Sensing the Greek Gods (part 1)
Zeus
The roar of thunder, flashes of lightening, the wise gaze of an aging king, a cool breeze running through your hair, the smell of plants after rain, the compassion in acts of kindness
Hera
Tears of joy during a wedding, a gentle mother’s love, the laughter of children, wisdom gained from years of experience, humming in the kitchen, the warm embrace of a spouse, standing up for other women, holding the small hand of your child
Poseidon
The crashing of waves, earthquakes, riding horses by the sea, sailing alongside whales, the taste of salt water, the destruction of tsunamis
Hades
Paying respects to the dead, a comforting voice that eases your depression, the touch of soft soil, the sleep that comes after a panic attack, tears falling during funerals, candles left for the departed, the cold of a winter night, silence
Demeter
The taste of juicy ripe fruit, running your fingers through a field of wheat, Summer changing to Autumn, honey on your lips, the smell of freshly baked bread, golden leaves covering the ground, the taste of cinnamon, soil-covered hands tending to a flourishing garden, cooking a warm meal for your child
Persephone
Flowers blossoming at the start of Spring, birdsong, the warmth of the Sun, plants fading as they wilt away, the taste of a pomegranate, joyful laughter, stern gazes, the hug from a friend to ease sorrow, the gentle humming of bees, the cycle of life and death, butterflies in a garden of flowers, cold rage, leaving lilies at a grave
Aphrodite
Overwhelming love as you hold your spouse, the taste of wine and chocolate, a warm bath with your lover, candlelight, slow dancing, fiery rage, the triumph after a victorious battle, the splashing of waves, passionate moaning, loving kisses in the dark, admiring your body in the mirror, the radiance of the stars, romantic devotion, a burning red rose, the sound of high heels, lipstick stains on your lover’s body, mourning the death of a loved one, hands held tight, the feeling of awe upon looking at something beautiful, gentle singing
Hermes
Pulling pranks and laughing till your stomach hurts, long car rides, the rush of wind, the smell of gasoline, beating someone in a race, bright smiles, the scent of strawberries, sugar rushes, learning a new language, exploring a different country, receiving a letter from a penpal, giving to the poor, tossing a coin in the air, the call of a hawk in the distance, walking till your feet ache, the taste of sweetened coffee
Apollo
The warm embrace of the Sun, shooting an arrow and hitting the target, the soothing taste of tea during a cold, cities overcome by plague, enemies receiving swift justice, the gentle playing of music, reciting poetry, the awe you feel upon entering an art gallery, stained glass windows, eloquent words
Dionysus
The rush of freedom while running through the wilderness, the chill of mountains, getting drunk with friends at a club, watching a play, getting in touch with your chaotic side, partying around a bonfire, attending a Pride parade, getting dizzy from too much wine, indulging the senses, frenzied emotions
