I believe we have a lot of the more popular deities added to the database already (at least the theoi epithets as a base)! with the exception of Dionysus and Hekate who are still being worked on.
A database of all the epithets for the greek gods!
So what's next?
Now we can focus more on finding the epithets outside of theoi for the deities already in the database. but if you would like to see a deity added sooner rather then later, you can request they be added!
While we work on the deities listed all other deities will be added only when requested. you can reply to this post in some way or send an ask with the deity you want to see added and we'll add them if theoi has any epithets listed! if theoi does not have any epithets listed then we'll let you know that they'll be added once we start finding some epithets
please do not use the submission form to request a deity! that form is for submitting any epithets we missed / have not gotten to, if you are not submitting an epithet please do not use it. any deity requests will be deleted if sent through the submission form on the site.
Hey look! A thing I'm helping with! Go check it out!
You want to see relevant epithets you can start using in your prayers? Here you go! Want to see a list that shows MULTIPLE meanings where they occur or acknowledging where meaning is uncertain instead of picking only one (for those we've gotten past 'just theoi.com' for)? Here you go!! You want sources for every tidbit of info to double check or do more reading? Here you goooo!!!!
Also since I've been helping with it you can also send asks/deity requests to me as well!
lord dionysus, stay by my side when i lose my mind, protect me and care for me. make sure i come to no harm. when i am wild, cradle me in your arms, draw me close.
This is a list of various types of sources that may or may not be helpful to everyone. I have included resources lists made by others on the tumblr posts section, especially when it comes to books, as I’ve seen many people say the books are good but I have not read them myself, and therefore do not want to personally recommend them.
IF ANYONE HAS ANYTHING THEY WANT TO ADD, please let me know! Feel free to send an ask, DM me, or reply/reblog with it! It can be a post you made or that you found helpful, a different website, a video, or even a type of media that isn’t listed here already (I want a good range!)
I hope to add to this often as I find things.
Websites
The Theoi Project - brilliant for researching specific deities and has primary sources listed. Any deity info can probably be found here, though I’ve found it more helpful for some than others and not entirely useful for hero worship
Mythopedia - I use this in tandem with the Theoi Project as it actually has profiles on the heroes as well as ones on gods and creatures, so it’s useful for hero worshippers like myself and can be used in a similar way to TTP. I particularly like the page on Tiresias. This link goes to the Greek mythology page, but the site also contains information about mythology of other regions.
Hellenic Festival Calender - exactly what it says on the tin. Best resource I’ve found for celebration stuff
Perseus Library - I use this almost constantly for my research project in classics. It has tons of primary sources which you can read in English or in Greek.
Ancient Literature
The Iliad by Homer - I read the E.V Rieu translation revised by Peter Jones. Great for getting to know the ‘personalities’ of the gods and seeing a lot of Ancient Greek customs in practice. Also, if you wanted to get into hero worship, there are a LOT of heroes to choose from in here. There’s also a lot of other myths referenced in here that are very interesting. Also the story is heart-wrenching in itself.
The Odyssey by Homer - Currently reading the Robert Fagles translation. Similar to above. Additionally, this contains some stuff about the underworld/afterlife.
Homeric Hymns - You can find these on Theoi.com and probably Perseus Library. Great for knowing more about specific deities.
The Theogony by Hesiod - You can find parts of this on Theoi.com, but I’d recommend the Oxford World Classics edition that contains both this and Works and Days. It mainly discusses the genealogy and relationships of the gods.
Works and Days by Hesiod - Can probably be found on Perseus Library, but again, I’d recommend the Oxford World Classics edition that contains this and The Theogony. Just a lot about the ancient society, plus some myth.
The Oresteia by Aeschylus - I read the Robert Fagles translation and it is gut-wrenching. Aside from characterisation, and being part of the epic cycle, this contains prayers and ancestor/hero worship type things, and some theology (specifically about the furies)
Tumblr Posts
My posts, such as my beginner’s guide to Helpol, and my guide to hero worship, are not linked here. They can be found in the pinned post on my blog.
List of professional patrons @thegrapeandthefig
Subtle Worship Masterpost @khaire-traveler
Helpol Books @olympianbutch and @khaire-traveler
Masterlist of hero worship guides @hero-shrine
Athena Masterpost @citrineandrosmarin
On Medusa @/me — why the ‘Athena cursed Medusa after being raped by Poseidon’ myth is inaccurate and harmful (spoiler alert: it’s because it’s not Greek)
Apollo and Hyacinthus @/me - my interpretation of the myth based on my knowledge of homosexual relationships in Ancient Greece, because there’s a massive cultural context to this myth that I never see anyone talk about — probably due to the nature of the age gaps which are very uncomfortable by modern standards
Videos
This is a list of recommended videos and just because a video is here does not mean I have watched or recommend the rest of the content on the channel. I don’t have time to go through everything. Even with these videos, I may have some gripes, and if I do I will list them. It tends to be a lot of the same thing.
Stop Saying Myths Aren’t Literal by Hellenism Today - dislike the use of the terms Hellenism and Hellenistic, but aside from that, this is a good source that goes over mythic literalism in quite a simple and easy to grasp way.
In Defence of Hera by Fel the Blithe - I have my problems with her channel as a whole (namely that she uses the word ‘Hellenism’ for Helpol) but this video is very informative and interesting, about lesser known aspects of Hera. It’s technically a second part, but the first part is very brief and imo quite disorganised. She’s quite dismissive of mythology, which irks me, but the discussion of Hera’s cults is quite informative
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! 🧡
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|| 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 ||
⚠️ hellenic polytheists and espically zeus devotees, please beware of this organization and site. they used to go by "joy of satan", and they are a neo-nazi, racist, fascist, antisemitic group who now "worship zeus", which they believe to be another name of satan.
please don't rely on any information you get from them and refrain from using their sites or forums.
Everything to know before you start!
The various practices
The Tools
healing, protecting, and grounding.
shielding and banishing
herbs,oils and crystals.| Herbs | Oils | Crystals
color magik
the sabbats
the Elements
astrology + astrology calendar
spells, hexes and curses
energy manipulation
the various entitis
Divination tool
Symbology
Shadow Work
Witchy hack
Offerings
Grimoire/book of shadows
how to work with deities. (works with entities too)
sigils.
How to create a spell
(just a reminder, I’m not perfect. Some of this information will be like me, imperfect. I’m not a scholar, just a woman trying to make everything a little easy for newcomers or people who need resources!)
Aphrodite is the goddess of a lot of really lovely things! Love, beauty (she clearly gave you a lot of that 🤭), and sex/procreation.
Lady Aphrodite, being so lovely, is associated with lots of very lovely things classically.
•Apples
•Doves
•Scallop Shells
•Mirrors
I (and probably a few others) also associate many other things with her.
•Roses
•Citrus smells/fruits
•Raspberries
•Peaches
•Foam
•Pearls
Remember, you can associate your own things with any deity, even if it doesn’t ‘make sense’ to others. Let your worship be personal!!
I like to assign my deities colors, as well. What can I say, I’m gay and color oriented.
•White
•Pink
•Creme
•Baby blue
•Literally anything shiny and iridescent
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Even though this religion isn’t myth literal like many others, I still really enjoy the myths! When I was new, I thought I legitimately wasn’t allowed to. But, that’s not true at all! You’re still allowed to like the myths, just remember: The gods are NOT their myths.
You should remember that especially when learning about goddesses. Ancient Greece was a very misogynistic society, and that reflects in how they characterize and treat females and goddesses in the myths. Treat woman right, folks.
Aphrodite isn’t cruel, vain, jealous, or any of the other silly shit that was written about her. She’s incredibly kind and caring <3
Anyways, here’s a few myths that feature lady Aphrodite:
Affair with Ares
Aphrodite was married to Hephaestus because once said that he would only release his mother Hera from the throne he bounded her to if he was married to Aphrodite.
So, they were wed. But, Aphrodite fell for Ares. (Some sources have them together before Aphrodite was wed, which I enjoy quite a bit)
I’m not condoning cheating, I think it’s awful to cheat on your partner.
But, Aphrodite is love. Love isn’t know to be rational. It knows no bounds. Lady Aphrodite is love, would you expect love herself to withhold her love for another? I wouldn’t.
Aphrodite started having an affair with Ares. And Helios, being the sun, had a nice seat up and the sky to watch this from. He saw the affair and basically tattled on them.
Hephaestus was, less than happy at the news. He didn’t particularly want his wife cheating on him. So, naturally as the god of the forge, he went to his forge.
In his forge, he crafted thin golden chains that were so small you couldn’t see them. But, they were incredibly strong. He then wove those strings into a net and laid across his and Aphrodites wedding bed.
After setting his trap, he told Aphrodite he had to go to Lemnos. Aphrodite waited for him to leave, then called Ares over.
The two climbed into bed, and promptly got trapped in the net. Hephaestus came back from where he was watching and was furious, so furious is fact, he called the other gods to come and witness the betrayal.
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Birth from Sea Foam
When Kronos castrated his father, Ouranos, his genitalia fell into the ocean. The ocean started foaming, and then from the foam, a goddess emerged. The goddess was Aphrodite!
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Judgement of Paris
When Peleus and goddess Thetis (the parents of Achilles) were wed, every fox was invited to attend the wedding. Every god expect for Eris, the goddess of strife.
She wasn’t invited due to her disagreeable nature. Eris was pissed, to put it frankly. She was so angry that she crafted a golden apple with the inscription ‘to the fairest’ on it, and hurled it at the goddesses before going off to presumably sulk.
Three goddesses saw the apple and assumed it was addressed to them: Athena, Aphrodite, and Hera.
The three asked Zeus to mediate the debate and choose. He, wisely, passed it up and gave it to Hermes. And Hermes, also wisely, ushered the goddesses before Paris of Troy and had him decide.
Each goddess offered Paris a gift to choose them. But, Paris like Aphrodites offer the best. Aphrodite promised Paris he could have Hellen, the most beautiful woman in the world. Paris accepted her offer.
There was, an eensy teensy problem with that, though. Hellen was already married. So Hellen was abducted and that launched the Trojan war!
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I struggle finding low energy devotional activities a lot, so here are some that I personally enjoy! (Khaire traveler also has an amassszing subtle worship list that I use sometimes)
•Make a playlist/listen to a playlist dedicated to Aphrodite
•Read a romance book
•Wear/use something scented with a fruit or flower you associate with Aphrodite
•Self care! I dedicated the act of doing my normal skincare to her sometimes!
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Aphrodite, being as popular as she is and was, has many Epithets! Here are some of my favorites :)
•Pandemos - Common to All People
•Aeria - Warlike
•Pontia - Of the Sea
•Chrysea - Golden
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And finally, here’s Aphrodite’s Homeric and Orphic hymns in case you’d like to read them <3.
Homeric
Muse, tell me the deeds of golden Aphrodite the Cypian, who stirs up sweet passion in the gods and subdues the tribes of mortal men and birds that fly in air and all the many creatures that the dry land rears, and all the sea: all these love the deeds of rich-crowned Cytherea.
Yet there are three hearts that she cannot bend nor yet ensnare. First is the daughter of Zeus who holds the aegis, bright-eyed Athene; for she has no pleasure in the deeds of golden Aphrodite, but delights in wars and in the work of Ares, in strifes and battles and in preparing famous crafts. She first taught earthly craftsmen to make chariots of war and cars variously wrought with bronze, and she, too, teaches tender maidens in the house and puts knowledge of goodly arts in each one's mind. Nor does laughter-loving Aphrodite ever tame in love Artemis, the huntress with shafts of gold; for she loves archery and the slaying of wild beasts in the mountains, the lyre also and dancing and thrilling cries and shady woods and the cities of upright men. Nor yet does the pure maiden Hestia love Aphrodite's works. She was the first-born child of wily Cronos and youngest too, by will of Zeus who holds the aegis, -- a queenly maid whom both Poseidon and Apollo sought to wed. But she was wholly unwilling, nay, stubbornly refused; and touching the head of father Zeus who holds the aegis, she, that fair goddess, sware a great oath which has in truth been fulfilled, that she would be a maiden all her days. So Zeus the Father gave her an high honour instead of marriage, and she has her place in the midst of the house and has the richest portion. In all the temples of the gods she has a share of honour, and among all mortal men she is chief of the goddesses.
Of these three Aphrodite cannot bend or ensnare the hearts. But of all others there is nothing among the blessed gods or among mortal men that has escaped Aphrodite. Even the heart of Zeus, who delights in thunder, is led astray by her; though he is greatest of all and has the lot of highest majesty, she beguiles even his wise heart whensoever she pleases, and mates him with mortal women, unknown to Hera, his sister and his wife, the grandest far in beauty among the deathless goddesses -- most glorious is she whom wily Cronos with her mother Rhea did beget: and Zeus, whose wisdom is everlasting, made her his chaste and careful wife.
But upon Aphrodite herself Zeus cast sweet desire to be joined in love with a mortal man, to the end that, very soon, not even she should be innocent of a mortal's love; lest laughter-loving Aphrodite should one day softly smile and say mockingly among all the gods that she had joined the gods in love with mortal women who bare sons of death to the deathless gods, and had mated the goddesses with mortal men.
And so he put in her heart sweet desire for Anchises who was tending cattle at that time among the steep hills of many-fountained Ida, and in shape was like the immortal gods. Therefore, when laughter-loving Aphrodite saw him, she loved him, and terribly desire seized her in her heart. She went to Cyprus, to Paphos, where her precinct is and fragrant altar, and passed into her sweet-smelling temple. There she went in and put to the glittering doors, and there the Graces bathed her with heavenly oil such as blooms upon the bodies of the eternal gods -- oil divinely sweet, which she had by her, filled with fragrance. And laughter-loving Aphrodite put on all her rich clothes, and when she had decked herself with gold, she left sweet-smelling Cyprus and went in haste towards Troy, swiftly travelling high up among the clouds. So she came to many-fountained Ida, the mother of wild creatures and went straight to the homestead across the mountains. After her came grey wolves, fawning on her, and grim-eyed lions, and bears, and fleet leopards, ravenous for deer: and she was glad in heart to see them, and put desire in their breasts, so that they all mated, two together, about the shadowy coombes.
But she herself came to the neat-built shelters, and him she found left quite alone in the homestead -- the hero Anchises who was comely as the gods. All the others were following the herds over the grassy pastures, and he, left quite alone in the homestead, was roaming hither and thither and playing thrillingly upon the lyre. And Aphrodite, the daughter of Zeus stood before him, being like a pure maiden in height and mien, that he should not be frightened when he took heed of her with his eyes. Now when Anchises saw her, he marked her well and wondered at her mien and height and shining garments. For she was clad in a robe out-shining the brightness of fire, a splendid robe of gold, enriched with all manner of needlework, which shimmered like the moon over her tender breasts, a marvel to see. Also she wore twisted brooches and shining earrings in the form of flowers; and round her soft throat were lovely necklaces.
And Anchises was seized with love, and said to her: "Hail, lady, whoever of the blessed ones you are that are come to this house, whether Artemis, or Leto, or golden Aphrodite, or high-born Themis, or bright-eyed Athene. Or, maybe, you are one of the Graces come hither, who bear the gods company and are called immortal, or else one of those who inhabit this lovely mountain and the springs of rivers and grassy meads. I will make you an altar upon a high peak in a far seen place, and will sacrifice rich offerings to you at all seasons. And do you feel kindly towards me and grant that I may become a man very eminent among the Trojans, and give me strong offspring for the time to come. As for my own self, let me live long and happily, seeing the light of the sun, and come to the threshold of old age, a man prosperous among the people."
Thereupon Aphrodite the daughter of Zeus answered him: "Anchises, most glorious of all men born on earth, know that I am no goddess: why do you liken me to the deathless ones? Nay, I am but a mortal, and a woman was the mother that bare me. Otreus of famous name is my father, if so be you have heard of him, and he reigns over all Phrygia rich in fortresses. But I know your speech well beside my own, for a Trojan nurse brought me up at home: she took me from my dear mother and reared me thenceforth when I was a little child. So comes it, then, that I well know you tongue also. And now the Slayer of Argus with the golden wand has caught me up from the dance of huntress Artemis, her with the golden arrows. For there were many of us, nymphs and marriageable25 maidens, playing together; and an innumerable company encircled us: from these the Slayer of Argus with the golden wand rapt me away. He carried me over many fields of mortal men and over much land untilled and unpossessed, where savage wild-beasts roam through shady coombes, until I thought never again to touch the life-giving earth with my feet. And he said that I should be called the wedded wife of Anchises, and should bear you goodly children. But when he had told and advised me, he, the strong Slayer of Argos, went back to the families of the deathless gods, while I am now come to you: for unbending necessity is upon me. But I beseech you by Zeus and by your noble parents -- for no base folk could get such a son as you -- take me now, stainless and unproved in love, and show me to your father and careful mother and to your brothers sprung from the same stock. I shall be no ill-liking daughter for them, but a likely. Moreover, send a messenger quickly to the swift-horsed Phrygians, to tell my father and my sorrowing mother; and they will send you gold in plenty and woven stuffs, many splendid gifts; take these as bride-piece. So do, and then prepare the sweet marriage that is honourable in the eyes of men and deathless gods."
When she had so spoken, the goddess put sweet desire in his heart. And Anchises was seized with love, so that he opened his mouth and said: "If you are a mortal and a woman was the mother whobare you, and Otreus of famous name is your father as you say, and if you are come here by the will of Hermes the immortal Guide, and are to be called my wife always, then neither god nor mortal man shall here restrain me till I have lain with you in love right now; no, not even if far-shooting Apollo himself should launch grievous shafts from his silver bow. Willingly would I go down into the house of Hades, O lady, beautiful as the goddesses, once I had gone up to your bed."
So speaking, he caught her by the hand. And laughter-loving Aphrodite, with face turned away and lovely eyes downcast, crept to the well-spread couch which was already laid with soft coverings for the hero; and upon it lay skins of bears and deep-roaring lions which he himself had slain in the high mountains. And when they had gone up upon the well-fitted bed, first Anchises took off her bright jewelry of pins and twisted brooches and earrings and necklaces, and loosed her girdle and stripped off her bright garments and laid them down upon a silver-studded seat. Then by the will of the gods and destiny he lay with her, a mortal man with an immortal goddess, not clearly knowing what he did.
But at the time when the herdsmen driver their oxen and hardy sheep back to the fold from the flowery pastures, even then Aphrodite poured soft sleep upon Anchises, but herself put on her rich raiment. And when the bright goddess had fully clothed herself, she stood by the couch, and her head reached to the well-hewn roof-tree; from her cheeks shone unearthly beauty such as belongs to rich-crowned Cytherea. Then she aroused him from sleep and opened her mouth and said: "Up, son of Dardanus! -- why sleep you so heavily? -- and consider whether I look as I did when first you saw me with your eyes."
So she spake. And he awoke in a moment and obeyed her. But when he saw the neck and lovely eyes of Aphrodite, he was afraid and turned his eyes aside another way, hiding his comely face with his cloak. Then he uttered winged words and entreated her: "So soon as ever I saw you with my eyes, goddess, I knew that you were divine; but you did not tell me truly. Yet by Zeus who holds the aegis I beseech you, leave me not to lead a palsied life among men, but have pity on me; for he who lies with a deathless goddess is no hale man afterwards."
Then Aphrodite the daughter of Zeus answered him: "Anchises, most glorious of mortal men, take courage and be not too fearful in your heart. You need fear no harm from me nor from the other blessed ones, for you are dear to the gods: and you shall have a dear son who shall reign among the Trojans, and children's children after him, springing up continually. His name shall be Aeneas,because I felt awful grief in that I laid me in the bed of mortal man: yet are those of your race always the most like to gods of all mortal men in beauty and in stature.
"Verily wise Zeus carried off golden-haired Ganymedes because of his beauty, to be amongst the Deathless Ones and pour drink for the gods in the house of Zeus -- a wonder to see -- honoured by all the immortals as he draws the red nectar from the golden bowl. But grief that could not be soothed filled the heart of Tros; for he knew not whither the heaven-sent whirlwind had caught up his dear son, so that he mourned him always, unceasingly, until Zeus pitied him and gave him high-stepping horses such as carry the immortals as recompense for his son. These he gave him as a gift. And at the command of Zeus, the Guide, the slayer of Argus, told him all, and how his son would be deathless and unageing, even as the gods. So when Trosheard these tidings from Zeus, he no longer kept mourning but rejoiced in his heart and rode joyfully with his storm-footed horses.
"So also golden-throned Eos rapt away Tithonus who was of your race and like the deathless gods. And she went to ask the dark-clouded Son of Cronos that he should be deathless and live eternally; and Zeus bowed his head to her prayer and fulfilled her desire. Too simply was queenly Eos: she thought not in her heart to ask youth for him and to strip him of the slough of deadly age. So while he enjoyed the sweet flower of life he lived rapturously with golden-throned Eos, the early-born, by the streams of Ocean, at the ends of the earth; but when the first grey hairs began to ripple from his comely head and noble chin, queenly Eos kept away from his bed, though she cherished him in her house and nourished him with food and ambrosia and gave him rich clothing. But when loathsome old age pressed full upon him, and he could not move nor lift his limbs, this seemed to her in her heart the best counsel: she laid him in a room and put to the shining doors. There he babbles endlessly, and no more has strength at all, such as once he had in his supple limbs.
“I would not have you be deathless among the deathless gods and live continually after such sort. Yet if you could live on such as now you are in look and in form, and be called my husband, sorrow would not then enfold my careful heart. But, as it is, harsh old age will soon enshroud you -- ruthless age which stands someday at the side of every man, deadly, wearying, dreaded even by the gods.
"And now because of you I shall have great shame among the deathless gods henceforth, continually. For until now they feared my jibes and the wiles by which, or soon or late, I mated all the immortals with mortal women, making them all subject to my will. But now my mouth shall no more have this power among the gods; for very great has been my madness, my miserable and dreadful madness, and I went astray out of my mind who have gotten a child beneath my girdle, mating with a mortal man. As for the child, as soon as he sees the light of the sun, the deep-breasted mountain Nymphs who inhabit this great and holy mountain shall bring him up. They rank neither with mortals nor with immortals: long indeed do they live, eating heavenly food and treading the lovely dance among the immortals, and with them the Sileni and the sharp-eyed Slayer of Argus mate in the depths of pleasant caves; but at their birth pines or high-topped oaks spring up with them upon the fruitful earth, beautiful, flourishing trees, towering high upon the lofty mountains (and men call them holy places of the immortals, and never mortal lops them with the axe); but when the fate of death is near at hand, first those lovely trees wither where they stand, and the bark shrivels away about them, and the twigs fall down, and at last the life of the Nymph and of the tree leave the light of the sun together. These Nymphs shall keep my son with them and rear him, and as soon as he is come to lovely boyhood, the goddesses will bring him here to you and show you your child. But, that I may tell you all that I have in mind, I will come here again towards the fifth year and bring you my son. So soon as ever you have seen him -- a scion to delight the eyes -- you will rejoice in beholding him; for he shall be most godlike: then bring him at once to windy Ilion. And if any mortal man ask you who got your dear son beneath her girdle, remember to tell him as I bid you: say he is the offspring of one of the flower-like Nymphs who inhabit this forest-clad hill. But if you tell all and foolishly boast that you lay with rich-crowned Aphrodite, Zeus will smite you in his anger with a smoking thunderbolt. Now I have told you all. Take heed: refrain and name me not, but have regard to the anger of the gods." When the goddess had so spoken, she soared up to windy heaven.
Hail, goddess, queen of well-builded Cyprus! With you have I begun; now I will turn me to another hymn.
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Heav'nly, illustrious, laughter-loving queen, sea-born, night-loving, of an awful mien;
Crafty, from whom necessity first came, producing, nightly, all-connecting dame:
'Tis thine the world with harmony to join, for all things spring from thee, O pow'r divine.
The triple Fates are rul'd by thy decree, and all productions yield alike to thee:
Whate'er the heav'ns, encircling all contain, earth fruit-producing, and the stormy main,
Thy sway confesses, and obeys thy nod, awful attendant of the brumal God:
Goddess of marriage, charming to the sight, mother of Loves, whom banquetings delight;
Source of persuasion, secret, fav'ring queen, illustrious born, apparent and unseen:
Spousal, lupercal, and to men inclin'd, prolific, most-desir'd, life-giving., kind:
Great sceptre-bearer of the Gods, 'tis thine, mortals in necessary bands to join;
And ev'ry tribe of savage monsters dire in magic chains to bind, thro' mad desire.
Come, Cyprus-born, and to my pray'r incline, whether exalted in the heav'ns you shine,
Or pleas'd in Syria's temple to preside, or o'er th' Egyptian plains thy car to guide,
Fashion'd of gold; and near its sacred flood, fertile and fam'd to fix thy blest abode;
Or if rejoicing in the azure shores, near where the sea with foaming billows roars,
The circling choirs of mortals, thy delight, or beauteous nymphs, with eyes cerulean bright,
Pleas'd by the dusty banks renown'd of old, to drive thy rapid, two-yok'd car of gold;
Or if in Cyprus with thy mother fair, where married females praise thee ev'ry year,
And beauteous virgins in the chorus join, Adonis pure to sing and thee divine;
Come, all-attractive to my pray'r inclin'd, for thee, I call, with holy, reverent mind.
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I really hope this post was helpful in any way, shape or form to someone. Love you all so much, mwahhh!
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