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hey y'all i got a insta (and thinking abt tiktok) to also document my progression as a practisor in a confined space

i live in a dorm (and will be doing so for the next few years) to keep up with my practice and also give tips to work around it and adapt I figured I'd put it on insta:

here

If y’all wanna fallow but obviously don’t have to

I’ll also be starting to post here- but more as like lill journals

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Apollo as an Academic Deity

Apollo is most commonly associated with the arts, music, and the sun, but historically he has also been associated with the academic world.

Related Domains:

Science

Math

Writing

Poetry

Knowledge

Truth 

The Pythagoreans associated Apollon with mathematics and believed math and music were connected. In ancient Athens and Sparta, music—another one of Apollon’s domains—played a large part in the educational curriculum of the time. His associations with truth and knowledge inspired philosophers like Socrates and Pythagreous, who were widely regarded as brilliant men in their time. In modern times, Apollon has lent his name to scientific endeavors, like the Apollo missions. As the leader of the muses, he is known for his skill in writing, poetry, and other art forms. For some contemporary Hellenic Polytheists, Apollon appears as a guiding light and mentor who, while strict at times, is a caring and empathetic source of knowledge. If you are a curious student, connecting with Apollon can be a great boon. 

Ways to Connect with Apollo Academically:

Study/Do homework

Research topics of interest

Develop critical thinking skills

Create a study playlist

Take a challenging class

Take study breaks

Read/write poetry

Read educational books

Learn how to determine if a source is reliable 

Join school clubs

Do activities that improve brain health

Learn how to prevent burnout as a student

Watch documentaries

Read philosophical books

Try to learn something new every day 

My Personal Experience:

Strangely, I have not seen a lot of people worship the academic side of Apollo, so I am hoping this post spreads some awareness. For me, while I normally call on Athena when doing academic work, Apollo is a child-like spark of curiosity that makes me want to explore, inquire, and learn. I called on him most when I was taking my creative writing class, for obvious reasons. In the future though, I will have to take more science and math courses to complete my degree so I intend to explore those aspects of him then. When working with the more knowledge-based side of Apollo, I feel he is more connected to informal learning for me. When I'm out in nature and I learn something new, I feel him then. When I go down a Wiki rabbit hole about clowns and jesters at 3 am, he is there. I also associate the name Apollon with his academic side as opposed to the name Apollo. I'd be interested to hear if anyone else does the same!

Overall, while Apollo is most commonly associated with the arts and the sun nowadays, I think we ought to pay homage to his academic side as well.

Sources

Apollo: The Greek God of Music and the Sun | History Cooperative

The Influence of Apollo on Modern Science: A Symbol of Knowledge - Greek Mythology

Music Education in Ancient Greece Was as Important as Philosophy - GreekReporter.com

I unfortunately do not know who created this divider as I found it on this post. If you know, please share and I'll credit them!

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defrosting into my ‘hippy’ wardrobe dose wonders for my mental health and how close I feel to my practice

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Your body is a temple, drink wine and get tattoos

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Lord Ares give me the strength to be even meaner to people deserving of it

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i love how we pick up habits and phrases and songs from people we love and it sticks with us for so long it becomes a piece of us making us a museum of all the people we've ever loved

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Ostara — Spring Equinox.

Now warmth returns, relieving night Ostara brings Her fertile fair The precious egg, the wild hare To start again the song of spring And to our hearts fair blessings bring. Old Winter now retires to rest The passion of His storms attest The floods that fuel fresh buds renew To Winter's effort, Spring gives due So now He slumbers, satisfied With what His watchful works provide.

— Emily Cooke

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Not a sports guy but this is wonderful

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May the Gods hold favor with us. May they bless and protect us. 🧡

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witchcraft ask game

except it's actually real fucking specific and possibly shadow work in disguise idk

What are your opinions on AI in Witchcraft?

How do you feel about pop culture deities?

Opinions on fantasy depictions of witchcraft/paganism?

Thoughts on Astral pregnancy?

Do you think witchcraft is a religion or a practice? Why/why not?

What do you think of Aleister Crowley?

Opinions on Wicca?

What do you think of the divine feminine/masculine archetypes?

Do you think they're should be a set period before someone becomes a full-fledged witch?

What do you think of Gerald Gardner?

What are your thoughts on odinism?

Do you think witchcraft is inherently political?

Do you think you can hex/curse/jinx a deity? Do you think you should?

How different do you think your gods are from other religion's gods? What work have you done to deconstruct that?

Do you believe in spiritual psychosis?

How do you feel about TERF witches?

What is your moral code? How do you justify that?

Do you wish paganism were more organised?

Do you think it's okay to have a sexual relationship with a deity? What about romantic (i.e. godspousing)?

Do you research ex-pagans viewpoints with an open mind?

Have you ever been in argument/sent hate to another witchcraft blog? What was the story? Do you still think you were right?

Do you believe in closed practices?

Do you believe in cultural appropriation?

Outside of the online space, where do you get your resources from?

What makes someone a real witch?

Are you a real witch?

Are you confident in your beliefs?

What do you think happens when we die?

Why are you a witch? What need does it serve?

What do you think is a scam in witchcraft?

What post have you seen recently that makes you wanna scream?

What's your hottest take in the witchcraft space?

Do you move out of fear or love?

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Please feel free to reblog, and send me an ask <3

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A Temple Has Opened In Greece

The temple to Zeus and Pan has opened in Gortynia, Arcadia, Greece. This is wonderful news for Hellenism!

Unfortunately, the temple was opened by the YSEE group - a folkish Hellenist group in Greece known for the anti LGBTQ views amongst other things.

However this will hopefully pave the way for more temples to follow! Especially in such an Orthodox place like Greece.

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A Temple Has Opened In Greece

The temple to Zeus and Pan has opened in Gortynia, Arcadia, Greece. This is wonderful news for Hellenism!

Unfortunately, the temple was opened by the YSEE group - a folkish Hellenist group in Greece known for the anti LGBTQ views amongst other things.

However this will hopefully pave the way for more temples to follow! Especially in such an Orthodox place like Greece.

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i am FULLY against the sentiment that we don’t owe anybody anything. we owe people common decency. we owe people respect if it has been given to us. we owe people apologies & explanations when we hurt them. i don’t care.

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ik my moms herb garden HATES to see me coming home

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Thank you Apollon for the fact They didn’t fuck my shit up 🙏🏻 (got blood work) 

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The best part of the odyssey is when he said IT'S ODYSSEUS TIME and odysseyd all over those guys