#lady athena

[rivermoonmythos]

something i find amazing is the way devoting yourself to the gods and goddesses can be so integral with everyday life- i can just be studying or reading and be worshipping Athena, i can be doing makeup and skincare and be worshipping Aphrodite, I can be drawing and making art and be worshipping Apollon, i can be learning greek and studying and be worshipping Hermes- i can simply just take a walk in the woods and be worshipping Artemis in the process, it's just so beautiful to me that it's that simple...

you don't have to do so much to worship the gods, you don't have to have big fancy altars, they're happy with you just for simply praying and doing small things in devotion...there's just something so wonderful about that

[adharaantheia]

🫧The Importance of Epithets🫧

Adhara's post introduction: Hello, lovebugs! Today's post is about epithets! Hope you guys like it! I've always found Epithets something essential in my practice, so I wanted to share some knowledge and information for you guys!!

🎐What are Epithets?

🦢 Throughout ancient Greek writing and mythology, there is something known as epithets. The definition of epithet is repeated descriptive adjectives or phrases linked to a specific character, either a God or Hero, that are used to describe a specific characteristic of they hold.

🎐 What is the importance of the Epithets?

🦢 Epithets are important not only to know more about your Deity, but also to know what type of works they do with their devotees, and also to know which energy you may resonate more with.

🎐 How to know which Epithet I'm working with my Deity?

🦢 First, I recommend you to do multiple researches about your Deity, then see which one resonates more with you, then you ask them for confirmation, it's best if you have the Epithets in hand and go through it with your Deity, especially if you don't feel your intuition pushing you towards an specific epithet.

🎐 What are examples of Epithets, and what they can mean to me?

🦢 Here's some examples of Epithets and their meanings and what they could mean in works (from my perspective, of course):

- Aphrodite Areia, the warlike. A surname of Aphrodite, when represented in full armour like Ares, as was the case at Sparta: It can help at getting more confident in yourself and getting through challenges.

- Athena Paeonia(Paiônia), i. e. the healing goddess, was a surname of Athena, under which she had a statue at Athens, and an altar in the temple of Amphiaraus at Oropus: It can help through mental and physical traumas and how to live past them.

- Hekate Atalos; the tender-hearted, or Hekate the delicate: Helps through understanding that even if you're powerful, you can still be kind and soft-hearted.

- Ares Aphneiós; rich, wealthy: It can help with finances, such as saving and controlling your money better.

- Demeter Brimo;(Brimô), the angry or the terrifying, occurs as a surname of several divinities, such as Hecate or Persephone: It can help understanding where your anger comes from.

🎐 Are all Epithets usable in our worshipping?

🦢 That's a tricky question, some Epithets were used in a specific part of Greece or another place, so they may not be fit for some of us.

[ivettaflowerblooom]

I begin to sing of Pallas Athena, the glorious goddess, bright-eyed, inventive, unbending of heart, pure virgin, saviour of cities, courageous, Tritogeneia.

Homeric hympn to Athena.

[odetothewise]

Athena Subtle Worship: Symbols and Domains

Wisdom:

— 📚 Read greek mythology books

— 📚 Study daily for university

— 📚 Devote my study session to her

— 📚 Learn Chess

— 📚 Research Ancient Civilizations, Especially Ancient Greece

— 📚 Put your education and university above romantic relantionships

Animals

— 🦉Research, support and watch documentaries about owls

— 🦉Become a night owl

— 🦉 Research and Learn about snakes

— 🦉 Have plushies of snakes, owls.

— 🦉 Have a amulet of an owl

— 🦉 Research about owl as a spirit animal

Crafts

—🧵 Learn sewing and knitting

— 🧵 Grow a plant in her honor

— 🧵 Cook with olive oil or create something with it (own essential oils)

War

— 🗡️Learn how your area was used in past wars

— 🗡️ Read dystopian novels of war

— 🗡️ Have a self-defense tool in your bag

Justice

— ⚖️ Learn about the history of women’s rights

— ⚖️ Practice Fairness with yourself and others

— ⚖️ Study the laws and politics of your country.

Misc.

— 🩶 Honor her every 3rd of the month

— 🩶 Put boundaries in relantionship, learn your boundaries

— 🩶 Stand up for yourself

— 🩶 Practice self-confidence

[liliiansarchive]

to my american pagan friends, PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE!!!!!!!!!! voting is your way to use your voice to protect your rights. not voting or voting third party is NOT an option. get out and use your voice for what’s right!

may lady athena bless you all 🤍

[owlswans]

Altoid Altars

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1: Melpomene, Thaleia | 2: Apollon, Athene 3: | Tykhe

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Finally finished Lady Tykhe’s! I *might* make one for Lady Aphrodite (Votive Offering).

[abyss-king444]

One thing I've noticed in researching Athena and her epithets is that so much of it has to do with her eyes.

She has a whole epithet about her eyes. In almost every line of the Odyssey she is mentioned it, her eyes are brought up.

It's Always, Owl-eyed or Bright-eyed or Clear-eyed. One of her defining traits are her eyes.

I bring this up because even as a kid, I was obsessed with eyes. I always drew eyes on my desk or on my school work. I even have an eye as a profile picture on a few social media accounts. To the point where, to this day the only thing I can draw are eyes.

Just something I thought about at 3 am my time.

[yesitsoktopunchnazis]

ever since I started worshipping Lady Athena I've grown so much wiser -according to my therapist- because She has helped me step back and relax before realizing people are idiots and that doesn't mean I need to be angry about it

thank you Lady Athena for helping me have a clear and cool head in arguments with people

thank you Lady Athena for helping me realize what a healthy mindset I can have by letting things go

[0wl3tt3]

Athena pls take down that art thief stealing from my favorite fandom artists

Goofy owl as offering

[undeadwhilealive]

How do you guys choose only one deity to worship? I want to give them all my full attention but I know if I do that, I'll burn myself out.

Follow-up question, how did you choose who you worship? I would love to worship again. I miss it, I miss feeling close to the Gods in that respect.

[plathologicalliar]

me waiting for a sign lady athena likes the pinterest board i made her

[atheniangrace]

I’m a Athena devotee of course I’m afraid of failing at anything,

I’m a Athena devotee of course I’m ambitious when it comes to my college academics,

I’m a Athena devotee of course I love snakes and owls,

I’m a Athena devotee of course I overthink whether everything I write or say makes sense,

I’m a Athena devotee of course I will always try to give the best and objective advice (unless you also ask for my opinion),

I’m a Athena devotee of course my eyes are always the first or second thing people seem to notice,

I’m a Athena devotee of course I care about what’s going on in the world (whether it has to do with my devotion or not, everyone should be aware of what’s going on as well),

I’m a Athena devotee, of course I love the learning and hardships that comes with math and science,

I’m a Athena devotee, of course I like to read, write, and paint (unfortunately I’m not an expert at any those things),

I’m a Athena devotee, of course I grew up being the outspoken one in the family,

I’m a Athena devotee, of course I’m blunt and tell you how it is (if asked),

I’m a Athena devotee, of course I’m big on politics,

I’m a Athena devotee, of course I’m loyal to my loved ones,

Lastly, I’m an Athena devotee, of course I stand strong to my beliefs, values, and morals.✨

[raccoonytoony-boy]

Discreet Altar Ideas For Hellenists (no candles/incense)

General

- Photo of the God

- Photo of the Gods Domain

- Offerings such as "accidentally" leaving a full/almost full water glass out

Lord Apollon

- CD on ur desk

- Instrument beside ur desk

- Music Books on ur desk

- Poetry Collections on ur desk

- Real or fake sunflowers or Hyacinths

Lady Athena

- Chess Set on ur desk

- Textbooks on ur desk

- Books on ur desk

Lord Dionysus

- Play scripts on ur desk

- Musical theatre/theatre programmes

- going to parties/theatre as devotional acts

- "Accidentally" leaving a bowl of grapes out

Lady Aphrodite

- If u have a vanity just dedicate it to also be ur altar and consider getting ready for the day as a devotional act for Lady Aphrodite

- "Forget" to put makeup back in ur makeup bag

- Leave poetry books open on love poems

- "Forget" to put jewellery away

- Have a seashell collection on ur desk

Lady Persephone

- Leave out flowers (specifically ones that are associated with spring if u can)

- "Accidentally" leave a bowl of pomegranate seeds

[ivettaflowerblooom]

Athena column at the Academy of Athens, work of Leonidas Drosis

[adharaantheia]

🌸 Things to put on your Deities Altar 🌸

Adhara's introduction of the post: Hii, lovebugs! This post is mainly to help those who don't know what to put on their Deities Altar, but just to be clear that there isn't a rule of how you create your Deities Altar, okay? Do what makes you feel more comfortable and that you think your Deities will like!

🪻Crystals:

Putting crystals on the altar is a good start! You can put protection crystals; cleansing crystals, and the crystals dedicated to your Deities! I like to put the crystals next to their candles, so it's easier for me to know which crystals belong to who!

🪻Poems:

The Gods love poems! But if you think you aren't good making poems, you can simply write a letter thanking them or just praising them ^^

🪻Books:

You can put your spellbooks, books that are about Greece, or just books that you love reading in honor of your Deities!

🪻Flowers:

You can't go wrong with flowers! Be it their correspondent flower or just flower with the color they're associated with. Besides, you can use dried petals as an offering for them!!

🪻Feathers:

A lot of the Gods are related to birds, like Apollo; Aphrodite; Hera; etc. So that is something that you can put in their altars as well!!

🪻Your tarot:

Quite obvious, I know, but it's good to let your tarot on your altar so it's safe and you can also use whenever you need it, while also making the Gods get more used to this object. (Still, I recommend you to do a cleansing on your tarot, I prefer doing with incense, but do whatever you feel more comfortable, lovebug!).

🪻Things that bring you comfort:

Lastly, anything that brings you comfort and that you like, an Altar is something personal and uniquely yours, sure, everyone wants a pretty Altar, but there's beauty in the chaotic, in the simple and in the messy Altars too. Don't feel pressured and the Gods will like whatever you put in your Altar for them (as long as it's not disrespectful, of course).

Hope that you liked it, lovebugs! And I'm planning to make even more helpful posts like this! But I'm always open to new ideas, so don't feel shy to reach out to me ^^ bye byee~

[the-political-witch]

My Lady Athena: Moodboard

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