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she/they, 22, eternally exhausted, neurodivergent, hellenic polytheist

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I regularly worship the Olympians (including Hestia) and I'm a Hypnos devotee <3

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Part 6 of sharing knowledge about the gods to reach the right crowd and get traction for my business:

Epithets of the Greek Goddess Hestia:

Aidios (Αΐδιος): Eternal or ever-burning, honoring her enduring nature.

Basileia (Βασίλεια): Queen, recognizing her honored position among the gods.

Potheinotáti (Πotheinotáti): The beloved, for her vital, comforting presence.

Polyolvos (Πολύολβος): Rich in blessings, acknowledging the abundance brought by the hearth.

Chloömorphus (Χλοόμορφος): Verdant, highlighting her connection to the vitality of life.

Prytaneia (Πρυτανεία): Hestia of the prytaneion (the central, public hearth of a city).

Boulaia (Βουλαία): Hestia of the council, where she presided over civic meetings and governmental decisions.

Dēmosia (Δημοσία): Refers to the "public" hearth, distinguishing the city's flame from the private domestic fire.

The Judgment of Paris

by SanioDigitalArt

#hera deity #aphrodite deity #athena deity

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Demeter

#demeter deity

petaltexturedskies

My body needs it—the hot baths, the care, the soft water, the perfume, the warmth. I take on the colors of the flowers, the bloom, the delicacy. It becomes me.

Anaïs Nin, Mirages: The Unexpurgated Diaries of Anaïs Nin 1939-1947

#aphrodite deity

libraryofleonidas

Praise Ares; God of manhood and masculinity, of conflict and rebellion, of strength and courage.

Praise Ares, God of all who cower, God of the oppressed and God of the ups and downs of life.

Praise Ares, father, son, and lover. Kind, loving Ares, blood-soaked and no less important for it.

I have been thinking recently of the various facets of Ares. He is so much more than a God who fights; he is who teaches us to set our armor aside and dance, he who teaches us that the most masculine thing one can do is not just to cause harm, but to love fiercely; to protect, to nurture. What is more masculine than love, especially to love so strongly that one would fight for it? To love a person, to love an ideal, to love a belief so dearly that it becomes your guiding star as you move through the conflicts and anger and hardships of life? I don't see much love for Ares as the God of cowards, either. God of all who flee, God of those who are scared to fight... and God of courage, of fighting while scared. Ares is not a God who has no fear; he delights in it. He dances with it. He tells us that fear is how we live, that fear and love and anger and joy and conflict and peace -- all of these are beautifully, beautifully human. It is proof we are alive.

Praise Ares.

#ares deity

libraryofleonidas

Praise Ares; God of manhood and masculinity, of conflict and rebellion, of strength and courage.

Praise Ares, God of all who cower, God of the oppressed and God of the ups and downs of life.

Praise Ares, father, son, and lover. Kind, loving Ares, blood-soaked and no less important for it.

I have been thinking recently of the various facets of Ares. He is so much more than a God who fights; he is who teaches us to set our armor aside and dance, he who teaches us that the most masculine thing one can do is not just to cause harm, but to love fiercely; to protect, to nurture. What is more masculine than love, especially to love so strongly that one would fight for it? To love a person, to love an ideal, to love a belief so dearly that it becomes your guiding star as you move through the conflicts and anger and hardships of life? I don't see much love for Ares as the God of cowards, either. God of all who flee, God of those who are scared to fight... and God of courage, of fighting while scared. Ares is not a God who has no fear; he delights in it. He dances with it. He tells us that fear is how we live, that fear and love and anger and joy and conflict and peace -- all of these are beautifully, beautifully human. It is proof we are alive.

Praise Ares.

#ares deity

retroavangarda

Edvard Munch – The Sun, 1909

#eos deity #apollo deity #helios deity

homey-worshiper

"I made ChatGPT write me prompts about Artemis..." well, I went outside. Sat in a forest. Listened to the birds. Let a deer pass by. And enjoyed Lady Artemis' presence before you destroy everything.

#artemis deity

sweet-selenite

A few terms I think more Hellenic Polytheists should know 💕

Arete- the concept of excellence, virtue, and living to your fullest potential. It pleases the Gods as you being the best version of yourself makes a positive difference in the world.

Sophrosyne- moderation and self control. This goes against Hubris, so it's essential for a good relationship with the Gods

Hubris- arrogance, specifically towards the Gods.

Eusebia- piety. Propperly honoring the Gods, your ancestors, your family, and even yourself.

Kharis- the reciprocal relationship of grace and understanding between the Gods and mortals.

Xenia- the value that you should be a good host to guests in your home. Any traveller could be a God in disguise. This extends to you being a a good guest in other's homes, too. Abusing xenia is an offence against the Gods.

Hagneia- ritual and spiritual purity. It involves cleaning yourself physically as well as spiritually of miasma, especially before worship.

Miasma- the idea of spiritual pollution or contamination. It's what separates us from the divine. It can be collected from being around death, blood, childbirth, ect and is not a "sin" or anything so to speak, but rather a byproduct of living.

Khernips- traditional water used to wash the hands (and face) before worship to clean yourself of miasma.

Sophia and Philosophia- wisdom and the love of wisdom. The pursuit of knowledge and intellect are spiritual virtues.

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rynquestionmark

so silly! so silly war God!!

(Snippet of WIP)

#ares deity

antflights

Zeus design ✨✨

totally didn't get lazy and give up on cleaning it up 💯

#zeus deity

lady-forest

“Child, why are you crying? What pain has touched your heart? Do not conceal it. Tell me and let us both know.”

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My piece for Sing, O Muse! zine!! Achilles the og mama's boy!! It was fun to experiment with colors and create such a cool project with other amazing artists :)

#achilles #thetis