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My name is Grymoria (Gri-mo-ree-a), but I go by Grym (Grim) for short. I am a Ghoul Succubus Vtuber. I am also a Necromancer, Soul Reaper, and I go by the title "Demoness Lord of Death"

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screeching-0wl

A guide to worship of Thanatos- cheat sheets

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Appropriate Offerings and Votives for Thanatos?

It is not surprising that Thanatos does not appear very often in ancient texts. Since he is the deity of (and simultaneously the personification of) Death, he was feared more than he was honored or openly worshiped. Even today, most people are weary dealing with any entity that has such a direct relationship with “That Which Resides Below” because of preconceived notions that there is something inherently negative or morally unacceptable to evoke something of that nature (I will write more fully about this some other time and discuss what I believe to be the inherent ambiguity of deities, their general separation from human ideas of moral good/evil). Hence, we do not have a lot of instruction as to how to interact with him “properly” so to speak.

Therefore, it is common to hear that Thanatos does not care for offerings and that he is chief among the Hellenic Pantheon to have no sacred plants or animals attributed to him. And although this may be true, historically, I do not think this means that it is impossible to interact with him today, or that it is inappropriate or unacceptable (or “bad”) to allot him traditional offerings and deal with him as you would any other deity. In other words, I don’t think these misgivings should prevent us from building a healthy and didactic relationship with him.

So, as I understand it, the concept that “Thanatos does not care for gifts” is a not entirely true. Really, it should read: “Thanatos does not care for bribes.” This means giving for the sake of getting something in return; giving as transaction or persuasion. Thanatos does not respond well to those who try to sway him one way or another (for good or for bad) because he is nothing if not just, honest, and fair; he does not take well to silver-tongues and cheats. However, giving for the sake of thanks, for honor, for respect or adoration? These are not problematic. Building a shrine or altar to share with him in order to show that you are open to his presence and willing to learn? This is welcome. Having done these things, I have come to believe that Thanatos is not inaccessible at all. He has lessons to teach too. He has stories to share.

For anyone who is even just the slightest bit curious about how to begin offering to him, here are some things I personally (UPG) find appropriate (and safe) to give. By no means is this an exhaustive list (and it is constantly growing and changing). These are just examples of what I have used so far and saw to be well-received.

bayoread-deactivated20200607

I love your post, and like all of your posts they’re well written and very informative.

I think the whole ‘receives no gifts’ thing is mostly because you can’t bargain with death, especially not the inevitable at the end of the road.

In AG people were very careful about ‘inviting’ death’s attention because it was so so easy to die in that time period. Disease, war, drought, famine, child birth, simple accidents etc. Even Hades, as a fully fledged god only received minor cult and he was venerated more at Plouton, or Bringer of Wealth.

Of course this doesn’t mean that Thanatos won’t accept offerings in my opinion. :)

coinandcandle

Thanatos Deity Guide

Who is Thanatos?

Thanatos is the personification or the spirit of death. In this way, Thanatos is considered a daimon in the original meaning, a spirit.

Thanatos was often depicted as a young male with wings, but occasionally he was depicted as an older man with a beard. He as well as his twin brother, Hypnos, are seen in ancient art holding torches turned upside down.

His role in mythology is a psychopomp—a being who carries the souls of the dead to the underworld. Though he was often referred to in myths, he rarely appeared physically.

Parents and Siblings

Nyx (mother)

Erebos (father in some myths)

with his being mother, Nyx, has many siblings. Most notibly:

Hypnos (twin brother)

The Keres (sisters)

Geras (brother)

Eris (sister)

Nemesis (sister)

The Moirai (sisters)

Apate (sister)

Charon (brother)

Lovers or Partners

Makaria according to some

Children

None

Epithets

Mors (Roman)

Letum (Roman)

Paian (Healer or Striker)

Acherontis (Woeful)

Leukokhrotos (White-Skin)

Notes

Though there are no ancient cults known to be dedicated to Thanatos, there have been traces of sacrifices left to him as well as a temple in Sparta.

In one myth, Zeus commands Hypnos and Thanatos to carry the dead body of the warrior Sarpedon off of the battlefield and to the country of Lykia so that he could be given a proper burial.

Other popular stories involving Thanatos are the story of Sisyphus and the story of Hercules wrestling Thanatos.

Thanatos has been depicted in art as a youth holding a butterfly or an inverted torch. The former represents a soul (the greek word for butterfly can also mean life or soul), and the ladder represents a life having been extinguished. He is also seen with a wreath of poppies or a sword.

In art and literature, Thanatos is also depicted as a cloud or mist that hangs above a person’s head who is soon to die.

He lives in the Underworld with his twin brother.

In some myths he is considered cruel, in others, he is considered sweet, as he is peaceful death. The descriptors chosen would likely depend on the writer’s outlook on death.

Modern Deity Work

Since there is very little record of historical record, this list has been compiled based on Thanatos' myths as well as what is known about him historically. In this list I have also compiled items from modern witches' posts about Thanatos, these posts will be in the References and Further Reading section.

Rocks/Stone/Crystals

Porphyry

Onyx

Obsidian

Iron

Bronze

Herbs/Plants

Poppy

Cypress

Animals

Butterfly

Snakes

Vultures

Crows

Symbols

Upside down torch

Sword

Butterfly

Wreath of poppies

Offerings

Any of the items or depictions of the items listed above.

Dead things that died naturally or peacefully. Or dead things that were ethically sourced.

It was common for Greeks to offer honey, olive oil, freshwater, and milk to their deities.

An altar or corner of your personal altar dedicated to him.

Jewelry dedicated to him.

Bones

Acts of Devotion

Learn about him, his brother, and his mother.

Learn about thanatology (study of death and dying)

Take care of those in hospice.

Show respect and appreciation for hospice workers.

References and Further Reading

Britannica

Theoi Project

Greek Mythology

World History

Mythus

The Underworld Oracle

Amino - Thana

Devotee of Thanatos - Tumblr

If you or anyone you know works with Thanatos and you welcome questions about him please feel free to reach out to me so that I can add you to this post!

just-another-chthonic-devotee

Thanatos Devotional Acts

Continuing right along in the devotional acts series, up next is Thanatos! I think I’ll do all of the Chthonic deities I work with first, and then keep on trekkin’.

Visit a nursing home and talk to the people there.

I love doing this, I go play bingo with a few of the ladies (and we talk about our knitting).

Adopt an older animal or an animal who has health problems (so long as you can care for them)

I work in rescue, we actively have a sort of hospice case with one of our dogs who’s an older pittie mix. Thanatos seems to adore The Hippo.

Use more poppies in your practice/everyday life

For this one, I have poppies in my altar for Him (they’re also a good flower for any Chthonic deity, in my experience)

When I get a poppy seed bagel, I dedicate some of it to Him

Show extra love to black animals

Thanatos likes black cats and black dogs, and plus, they’re adopted at lower rates than other animals. Show some dark colored animals some love for Him!

Take a walk at dusk or dawn, revel in the feeling of it

Collect snowflake obsidian and pyrite

Take Death and Dying Psychology if you can

This was actually mentioned by a non-Hellenic friend! She’s in it now and mentioned that she thinks He would like it, I went to a class with her and I definitely noticed He enjoyed it

Set up places for moths and butterflies

Protest unjust deaths

Wear grays, dark reds, midnight blues, and black

Guess who’s working on a wardrobe association/dedication post

(Hint: It’s me!)

Visit graves that seem to be less loved and treat them kindly

Love yourself!

And many more unlisted here!

As always, let me know if you have any questions! I love getting asks and helping out people with their own practices. Until next time lovelies!

chemicalforgery

Lord Thanatos

khaire-traveler

⚰️ Subtle Thanatos Worship 🪦

Honor your ancestors/loved ones that have passed on; learn about your family history

Bake with poppy seeds

Visit cemeteries; leave flowers on graves (if given permission!!! Ask first!!!)

Support suicide prevention, humanitarian, or homeless organizations

Have a candle that reminds you of him (no altar needed)

Wear jewelry that reminds you of him

Have imagery of butterflies, flowers, torches, or wings around (wings and butterflies are especially good for a Christian household)

Have a stuffed animal butterfly, snake, or bird

Keep a picture of him in your wallet

Drink a relaxing tea; drink black tea or coffee

Collect animal bones (thank the animal's spirit; I find that respectful)

Start a flower garden; grow calming herbs; tend to plants

Ground yourself frequently within nature

Take care of yourself physically and emotionally

Take a soothing bath or shower

Reflect on your beliefs of the afterlife; become comfortable with the subject of death

Become comfortable with change; take new risks, try new things, accept difficult changes

Create a bedtime routine

Engage in self-care often

Exercise; take care of your physical body

Volunteer at a homeless shelter; help out your fellow humans

Cook a warm meal for someone in need

Engage with media that invokes a sense of comfort; engage with childhood media

Do activities that relax you

Get comfortable with the idea of rest; rest can be productive

Be gentle with yourself; go at your own pace

Spend time with loved ones and pets

Make a list of simple joys in life; focus on the good parts of your day at the end of it

Allow yourself to feel your feelings

Allow yourself to mourn over difficult changes or the end of relationships; allow yourself to miss people

Take a walk/hike in nature; visit a forest or nature preserve

Practice patience and going with the flow

Make a list of things you're looking forward to at the end of the day

Keep a diary where you can vent your feelings while also talking about things that bring you joy; focus on both positive and negative

Make a bucket-list; what things do you want to try at least once in your life?

Collect coins with the intention of allowing souls who need payment for the river Styx to use them if needed

Have compassion towards yourself; forgive your past mistakes

I'll likely add more to this list! This is a list of discreet ways to worship Thanatos. Take care, everyone! I hope this is helpful. 🩵

Link to my Subtle Worship Master list

thechthonicherbalist

A Prayer for Death

My Lord Thanatos, Incorruptible God of the Depths, Healer of the human souls' ultimate wounds and anguish, You who will not accept any bribe nor compliment. Be with me. Hold me in your embrace and guide me on the roads of my life, on a path towards rest and serenity, O Bringer of Peace. Where you are, no weapons are raised anymore. No wounds are cut anymore. Protect me there with your darkened wings, And let no living creature do harm to me. Let me find rest in the arms of you and your brother. Let my soul and heart find peace with you. I do not ask you to claim me or my enemies. Just be with me on my way towards our final union. I surrender my pain and what has died within me To the safety of your arms. May you guide what has found it's untimely end Towards the plains of Elysium And keep it safe there, for me until I arrive. And if in exchange I have to fill these parts of me With stillness and cold, then so be it. As long as they stop aching and are left to rest in peace. I shall dedicate the beauty of being alive to you And remember with every waking moment what a gift it is That I will give to you some day, When you shall drink my blood And I shall be your bride To bathe in the rivers of Lethe, Where you shall cure me with Oblivion.

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Collage offering for Thanatos I made a little while ago

wingedfoolnearthesun

hi friend !! if you're comfortable sharing, why do you devote yourself to thanatos and how do you worship him? :)

hiii friend!! :D

of course!! i’m very sorry for my late response, i’ve been swamped with so many assignments and exams ;-; but i LOVE talking about Father Thanatos!

okay, so first off, a dear friend of mine graciously offered to help with a reading which done a couple of months ago. i could feel like there was a deity i was being pulled towards to worship, but i couldn’t for the life of me figure it out. it was through this reading that i was able to know that Father Thanatos was trying to get my attention towards worshipping Him and working on myself in His name. when i was still a baby Helpol, i thought that you could only ever worship a deity if they had called out to you, and that you would get such extravagant and over-the-top signs of being chosen. it wasn’t the case, though. it was more like a gentle and soft call— an invitation of sorts. i started my worship through prayer, devotional acts, and the smallest of offerings (i couldn’t always offer food since i had no way of discretely disposing of them instead of just eating them; the struggles of not being able to practice openly yk). by building a relationship, i was able to figure out that i had to start working on aspects of myself that i had wanted to change for a while now. the thoughts of me working towards overcoming people/relationships who were no longer in my life, bettering myself as a person, dealing with the crushing weight of my anxiety— these all pulled me towards my devotion towards Father Thanatos. it just felt right to worship Him, you know. and putting aside the reading and the reasons i have to devote myself, you can really reach out to and worship any deity if it’s what you want to do. that’s the beauty of this religion.

in terms of how i worship him, i remember i made a post about the different ways i have been honoring Him, you can find it down here

💬 0 🔁 4 ❤️ 34 · a few ways I have been honoring Father Thanatos ♡ · i was inspired by the lovely @namelessghost04 ‘s post and decided to t

i tend to do a lot more subtle, devotional acts instead of physical offerings— mainly because of the current situation i live in that stops me from openly practicing, my preference for this form of worship, and also because of my declining mental health that makes it difficult to be so active.

i made it a habit of drinking a cup of tea almost every evening. sometimes inviting a deity to join you in these moments of calm and solace are really a great way to worship Them. i dedicate many prayers to Him, mostly ones that i come up with. they’re not poetic in any way, shape, or form, but they bring me comfort in knowing that i’m being heard when i reach out and pray. i worship Him through the ways i’ve been changing myself and allowing myself to be more comfortable during my final years at university (i planned on making a separate post about this, and i still will, time has just not been on my side). i take more risks in His name, i study my lectures in His name, i complete assignments in His name, i sit for exams and keep a steady mind through them in His name. as a psychology major working towards being able to help others and even help myself in flipping the page from our past self to a better and refined present self, i tend to associate that process with the domain of Death. Death in this case, rather than being an actual physical act of leaving your mortal shell, is like allowing yourself to part with the old version of yourself and working on becoming a newer version (death and reincarnation, in a sense). that’s why i’ve often been forcing myself to leave the security and comfort of the known and embrace the unknown. i know it might seem like rambling at this point (it lowkey is, i just love talking about Father Thanatos), but it’s just an explanation of my way of worship that fits my current circumstances while also making sure that i’m remaining steady and devoted in my faith towards Him.

like i said, i went on a ramble, so if i missed the point of your question i am so sorry 😭

feel free to ask more questions or even reach out to talk more !!

khaire-traveler

Death comes in many forms.

It can come in the literal form - the ending of a life.

It can come in the form of loss with the finality of any relationship.

It can come in the form of transformation, shedding your old skin to replace it with something new.

It can come in the form of learning, replacing old knowledge that's no longer useful or accurate.

It can come in the form of music after the end of your favorite song.

It can come in the form of relief when a moment of strong tension is finally released.

It can come in the form of breath - an exhale leaving your body.

Death comes in many forms.

wingedfoolnearthesun

i’m a Thanatos devotee, of course i’ve felt scared of the idea of death while simultaneously drawn to it.

i’m a Thanatos devotee, of course i’ve always had an interest in either becoming a forensic pathologist or a funeral director.

i’m a Thanatos devotee, of course i make sure to say “i love you” to people i care about before falling asleep in fear of not getting another chance to say it.

i’m a Thanatos devotee, of course i struggle with letting people of the past leave my thoughts and allowing them to haunt me.

i’m a Thanatos devotee, of course i encourage my loved ones to get over people who no longer exist in their life and have hurt them whilst not taking that advice for myself.

i’m a Thanatos devotee, of course i longed to visit cemeteries i would pass by.

i’m a Thanatos devotee, of course I also worship his brother, Hypnos of Gentle Sleep.

i’m a Thanatos devotee, of course i’ve always been in love with the beauty of butterflies.

i’m a Thanatos devotee, of course i’ve loved tea from a young age and have started drinking a warm cup every evening once again.

i’m a Thanatos devotee, of course my main form of humor is dark and self-deprecating.

i’m a Thanatos devotee, of course i still see beauty in humanity despite convincing myself that i hate other people.

childofearthandfire

Thanatos of weary souls -

Cut the line; divide the whole.

We are safe within his hands.

He waits with us 'till Hermes lands.

And though our time with him is brief.

He'll comfort us throughout our grief.

a little something I wrote for Thanatos since I got hit with a wave of grief for my late granddad today...

booferin

I don’t understand why people think Death cannot be kind.

He is so very, very kind

He speaks softly, sweetly to his devotees

His words are never harsh or abrasive

Don’t say death isn’t kind

He most certainly is.

xenosaltar

Thanatos.

I thank Him for His guidance and peace. I felt His call long before I knew of Him, yet I am grateful for His gentle hand to lead me through my life into this religion.

And even though my heart is filled with doubts, I don't feel them much, when His hand guides me.

O calm Thanatos, great god of peace in death and guidance of lost souls. I thank You for calling out to me when I needed faith more than anything. And thank You for Your guidance when I felt lost and hopeless.

boofindoopin-deactivated2026042

I love giving stuff to Thanatos, it’s so fun. Why yes, I DO think Thanatos needs 16 pretty rocks and crystals. What else would do with them? Oh, does he need another stuffed animal? Why yes, I believe he does! Four isn’t enough. More Halloween decorations? WHY YE-