Blood Creation

[screeching-0wl]

🏛Hellenic cheat sheets🏛

In construction

Here are some cheat sheets with general information about the Greek Gods which you might find useful in worship but not only!

There is plenty of information I did not include. These are just simple cheat sheets. I could not fit everything in there but this might come in handy if you’re just starting out or want to get to know the Hellenic Gods.

For more information about them, I highly recommend you check out the websites or books I listed in sources!

PSA: Some of the things listed in offerings and associations section are more modern, thus could be regarded as UPGs/SPGs

⚡ The Olympians ⚡

Zeus

Hera

Poseidon

Demeter

Athena

Apollo

Artemis

Ares

Hephaestus

Aphrodite

Hermes

Hestia

Dionysus

Mount Olympus - Home of the Gods

Hyperborea

🦴The Underworld🦴

Hades

Persephone

Hekate

Hypnos

Thanatos

Erinyes

House of Hades & the Afterlife

🌱 Minor deities & daimones 💫

Nemesis

Eris

Phobos & Deimos - bonus info

Eros

Nike

Asklepios

Pan

Iris

Hebe

Priapus

Amphitrite

Aristaios

Thetis

Tyche

Mousai [Muses]

Moirai [Fates]

Charites [Graces]

Anemoi [The Winds]

🌾 Titan & Primordial Gods 🌌

Helios

Selene

Hekate

Eos

Leto

Themis

Rhea

Cronus

Nyx

Gaia

👑 Heroes & deified mortals ⚔

Achilles

Heracles

Asklepios

Ganymede

Dioskouroi

Adonis

Hyacinthus

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[lyreofalthea]

Today I had such a wonderful experience with Athena and I feel compelled to register this here :)

My prayers are usually very formal and structured, I always get quite anxious with prayers… I overthink a lot and feel overwhelmed, this format of prayer has been making me feel quite distant from the gods, I felt like I couldn’t express myself freely and couldn’t let them know me.

After gathering a lot of courage, I decided to pray to Athena in a different way… I just laid down and started talking, it was weird at first, but it got more comfortable. I’ve never shared much about my life to a deity since I’ve always felt like it wasn’t important or that they wouldn’t listen, but I actually told Athena about my worries, my anxiety and my dreams, I’ve opened myself to Her and asked for her help in my upcoming exams, then I slept.

I woke up late, I had to run to school and I felt so anxious and quite pissed, I hate to get out of my routine, it’s so stressful, I had some intrusive thoughts and felt so bad about it, but while going to school I listened to my devotional playlist for Athena and prayed to Her again, a very short prayer since I was already late. I said I trusted Her will and asked for her help again.

Then things seemed to just work out. My exams are always in the first classes, but this time my teacher said it’d be after break, everyone was confused and even complained because we were all scared of forgetting the whole subject during this time but I took the extra hours to study more.

The morning passed, I did my exam and it was so different from any other that I have ever done. I was able to manage my time (which is always my biggest difficulty), I wasn’t (extremely) anxious, I was able to manage my emotions and not feel overwhelmed. I kept holding Her necklace the whole exam, I genuinely felt like she was watching over me.

Then, I slowly understood what she intended for me.

I went to sleep late last night, so getting one more hour of sleep really helped me, different from many colleagues of mine that even slept during the exam and couldn’t concentrate right. I was able to prepare myself even more before the exam which gave me some peace of mind. Just thinking “it’s okay, Athena’s watching over you.” made me relaxed.

I have never felt her presence before, at least not like this, and it wasn’t that important for me, but this time I did and it was an awesome feeling.

Thank you, Pallas Athena. I am extremely grateful for your presence, your aid and support.

Hail the loving and smart Athene!

[citrineandrosmarin]

I have a good online friend who rarely chats with me for the past few years, and sometimes there have been periods where this, and missing them, has been extremely hard for me.

One time, I told Athena about it because I was feeling really upset about it and I needed to get it off my chest to someone. Within the hour, that friend not only messaged me, but also asked to do a voice call, which we almost never do, and certainly not in the past few years.

This was not the only time where, when I was really struggling and my own efforts in handling a situation were failing, Athena stepped in to influence things, to catch me, to help me get through it. It was not the only time where the situation itself had nothing to do with any of her domains.

I adore Athena. I adore that I can pray to my deities about anything going on in my life and I know they are listening.

[sunlit-arrow]

Research is essential, but academic literacy is hard.

Listen to me, people will tell you to do your own research, to fact-check things, to know the context of every author you encounter. But that shit is hard. So here is a step-by-step guide on how to go into (online) research.

(ps: All of these are things I learnt from my 5 years in university. Still, I am a PSYCHOLOGY student, not a historian, nor do I have any degree in classical studies. This is general information. If you can add beginner-friendly tips, please do in the reblogs/comments.

1. Find your ground:

What do you want to know? What is it you are looking for? This will help you find keywords.

Let's say you are interested in Greek Myths. And you are curious on how some myths came to be. So here we have "Greek Mythology" and "Origins" (for example).

2. Find your domain:

Several blogs and sites will have the specific information you need (probably), but if you don't know them, you can look into many search engines.

Google Scholar or Wikipedia are good places to start.

SOME TIPS TO GOOGLE STUFF:

SOME TIPS TO SEARCH IN WIKIPEDIA:

there are two ways wikipedia can be useful.

a) the rabbit hole.

The hyperlinks will help you deep dive into many related information you may need.

b) references are a girl's best friend

Some references will have links to where the citation comes from. If you are interested in a certain topic, you can go to the source and read it from the author itself (friendly reminder that wikipedia and many other wikis have information sumarized and paraphrased, so there might be misinformation. here is where fact-checking comes to play.)

3. Know your authors

This is a pain in the ass, I know. But as we know, some people write in contexts that make information heavily biased with problematic stuff. Does this mean every information that was written through, lets say, patriarchal lenses, are unreliable? no. It means that if the author only talks about the importance of masculine deities, there might be a chance that they are leaving to the side the actual relevance of other deities in the stories. Here is where critical thinking will help you out. Check the source, consider the motif. The reality is that the more you read about a topic, the more complex your perspective gets.

But let's go to an example.

If we are talking about primary sources (sources that generated new information), you need to study the context and history of said author.

For example, When it comes to myths, we could say primary sources are Herodotus and Ovid. But if we look closely, we will see that they not only differ in time but also in place, being Herodotus a greek poet and Ovid a roman one. This matters because not only did they write for different civilisations, but also about different deities. The same could be said about philosophers of different eras within greek tradition.

If we are talking about secondary sources (where authors compile and analyse information), you need to add a layer of information about the authors themselves. Why are they making this analysis? What is the purpose of what they are writing?

It is hard to do a background check on every single author you read, so a good measure of how they stand with the research community is: how many citations the work has, when and where the paper was posted, and how many primary sources does it have in its references. If either of these is ringing some alarms in your head, read the other research they mention in their bibliography.

4. Don't rush yourself.

This one is more of an advice than an actual step.

Some primary sources, even though they are reliable, are hard to understand. I approached the Iliad through The Song of Achilles. I'm not embarrassed by that. What I am ashamed of is that I truly thought that I could read the whole Iliad just from what I have seen in TSOA. Yeah, it was a punch in the gut. Suddenly, I had this man mentioning people i didnt know from places that didn't existed anymore and praying to gods that i didn't know what they were known for.

After that, I took a step back, and I started reading about these things from secondary, down-to-earth resources.

Many books will come with explanations at the bottom of the page; these are very helpful when approaching heavy literature but if you don't have these editions, don't be afraid to Google about every little thing. Yes, it will take you way longer, but that's why you don't need to rush. Patient research is good research.

Anyway, I hope this is a good starting point for anyone.

[keysforthenight]

how to dispose of offerings (without a garden)

traditionally in the old times offerings were either burned or buried, poured outside into and onto the earth. today most people can't do that due to lack of a garden. here are some ways you can dispose of offerings safely in my experience.

important thing is that you should collect trash selectively always if you are able ! and also think about the already insane food waste we all generate !

incense / candle / anything you burn : make sure the fire is fully out and the item is cold before throwing it out into the trash.

libation (wine, water, milk etc.) : you can dispose of water (water only!!) through house plants. other liquids once accepted / not in use should be poured down the sink.

food / edible offering : make sure it doesnt mold or rot ! once accepted / not in use anymore it should go to the communal trash. [if you dont like "throwing away" food you can donate food / ingredients to homeless shelters from what you have and don't need. and try offering other things than food for the Gods :]] this way you are helping out everyone ! also helping the helpless and poor is devotional in itself and just a nice thing to do !]

cut flowers, plants : once accepted / not in use anymore you should either dry them out or press them flat to preserve them. (it can be a nice home decor/permanent altar item)

seeds, grains : if they are still usable either plant them inside or scatter them during your next walk to feed the birds.

do NOT bury anything in house plant pots if its not composted, because it can rot and damage the plant ! always research eco-friendly ways from trustable sources !

please regularly dust off and clean your altar ! its both about respect and a clean sacred space ! spiders love altars with many items :p

please reblog this so it reaches more people and those especially who are new to helpol !!

[themirroredmoon]

Hermes Epithets

I was asked by someone in a Discord server I teach in to gather information about Hermes' epithets.

The following are various ones ranging from cultic, to poetic, to syncretic and more "abstract"/I derived on my own.

Enjoy!

1. Ἑρμῆς Ἀργειφόντης (Hermēs Argeiphontēs),,

Translation: Argus-Slayer or Killer of Argus. Source: Hesiod, Theogony 938; Homer, Iliad 24.24; Odyssey 1.38. Meaning: This epithet recalls Hermes’ slaying of the giant Argus Panoptes on Hera’s orders, freeing Io. It represents cunning intelligence and swift precision, framing Hermes as a divine executor of calculated acts. In later cult, it also signified his authority over secrecy and unseen movement.

2. Ἑρμῆς Κῠλλήνιος (Hermēs Kyllēnios),,

Translation: Of Mount Cyllene (in Arcadia). Source: Pindar, Olympian Odes 14.8; Pausanias 8.17.1. Meaning: A regional cult title marking Hermes’ Arcadian origin. Cyllene was both his birthplace and a locus of his earliest pastoral worship. The epithet ties Hermes to rural sanctity, shepherding, and boundary stones erected along mountain paths.

3. Ἑρμῆς Διάκτορος (Hermēs Diaktoros),,

Translation: The Messenger or Herald. Source: Homeric Hymn to Hermes 4.528; Iliad 24.334. Meaning: Among his most persistent poetic epithets, “Diaktoros” signifies his sacred role as intermediary between gods and mortals. The title reflects ritual diplomacy and the formal transmission of divine will, anchoring Hermes as the divine voice of negotiation and travel.

4. Ἑρμῆς Ἐριούνιος (Hermēs Eriounios),,

Translation: Bringer of Luck, of Good Fortune, or Helpful One. Source: Odyssey 8.322; Homeric Hymn to Hermes 4.13. Meaning: Scholars debate the precise etymology (possibly from erion “wool” or eri-ounios “very helpful”), but the function is clear: Hermes as a benevolent, fortune-bringing presence. The epithet merges commercial prosperity with divine cleverness.

5. Ἑρμῆς Ἐνόδιος (Hermēs Enodios),,

Translation: Of the Roads or Of the Wayside. Source: Orphic Hymn 28.6; Pausanias 1.24.3. Meaning: A cultic designation worshipped at crossroads and roadside shrines. Hermes Enodios protects travelers, merchants, and messengers. Offerings at stone cairns (hermai) often invoked him by this title. It emphasizes his boundary-transcending nature.

6. Ἑρμῆς Πομπαῖος (Hermēs Pompaios),,

Translation: The Escorter or Conductor. Source: Orphic Hymn 28.2; Pausanias 1.38.3. Meaning: In cultic settings, this epithet refers to Hermes’ function as a guide of both mortals and divine processions. In funerary and mystery rites, “Pompaios” expands to his chthonic form as conductor of souls to the underworld, later formalized in the Latin Psychopompos.

7. Ἑρμῆς Ἀγοραῖος (Hermēs Agoraios),,

Translation: Of the Market or Protector of Commerce. Source: Pausanias 1.15.1; Aristophanes, Knights 347. Meaning: A civic and economic title, reflecting Hermes’ oversight of speech, exchange, and fair dealing. Shrines to Hermes Agoraios stood at marketplaces and city gates, representing divine sanction over honest trade and rhetorical skill.

8. Ἑρμῆς Ἐπιμήλιος (Hermēs Epimēlios),,

Translation: Guardian of Flocks or Protector of Sheep. Source: Theocritus, Idylls 17.94; scholia on Homeric Hymn to Hermes. Meaning: A pastoral epithet associated with his Arcadian heritage. Hermes Epimelios safeguards herds and herdsmen, connecting divine favor to rural fertility.

9. Ἑρμῆς Πολύτροπος (Hermēs Polytropos),,

Translation: Of Many Turns or Wily. Source: Parallels with Odyssey 1.1 (used for Odysseus); Homeric Hymn to Hermes 4.13. Meaning: Though more commonly attached to Odysseus, this epithet describes Hermes’ clever adaptability and endless inventiveness. It underscores his shared archetype with mortal cunning heroes and his domain over wit, deception, and innovation.

10. Ἑρμῆς Χθόνιος (Hermēs Chthonios),,

Translation: Of the Earth or Underworld Hermes. Source: Orphic Hymn 28.6; Pausanias 9.39.3. Meaning: A deeply chthonic aspect, worshipped in funerary cults. Hermes Chthonios mediates between the living and the dead, protecting graves and guiding spirits through liminal spaces.

11. Ἑρμῆς Ψυχοπομπός (Hermēs Psychopompos),,

Translation: Guide of Souls or Escort of Spirits. Source: Homer, Odyssey 24.1–10; Orphic Hymn 28.12; Pausanias 8.31.4. Meaning: Perhaps Hermes’ most enduring chthonic title, “Psychopompos” defines his sacred duty to guide the souls of the dead from the mortal world to Hades. The Odyssey vividly describes Hermes leading the shades of the slain suitors to the Asphodel Meadows, symbolizing his liminality and compassion toward the departed.

12. Ἑρμῆς Προπύλαιος (Hermēs Propylaïos),,

Translation: Of the Gateways or Before the Gates. Source: Pausanias 1.22.8; inscriptions from the Athenian Acropolis. Meaning: Cult epithet emphasizing Hermes’ function as guardian of thresholds. Statues of Hermes Propylaïos stood at temple entrances and city gates, representing safe passage and purification. The title merges civic piety with apotropaic protection.

13. Ἑρμῆς Νόμιος (Hermēs Nomios),,

Translation: Keeper of Pastures or Shepherd of Law. Source: Theocritus, Idylls 1.123; scholia on Pindar. Meaning: A rustic title reflecting Hermes’ association with the pastoral life of Arcadia. “Nomios” derives from nomos (“pasture” or “law”), combining the dual concepts of natural order and human regulation. He ensures harmony among herds, humans, and divine boundaries.

14. Ἑρμῆς Κλειδοῦχος (Hermēs Kleidouchos),,

Translation: Keeper of the Keys or Key-Bearer. Source: Orphic Hymn 28.7; late inscriptions at Eleusis. Meaning: A theurgic and mystery-cult epithet identifying Hermes as gatekeeper of liminal realms—earthly, celestial, and infernal. As Kleidouchos, he opens and closes the way between worlds, paralleling his role in the Hermetic corpus as mediator of cosmic transitions.

15. Ἑρμῆς Δόλιος (Hermēs Dolios),,

Translation: Cunning, Deceptive, or Crafty Hermes. Source: Homeric Hymn to Hermes 4.13–90; scholia on Aristophanes. Meaning: Poetic and humorous in tone, “Dolios” highlights Hermes’ trickster aspect. This epithet is not pejorative in antiquity; it signals his divine cleverness, inventiveness, and moral flexibility in service of divine will.

16. Ἑρμῆς Προμηθεύς (Hermēs Promētheus),,

Translation: Forethinker or One of Forethought. Source: Pindar, Olympian Odes 14; scholia on Hesiod. Meaning: A rare but significant epithet identifying Hermes with foresight and rational cunning. It links him symbolically to Prometheus, as both embody metis—the intelligent, inventive wisdom that bridges gods and mortals.

17. Ἑρμῆς Χρηματιστής (Hermēs Chrēmatistēs),,

Translation: Giver of Oracles or Interpreter. Source: Herodotus 2.138; inscriptions at Tanagra. Meaning: This title connects Hermes to divinatory functions. “Chrēmatistēs” implies one who delivers divine answers or prophecies. Hermes was believed to inspire dreams and omens, particularly through oracular incubation at his rural shrines.

18. Ἑρμῆς Ἀκακῆτας (Hermēs Akakētas),,

Translation: Gentle or Harmless Hermes. Source: Pausanias 8.31.4; Arcadian cult evidence. Meaning: A local Arcadian epithet denoting his benevolent nature, especially toward shepherds and travelers. Hermes Akaketas is invoked for safety, reconciliation, and the easing of fear.

19. Ἑρμῆς Κέρδος (Hermēs Kerdos),,

Translation: Of Gain or Profit. Source: Plato, Cratylus 407e; Herodotus 2.122. Meaning: “Kerdos” personifies gain or profit. As Hermes Kerdos, the god presides over commerce and cunning financial dealings. This title blurs the line between honest trade and strategic manipulation, reflecting the moral ambivalence of ancient mercantile culture.

20. Ἑρμῆς Λόγιος (Hermēs Logios),,

Translation: Of Speech or Eloquence. Source: Pausanias 1.24.3; Dio Chrysostom, Orationes 12.25. Meaning: “Logios” celebrates Hermes as patron of eloquence, rhetoric, and the persuasive word. In Athens, statues of Hermes Logios adorned gymnasia and lecture spaces, sanctifying education, philosophy, and refined discourse.

21. Ἑρμῆς Θαλλίτης (Hermēs Thallitēs),,

Translation: Of Blooming or of Prosperity. Source: Hesychius, Lexicon s.v. “Thallites.” Meaning: A fertility epithet honoring Hermes as giver of vitality and flourishing crops. The title may be etymologically linked to thallos (young shoot or bloom), connecting him to agricultural and erotic regeneration.

22. Ἑρμῆς Σωτήρ (Hermēs Sōtēr),,

Translation: The Savior or Deliverer. Source: Inscriptions from Tanagra and Corinth; Orphic Hymn 28.14. Meaning: This epithet elevates Hermes as a soteriological figure, one who rescues the soul from confusion and ensures safe passage between planes. “Sōtēr” appears across Hellenistic cults to express divine guardianship and moral protection.

23. Ἑρμῆς Χθόνιος Ἐναγώνιος (Hermēs Chthonios Enagōnios),,

Translation: Underworld Champion or Hermes of the Contest. Source: Orphic Hymn 28.6; Pausanias 9.39.3. Meaning: A composite epithet merging his chthonic and athletic aspects. “Enagōnios” denotes presiding over contests or rites of passage, including the funerary games. This dual title honors Hermes’ governance over both life’s transitions and posthumous honor.

[beatingdrumspouringwine]

Prayer of Thanks to Hermes for Safe Travels

To blessed Hermes, kindly God of wanderers and travelers, For safe walks on dangerous and unknown roads, For safe journeys in places always known to me, And for safe journeys in new ones, For kind strangers assisting me, Or for peace journeying with me, Do I give my thanks. With Your guidance I am at the end of my journey, With Your help I am safe again.

[khaire-traveler]

🧭 "Lead Me Where I Belong" Prayer 🚪

Glad-hearted Hermes,

Immortal Guide to mortals in both life and death,

Friend to humanity,

Mark the map of my soul with the location of my true Home. Lead my uncertain steps in the direction that I'm meant to be, and allow me to rest my weary feet on a bed that I call my own. Grant me the wonder of freedom from the chains that hold me back in my current prison. Give me the key to my cell so that I may free myself.

I seek a refuge - a place that I am meant to happily reside. I seek a house that I can confidently call Home - a place where I feel a sense of belonging. I seek a sanctuary - a place that grants me reprieve from the madness of the world. Take my hand, Kind-hearted Hermes, and lead me to the place that I most belong. Fill my cup when I feel discouraged on my journey; remind me of the worthwhile destination at the end of my road. Imbue this fellow traveler with hope for the brighter future that will soon be revealed.

Take me Home.

Thank you, Great Hermes, and may your name be forever praised. I love you and am grateful for your time.

Praised be Hermes! 🧡

-

|| A prayer about finding your "true home"/the place that you belong; written when deciding where to move for the next phase of my life ||

[undeadwhilealive]

Hermes Epithets

Diaktoros(Διακτορος)- Guide, Messenger

Athanatos Diaktoros(Αθανατος Δαικτορος) - Immortal Guide

Angelos Athanatôn(Ανγελος Αθανατων) - Messenger of the Gods

Angelos Makarôn(Ανγελος Μακαρων) - Messenger of the Blessed

Khrysorrhapis(Χρυσορραπις) - Of the Golden Wand

Klepsiphrôn(Κλεπσιφρων) - Deceiver, Dissembler

Mêkhaniôtês(Μηχανιωτης) - Trickster, Contriver

Phêlêtês(Φηλητης) - Thief, Robber, Rustler

Arkhos Phêlêteôn(Αρχοσ Φηλητεων) - Leader of Robbers, Thieves

Poikilomêtês(Ποικιλομητης) - Full of Various Wiles

Polytropos(Πολυτροπος) - Wily, Many-Turning

Poneomenos(Πονεομενος) - Busy One

Bouphonos(Βουφονος) - Slayer of Oxen

Oiopolos(Οιοπολος) - Sheep Tending, Shepherd

Dais Hetairos(Δαις Ἑταιρος) - Comrade of the Feast

Kharidôtês(Χαριδωτης) - Giver of Joy

Kharmophrôn(Χαρμοπηρων) - Glad-hearted, Heart-Delighting

Dôtor Eaôn(Δωτορ Εαων) - Giver of Good Things

Akakêta(Ακακητα) - Guileless, Gracious

Euskopos(Ευσκοπος) - Keen Sighted, Watchful

Eriounês(Εριουνης) - Luck Bringing, Ready-Helper

Kydimos(Κυδιμος) - Glorious

Erikydês(Ερικυδης) - Famous, Glorious, Splendid

Aglaos(Αγλαος) - Splendid, Bright, Glorious

Kratus(Κρατυς) - Strong, Mighty

Krateros(Κρατερος) - Strong, Mighty

[apollophanes]

I've seen this saying being passed around a few times. Not sure where it is from, but I love it:

If you don't know who to pray to, then pray to Hermes. Even if he cannot help you, he knows someone who can.

[sunlight-and-calliopes]

Lord Hermes

God of herds, travel, communication, language, luck, wealth, and thieves.

Epithets

Promakhos ~ The Champion

Hermeneutes ~ The Interpreter, The Translator

Trikephalos ~ Of Roads and Intersections (literally; "The Three Headed")

Propylaios ~ Of the Gateway

Pompaios ~ The Guide

Mechaniotes ~ The Trickster

Poneomenos ~ The Busy One

Oiopolos ~ The Shepard

Kharidotes ~ The Giver of Joy

Eriounes ~ The Luck Bringer

Dotor Eaon ~ The Giver of Good Things

Associations

Animals

Cattle, sheep, and other herd animals

Tortoise

Hares and rabbits

Snakes

Hawks

Roosters

Colors

Brown

Green

Gold

Orange

Yellow

Black

Plants

Crocus flowers

Strawberry trees

Snowdrop flowers

Offerings and Devotional Acts

Dice and playing cards

Feathers

Model ships, trains, and cars

Books

Keys

Maps and atlases

Tokens of luck (rabbits feet, four leaf clovers, coins, horseshoes, etc.)

Coins and other currency

Alcohol

Bull symbolism

Candles and incense

Learning a new language

Journaling

Traveling

Helping and being kind to strangers

Learning about other cultures

Playing strategy games (chess, checkers, go, etc.)

(credit to vibeswithrenai for the Hermes themed dividers!)

[5tars-of-day]

Casual connection : Athena

: It's a common occurrence for me to struggle with connecting to my Deities--especially in ways that truly build kharis, so here's some simple ways to connect with your Deity that you can do every day!

Today is... Lady Athena

+ . Actions

[Weaver of wisdom and war] ~ Watching or reading horror | This is UPG, but I associate horror--especially psychological horror--with Athena ~ Playing or interaction with strategy games | Literally just carrying a chess piece around, tucking an uno card in your bag, etc. ~ Weaving, sewing or fabric work | Including all forms of weaving--including writing, music and drawing--is a good offering for a Goddess of creativity ~ Learning about famous strategies and strategists | Whether in chess, in battle, or other games and activities ~ Writing or reading books | Fictional or not, anything to do with words seems like a good offering for the Goddess of wisdom ~ Visiting museums | I'm not sure why I associate Athena with history, but it makes sense, no? ~ Visiting libraries | Well, this one is pretty self-explanatory, I believe. She is the Goddess of wisdom > book > library ~ Playing fighting games | This works with any fighting game--heck, play Fortnite and devote it to Her

+ . Items

[Weaver of wisdom and war] ~ Books or informational content | Including information websites, word documents, fiction or nonfiction, etc. ~ Colored items | Any color works, but She is commonly associated with blue and gold--some UPG I have is silver, red and bronze ~ Creative content | Poetry, writing, music, art, weavings, crocheted projects, digital or traditional, anything works ~ Animal imagery | Commonly owls and snakes, some UPG I have is sparrows, cats and deer ~ Plant imagery | Commonly olive trees, myrtle trees and acanthus flowers, some UPG I have is jasmine and lavender ~ Anything reminiscent of weaponry | Could be a toothpick, a paper pin, a pencil, a round pin, etc. ~ Creative tools | Particularly pencils, crochet tools, yarn, needles, glue, scissors, and paper but anything works ~ Blankets | Especially woven blankets, since Athena is a Goddess of handicrafts, and I associate Her with warmth

[ ⊹ ࣪ ﹏𓊝﹏𓂁﹏⊹ ࣪ ˖ ]

: " Khaire Athena, daughter of Mighty Zeus and Wise Metis. You of strategy and guide, you of war and wisdom, you of arts and weaving. This post is dedicated to you, Goddess of wise thinking. "

[khaire-traveler]

im trying to incorporate my worship more in my day to day routine (bcs i cant rlly do big rituals or celebrations due to family n being closeted) so do you have any recommendations for activities i could devote to certain gods? or like tips on how to do so?

i worship athena, aphrodite and apollon mainly btw, so anything related to Them specifically would be nice! thank you :]

Khaire, Nonny!

Here's a list I came up with because it's easier for me to keep track of:

Aphrodite: Taking showers (I use rose-scented washes), taking a self-care bath, nourishing yourself with food or water, taking time out of your day to be kind to yourself, smiling at your reflection, giving your reflection compliments, giving compliments to strangers, engaging in random acts of kindness, wearing devotional jewelry, listening to a playlist with songs that remind you of her, being kind to your body, being gentle with yourself when you're struggling, taking time to relax after a long day (even just a little bit), wearing an outfit you dedicate to her, planning your outfits ahead of time, take time to ground yourself each day (if you can), spending time with loved ones, going out with friends, talking to loved ones, relying on others for help when needed, lending your help to someone who is struggling, practice showing yourself the same kindness you share with others

Apollon: Engaging in anything related to personal hygiene, taking your medications (if you have them), using herbs to help with mild maladies (like headaches and stomach aches; using medications is also ok!), taking a daily walk/getting in some daily movement, eating s delicious meal that you made for yourself, listening to a playlist with songs that remind you of him, wearing devotional jewelry, dancing to music, singing to music, taking time to write a short poem each day, basking in the warmth of the sunlight, reading a book, going out of your way to learn more about a topic, practicing divination, creating or working on an art piece, working on having a healthier sleep schedule (going to bed at a reasonable time), doing your homework/studying, working on any form of self-improvement, getting curious about yourself and who you are in any sense (making lists about yourself, asking yourself questions, etc.), engaging with media from your childhood

Athena: Taking a daily walk/getting in some daily movement, working out (if you can; this can be in any sense), slowly embracing more nuance into your life, going out of your way to seek knowledge, give advice to a loved one, practice taking your own advice, practice listening to yourself/your gut more often, take time to reflect on your accomplishments/strengths each day, listening to a playlist with songs that remind you of her, wearing devotional jewelry, engaging in creative hobbies (especially knitting, weaving, crocheting, etc.)engaging with good world/country news, stating updated on happenings in your country/the world, practice standing up/advocating for yourself, caring for your body's physical needs (food, water, sleep, etc.), doing your homework/studying, setting firm boundaries with others/reflecting on what your boundaries are, engaging with media you love, taking set time away from screens, practice growing s thicker skin to things people say

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Of course, something you can do for all of them is pray to them at night or in the morning - just a quick prayer of acknowledgement, it doesn't have to be fancy. You can rotate through whom you pray to as well, if having a schedule is helpful to you. Hope these suggestions help! Take care, Nonny, and may the gods watch over you, if you wish them to. 🧡

[5tars-of-day]

Deity experiences : Athena

: I enjoy sharing my experiences with magic, and it's a joy for me to share with all of you and people who are interested, and to hear what other people experience and how it differs from my own situation. Here's my experiences with selective Deities and how I have interacted with them throughout my belief!

Today is... Lady Athena

+ . General notes

[Weaver of wisdom and war] ~ She's very stern, but despite this, She cares deeply about all of Her devotees and will not hesitate to comfort you. ~ She tends to encourage you to stand up for yourself, but knows when you need encouragement and when you need comfort. ~ She's brutally blunt, and will point out your flaws in the most loving ways, especially if you aren't taking care of yourself. ~ She doesn't take cheek, but will retaliate if someone (cough cough Hermes) tries to pull something with Her. ~ She tends to wrap Her wings around you when you're feeling down, and encourages you to cry. ~ She's very firm about not giving advice in love, but won't mind you yapping to Her about your love life. ~ She very rarely panics or raises Her voice, but She does know how to maintain silence in a room if needed. ~ She loves listening to you talk, whether you're reading, just talking or communicating. She likes words in any form. ~ She often gets concerned when you aren't eating, sleeping or drinking water, and will blatantly point out your lake of self-care. - She loves your creativity, whether in writing, art or just any form of creative thinking. It pleases Her that you use Her gift of wisdom. - She loves organization. She will not care if your desk is cluttered, as long as you know where things are. But if your room is a mess, She will push you to clear it out and reorganize. - She likes giving you bursts of motivation, especially if you're writing, weaving, organizing or studying. - She is content with simplistic offerings--She would rather you devote your breath than a temple as long as you truly mean it.

+ . Who does She reach out to?

[Weaver of wisdom and war] ~ Those who need to learn to stand up for themselves ~ Those struggling with academic or general burnout ~ Those who have knowledge but don't know how to use it ~ Those who want to know more about the world ~ Those who have a passion for studying and learning ~ Those who have a passion for the arts and weaving ~ Those who need to learn how to defend themselves ~ Those with a fear of expressing their opinion ~ Those in or wishing to be in the law industry ~ Those in or wishing to be in the military

+ . UPG associations

[Weaver of wisdom and war] ~ Silver ~ Bronze ~ Red ~ Spellcasting ~ History ~ Forensic sciences ~ Wooden dummies ~ Blue

[sunshineewines]

it's probably the christian trauma but who knew the hellenic God's were so kind

Don't get me wrong, I understand they are not to be messed with, but I just had the sweetest experience.

I've applied to a college recently and now all I can do is wait for the decision and I've fallen in love with this college recently and honestly don't know what i'll do if i dont get in. I didn't do the best in high school so I'm just praying at this point.

I had a pretty bad anxiety attack about this last night that ended up turning into health anxiety because I convinced myself I was having a stroke when in reality I think i just injured my shoulder at work and have a pinched nerve or something.

Yesterday I discovered that both Hades and Athena were wanting to talk to me as well as Aphrodite and Poseidon so I did a huge tarot session where I spoke to them one on one. -- Which I had no clue would be so exhausting.

All of them kept reassuring me that I'm on the right path and that everything will work out and they helpfully told me the type of working relationship they were looking for. By the time I got to Athena last, I was absolutely exhausted but was determined to speak with her. When I asked her to confirm she wanted to speak with me she said no, and when when I asked some follow up questions she basically told me "Ask me later, go rest." and i don't know I just found that super kind??? I think i'm just new at this.

[citrineandrosmarin]

🦉Athena Masterpost: Epithets🦉

🐍 Masterpost Link 🐍

Last updated: 30 April did a full revamp and added some epithets

Note: I use "kh" for chi (X) instead of "ch" and "u" for upsilon instead of "y". Colored dots correspond to sources at the bottom, otherwise source is stated in the entry

Aiolomorphos ● "Shapeshifter/Of changing form" -Orphic Hymn to Athena

Aithuia/Aithyia ●● “Diver” -May refer to a diving bird, such as a gull, shearwater or gannet, or potentially refers to Athena teaching ship-building or navigation as ‘aithuia’ more figuratively refers to a ship. More here

Ageleia ●● “Leader or protectress of the people”, or perhaps “pillager”, “she who carries off the spoils”, or “war-leader.”

Agoraia ●●● “Protector of the assemblies of the people in the agora/Of the marketplace”

Alalkomeneia ●●●●● “Powerful Defender/Protectress/She Who Wards Off/Helper in Battle” -Could also be from the Boeotian village of Alalcomenae where she was believed to have been born. 

Alkis ● “Strong One” or “The Strong”

Alkidemos ● “Defender of the people”

Alea ●●●● “Protectress/Shelter/Asylum” -From a syncretism with a local goddess, Alea.

Alexikakos ● "Averter of evil"

Amboulia ●● Unknown, may mean “Without Council” or “Delayer of death”

Anassa ● “Queen/Lady”

Anemotis ● “The subduer of the winds”

Apatouria ● “Of Deception, Deceiver”

Apatropaia ● "Protector from evil"

Areia ●●● “The warlike/Of war” -Possibility that this epithet is derived from ara, a prayer, or from areo/aresko, to propitiate or atone for

Atrutone/Atrytone ● "The Unwearying" -Iliad, Book 21

Arkhegetes ●● -Invoked under this epithet as a founder of Athens

Axiopoinos ●● “Returning Vengeance/ The Avenger”

Boulaia ●●●● “Of the Council”

Despoina ●● “Lady/Mistress”

Dios ekgegauia ● "Zeus-born"

Drakaina ● "She-Dragon/She-snake"

Epekoos ● “Listening to prayer”

Ergane ●●●● “The Worker” -Refers to Athena’s domain and instruction of the arts

Eriopis ● “Strong-eyed”

Eruma/Eryma ● “Defender”

Erusiptolis ● "City Protector" -Homeric Hymn 11

Euresitekhnos ● "Inventor of the arts" -Orphic Hymn to Athena

Gigantoleteira ● “Destroyer of Giants”

Glaukôpis ●●●●● “Bright-eyed/Gleaming-eyed/Darting-eyed/Blue-eyed/Grey-eyed/Owl-eyed” -Glaukos denotes a quality of gleaming or shining brightness. It can also refer to the little owl (glaux).

Gorgolaphas/Gorgolopha ●● “Gorgon-Crested”

Gorgopis ●● “Gorgon-eyed”

Hephaisteia ● “Of Hephaistos”

Hippia ●●●● “Of Horses”

Hippelateira ● "Driver of Horses" -Orphic Hymn to Athena

Hoplokhares ● "Delighting in arms" -Orphic Hymn to Athena

Hoplophoros ● "Armed," "Warrior" -Orphic Hymn to Athena

Hormasteira ● "One who urges on" -Orphic Hymn to Athena

Hugeia/Hygeia ●●●● “Of good health”

Huperdexia/Hyperdexia ● “Protector of the people”

Keleuthia ● “Of the Road”

Khalinitis ●● “Tamer of Horses by means of the bridle”

Khalkioikos ●●●● “Of the Bronze House”

Khrusolopha/Khrysolopha ● "Golden-plumed"

Khrusolonkhos/Khrysolonkhos ● “Golden-speared”

Kissaia ● “Of the Growing Ivy”

Koruphasia/Koryphasia ● “Of the Head”

Koruphagenes/Koryphagenes ● “Born of the Head”

Korie/Koria ●●● “Maiden/Of girls”

Kranaies ● “Of Cornel-Wood,” or "Of the Ram"

Kyparissia ● “Of the Cypress Grove”

Leitis ●● “Distributor of War Booty,” “Goddess of Plunder”

Medousa ●● “Queen”

Meter/Mater ●●● “Mother”

Mekhanitis ● “Inventor/Contriver (of Plans and Devices)/Skilled in inventing”

Mousike ● “Musician”

Moria ●●● Could mean “The Fateful” but was used in relation to Athena’s protection of the sacred olive trees, the moriai.

Narkaia ●● Could mean ‘goddess who petrifies’ but it comes from Elis where there was the hero Narkaios who built a temple to Athena Narkaia and the epithet may come from that.

Nike ●●●● “Victory”

Nikephoros ●● “Bringer of victory”

Obrimopatre ● “Daughter of a mighty father”

Ophthalmitis ●● “Of the Eyes”

Optiletis ● “Sightful”

Oxuderkes/Oxyderkes ●●● “Sharp-Sighted,” “With penetrating gaze,” “claer-sighted”

Paionia ● “Healer”

Pallas ●● Uncertain meaning. May refer to the myth of Athena’s childhood friend Pallas, or of the giant named Pallas whom she slayed, or may come from the verb pallein, “to brandish,” or from the word parallax, for “maiden.”

Pammakhos ● Either “Victor in combat sports” or “Warrior par excellence”

Pareia ● "Adder"

Parthenos ●●●● “Maiden”

Phemia ● "The Oracular"

Phobesistrate ● “Router of armies”

Phratria ●●● -Refers to her role in overseeing young men’s entry to citizenship, and young women’s transition to the status of citizen wives.

Polemedokos/Polemadoke ●●● “War-sustaining”

Polias/Poliatis ●●●● “Of the City”

Polioukhos ●●●● “Protectress Of the City”

Poluboulos/Polyboulos ● "Exceedingly wise," "Much-counselling" -From the Odyssey

Polumetis/Polymetis ●● “Cunning in many ways/Crafty”

Potnia ● “Queen”

Promakhos ●●"Champion,” “Fighter at the front”

Promakhorma ●●●● “Protector of the Bay,” “The one who fights in the front,” “Guardian of the anchorage”

Pronoia ●●● “Of foresight”

Pulaimakhos ● “Fighter at the gates”

Salpnix ●● “Of the war trumpet”

Soteira ●●●● “Savior”

Sthenias ●● “Of Strength/Strong/Mighty”

Tritogeneia ●●●●● May refer to her birth by the lake Tritonis in Libya or the river Triton in Boeotia, or a reference to her birth from Zeus’ head (“tritô” signifying the head)

Xenia ●● “Of Hospitality, Of the Foreigner” -Refers to her presiding over the laws of hospitality, and protecting strangers.

Zosteria ●● “Of the girdle/Girder in Armour”

Main Sources:

●Theoi.com

●Athena in the Classical World - Deacy, Susan & Villing, Alexandra

●Symbolic Elements in the Cult of Athena - Luyster, Robert

●Athena’s Epithets: Their Structural Significance in Plays of Aristophanes - Anderson, Carl

●Ancient Greek Cults - Larson, Jennifer

●Athena - Deacy, Susan

[khaire-traveler]

what do gods do with the altars and offerings we give them? Specifically the altars, what do they do with them? Or like, what does the altar do for them

Khaire, Nonny!

They hang all their offerings on their fridges to think back on us fondly (this is a joke, but I thought it was a funny mental image).

In all seriousness, I couldn't find any historical mentions of what the gods do with anything given to them in Hellenic Polytheism. Perhaps they store them all in special little rooms in their homes; perhaps they show the offerings off as trophies; perhaps they eat everything we give them - who knows? Even with altars, there's not really a commonly accepted belief, especially since altars aren't inherently necessary (in fact, altars weren't even used in the most ancient days of worship; the way we use altars modernly pulls a lot of inspiration from Catholicism; the book Greek Religion by Walter Burket goes into this further).

In my opinion, altars are more for the worshipper and ease of use. If it helps a worshipper connect easier to set a specific space aside for offerings, then that's fantastic! If not, that's also ok. I do think altars can be seen as a home-like space for the gods - a place designated for them to rest and reside within your home/space - but I don't think there's anything specific that they do with them. I'm also not a god, so I can't really say. XD There are all just educated guesses!

With offerings, I don't know what the gods do. We give offerings, as worshippers, for the pivotal concept of "reciprocity" - we receive blessings, and we give in return; we even just give as an expression of love and care, without expecting anything back. Depending on what the offering is, the gods could maybe consume them or keep them. I believe that the gods make a sort of "spiritual copy" of an offering to take with them. When we burn offerings, it was believed by the ancient Greeks that the smoke would travel up to Olympus (so obviously Olympus-specific), so maybe the gods receive the "ghost" of an offering (again, a sort of "spiritual copy"). Truthfully, however, no one can say for certain what is done with our offerings but the gods themselves.

Ultimately, I encourage you to forge your own beliefs about these things. There aren't any concrete answers for these concepts, and I think going with the answer that feels right (or maybe even engaging in divination) is best. Different people will give you different answers/perspectives, and it's likely that some folks will completely disagree with what I've said while others will agree. It's up to you what you choose to believe! I hope this was helpful in some way. May the gods keep you and yours, if you wish them to. 🧡

[when-november-ends]

Random Witch Tips That Work

source: trust me bro, i've been doing this for years

if you don't have personal beef with christianity as a concept, i highly recommend reaching out to the angels when you need help. they are POWERFUL and EFFICIENT and i love them very much.

branch out from the usual spell methods. instead of doing a jar or a bowl spell, sit down at the lake or in the forest and make a spell strictly with thing you find around you. it's fun, it makes you think more about the different ways to use ingredients and the ingredients to your spell will interact well with the environment because they belong there, which makes it easier to infuse them with energy (in my opinion)

while online, direct your feelings (positive or negative) toward people with a few words. for example, if you see a really bad fascist politician you don't like, channel your inner hatred and say something like "you deserve to be miserable for the rest of your days and then rot in hell for eternity" with the intent for the hatred to reach them. will this be as powerful as an actual curse with preparation? no. but hey, it's better than nothing.

drop 1 cent coins in public for others to find as a way to spread luck and happiness.

listen to music that amplifies your emotions while you're performing a spell

utilize techniques for a quick spell that you always have with you. blow on something to cleanse it. close your fist around something and channel your energy into it for a minute. whisper something to an item to enchant it, and so on.

if you're in an altered state of consciousness, do a divination session. it has the potential to he the funniest shit ever

appreciate trees. yes, weird tip but i prOMISE, once you start looking at trees with love and affection and childlike wonder, your everyday life will become so much more magical