#lady hestia my beloved

[fabledfoxglove]

Lying in bed and looking at Hestia’s altar >>>>

[atomicwitchfestival]

Yuletide

Khaire and Good Yule Saturnalia to all syncretic Hellenic polytheists! Wassail!

🔥 Praise be to Hestia the First and Last at the Feast who protects our homes and keeps them warm in the coming winter months.

🐍 Praise be to Zeus Ktesios the Good Spirit and protector, who blesses us with his favor and protection in the new year.

🗝️ Praise be to Hecate Trivia who watches over all crossroads, including the change of seasons. May her magic and blessings be felt throughout the new year.

☀️ Praise be to Apollo Apolysis who brings the light of the returning sun to redeem the earth from these short dark days.

🌌 Praise be to Aphrodite Melaenis of the night, who watches over us and protects us on these long cold nights and always reminds us of the warmth of love.

🌞 Praise be to Helios Isodaetes Invincible Sun, who divides all seasons into equal portions and blesses the southern hemisphere on this first day of their summer season.

❄️ Praise be to Lady Khione who blankets the earth in snow, driving away all pests and protecting our gardens as they rest through winter.

⚡️Praise be to Zeus Charidotes increaser of joy and abundance, who joins us as our families gather, protects our beloved family, and brings us Yuletide cheer.

🍷Praise be to Dionysus Hestius Lord of the Feast and giver of plentiful bounty, who joins us in our Yuletide feasting, and who we graciously honor with our jolly wassail.

🎄Praise be to Dionysus Endendros who dwells within trees and blesses our Yule tree, keeping our homes joyful in these days of bare trees and whose baubles hold years of joyful memories.

💸 Praise be to Hermes Empolaios of commerce and travel who we honor with our purchase of gifts for our loved ones, and who protects those who are traveling this holiday season.

🐐 Praise be to The Yule Goat whose generosity and whimsy have blessed my family for many years, a very hearty “Oh Hell Yeah, Witches!” to him and his beautiful wife this Yule!

🎶 Praise be to Apollo Mousigetis Leader of the Muses who bless us with the joy of music, as we honor them with our Yuletide carols.

✨ Praise be to our household Tomte Ed spirit of the previous owner of our home, who protects our home, animals, and child and whose influence as a teacher in life are still felt in the world.

🌲 Praise be to the ancestors whose spirits protect this land as it slumbers in winter. Our gratitude to you always for your stewardship.

🔥 Praise be to Hestia the First and Last at the Feast we dedicate these days of feasting to all of the gods and to you, in honor of you!

[herluminouswitch]

e-offering for Lady Hestia Potheinotáti¹, beloved goddess of the hearth, home, and altar.

i thank you for ensuring my coziness on days when it's needed most. i honor your role in fostering the spaces where i find comfort. blessed be.

¹epithet from hellenicgods.org, translates to beloved or longed-for.

[praise-to-the-theoi]

To Lady Hestia for confidence and safety when veiling

Hear me, Beloved Hestia,

Daughter of Kronos of Time and Flowing Rhea.

She who feeds the fires of Olympus and calls all hearths her home,

Eternal Hestia, the veiled goddess, and keeper of the home,

If I have ever lit your flame in your honour, please accept this prayer,

I wear this veil in honour of you and ask you to grant me the confidence to wear it in public, please sheild me from the negative thoughts and actions of others and to keep me safe outside my home,

I ask for your favour with a token of my praise, I offer to you (offering)

[lost-celestial]

Giustiniani Hestia, Mercury Brings Psyche up to Olympus, Statue of Hades

May Lady Hestia give the Departed a seat before the flame; may Lady Psyche watch over them as Lord Hermes guides them; and may King Hades kindly accept them into the realm of the Dead.

Butterfly divider by @/huramuna

Petition Hestia, Psyche, Hermes, and Hades

Petition Hestia, the One Rich in Blessings. May Lady Hestia light the way for the Departed.

O' divine One, Lady Hestia; Kind, daughter of lovely-haired Rhea; Goddess of the Home herself.

Lady Hestia, who was the first Olympian devoured by the King of the Titans and the last to be spit out, who refused Lord Apollon and King Poseidon and swore by King Zeus' head to remain an eternal virgin, who now guides the sacrificial flame and receives a share of every offering; please hear my words.

You, who presides over the Home; You, who reigns over the hearth and the flames. Over communal feasts and family meals, domestic bliss, and family blessings. You, who manifests in every corner of a home, in the familiar smell of a beloved house, in the coziness of a fluffy blanket on a cold night, in the flame of every fire.

Please hear me, o' divine One.

Kindly welcome the Departed with your warm flames. Please give them a moment of rest on their long journey to the gateway of Hades and a seat before the fire. And when the time comes, may I also sit in front of your lovely hearth.

May you become the hope in the dark for the Departed.

Petition Psyche, the Winged One. May Lady Psyche watch over us during our time of transformation and struggle.

O' divine Winged One, Lady Psyche; Lovely-haired, beloved Mortal Princess, loved by Love himself. Lady Psyche, who unrelentingly sorted seeds under Lady Aphrodite's command, who gathered the golden fleece from the rams of the Sun, who collected water from the River Styx and traveled to the depths of Hades, twice in the name of Love; please hear my words.

You, who personifies our Soul and Spirit; You, who manifests in the gentle flutter of the passing butterflies, in the feeling of loneliness that comes from being the odd one in a room, in the triumph of succeeding after failing, in the days spent laying in bed to the days where one feel on top of the world.

Please hear me, O' divine Winged One.

Watch over those who came before me and walk alongside you in the form of butterflies; watch over those who will eventually go and walk the same path; and watch over me as I am in this moment.

May you watch as we make the most of this one Mortal life.

Petition Hermes, the Immortal Guide. May Lord Hermes guide us into the unknown.

O' divine Immortal Guide, Lord Hermes; Winged boots-wearing, beloved Son of Maia, Messenger of the Deathless Gods.

Lord Hermes, who escaped his cradle and stole Lord Apollon's cattle, whose silver tongue marked him as a thief with the wit and charm to persuade even the King of the Gods Zeus himself, who now guides the Shades to the gateways of Hades and traverses through the realm of the Living and the Dead; please hear my words.

You, who acts as the herald of the Gods; You, who reigns over travelers, thieves, herds, and flocks. Over persuasive words, language, and communication. You, who manifests in the random coins found in the corner of one's room while they clean, in green streetlights all the way home, in the swell of pride of a well-received speech, in the safe returns of a loved one.

Please hear me, O' divine Immortal Guide.

Guide those who walk this Earth in the form of butterflies to their rightful resting places—to the sides of their loved ones and those who honor them, to Hades so they may rest eternally. Guide their loved ones through the perils that await us all, and guide me, too.

May you lead us through the unknown.

Petition Hades, the Unseen Host of Many May King Hades kindly receive the spirits of the Departed.

O' divine Unseen One, Lord Hades; The receiver of all, brother of King Zeus and King Poseidon; King of the Underworld himself.

King Hades, who was devoured by the King of Titans, who was the first son swallowed and the last son to be spit out, who received the realm of the Underworld from a draw of lots, who now supervises the dead and ensures they are judged fairly by Minos, Aeacus, and Radamanthus; please hear my words.

You, who acts as King of the Underworld; You, who reigns over funeral rites and the Souls of the departed. Over the hidden resources of the World, the fertile soils, and the changing seasons alongside the Queen of the Underworld, Lady Persephone. You, who manifests in the newly fallen autumn leaves, in the warning barks of dogs, in the unwavering darkness of the night, and in the shadows that lurk in one's peripheral vision.

Please hear me, o' divine Unseen One.

Receive the Souls and Spirits of the departed and take them into your domain. Celebrate their arrival as they leave the upper world behind and join you in the form of butterflies and Shades. Please receive my offerings and host a celebration in the name of Death.

And may you join them in a joyous celebration, too.

[captain-lessship]

I am just going to go off on a tangent on the celebs that I think should play Greek gods:

Jack Harlow would slay as Apollo. There’s just something about him okay?

Christian Bale could totally pull off Zeus. I mean look at the material.

My sisters lesbian awakening, Kate Winslet, would kill it as Hera. (Always and forever will be a queen)

Lady Gaga as our beloved Demeter.

Keanu (Are we surprised he’s on this list) Reeves as Poseidon (No, I am not just missing him in point break… I am)

The gorgeous Catherine Zeta Jones as Hestia

Keke Palmer as Aphrodite (She’s always been so damn beautiful imo I also just LOVE how gold looks on her. A icon.)

Ashnikko as Artemis (Yes, the twins are both musicians. Also because her alternative style could easily blend and give us a Artemis portrayal that would make history)

Mila Kunis as Athena (I just think she would give us everything as Athena.)

As a Gubler enjoyer, him = Dionysus ✨✨ (As someone else said, he could also play Apollo. But only if Jack Harlow is unavailable but I really see Apollo as a musical oriented guy because Artemis was Ashnikko in my mind first and they’re twins so they gotta match and well… I just think Matthew dressed in a purple toga with gold armlets and anklets and a grape vine crown would get Gubler Nation screaming crying and throwing up.)

Ares could only be played by Daniel Radcliffe (Stick with me, okay) Imagine the comedy that could possibly come from short man syndrome. Like some monster is like “This is the Ares? God of War?” And then we see Daniel absolutely knock the shit outta them.

Lastly, our local actor who shouldn’t be allowed near water or to date anyone younger than 27 (I was legally obliged to make that joke but honestly all I know is he isn’t dating me and that my only issue with him jk jk …unless?) Leonardo DeCaprio as Hades.

[stars-mischief-archive]

this is most frustrating.

i have yet to find the reason for my presence.

the hearth grows angry in my absence, she cannot cover for me any longer.

i am sorry, lady hestia.

i only wish to return. may the dearest apollo wait patiently before acting irrationally..

ah.. sorry, beloved.

but, we needn't any more disastrously named flora..

or worse.. a ballad composed in my honor.. [ shudders ]

though, his sweet, melodic voice was always a comfort.

perhaps..

the pluck of a golden harp may cure this ailment.

hmm..

what similitudes or substitutions shall be present..?

[royal-wren]

My Devotionals Masterpost

Aphrodite:

Love for what's broken, Gentle and Mighty, Indulge, Aphrodite Psithyristes, Infinite-faced, Queen of the people, Ever-green, Red petals

Artemis:

Under the moon, Molpadia, Wild of Heart, Far-shooting Phoibê, Light Bearer

Athene:

Nimble-fingered Goddess, One with metis, Of the Eyes

Demeter:

True delight in warmer weather

Ereshkigal:

Lady of rot

Hades:

Shadow work

Hekate:

Hekate Atalos, Abronoê Kore, Keep me sharp

Hemera:

Initiator of day

Hermes:

God of Silence, Mercurius: Giver of Hunger, Among the graves, The Inspiring One, Acceptance, Words: your greatest strength, Teacher, Giver of Joy, Hold My Tongue, Of Earth, the Dead, and Death, God of Memory

Hera:

Queen of Heaven

Hestia:

First and last

Inanna:

Prince of Venus

Leto:

Gentlest on all Olympos, Seen and Unseen

Loki:

Live honestly

Maia:

Mountain Maia

The Mousai:

To the most elegant Nine

Nemesis:

Keeper of Balance

Peitho:

Persuasion's call

Rheia:

Meter Theon (Mater Theia/Meter Megale)

Selene:

In full sight

Styx:

Keeper of Oaths

General Devotionals:

Hail to spring 1 & 2, Their many hands on me, Motherly, Gender: A connection to the Divine, The dichotomy of Hekate and Hermes, Pride of Athene and Hermes, Madness: the call of Aphrodite, Dionysos, Hermes, and Artemis, Apollon and Hermes as opposites, Primordial Mothers, Brief embrace of Mother Night and Daughter Day, Haunting Music, Beneath the sky, Divine Inspiration, Love me while I become something new, I flourish with you, Night-wandering Duo: Hekate and Hermes, Most Worshipful and Dear: Hestia and Hermes, Gods of Rain: Zeus, Hera, Maia & the Pleiades and Hyades, Inheriting Sky and Storms: Athene and Hermes, Guides at Night: Artemis, Demeter, Dionysos, Hekate, Hermes, and Selene, Heralds of the Seasons: The Pleiades, Language as a Danger: Hermes and Athene

Godspouse/partner writing:

Under the dogwood, Flowers gathered, Your beautiful mind, Vulnerable, Never enough words, Wrapped up in daydreams, Addicted, Blurred lines, Midnight eyes, My Delight, Lean on me, Cast Away the Dark, Another day with you, Conversations, My Rock

Modern Myth:

The Cornelian Cherry Tree, Penelope, the cunning, As one season is traded for another, Just another night between two lovers, Beloved of Athene, Hermes, and the Raven (How the Raven perfectly mimics) (WIP), Mother of Architecture (Hestia myth WIP), An Apple for your Love (Hermes and Aphrodite)

Last Edited: 6/29/24

[auxiliarydetective]

Who has the biggest Slay™? Poll number 1

Congratulations, you have voted on who will go through the horrors (you have voted, right???) - that means it's now time for the fun part of the Halloween Challenge: Costumes! As usual, I'm an indecisive little gremlin and so I shall now present you with the ideas my brain has come up with.

My beloved judges of style, please decide in the following pageant, based on... How fitting are the costumes? And of course... the funnies. Bonus for style points.

Day Twenty-Eight: Let’s Be Weird Together

We all know of an iconic squad that so many people are just dying to be a part of. Well, it’s your ocs and their friends chance! Day 28 is group costumes!

THE SECURITY/ENGINEERING CHAOS BUNCH

Gordon Malloy as Han Solo (he gets to be the cool one for once <3)

John LaMarr as Lando Calrissian (ladies' man much?)

Alara Kitan as Leia Organa (girl power dot com)

Raevyn Maumahara as Luke Skywalker (she gets to pass off her baton as a lightsaber, I mean, come on now)

THE A-TEAM

Hannibal as Egon Spengler (aka only braincell)

Face as Peter Venkman (the ladies' man, except a more successful one than Venkman is)

Murdock as Ray Stantz (autistic swag - he has a Slimer plushy that he carries with him)

B.A. as Winston Zeddemore nobody (he insists that he didn't agree to this nonsense and only participates once they let him cut off the sleeves on his flightsuit but he secretly enjoys dressing up)

Kit as Gozer (androgynous as heck, has declared war on gender)

THE DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY

Hogan as Athena (big brain strategy energy)

Newkirk as Hermes (god of thieves)

LeBeau as Demeter (goddess of harvest who is known to become pissed if someone messes with her family)

Carter as Hephaistos (Carter is a blacksmith, except he uses chemicals that go boom in whatever he forges, which creates fire, which Hephaistos is also the god of)

Kinch as Hestia (he is mama bear, period)

Vicky as Aphrodite (her faceclaim is Marilyn Monroe, she is beautiful as all hell - also a known seductress)

THE STRAW HAT PIRATES

Monkey D. Luffy as Mario (he... he IS Mario, okay? Fun guy, red color theme...)

Roronoa Zoro as King Bowser (Zoro would make a great fire-breathing reptile and he deserves to wear leather, spiky bracelets and a choker)

Nami as Princess Daisy (do I need to explain?)

Usopp as Luigi (Luigi is a hero too, okay?!)

Sanji as King Boo (the vibes are there, okay? it would work super well with his suit aesthetic)

Akaito Coraline as Princess Peach (Cora is royalty, okay??? Also, she would love to wear a princess dress even for one day and put SO MUCH work into her costume - alternatively, I could see her as Pauline)

@daughter-of-melpomene @thehedgehogat221b @starcrossedjedis @come-along-pond

[marblesarelost]

INSERT CRY OF TRIUMPH HERE

Friends, Neighbors, Mutuals, Folx who followed the tags,

We have acquired an apartment. I haven't signed the lease yet, but it's only a matter of time.

Not only have we acquired an apartment, we have acquired an apartment in the complex I wanted. It's only a 2-Bed, but here's hoping that the Pukha gets his shit together and moves out soonish. (A mother can hope.)

And best of all, it's in the school district that I wanted.

Thank you for putting up with my whining, and if you threw out some energy for me, you have my gratitude; may you be blessed twice over.

All people who aren't of faith etc. please ignore the next paragraph. I promise there's nothing after it that will interest you.

All the spiritual influences who helped me have my deep and immense gratitude.

Thanks and appreciation to my Beloved Dead (Jody, N., Daddy, Grandpa Raymond), to Saint Joseph, to Our Lady Untier of Knots, to St. Mychal Judge (if you don't know who that is, message me and I'll tell you -- just trust, he's a saint by all the measures of the Church other than he was gay so they say he's not one), to Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton Sheen, and to Padre Pio.

Thanks and appreciation to Loki, Frigg, Hestia, Hera, Aphrodite Nemesis and whoever else my bestie and my other Pagan friends called on to help me.

[exnusquam]

Oh the dragon was beyond nervous, never doing anything like this before, much less on a shorter notice than he would like to admit. (Gods above was he glad he always made a habit to stash away a portion of his earnings to save for occasions such as this. Or how he managed to successfully repair and rig a Golurk to fly him wherever he needed to be within the region whenever he pleased. Or how he had connections to a very special vendor to even obtain the present he had set his eyes on for a while now.)

He bit his lower lip when he asked them to turn around and not look until he gave the go-ahead, wondering for a split second if he should've wrapped this after all, but instead he sighed and steeled his resolve. Yet another rare instance of Kyurem wanting to cut straight to the chase; he did not waste time with small talk when he had gifted Hestia their name either, after all.

With all the care in the world he ran his fingers through their hair as he began to untie their braid, gently undoing its silken strands until the cascade of midnight flowed freely from their shoulders. His hands continued over their arms as he made his way around to face them, trailing all the way down until he cupped their hands in his. Tenderly he placed a beautifully ornate hairpin into their palm and wrapped a matching silk ribbon around it, then softly squeezed to have them open their eyes.

The hairpin was an elegant depiction of Volcarona, its six resplendent wings fanning out and glistering in the light like the sun's rays. The ribbon, too, was in fact spun from the silk of a Larvesta, shimmering a brilliant orange-gold with all the warmth of a kindled flame.

"Happy White Day, my beloved lady Hestia. I am... not so great with holidays such as this, I must admit, but you deserve something special for all the warmth and love you've given me." His gentle smile came so easily, face flushed as it was. "Volcarona has been a sacred symbol of my home region since ancient times, embodying the sun and the light it provides. A perfect depiction of you and your namesake, Hestia, for you are the radiant sun to my frozen world, the comforting hearth to my secluded home."

Another squeeze, then Kyurem slowly brought their hand up and pressed their knuckles into his forehead, repaying the very same honoring gesture of his people that Hestia had previously provided him. A blessing, from one devoted god to another. "I love you, Hestia, more than words nor actions could ever convey, and thank you... for choosing to be by my side."

When the dragon had approached them over a gift he had gotten for them, Hestia had been caught offguard. Far too sheepish his mere presence made them feel, the fluttering emotion only helped all the more when he asked them to turn around and not look. What was he going to do? Of course they trusted him, but it still felt strange to... let someone so close, so personal. Letting Kyurem run the tips of his fingers so tenderly through the sea of midnight hair as he untied their intricate braid sent gentle shivers down their spine and spread faint goosebumps across their skin. Hestia couldn't help but lean into the dragon's touch, exhaling softly as their braid became more undone.

Their beloved trailed his hands along their arms as the Original One's hair flowed freely across their shoulders and back, framing their nearly flawless form like an obsidian shell. Golden eyes felt troubled to keep shut and remain patient, and with surprise and deep devotion they longed for his closeness as Kyurem cupped their hands and placed something inside. It felt like an item of metal, with a silken cloth attached - and when he spoke, Hestia finally opened their eyes and peered deeply into the dragon's, as though falling for the desire to drown in Kyurem's own golden irises. Finally they managed to tear away from his gaze, and look at the gift he'd bestowed upon them. A beautiful hairpin of a volcarona, masterfully crafted, and attached to a ribbon of larvesta silk. Hestia could feel their breath get stuck within their throat. They'd not, ever, expected such a wonderful and thoughtful gift.

When he pressed their knuckles against his forehead in the ancient gesture and finished his explanation, they could feel their face heat up with the sheer flusteredness he caused, albeit they'd not interrupt him. Hestia pulled their hands and his close to themself, before repeating the gesture of their own, following it up by kissing each of Kyurem's calloused knuckles tenderly, each kiss another promise of love and affection that needn't be spoken. They couldn't help but notice the slightest hint of tears welling up in the corners of their eyes, as their body knew not how else to cope with this overwhelming new feeling of love they felt for this dragon.

"I don't know how I deserve such a wonderful and thoughtful partner as you, my lovely Kyurem. You inspire such ... foreign, yet wonderful emotions inside of me that I had yet to uncover. Every interaction with you is like another beautiful adventure that I cannot wait to embark on." Their words were tinged with a shaky breath, unsteady from the overwhelming nature of their feelings, but what Hestia said was also spoken with a love and warmth so deep and primordial, it might as well have been the sun itself that proclaimed it's feelings for him.

The Original One withdrew their hands from Kyurem's, but only to reach backwards and gather their long rivers of hair together into a single bundle, before arranging it into a somewhat messy bun that would also have the rest that didn't fit continue to flow freely down their back, tying it all into place with the silken ribbon the dragon had gifted them. A soft exhale escaped their lips as they closed their eyes and eventually set the volcarona hairpin into the base of the messy bun. It's colorful adornments sparkled in the soft light that made it to the two gods, and the silken ribbon circled their tied hair almost like a halo.

When Hestia opened their eyes again and looked at Kyurem, smiling like he'd made them the happiest being in the known universe, they reached out to cup his cool hand within their palms, bringing him down a little, and eventually pressed their lips against his. A kiss, softer than any velvet or silk, warmer than any hearth or fire could ever be, and deeper than the pit within the Original One. When they broke their kiss, they remained only inches away, feeling his breath against theirs, as they whispered,

"I cannot believe you would choose me. I cannot believe I deserve such a splendiferous miracle. I cannot believe I deserve someone as beautiful and compassionate as you, my beloved dragon."

[fabledfoxglove]

✦⋇ʜᴇsᴛɪᴀ • ɢᴏᴅᴅᴇss ᴏғ ᴛʜᴇ ʜᴇᴀʀᴛʜ, ᴛʜᴇ ʜᴏᴍᴇ, ᴛʜᴇ sᴛᴀᴛᴇ/ɢᴏᴠᴇʀɴᴍᴇɴᴛ, sᴀᴄʀᴇᴅ & sᴀᴄʀɪғɪᴄɪᴀʟ ғɪʀᴇ, ᴠɪʀɢɪɴɪᴛʏ, ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ & ʜᴏsᴘɪᴛᴀʟɪᴛʏ⋇✦

[fabledfoxglove]

I wasn’t tagged but this is a really fun idea so I’m doing it anyways!

1. Who was the first deity you worked with?

LADY HESTIA MY BELOVED <3!!! I'll never forget it. The day i decided i was ready for deity worship she came to me while i was meditating. She was always my favorite of the Gods when i was learning about them simply as figures in Greek mythology before i began my journey, so feeling her radiating warmth for myself was such a magical moment. She's been with me ever since.

2. Who do you work with now?

I technically work with the entire Greek pantheon to some extent, but i consider myself a devotee of Hestia, Aphrodite, Artemis (Selene), Hecate & Nyx!

3. What’s your favorite aspect of your practice?

I love doing Tarot!! I use it both as a communication channel with my deities and as a means of divination in general. It's just so useful and versatile!

4. What’s something you want to get better at?

Tarot & Praying.

Tarot: I have a decent grasp on tarot but I've gotten readings from professional readers and I've always admired just how much information they can gleam from the cards.

Praying: I currently pray pretty casually because it's hard for me to remember formal prayers, but eventually it'd like to practice maybe writing my own formal prayers so that they're easier to remember

NOMINATIONS: @lunardewdrops , @bergalua , @cosmic-violet-witch @erosdevotee555 (No pressure if you don't want to!) (also if you dont want to be tagged in the future just DM me i will untag you)

I’m starting a tag game!

People are always saying they need more witchy/pagan mutuals so I thought this would be a fun way to find them while getting to talk about your practice!

Who, if anyone, was the first deity(s) you worked with?

Hermes was the first deity that I made the conscious decision to worship though I had always been drawn to paganism. I made a tiny altar, devotional drawings, playlists, and a journal to him. I quickly added Athena and Apollo after that, but it became too overwhelming, and I got burnt out. I stopped practicing for about four years until I started again this year.

Who, if anyone, is the deity(s) you’re working with now?

Artemis was the one who reached out to me this time. She had been sending me a bunch of incredibly obvious signs that took me abt six months to finally notice (my bad lol) but I'm very happy with her now. Athena has also been more present, whereas she was more in the background the first time I tried Hellenism, and now she sits with me at work. Hermes dips in and out and Apollo's the one who's been more in the background. I would like to strengthen my relationship with them because I miss them.

What’s your favorite aspect of your practice? (Ex: doing tarot, celebrating holidays, casting spells, etc)

I like getting things for my altar. It makes me so happy knowing that my gods will like whatever I'm getting; I love getting presents for ppl I care abt. I haven't collected everything into one central altar yet but I'm very excited for when I do.

What’s something you want to get better at?

I want to get better at tarot. I've been doing it for a few years now but I'm still 100% reliant on the guidebook the cards came with and am not very good at making my own interpretations. I'm hoping I'll get better at it with time but it has been quite a while...

Tagging: @buriedpentacles @kore-siciliana @anne-the-witch-ish @serpent-among-vines @khaire-traveler @princesmeadow @hunters-moonlight-serenade @huntingkyrie

[leekingsman]

Well, recently I've been reading "For My Derelict Beloved " And I came up with a new manhwa crossover lol

We have that Hestia would be the daughter of Blair Thorpe and Claude Dian Bicester from "The Young Lady I Served Became a Young Master r"

And Caelus is the son of these two turtledoves Valletta Delight and Reinhardt from I Failed to Throw the Villain Away

[othercrossee]

Gonna be honest with u the fandomization of hades makes me hate whatever media include him being even a bit different from how he is actually

[orsialos]

Khaîre, and welcome! If you've found my blog you are probably a Hellenic Polytheist or pagan. I'm touched you'd want to join my humble corner of the internet.

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Hellenic Polytheist Practices

Devotee of Lady Aphrodite

Main Worship - Ares, Demeter, & Hestia however I respect and honor all the Theoi

Hellenic Polytheist for ~ 6 years; Lycian & Boeotian Reconstructionist (dash of Corinthian and Kyprian too)

εὐσέβεια (eusebeia): reverence and loyalty to the Theoi

κᾰθᾰρμός (katharmos): ritual purity/cleanliness

Χάρις (kharis): giving to the Theoi so that they may return their blessings

ἀρετή (arete): realization of personal excellence and potential

ξενία (Xenia): Hospitality and giving to those less fortunate

Master List - Hellenic Polytheism Resources

Aphrodite

Chthonic Aphrodite (not mine)

Ares, Aphrodite, & Harmonia theory

On Her Birth - Hesiod's Theogony

Aphrodite, the Many Faced

Aphrodite Areia (not mine)

Communicating with Aphrodite (and the other gods)

Thoughts about the historical origins of Aphrodite (not mine)

Aphrodite & Persephone - frenemies, or much ado about nothing?

Quick introduction to Aphroditus (trans Aphrodite) (not mine)

Ares

Ares - More than a stereotypical war god

Ritual Binding of Ares

Researching Ares - where to start

Festivals & Calendars

Thesmophoria (Festival) (WIP as of 8/22)

The Adeia (new festival for Demeter courtesy of Aurora)

The Adeia - my version for Demeter & Ares

Unnamed Festival in honor of Ares - WIP (currently researching)

Developing a calendar (not mine)

More calendar advice (not mine)

Resources & Recommendations

Hellenic Phrases & Sayings (not mine)

Research sites (not mine)

Hellenic Polytheism General Info

Ritual Purity (not mine)

On Miasma (not mine)

Kharis / The Beggar & the Oracle of Delphi

What is Eusebeia? (not mine)

Why Personal Devotion Matters (not mine)

Hellenic Prayers (not mine)

Hellenic phrases for prayers & worship (not mine)

Incense in Ancient Greece (not mine)

Master List - My Devotionals & Poems

Aphrodite

to Aphrodite, my beloved Mother

Her Heavenly Grace

Delicate Adonis

Loud-roaring Aphrodite

Delicate Adonis is Dying (not mine but I love it so much)

Ares

the beloved of The Laughter Loving Goddess

to Ares, (with love and hope)

Other Deities

a journey with Demeter Anêsídôra

for Gaia, from the garden bench

a humble prayer for deliverance from sickness

Kore, a mournful ode

for Apollon

Personal / misc

Icarus and I