#lord apollo

[lyreofchrysaor]

There's something that means a lot to me about people saying diseases have beautiful names. Beauty in their deadliness... Something something Apollon is most beloved and beautiful even when He is most deadly...

[myrtles-and-blood]

hello Lord Apollo......... it's me again......... you know what I'm about to ask............ please make the dizziness go away............ for the third time this week........... thanks...........

[hyakinthou-naos]

This is amazing art and such a beautiful gift! Thank you so much 🙏

Epeteios Naou - The 1st Anniversary of the Temple's Founding

Epeteios Naou or alternatively, Epéteios Tou Naoú, is the anniversary of The Temple of Hyacinthus' founding and is celebrated annually on Amalios 20. ​Joyous rituals of celebration and thankfulness are observed on this day. A day of thankfulness for The Theoi, thankfulness for community, and thankfulness to our Temple's Patron and our Temple's Namesake; Lord Apollo and Prince Hyacinthus, respectively. - Source

Khaire one and all! Let the blessings and graces of The Theoi be present for all our Temple's patrons and visitors, and let us honor them as we celebrate the first Solar Festival of the 2025 year.

One year ago today, I created The Temple of Hyacinthus, and the past 365 days have been such an amazing journey. What began as a small blog with a handful of followers has ballooned into an amazing community that I couldn't be more grateful for.

There are so many amazing and wonderful individuals who follow and keep up with our humble online temple. From fellow Hellenic Polytheists, those with practices of mixed tradition, and even those outside of the HelPol community entirely! I am honored that so many people find value in the work we do here, and cannot thank you all enough for the trust you have placed in me.

For those who don't know - I'm a 26 year old Hellenic Pagan who runs this temple as a religious side project while also trying to maintain a very busy life outside of my religious practice. It takes a lot, and I must apologize for the sometimes inconsistent posts and interactions, but I am hoping to expand our Temple's presence and services throughout 2025.

If you've read this far, thank you! The Temple would love to do an AMA (as me anything) today for anyone who has questions about Hellenic Polytheism, our Temple, or our Temple's steward Aön. Anon asks welcome!

Eirene - peace and farewell,

Aön & The Temple of Hyacinthus

[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 Gods love you.

Even when you spend days without lighting up their candles.

Even if you don't have an Altar.

Even if you don't feel their presence yet.

Even if you're not good at tarot.

Or doesn't have prophetic dreams.

They still love you. And you know why?

Because you're you. And that's enough for them, your presence, your devotion, your well-being, is what truly matters for them.

So don't you feel pressured or sad, lovebug 💜💜

[thewitchinthecloset35]

Honouring & Offering: Apollo edition

The Sun ☀️ Drawing a sunrise ☀️ Taking a picture of the sun ☀️ Bask in the sun while thinking of him ☀️ Wear yellows and warm tones ☀️ Golden makeup

Music 🎼 Learn an instrument or sing 🎼 Decorate with sheet music 🎼 Support indie/small musicians 🎼 Dance 🎼 Create your own musical chant in honour of him

Healing & Medicine 💊 Donate to health charities 💊 Eat healthily 💊 Learn first aid 💊 Exercise 💊 Expand your knowledge on health care

The Arts 📝 Write poetry 📝 Draw or paint 📝 Create clay models 📝 Visit a theatre 📝 Visit an opera or classical music performance

Oracles, Prophecy & Truth 🎴 Learn divination 🎴 Perform readings for yourself and others 🎴 Dedicate a tarot deck to him 🎴 Meditate with him in mind 🎴 Speak truthfully

Beauty 💄 Wear jewellery 💄 Dedicate an item of clothing to him 💄 Offer rings 💄 Self-care routine 💄 Makeup

Crystals 🪨 Citrine 🪨 Amber 🪨 Sapphire 🪨 Sunstone 🪨 Carnelian

Plants 🪻 Hyacinth 🪻 Laurel 🪻 Apple-trees 🪻 Bay leaves 🪻 Cinnamon

Misc. 💛 Learn his mythos 💛 Respect his twin sister Artemis, mother Leto, lovers, and children 💛 Visit his temples 💛 Include oranges or lemons in your drinks/food 💛 Work with the number 7 and celebrate Sundays

[songofapollon]

Apollon Epithets

Phoebus: Bright

Thearios: Of the Oracle

Proopsios: Foreseeing

Klerios: Distributing by lot

Kledones: Omen in words and sounds

Hekatos: Shooter from afar

Agraios: Of the hunt; hunter

Musagetes: Leader of the Muses

Oulios: Of Sound Health

Paean/Paeon/Paian/Paion: Healer

Akesios: Of Healing

Alexikakos: Averter of Evil

Epikourios: Succoring, Helping

Boedromius: Rescuer

Lykios: Of the Wolves

Smintheios/Sminthaios/Smintheios: Of the Mice

Parnopios/Parnopion: Of the Locusts

Erythibios: Of Mildew

Delphinios: Of the Dolphin

Aktios: of the foreshore

Theoxenios: God of Foreignors

Epibaterius: Of Sacrifices

Korynthos: Of the Korynthos-Cake

Enthryptos: of the Enthryptos-Cake

Argieus: of the Streets

Prostaterios: Standing Before

Pythios: of Pythia

Delpios: of Delphi

Delios: of Delos

Amazonios: of the Amazons

Diradiotes: of the Ridge

Platanistios: of the Plane-Trees

Meliai: Of the Ash-Trees

Spodios: Of Altar Ashes

Aktaios: Of the Coast

Aigletos: Shining

Horios: Boundaries; of Borders

[apollon-worship]

devotional acts for Lord Apollon if you can’t have an altar or want to feel closer to Him:

listen to music!

sit out in the sun

write poetry

draw Him! you may not be the best at drawing but i’m sure He’d like to know how you depict Him

dance to music

create a playlist for Him (songs that remind you of Him or ones that you think he would enjoy)

sing along to music (you may not like your singing as the god of music, He would appreciate it)

if you take any medication, take it if you haven’t already!

being kind to people

celebrating pride

reading poetry if you don’t know how to write (or are too lazy to learn. it’s okay.)

listening to lyre music

maybe learn the lyre if you have the time (and money)

eating citrus fruits

painting

taking care of yourself. He is the god of healing, He would want you to be healthy

every 7th of the month, celebrate Him!

if you have money, donate to LGBTQ+ people in need

[apolloniansunfyre]

Just wanted to share some pictures of my altar spaces for Lady Artemis and Lord Apollon here, because I redecorated them yesterday and am really enjoying the way they look ☺️💕

[shrineofapollon]

an appreciation post for the animals Apollon is associated with

[justanotherprettyapollodevotee]

making stupid devotional memes >>>>

[lyreofchrysaor]

Apollon is there.

When the sixty-something man picks up an instrument, because he never got to learn in his youth and discovered a new passion. He thinks he is too old to learn, but something tells him it is never too late.

Apollon is there.

When the lonely kid at the back of the class doodles on their desk to calm themselves. Their creative world is all they have, and that is okay.

Apollon is there.

When the parents are yelling and fighting, and all their child can do is adjust their headphones and turn the volume higher, hoping to drown it out. It'll be over soon, just focus on the music.

Apollon is there.

When a student pours over the chapter they've been studying for the past week or so, trying to dissect every piece of it. When it finally clicks, and it feels like the world lights up as everything they've read makes sense.

Apollon is there.

In the laughter of the children on a warm summer's day. Their fingers are sticky with the ice cold juice they drank earlier, their shoes are long forgotten for the grass is cool enough. Their lives are ahead of them, but they don't need to worry.

Apollon is there.

In the rage of a father, a mentor, an older brother—on behalf of someone younger that was not able to defend themselves when needed. Something can be done. Something will be done.

Apollon is there.

In the ink of the poet, scribbling down every word furiously. Their mind is full, they must get it all on paper. Their words will not stop. When they close their eyes, all they see is light.

Apollon is there.

In the steady beeping of the monitor, as a patient—old, young, somewhere in between—fights for their life. He is there as they make it, and He is there as they don't.

[nymphenae]

And He whispered to me;

Come and sing, with word so bold,  with lyre so heavy, To bring down the sun.

- Unspoken Hymn

[dantealighierienjoyer]

Digital offering for Lord Apollon and Lord Dionysos, my beloved patrons<3

[pagan-posting]

Hey there. Normalize unconventional divination or worship. Just because it's not in a book or an article does not invalidate what helps you.

Is your relationship with your deity different from other practitioners? Who cares. It's your personal journey. This isn't an organized religion, you have the ability to pace yourself, think outside the box and learn what works for you as an individual.

[novadaylight]

"deity work is evil" "deity work is demonic" "bla bla bla" WRONG.

DO YOU WANNA KNOW WHAT IS REALLY LIKE TO CONNECT AND WORK WITH DEITIES?

I WORK WITH APOLLO. LOVE HIM. ITS 3 AM. 3 A M. AND SUDDENLY IM ALL AROUND MY HOUSE DRINKING TEA AND LISTENING AND DANCING TO THE ENTIRETY OF SHORT N SWEET BY SABRINA CARPENTER WHILE I RANDOMLY DOODLE SOMETHING OUT OF NOWHERE???? I HAVE THE ENERGY OF A 6 YEAR OLD AFTER DRINKING A SHIT LOAD OF SODA AT A BIRTHDAY PARTY AND I HAVE TO SLEEP. BUT I WONT UNTIL I FINISH THE ALBUM.

(will say this is amazing for my autistic ass who needs to stim and move somehow but im also highly masking so I don't stim when I need to and kinda need this, so yes it's a little insane that is at 3 am but at the end this is genuinely good for me, thanks Apollo<333)