#romanpolytheism

[pearledmoon]

Epicurius Apollo & Eriounes Hermes

 In my personal experience as a Hellenist, I find Hermes and Apollo to be very gentle, patient, generous, and benevolent. Establish a genuine relationship with them and you’d be surprised how much help and support they give. A quarter of an inch of effort stretches for many miles with them. When you’re in a tight spot, better believe they’ve got your back!

 They are two of the wisest and most intelligent teachers/mentors I could ever ask for. The virtues I see in them, they help bring out in me. So that I may grow as a person, become better than I am. Which in turn, leads me to help others in the way I was taught, over and over again.

 In these little ways, we do as individuals have the ability to change the world around us. Starting with the communities we are a part of. Just the simple act of changing yourself changes the dynamic with others. It changes patterns for the better. That subtle shift in your tone and perspective can help others see things differently and thus, react differently.

[pearledmoon]

I would also add reading and reviewing books/magazines/articles. :)

Hermes Offerings

"Hermes is the Olympian god of herds, trade, heralds, travel, athletes, and thieves."

Large altars:

Beer

White wine

Red wine for His chthonic aspect

Milk

Mutton

Pork

Beef

Chamomile tea

Honey

Olive oil

Strawberries

Foreign foods

Eggs

Virgo or Gemini moon water

Frankensince

Myrrh incense

Lavendar incense

Golden objects

Silver objects

Musical instruments

Wands

Small/Hidden altars:

Money/coins

Foreign money/coins

Dice

Pebbles

Silver or silver objects

Gold or golden objects

Amethyst

Quartz

Orange topaz

Agate

Strawberry scents

Lavendar scents

Feathers

Turtle shaped objects or art

Strawberry art or toys

Crocus flowers

Written stories or letters

"Travel food", food you would take on a long car trip, i.e. trail mix, seeds, nuts, candies, etc.

Souvenirs from your trips

Actions:

Travel to new places

Learn a new language

Learn a new sport

Practice speaking in public or online

Practice writing

Learn astrology

Learn astronomy

Learn about agriculture and animal husbandry

Learn slight-of-the-hand magic tricks

Collect coins

Have a feast in His name

Dice games (yes, this includes DnD!)

Card games

Donate to homeless shelters in His name

Give money to the homeless

Keep a dream journal

Write Him stories, poems, or jokes!

Honor the dead, especially family members who have passed away

Invoke Him on your travels or when looking for a job and always thank Him when you arrive safely or have some luck in your life

Sources:

http://www.neokoroi.org/religion/gods/hermes/hermes-an-introduction-to-worshipping-the-messenger-of-the-olympians/

https://vocal.media/futurism/ways-of-worship-hermes

[the-torch-bearer]

Juno

Juno, wife of Jupiter/Zeus, she is Queen of The Gods, she is the special counselor and protectress of the city-state Rome, she is a goddess of Marriage, Fertility, Childbirth and Wealth and is affiliated with the Peacock, she is also depicted in armor wearing goat-skin as a warrior as she is most often sought as the city-state protectress

[ancientprettythings]

Marble head of Bacchus.

Roman, 2nd C CE.

Manufactured at Roma, Italy.

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Scene of sacrifice with sacrificial bull and altar.

Herculaneum.

[pearledmoon]

This is so cool! Entertaining his brothers. :D

Apollo Entertaining Dionysus and Hermes

Black-Figure Amphora

Ca. 530–520 BCE

In the Manner of the Lysippides Painter

Greek, Athens

Chrysler Museum of Art

(Facebook: Greek-Roman Gods & More)

[ancientprettythings]

The Temple of Vesta, Tivoli.

There is a crazy climb to see the Temple from this angle, but it’s totally worth it :)

[ancientprettythings]

Unusual lararium + details, Pompeii.

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Altar with winged figures and chariot, Ostia Antica.

[starrewytche]

Really good. Though I would put Haides and Hel under coins/pentacles instead as they are khthonic/underworld deities. That and Haides/Pluton is a god of wealth/riches. I would however put Hermes/Mercury under swords.

Though...that is more based on the element of air and it’s associations. I know some people reverse wands and swords elements. When I think of wands, I think of magic. When I think of magic, I think of Hermes. So in the case wands is air, that doubly makes sense.

Same with Ares/Mars like okay...wands because fire. He does have a firey personality, fire can be destructive. I get that. But swords makes more sense than wands. So if swords is fire, it works best, in my opinion.

I also like Aphrodite under cups/water not just because emotions=love hence, love goddess. But because she is actually a sea goddess and I feel like a lot of people forget that. But she is also a war goddess so...swords/fire could work too. Also, fire for the passion of love, not just war=destruction.

I’d also put Freyja under pentacles/coins ‘cause Vanir and fertility. Though swords ‘cause war goddess also works. Wands ‘cause seidr/volva too. Also, fire because the passion of love/sex.

The Suits in Tarot

Pentacles

⭐️ Element: earth

⭐️ Associations: Finances, nature, material world, physical world, work, business

⭐️ Deities (This is very vague though because it’s for a whole suit!): Gaia, Terra, Demeter, Ceres, Macha, Freyr

Wands

🔥 Element: fire

🔥 Associations: Power, ambition, will, creativity, taking action

🔥 Deities (This is very vague though because it’s for a whole suit!): Lugh, Hephaestus, Ares, Mars, Vulcan, Bellona, Pele, Áine, Brigid, Apollo

Cups

🍷 Element: water

🍷 Associations: Emotions, reflection, love and relationships, imagination, thoughts, friends

🍷 Deities (This is very vague though because it’s for a whole suit!): Poseidon, Aphrodite, Venus, Neptune, Isis, Boann, Hera, Amphitrite, Hathor

Swords

🗡 Element: air

🗡 Associations: Intellect, insight, taking action strategically, thought

🗡 Deities (This is very vague though because it’s for a whole suit!): The Morrigan, Freyja, Hades, Odin, Athena, Hela

[pearledmoon]

Phoebus & Paean Apollon

When I think of Phoebus Apollon, I think of hope. The light at the end of the tunnel. If you press on, you will end up basking in the sunlight. Paean Apollon reminds us we all have health struggles. But we can heal from them or manage them. That it is important for our happiness and well being to take care of our health.

So ask yourself today; what have I been putting off? What can I do better? When was the last time I saw my doctor? Do I need to eat healthier or exercise more? It doesn’t have to be all at once. But consider a small change that you can build on. So that many years down the line, you will be in better shape. Do the maintenance now so that you won’t have larger issues to deal with later down the road.

[pearledmoon]

Kharidotes Hermes

Bringer of fortune, You whom give joy to many, Gratitude fills us.

[pearledmoon]

Alexikakos Apollon

Averter of harm, Giver of bountiful health, Gently smiling one.

[pearledmoon]

Not only is he often portrayed with short hair but almost exclusively as blonde. I see him as a long haired ginger. Same with Artemis. But I also recognize Gods, Spirits and even our astral form can change. So I don’t necessarily think other depictions are wrong either. At the point they can morph into boars, fish, and whatnot, no reason they can’t go from bearded to unbearded, long to short hair, and so forth.

“He was depicted as a handsome, beardless youth with long hair“ https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/Apollon.html

Philostratus the Elder, Imagines 2. 19 (trans. Fairbanks) (Greek rhetorician C3rd A.D.) : "As for the aspect of the god [Apollon], he is represented as unshorn, my boy, and with his hair fastened up so that he may box with girt-up head; rays of light rise from about his brow and his cheek emits a smile mingled with wrath; keen is the glance of his eyes as it follows his uplifted hands."

Philostratus the Younger, Imagines 14 (trans. Fairbanks) (Greek rhetorician C3rd A.D.) : "[From a description of an ancient Greek painting:] Here is the god [Apollon], painted as usual with unshorn locks; he lifts a radiant forehead above eyes that shine like rays of light."

Why do people draw Apollo with short hair? Like??? Apollo? Who was well known for his long hair?? Whose uncut hair was mentioned like a thousand times in mythology?? Y'all giving him short hair even though long hair was legit one of his attributes???? Why!! Give this boy his long hair is that rly that hard??

[pearledmoon]

Couplet to Hermes & Apollon

Clever and wily as you are, Brilliant shooter from afar. Intelligent in so many ways, Wisdom that stretches for days. The Divine helper of man, He whom always has a plan. Thoughtful to and beyond the very end, Your calm compassion, we do so depend.

[pearledmoon]

~Greek Gayness~

💜Gay love stories of the Theoi💜

Apollon:

Hyakinthos

Hymenaios

Kyparissos

Carnus

Branchus  

Admetus

Hermes:

Krokos

Dionysos:

Polymnus

Ampelos

Poseidon:

Nerites

Zeus:

Ganymedes  

Sources:

https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/DionysosLoves.html#Polymnos

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosymnus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ampelos

https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/HermesLoves.html#Krokos

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocus_(mythology)

https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/ApollonLoves.html#Hyakinthos

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyacinth_(mythology)

https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/ApollonLoves.html#Kyparissos

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branchus_(lover_of_Apollo)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admetus

https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/PoseidonLoves.html#Nerites

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nerites_(mythology)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganymede_(mythology)

https://www.theoi.com/Ouranios/Ganymedes.html

https://www.greeklegendsandmyths.com/ganymede.html

https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/The_Myths/Zeus%27s_Lovers/Ganymede/ganymede.html