Whispered Prayers

Hellenic Polytheist I worship all the theoi but Plouton/Hades, Zeus, and Hestia touch my life the most right now.

[pomegranateandivy-deactivated20]

How do you suggest someone to veil? Like I wear a headband every day, but I don't feel like that's enough.

You could try using a scarf. There are a bunch of different ways to wear a head scarf as a veil. My favorite way right now looks like this:

But I’m also fond of this:

And though I haven’t worn a veil like this in a while, I do still adore simply wearing a scarf like a hood:

I strongly suggest looking at the videos that have been done by wrapunzel, even if you aren’t going to use a tichel style veil, because the techniques for tying the scarves and securing them can be translated to different looks as well.

And if you’re looking for historical inspiration, try looking throughJanet Stephens’ videos on her YouTube channel. She recreates historic hairstyles from lots of different time periods, and her stuff is really pretty interesting. She has 21 videos right now that feature ancient Roman, Grecian, and Mediterranean hairstyles. I actually just recently found her channel, and it is so amazing. She’s got a different style of sakkos up than what I had previously found, and I really want to try making one. But enough of that tangent!

If you’re finding that a headband isn’t satisfying your desire to veil, try looking into different styles. Don’t be afraid to play around and try out different styles. Find something you love.

[shipping-the-gods]

Hellenic Resources Masterpost {Last Updated 11.28.15}

Hey guys! :D I answered a bunch of questions regarding Hellenic deities, so I thought I would make a post linking to them all ^_^ 

Beginner Help

How Do I Know When A Deity is Interested in Me? What if they Aren’t?

Tips on Getting Started

How to Introduce Yourself

What’s hair wrapping/veiling, and why is it something some Hellenic Polytheists do? 

How did you personally begin worshiping your deities? Do you have any tips regarding some of them?

How can I connect to a god/goddess that I am beginning to worship?

How Can I Do Rituals When I Live in a Loud Home?

How can I worship deities if I am a secret polytheist? (includes advice specifically for Athena and Artemis as well) 

I’m having a hard time getting my words out to introduce myself to the deity I want to worship. Have any tips?

Sacred Locations for the Main Twelve Olympians

How Can I Discover My Religion/Deities?

I’m Anxious About Introducing Myself. Any Tips?

Playlists I’ve Made So Far

Offerings/Devotion

Do you know of any offerings that would work for almost any deity?

Can I throw away offerings that aren’t nature-friendly? If so, how can I do that respectfully? 

How can I learn to write poetry that I can give to the gods as offerings?

How can I give offerings without burning them? 

Types of Books to Read to the Gods

Do I have to Read Aloud When Reading to my Deities?

I Told Someone That I am a Hellenic Polytheist and They Aren’t Taking it Seriously.

What Are Some Ways I Can Show my Devotion?

How Can I pay More Attention to my Deity?

How did you know your deity asked you to do Hairbinding/veiling? 

DIY Devotional Prayer Beads

Epithets of the Gods 

General Offerings

How Do You Use Prayer Beads?

DIY Freeverse Devotional Poem

How I Make Offerings At Lunch

Shrines/Altars

I want to maintain an altar, but I don’t have a lot of space. Do you have any ideas?

How do you maintain an altar in secret?

How can I use my body as a shrine?

Autumn Shrine Decor

Receiving Sings/Communication

What Are Some Steps I Should Take to Communicate With a Deity?

How can I communicate with Deities?

How Do You Scry To Communicate With a Deity?

~Specific Deities ~

Aphrodite

I’m depressed. Can I still work with Aphrodite? & How can I know what god/goddess is trying to get my attention if I am bad at picking up on signs?

I have self-harm scars. Will Aphrodite be displeased by me? Can I still use my body as an altar?

How should I make an altar to Aphrodite/make an altar for any deity?

Offering Ideas, Shrine Ideas, and Resources for Athena and Aphrodite

Aphrodite Devotional Day Ideas

Aphrodite Walking Shrine Ideas

Aphrodite Offering Ideas

Connecting During Everyday Tasks 

Apollo

Offerings for Apollo and Selene, altar ideas, and resources

Apollo Masterpost

Apollo Walking Shrine Ideas

Apollo Worship/Tips for New Worshippers

Connecting During Everyday Tasks

Ares

Offerings for Ares and Morpheus and resources

Ares and Hermes Walking Shrine Ideas

Artemis

Is there a difference between Selene and Artemis?

Altar ideas and resources for Artemis

To Anyone Interested in Artemis, read this tip from an Anon :)

Artemis Links

Walking Shrine Ideas for Artemis

Morning Worship Ideas for Persephone and Artemis (Separated)

Small Ways to Connect

Athena

Offering Ideas, Shrine Ideas, and Resources for Athena and Aphrodite

Body Altar Ideas for Athena

Devotion Ritual

Small Ways to Connect

Ananke/Morai

Do you Have Any Ideas on How to Honour Ananke or the Moirai?

Tips for Beginning Work With the Moiria

Demeter

How can I approach Demeter?

Demeter Resources

Small Ways to Connect

Dionysus

Cheap and Discreet Shrine Ideas for Hades/Persephone and Dionysus

Eos

How should I worship Eos?

Gaia

Gaia Shrine Ideas

Resources

Hades

Secret shrine to Persephone and Hades

Hades Tea Offering Ideas

How can I introduce myself to Hades and Persephone?

How can I use my body as an altar to Hades & Persephone?

Hades/Persephone Masterpost

Do I Have to Introduce Myself to Hades Before Becoming a Devotee?

Cheap and Discreet Shrine Ideas for Hades/Persephone and Dionysus

Is Hades the Devil?

Tips for Incoming Worshipers

Shrine Ideas

Tips For New Worshipers II

Worship Dates/Festivals

Small Ways to Connect

Devotion Ritual for Hades and Persephone

Hecate

Hecate Resources

Hecate Shrine ideas and Resources

More Hecate Resources

How Can I Worship Hecate?

Hera

Hera Resources and Shrine Ideas

Small Ways to Connect

Hermes

What are some arcane-ish symbols/things Hermes is related to?

Ares and Hermes Walking Shrine Ideas

Connecting During Everyday Tasks

Hestia

Hestia Offerings, Resources, and Shrine Ideas

Hestia Worship

Resources

Connecting During Everyday Tasks

Morpheus

Offerings for Ares and Morpheus and resources

Small Ways to Connect

Nyx

Nyx Resources

Shrine Ideas for Nyx

Nyx Worship Ideas

Nyx Walking Shrine Ideas

Offering Ideas

Pan

Pan Offerings and Resources

Persephone

Can you tell me about Persephone? How should I introduce myself to her?

What should I put on my altar to Persephone?

Secret shrine to Persephone and Hades

How can I introduce myself to Hades and Persephone?

How can I use my body as an altar to Hades & Persephone?

Hades/Persephone Masterpost

Cheap and Discreet Shrine Ideas for Hades/Persephone and Dionysus

How Can I Worship Persephone in Everyday Life?

Tips for Incoming Worshipers

Morning Worship Ideas for Persephone and Artemis (Separated)

Small Ways to Connect

Devotion Ritual for Hades and Persephone

Poseidon

Poseidon resources, acts of devotion, shrine ideas, etc.

Small Way to Connect

Selene

Is there a difference between Selene and Artemis?

Offerings for Apollo and Selene, altar ideas, and resources

Zeus

I want to begin working with Zeus. How should I get started, and what are some tips or pointers you have?

Cheap and Discreet Shrine Ideas for Zeus

Devotional Acts for Zeus

I Want to Connect With Zeus. Any Advice or Tips?

Some Zeus Resources and Worship Ideas

Zeus Masterpost

Walking Shrine Ideas for Zeus

Small Ways to Connect

~ Tips for Hellenic Polytheist Who Have No Money ~ By: Me, a Hellenic Polytheist With No Money

Offerings

Shrine Decor

My Take on the Underworld/Afterlife **Opinion and Personal Research**

Elysium/Getting There

Fields of Asphodel

Resources

Recreating Hairstyles { Soloontherocks }

What’s Miasma? { Royalautumnfrost }

How Can Men Veil/How Was it Done in Ancient Greece? { songbirdspells }

Good Websites to Learn About the Gods { shipping-the-gods }

Introduction to the Underworld { Waterspeak }

Hellenic Terminology Page { baringtheaegis }

Honouring the Nymphai { Bayoread }

Sacred Animals of the Gods  { thewhisperingmountain }

What Even is Hellenic Polytheism? What are Some Good Links to Read When First Getting Started? { Royalautumnfrost }

How to Make a Libation { Bayoread }

Do the Gods Always Respond? What Does it Mean When A Bond I have Already Formed Doesn’t Seem to Be Active Suddenly? { Pomegranateandivy }

More About Getting Started { thepaganstudygrouppage }

Hellenic Veiling Ideas/Tutorials/Inspiration {Shipping-the-gods }

Fasting Tips { baringtheaegis }

Masterpost of Pagan E-Shrines { Hellenicappalachia }

Ritual in Hellenismos { @mythologyrules​ }

Pillars of Hellenismos   { @mythologyrules​ }

Pillars of Hellenismos { @soloontherocks }

Finding Your Ritual Calendar { @hearthfirehandworks​ }

How to Make an Offering { Bayoread }

Building Your Worship { @pomegranateandivy​ }

Pomegranateandivy’s Hellenic FAQ { @pomegranateandivy​ }

How to Write a Prayer { @hearthfirehandworks​ }

[meorzo]

[duskygoldenclouds-blog]

Ive never shown it but I have a super sweet vase thats copper and greek themed. Theres currently fake wheat in there but its so sweet and perfect

[sisterofiris]

The Gods love you, little one. They love you so, so much, more than all the pebbles of the earth and all the stars of the sky. The Gods love you, you whom they called their child, you whom they embraced in stillness and light, you to whom they gave life, you whom they support and soothe and carry forward through your sorrows.

The Gods walk with you. Every day, every moment. They are in your breath, in your eyes, in your beating heart. For everything that surrounds you is a God, everything is infused with the divine, everything is interwoven and nothing is ever alone, even you, little one. The Gods will never abandon you, for abandoning you would mean abandoning themselves. Even death, your last companion, is one of them.

Breathe, close your eyes, and remember who it is by your side. You are brushing against the unspoken; eternity is in the palm of your hand. The endlessness of the universe and each of its tiny pieces is there, with you, within you. And that endlessness loves you. You, a child born of the earth and who will blow away with the wind, you are cherished by those who witnessed the beginning of time. The Gods love you, little one. No matter how many times you will need to be helped up, their love, like themselves, will never end.

[septemberequinox]

Haides is found in the somber hush of a funeral procession; the black garb and all they pass bowing their heads in respect.

He is found on the crackling radio at noon; “we regret to announce the death of… Visitation and funeral to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to…”

He is found in the mines; watching as both opals and rubies and treasures are scavenged, and the canaries’ song abruptly ends as the bottomless maze of coal shafts collapse.

He is found around the funeral bed; making a mental note of last wishes to ensure they are obeyed after the grasp of loved ones’ withered, and smooth and desperate, hands go limp.

He is found lingering around; bridges, forests of trees built strong by the centuries, busy intersections and highways, and wharfs that hang on the edge of deepest tide. He knows he cannot save all who choose to go there, but he always stands at their side.

[songbirdspells]

Offerings in Ancient Greece: Why You Should (Probably) Eat That Food

Something that is discussed quite a bit but not often with references in offerings. What they are, how they were approached, what one does with them. I will attempt to do a through overview of sacrifices, particularly food offerings, in ancient Greece and how it might relate to modern day practices. Bloodless sacrifices (often votive or firstfruit offerings) are important but will only be mentioned in passing. This particular masterpost is concerned with food offerings and how they were handled. I am especially looking to answer the question, “Do I eat this sacrifice?”

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[pomegranateandivy-deactivated20]

Could you make a list of deities and their sacred animals? I'm mostly referencing Hellenic gods, if that helps you.

Oh gosh, even within Hellenism that’s gonna be a big list, so I’m going to build off the followers lists I’ve got right now, but let’s see what I can find:

Asclepius- Snakes, and Crows 

Astraea- Unknown

Astraeus- Donkeys, and Horses 

Amphtirite- Dolphins, Sharks, Whales, and Crustaceans 

Aphrodite- Doves, Scallops, Fish, Sparrow, Swan, Tortoise, and Ram

Apollon- Ravens, and Cattle 

Ares- Vultures, Owls, Snakes, and Horses

Ariadne- Unknown, possible Bulls

Artemis- Deer, Bear, Boar, and Hunting Dogs

Athena- Snakes, Owls, and Horses

Demeter- Pigs, Snakes, and Turtle Doves

Dionysus- Leopards, Tigers, and Bulls

Eris- Unknown

Gaea- Unknown

Haides- Horses, Hounds, and Screech Owls

Hekate- Dogs, Polecats, and Especially Black Animals

Helios- Roosters, White Horses, and Wolves

Hephaestus- Cranes, Donkeys, and Dogs

Hera- Lion, Cuckoo, Hawk, and Peacock

Herakles- Unknown

Hermes- Tortoises, Hawks, Rams, and Rabbits

Hestia- Unknown, possibly Swine

Hygeia- Snakes

Hypnos- Unknown

Keto- Whales, and Large Sharks

Medusa- Unknown, possibly Snakes

Morpheus- Unknown

Nyx- Unknown

Oceanus- Fish, and Snakes

Pan- Goats, Tortoises, and Dogs

Persephone- Bats, Bees, and Pigs

Poseidon- Horses, and Dolphins

Prometheus- Unknown, possible Humans

Rhea- Lions, and Hawks

Selene- Oxen

Tethys- Unknown

Thanatos- Unknown, possibly Butterflies

The Muses- Varying between individual muses

Thetis- Unknown

Tykhe- Unknown

Zeus- Eagles

I only listed things I could verify, as I don’t expect myself to be able to accurately remember the sacred animals of all the hellenic deities (and this isn’t even all of them), so if I’m missing animals, it’s probably because I couldn’t find anything verifying it as being sacred to that specific deity. If you’ve got sources for it though, please point me towards them so I can edit/update the post.

[henpeckedho]

I should probably only reblog when I’m at a computer so I can throw in the sources but while I haven’t run into crow references for Asclepius he actually is tied to cocks (crows were divination signs and he did have at least one oracle temple so maybe it’s from that?) But cocks were a traditional sacrifice specifically for him and it’s a common enough association that there is at least one statue with him with one.

And Hestia’s sacred animal is the donkey with possibly swine. The donkey is tied to one of her few myths–it saved her from Priapus attempting to rape her.

[nightsewing-deactivated20150103]

have you ever met someone who’s smile looks like it could make flowers grow

[hynpos]

Ok but imagine this: Persephone sending the flowers she grows to Hades while she’s away during the spring and summer. He dips them in gold so they’re preserved forever. He eventually has enough to fill the palace with bouquets of gold flowers when she returns.

[blackmovers]

[itschinyere-deactivated20200201]

I’m here for black boys doing ballet.

[vintibranson-deactivated2017012]

Please child carry on, go big

[getlikemikee-deactivated2017041]

You go boy!

[duskygoldenclouds-blog]

Me, a kitchen witch: Measurements? What are measurements? Just throw that shit in there.

You, neither a kitchen nor a witch: Are you talking about cooking or witchcraft?

Me: BOTH. I DON'T FUCKING CARE

[pagansuncensored-deactivated202]

Hephaestus is the guy that says "You too" after the waiter says "Enjoy your meal"

[juliedillonart]

“Artists’ Workshop” - 2017

[juliedillon]

I went ahead and finished this piece up, since people seemed to like the sketch. Also, please note I now have an art-only tumblr available: https://juliedillonart.tumblr.com/ if you are interested in that. :) 

[wildbeewitch]

you know that feeling when your working in the garden and you bury your hands in the soil for a second and then stop because for a moment it’s like you can feel a heart beat? yeah. that’s magic.

[awwww-cute]

found the cutest splash by accident while looking for wave pics. (Source: http://ift.tt/2jemg8z)

[the-soul-tribe-deactivated20180]

You are healing.

You are growing.

You are evolving.

This is a quiet magic.