny little drabbles here and there bcs ure so eloquent it blows my mind... that hc abt hestia being the last goddess percy has to go on a quest for is my roman empire truly. fills my heart with so much warmth.

bcs besides percy's wish to the gods abt claiming their children, hestia was easily my most favorite part of tlo esp the scene where percy gives pandora's jar as an offering to her 🥲🫶🏻

Good question! I have considered writing fanfiction (here is my A03 for future reference). I'm actually currently working on so many stories that I'm sort of drowning in them all lol. I'll eventually get around to releasing something, so be on the look out. But thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot <3

[0lympian-c0uncil]

My latest angst Big Six + PJO hyperfixation scene:

Percy: We were child!

Zeus: And so were we!

(Me who hcs the war to start when Zeus was 16 bur also that Zeus was literally groomed for this moment and the war since day one.

[And possibly all the others too- that’s a different hc from a fic tho. But Metis and Leto and all the Satyrs & Nymphs that helped him were also probably heavily groomed too, to follow Zeus’s every move at least unless they gain Rhea’s wrath]

{Also I hc Poseidon to be 17, Hades + Hera to be 19, Demeter to be 20, and Hestia to be ~25}])

honestly this is so real.

I like to think there is a meeting going on between the gods and Demigods.

And Zeus and Percy get into like a fight about you know gods sending their children off to fight at such a young age and Zeus is getting really heated and angry and a siblings are like realizing they're like. Oh shit he's getting pissed. That's not good.

They try to calm him down but Percy is still pushing it and he says.

"We were children!!" And Zeus responded with the "So we're we!!" and everyone was just like.... What do you mean.

And then his siblings take him out of the room and tell everyone the meeting is over.

But in all realness I really love this and I really want to hear more!!!

[mcsiggy]

are all gods into some polyamorous/open relationship stuff or are some of them off limits for us mere mortals?

[chimera-tail]

Also… Zeus hcs????

Okay, so before I start, I just wanted to inform you that all these are pro(ish) Zeus since I don't tolerate anti-(insert name of the god) because I feel that even though the gods in the myths may have done terrible things (and in no way do I condone any of those things), it will be unjust to see them as just black and white whereas, in reality, they are much more complex than that.

Anyway, here are some Zeus hcs:

Zeus always felt isolated from his siblings. It wasn't that he was a forgotten child or something, but he felt left out because he led a very different life than his siblings, and he thought that they felt that he was entitled and had it easy since he wasn't swallowed which couldn't be farther from the truth because he, too, had his struggles in a different way.

Zeus is a 100% certified mama's boy. He might not have much respect towards women (as interpreted by his stories where he has assaulted women on multiple occasions), but he would destroy the person who tried to lay a finger on Rhea. He is also, naturally, the closest to her.

Zeus has always been extremely paranoid--he grew up in a warlike environment and has had first-hand experience of what it looks like from a very young age, unlike his siblings, who truly got exposed to it after they were regurgitated. He also was paranoid about the curse of being destroyed by his own child. He felt as though the world was against him and he would never be safe, which might also give an insight as to why he was how he was in the myths.

Zeus, due to having grown up in an environment which demanded nothing but the best from him, created a similar environment for his children, specifically his Olympian daughters. He is a perfectionist; he hates it, but it's hardwired in his brain, so he can't help it either.

Zeus, among all his siblings, is closest to Hestia. Apart from his mother, Hestia is the only one he'll listen to and would protect her at any cost. He feels that he could relate to Hestia the best because she is the firstborn, and the responsibility of her siblings falls on her. Also, she's the one who listens to him when he's going through something. She may think he is wrong in his actions, but she always lets him talk to her without him being mocked for not being as brave and strong as he portrays and, instead, being a normal deity who also has doubts, fears and weaknesses. Basically, Hestia is his only confidante (I just love the relationship between Hestia and Zeus, as there is just so much potential here :3).

That's all I could think of at the moment 😅. I know a couple of them are all over the place, but I'll add more if I get any ideas and get time as well because, unfortunately, exams are still going on, and my brain is completely fogged up.

[diana-thyme]

Do you know where I can find out about ancient worship of Hestia and Iris?

Wow, there is not a lot on them!

For Iris:

If you can access it, this research article seems to be to most cited source on Iris (the google scholar site is linked since the main website is down for work).

This website (however many ads it has) does a good job explaining a) some basic information on Iris and b) why Iris has such little sources.

For Hestia:

This seems to be THE Hestia article. You have to sign up, but it’s completely free. Everything I’ve seen on Hestia (including her Theoi.com page and I believe her Wiki) has cited this.

There is not a lot of free information available on Iris and Hestia. I had a harder time on this than with Hades’ resources!

If you are willing to pay, there are 1-2 more papers on Iris, along with an Amazon book, and 3-5 more papers on Hestia (and she probably has an Amazon book or two as well). You can find the papers on Google Scholars.

As always, their Theoi.com pages are probably the best you’re going to get. Information is gotten from the actual ancient sources (like Ovid and Hesiod) and the pages are put together from that. They have lists of ancient sources used (both Greek and Roman) on the respective pages.

[leehestia]

Jealousy // sanha x reader ft. eunwoo

Pairing: sanha x reader

Genre: angst, fluff

Synopsis: Sanha denies his love for Y/N, but later on realizes it through jealousy.

Warnings: jealousy, insecurity, swearing (?), dorm era

Authors note: THSI WAS REQUESTED BUT I TOTALLY LOST THE REQUEST OMG IM SO SORRY 💀 I am a dumbass and it was my first request so i didnt know how to work it🧍‍♀️

Authors note (2): i know sanha and eunwoo love each other very much and we don't know whats going on in their lives, so i just wanted to yet yall know that its not completely accurate, and that sanha may or may not be feeling this feeling towards eunwoo, but we don't know 🤷‍♀️

...

"Of course they'd hang out, they're both perfect." Sanha sighed through the phone call. "I know. But we can't do anything about it. We can't just force them to stop just for your sake." Moonbin answered. "It's just really annoying. The way Eunwoo just does everything with her these days." Sanha groaned. "Wait, don't tell me..." "What?" "Do you seriously like Y/N?" "Of course I do, she's my friend." Sanha said, confused. "No, you dumbass. As a woman." Moonbin remarked. "Oh- well I- I never really thought about it." Sanha blushed. Moonbin paused for a moment with a chuckle, "Okay then... I guess not." Moonbin shruged. "H-hyung, I'll get going, someone else is calling and it's really important... Bye!" Sanha excused

He sighed with his heart furiously beating in his chest. Liked you as a woman? Couldn't be true.

Suddenly, Sanha heard the doorbell ring. He went to open the door only to see you.

"Oh, Sanha." You smiled. "Y/N..." Sanha said with nervous excitement. "May I ask where Eunwoo is?" You said. Sanha paused, an awkward smile forming on his face as he avoids eye contact. "He's just in his room." Sanha answered before giving space for you to come in. "Thanks..." You said with a soft laugh before coming in and removing your shoes. You hung your scarf and coat on the rack, before walking towards Eunwoo's room.

Sanha just watched you by the door, looking at you with a pout. He then later closed the door and walked to his room with a sigh. He lied on his bed, staring at the ceiling. He kept hearing giggles and laughter from outside his room, your voice of fun annoying him. Sanha groaned, taking his earphones from the bedside table and plugging it into his phone, playing music. He put it on the loudest volume, and closing his eyes to fall a sleep.

But he couldn't sleep.

Whenever his eyes close, his brain is plastered with an image of you. Whenever love songs play, he imagines you and him as each lyric. It annoyed him like hell. He wanted to throw his phone on a wall. He took his earphones out, stepping out of his bed as he went outside.

There, he saw you and Eunwoo. You and Eunwoo’s perfect faces in the kitchen, sitting on the counter chairs while eating. "God, please get a room." Sanha said with an eye roll as he walked towards the kitchen. You only laughed, looking at Sanha's annoyed expression. Sanha went straight to the fridge, looking at it. He immediately took the iced coffee, closing the fridge. “Ya… what’s that in your hand?” You asked, eyeing the iced coffee. Sanha looked, and started laughing awkwardly. “You hate coffee…” Eunwoo said. “I grabbed the wrong one.” Sanha said, before going back to the fridge and putting it back, getting the banana juice. “That’s Moonbin’s.” Eunwoo pointed at the banana juice. “Oh.” Sanha put back the juice and properly looked at the fridge this time. He sighed, taking the strawberry juice. “Have fun guys.” Sanha said in a sarcastic tone, going back to his room. “What’s wrong with him?“ You asked, looking at Eunwoo. Eunwoo looked back at you with a shrug, “22 year old hormones I guess…” You gave Eunwoo a chuckle.

Sanha silently screamed into a pillow as he kicked his bed. Sanha reached for the strawberry juice on his bedside table and finished it in one go. He crumpled the box with furrowed eyebrows, and threw it in the trash can like a basketball. “SCORE!” He shouted. Realizing what he just done, he put a hand on his mouth. He sighed, and continued to scream into his pillow. “What are you doing…” Minhyuk, his roommate walked it. “Rocky hyung!” Sanha whined, kicking. “You’re like a baby, Sanha. What happened now?” Minhyuk sat beside Sanha. “I don’t want to admit it, but I’m starting to get annoyed with Eunwoo and Y/N.” Sanha pouted. Minhyuk raised an eyebrow, then suddenly gasped, “You’re jealous!” He said, pointing at Sanha. “No, why would I be?” Sanha questioned. “Because no one gives a shit about them, it’s just you. Moonbin told me about your little stutters during the phone call.” Minhyuk teased. “I did not stutter! It probably lagged!” Sanha defended. “Ey… That’s obviously jealousy, Sanha.” Minhyuk crossed his arms. “It’s not!” “Then go take a jealousy quiz to see if you are!” Minhyuk suggested. “That’s stupid.” Sanha said. “Just take it, I’m telling you, you’re so obviously jealous!”

3 minutes later, Sanha finished taking the quiz, “IM JEALOUS?” Sanha choked. “I knew it!” Minhyuk laughed. “Yah, do you like Y/N? I mean as a woman by the way.” “No!” Sanha exclaimed. “Weh… Take another quiz!” Minhyuk instructed. “What? No-“ “Take it.” Minhyuk furrowed his eyebrows.

3 minutes later once more, “WHAT? THATS NOT TRUE! THIS QUIZ CANNOT DEFINE MY FEELINGS!” Sanha shouted, pointing at his phone that he just threw on the floor. Minhyuk cackled, finding joy in Sanha’s denial. “That’s just a stupid quiz hyung! I don’t like her!” “Then you love her~” Minhyuk laughed, receiving a hit on the arm by Sanha. “Yah, let’s go test it out.” Minhyuk said, excited. He pushed Sanha out of their room and into the kitchen.

There, they both saw you and Eunwoo still eating. “Oh, Y/N, Eunwoo!” Minhyuk called out, still pushing Sanha towards the both of you. “Oh, Minhyuk. Do you want to join us?” You asked, making Eunwoo look at you confused. “Of course!” Minhyuk laughed, placing Sanha to sit beside you, then him sitting beside Eunwoo. “What were you guys talking about?” Eunwoo suddenly asked.

“Why’d you ask?” Sanha answered back. “I heard you shouting “That’s not true this quiz cannot define my feelings!”” Eunwoo mimicked Sanha with a laugh, causing Sanha to glare at him. “It’s just nothing, Rocky hyung forced me to take some personality quiz.” Sanha half-lied. It was true that the quiz was about his personality and feelings, but he left something very important about that quiz. It was about his feelings towards you. “Well I guess that personality quiz showed something you never knew about yourself.” You laughed, making Sanha blush. “Oh- Y-yeah I guess…”

…

“See you next next week guys!” Eunwoo waved. Eunwoo was going to a fashion event for two weeks in Paris, and it joyed Sanha. He wouldn’t have to see Y/N and him flirting in the kitchen or living room for two weeks. Two weeks! He was so happy that he even gave Eunwoo a goodbye gift like he would never come back.

“Thanks again Sanha for the gift, see you!” Eunwoo cupped Sanha’s cheeks, squishing them. “Okay, okay, bye bye!” Sanha grinned. Eunwoo left, shutting the door. Jinwoo clasped his hands, turning back to his room. The rest of the members did the same, except Sanha. He stood infront of the door, a big grin still on his face.

No Y/N! No Eunwoo! No flirting! No teasing! The best idea for Sanha.

The doorbell rang, and Sanha being infront of the door, he opened it.

"Sanha!" "Y/N?" Sanha said, shocked. "Why are you here? I thought you knew Eunwoo left." Sanha asked. "I know Eunwoo left, but he's not my only friend here." You smiled. "Okay..." Sanha said, awkward, "Come in... I guess..."

You gave him a smile and went in, hanging your coat and removing your shoes. "Where are your members?" You asked, going straight to the kitchen. "They're in their room." Sanha answered, following behind her.

"Well then, I'm sure they wouldn't want to be disturbed. Let's eat! Just the two of us." You smiled widely. Just the two of us. Just the two of us?! Sanha smiled back, but it was totally awkward.

"Well, what do you guys have?" You asked, opening the fridge. "Not much, we don't really stay here that much, as you know. We have rameyon though." Sanha answered. "That'll do!" You giggled. "Where is it? Is it here?" You said, trying to reach for the highest shelf. Sanha sighed, seeing you struggle.

He walked up to you, holding your shoulder for support as he reached for the rameyon. You blushed as his chest was pressed to your back, his hand shifting from your shoulder to your waist. "What kind of stupid ass would put this at the back of the shelf..." Sanha complained, finally taking ahold of the rameyon. He turned and walked to the stove, leaving you red and sheepish. "You're so young yet so tall..." You complimented to boost your self-confidence about how 'you're not short and that he's just tall'. You're neck almost gets dislocated everytime you see Sanha.

He chuckled at your compliment, starting the electric stove and adding water. You both gawkily leaned on the counter while waiting for the water to boil a little. A few minutes later, Sanha pushed himself off the counter, going to the stove to add the noodles. He stirred them around a bit, before going back beside you to lean awkwardly again. What a pain.

"What made you hang out with Eunwoo a lot these days?" Sanha asked out of the blue. You were not ready for that question. "Well, I haven't really thought about it. Do you usually need a reason to hang out with someone?" You answered with a shrug. "No, not really. Just asking." Sanha scratched his nape. He gulped for a moment, before continuing, "It's just that... you know, it used to be... us, usually..." Sanha pressed his lips together. "Oh"

There it was again. Awkwardness.

"I mean, I'm not saying you should choose me over Eunwoo, I'm just wondering that- well- I-" Sanha didn't know what to say, he just... gave up and sighed, going back to the stove to stir the noodles. He stirred for a moment, then stopping. "Do you... like me?" Sanha said, placing the fork down. "Of course I do." You answered hesitantly, not knowing what he meant. “What?” You paused for a little, analyzing what he just said. "Oh, well- Sanha I- I'm- uh- washroom." You stuttered, running away. Sanha looked back as he saw you running into the washroom. He softly smiled and giggled as opened the rameyon powder and poured it in.

...

Pure silence was the loudest thing that was going on. Pure silence.

You didn't feel like eating, as you just stared at the red soup that drowned the noodles. "Eat, Y/N." Sanha said, mouth full of noodles. You looked at Sanha who was currently sitting across you, and sighed as you gave him a nod, picking up the chopsticks.

"Sanha, would we still be friends if I was a worm?" You asked, dipping your spoon into the soup. "Sure, I guess." Sanha said. "What if I dated Eunwoo, would we still be friends?" You said abruptly.

Sanha just stared at you, his cheeks puffed and red from the spice of the noodles, and maybe because of your question. "Of course I would.” Sanha said in a low voice, stuffing himself with noodles. "But why?” You continued to question him. “Isn’t it obvious? Why would your relationship with Eunwoo affect ours?” You closed your eyes before replying, "I see.” Sanha's eyebrows were furrowed this time, his expression slowly changing. You looked up at him to see his expression of antipathy to your personal questions. You gave an awkward smile before saying, "Oh no, I think there's an misunderstanding..." You chuckled, before looking down. "Are you dating Eunwoo?” You can sense that Sanha was getting annoyed. “No.” You mumbled. “Then what?” He said. You've been going around in circles ever since you step foot in this dorm today, of course he'd be annoyed. And you were most definitely annoyed at yourself too. Asking him random questions, getting him all confused, the cause of this whole uncomfortable circus.

“Sanha I-“

"Y/N I like you." Sanha said with furrowed eyebrows and closed eyes, his fist balled on top of the table. Finally. This confusing story of Sanha and yours was over. Now you just had to think of a response. "Really?"

"Yes really, Y/N."

You couldn't say anything else. You just looked into his eyes with a huge blush. Sanha looked into yours too, his expression softening.

You broke eye contact and quickly stood up, turning around to look at anything but Sanha. Sanha stood up as well, and went to you. You felt his tall-self hovering behind you as you bit your lip. "Y/N, is it because you like Eunwoo and not me?" Sanha's words hit you like a strong brick. You turned around and looked at him, a pout on his face. "No..." You whispered. “It’s just that I…” “You what?” Sanha continued to look at you, until you finally gathered courage.

You went on your tiptoes and pulled him down by his collar, giving him a quick peck on the lips. You let go of Sanha and see his smile of accomplishment.

"I like you, and it’s just that Eunwoo knows this secret of mine which is why we spent a lot of time together because I wanted to get closer with you again. I’m so sorry Sanha.” You explained, still gripping onto his collar. “Okay…” Sanha said with a soft smile, making you look at him.

"Okay..." You whispered with a soft smile, before slowly letting go of his collar.

“So… you like me?” “I like you” “So we’re dating now?” Sanha asked cheekily. “If you want…” You replied. “Well, it’s what I want.” Sanha said with a smile. “Alright.” You said with a useless thumbs up. Sanha laughed at your thumbs up and took your hand. “Jealousy isn’t really a good feeling, Y/N.” Sanha pouted. “I know~ That’s why I’ll be careful now. But you also have to be careful!” You replied, feeling more comfortable now. Sanha chuckling at your expression.

“I will.” Sanha smiled.

[jayesprite]

your brain is so fucking large <- referring to the cronus -> hestia name change

my thought process was, half asleep, "oh. if eridan is transmasc that means his ancestor is afab. that means cronus is a girl. especially if its the virgin mary." (sleepily grabs my phone and googles 'cronus wife' and saw the name hestia) (clicks it and sees shes the goddess of the hearth) "yeah ok. send it." (posts it on tumblr. passes out.)

[hestias-night-vale-ramblings]

Me: *is fully aware night vale is almost 11 years old* *has used tamika aging to keep track of which year I'm on* *knows how the passage of time works*

Cecil: 20 year old Tamika Flynn

Me: *suprised Pikachu face*

[madefate]

“It’s okay. It’s okay. I’m right here, okay? I’m not gonna leave you. I’m never gonna leave you.” zeus to hestia? ;-; / @nectaric

❝No, no you will not. ❞ There's so much raw desperation in Hestia's voice, her hands fluttering over his form as if she cannot figure out where to touch where it will not bring pain, but there is power too - the pride of a goddess whose family has been threatened. Touched. She is content in her place as the keeper at the hearth, but woe to anyone who mistakes that for complacency - humility.

Eventually, she settles on threading her fingers through his hair. He will always be young to her - no matter his throne, his power, his triumphs and failures, he has always been hers to watch over. Now, all she can do is will strength in her hand to keep it from trembling and stroke gentle motions against his head.

❝ You will stay here where I can see you. You will heal, and you will not complain as I work. Brother - ❞ She breathes around the pain. ❝ - I will keep you safe tonight. ❞

[ellorypurebloodculture]

So for ficlet Friday my mind got thinking of twin pool power quad and rare pair like I don’t think it exists anywhere:

So my request: George and Fred Weasley paired with Flora and Hestia Carrow in a quad. :)

(😂😂😂 I've never even heard of those two, so, yes, it definitely counts as rare.)

"How would you like to be the most powerful witches in Avalon, Lady Flora, Lady Hestia?" Mister Fred Weasley inquires.

Lady Flora Carrow shares a glance with her twin sister, before returning her attention to Fred and commanding, "Elaborate."

Mister George Weasley, silent until now, nods at the Carrow sisters and states, "You're unbonded and so are we; if you're amenable to a bonding, we'll have four-fold magical power."

"We might be Slytherins, we might covet power, but neither of us will settle for a loveless bonding," Lady Hestia Carrow states after sharing another glance with her sister.

"Oh," Fred and George reply simultaneously, Cheshire grins appearing on their faces, "that won't be a problem."

[cherrybombfangirlwrites]

🛏️ for Sapphire, 🌧️ for Hestia and 🌈 for any TCIO character(s)!

Hi @rose-bookblood! Thanks for stopping in.

yet another oc ask game~

🛏️ What does your OC’s bed look like? What would they like their bed to look like?

Sapphire's bed at the castle is your classic princess bed, with the dark red ornate bedspread and canopy, and lots of light from the balcony. She doesn't hate it, but she would like her bed to be a more simple one, in a cabin tucked away in the woods.

🌧️ What is the favorite thing for you OC to do on a rainy day?

Hestia's favorite rainy day thing to do is curl up in front of a cozy fireplace and sip on a hot cup of tea. Even better if she's listening to Elliot read as well. Very soothing, calming, and cozy.

🌈 Does your OC speak more than one language? If so, how many and which?

I'll answer with the TCIO characters that have the most interesting answers:

Nickelle knows a bit of Japanese for talking to her grandparents, but not a lot of it, that's all she knows other than English (part of her wants to learn more, but feels it might be a bit too late or if it's even worth it since she's so disconnected from her culture).

Asher knows quite a bit of Spanish (and Damian knows it as well, but only the curse words and dirty talk from being his boyfriend), and is very fluent.

Gabby doesn't know more than English, but would like to learn more languages, she just hasn't gotten around to it yet.

One of Kylee's main forms of communication is sign language (ASL specifically), so the others also know it pretty well by book 2 or 3.

Chase knows a bit of Hebrew/Yiddish, but it's mostly scriptures or phrases his grandma uses a lot. He also knows Romani well enough to have a non-scripted conversation.

[0lympian-c0uncil]

Ah, yes. The Big Three. Made up of Mild Autism (Zeus), Major Depression (Hades), and Adhd (Poseidon)

-Neptune

Then there are the big three sisters.

BPD (Hera)

Seasonal Depression (Demeter)

Severe Anxiety (Hestia)

And let's not forget the thing they all have in common ✨PTSD✨

[aryxchse]

omg idk u (yet ?!) so this might be inaccurate BUT i checked ur blog after u reblogged my post on my sideblog & ur theme immediately screamed hecate kid to me 😭 just felt like i should tell u LOL

that is ONE HELL OF A COMPLIMENT THANK YOU???? but hecate SADLY one of the goddesses i know wouldn't be my parent😭

and i want to clear some stuff under this send or ask (??? what is this) that i still suffer from finding my godly parent because im trying to be realistic like-

i want to be a poseidon kid but im kinda afraid from the water and i dont really swim well, i also hate seaweed and swimming with fishes. BUT I ADORE SEA IN GENERAL

i want to be an aphrodite kid but i don't have any self love, or a way with words really. yeah i like being pretty even after the worst practice in my life, like im talking about hair rollers n shit, but like- i've NEVER EVEN HAD A BOYFRIEND BAHSUDBWHDBW im afraid of love fr

and i want to be a child of athena but i panic in situations that i have to think fast, and i don't trust my decisions. also i've never been academical smart 😭 and im homeschooled (quitted in high school, i wait for college)

yeah so the reason why i can't be a child of hecate is because i love spiritual shit but in practice, i don't listen to any of them 😭😭 so yeah, now you guys know me a bit hehe

[ladynicte]

God Percy who sends his children to Camp Half-Blood and God Nico who comes to watch over them totally not cuz he super super cares about Percy and all his family or anything like that

[percabeth4life]

your fav epithets of kronides? (also, why?)

Zeus: Xenios (Of Hospitality)

I had to think on this one for a bit because there are loads that I really do like of his (The Good God, the Giver of Good, of the House, Counselor-) but honestly, Zeus of Hospitality is... something special to me? So many act as if he is cruel, is evil, is bad, as if he would never grant anyone aid or sanctuary... but hospitality is about welcoming outsiders in, to give them aid, to give them shelter, to feed and water them, and all you may ask in exchange is a story of their travels. It’s about giving, and helping, and being a good neighbor, a good person, about helping those in need even if only for a night. And it embodies more than that, you don’t just have to welcome them in, you could give food, money, aid to anyone and that would be Hospitality. It can be your home, your city, your country- it... it’s about being caring, and that just- it’s so lovely, that he rules over that, isn’t it?

Poseidon: Gaiêokhos (Holder of the Earth)

Okay so the Ancient Greeks believed that the ocean cradled the Earth, and that’s kinda why Poseidon has this epithet, but in the modern day it kinda has a different feel (cause we know the land isn’t held by the ocean) of like... Poseidon cradling the Earth, that even though it isn’t literally an island on the ocean it’s still something he holds, he treasures, he is the Sea but he’s also guarding those on land, his people of land and sea alike- it just has such a gentle feel to it.

Hades: Nekrôn Sôtêr (Savior of the Dead)

This one is just like- so many view Hades as bad, or they woobify him, Hades is the Lord of the Underworld and... the Savior of the Dead. He is their sanctuary, they are in his kingdom, he guards them and hosts them and protects them and saves them. They have a place to go after death, they have his kingdom, the kingdom of the Dead, and they are safe there. It’s just so sweet, isn’t it? He is the Savior, which means he is not soft, he is still a king and capable of saving all the dead from wandering for eternity, he is not cruel though, he’s a savior, he saves them... but he is still strong enough to do so. I just feel it embodies so much of him.

Hera: Pais (Child)

I honestly like this one because so few actually... see Hera as such? She isn’t just the Queen of All (though she is and that’s another epithet of hers), she’s also the child of Kronos and Rhea, she’s the Goddess of Women in all stages of life from child to betrothed to married to widowed, she was once a child, she can be a child, she is of the heights of marriage of so many things... but she was also once a child and still remembers children and still protects them just as Apollo and Artemis do.

Demeter: Mægála Mítir (Great Mother)

I already said this one but  she’s A MOM and a GREAT MOM and I love her okay- There’s not much more to say about it-

Hestia: Potheinotáti (Beloved)

She just is beloved and 🥺 it’s so soft and sweet, and she’s not got many traditional titles known today because she was of the home and the hearth so her temple... it was the home people lived in. And she was beloved, she was the home, she was their hearth that they sat around, they loved her for it, she loved them for it. It’s so soft and sweet and she’s just- she is beloved.