☾⭒⸝⸝ niirs ⸝⸝⭒☽

𖤐 Lord Ares’ favorite problem child 𖤐 · Spellcaster with commitment issues · any pronouns

[khaire-traveler]

"I don't want kids."

"You'll change your mind someday-"

Perhaps I will not change my mind. Have these people considered that maybe some people just don't want kids? It's entirely ok to not want children. If any of you are in that position, know that there's nothing wrong with you and your mind doesn't need "changing". Live your life the way you want to.

[starlight-sage]

𝘈𝘙𝘌𝘚 • 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘞𝘢𝘳, 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘉𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘵, 𝘙𝘦𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 & 𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 • 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 & 𝘎𝘪𝘳𝘭𝘴, 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘰𝘯𝘴

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I made one of these for Ares in the past but that was back when i had no relationship with him, so i wanted to make a new one that i feel better reflects how I see him :)

[wrathful-warhound]

devotional post for Ares, god of courage and chaotic, destructive war.

[hypnotic-wine-dove-deactivated2]

⋆˚࿔ Dionysus is with those struggling to find their place

⋆˚࿔ Dionysus is with those who have poor coping mechanisms

⋆˚࿔ Dionysus is with those who experience gender dysphoria

⋆˚࿔ Dionysus is with those who are mentally ill

⋆˚࿔ Dionysus is with those who struggle with change

⋆˚࿔ Dionysus is with those under societal pressure

⋆˚࿔ Dionysus is with those who are marginalised everyday

⋆˚࿔ Dionysus is with those constantly frustrated with the world

[pagan-posting]

I genuinely don't know who needs to hear this but praying while menstruating is not going to get you struck down. Your gods do not view you as unclean.

I've been practicing for years. I pray like I breathe. I do not stop, and will never stop. It's such a non-issue that I did not even fathom such a discussion.

The gods chose you. A human being with biological functions. I assure you they do not care.

[xenosaltar]

Oh Ares.

Oh Ares, You stand in war, but You are with people who fight for peace just as well.

Oh Ares, You who stays with courageous and stubborn, all the same as You stand with those who get silenced.

Oh Ares, You whose wrath is the fiercest, yet stand with those who talk the calmest, because they know they’re right.

You, with those who have fire in their souls, and those who were dimmed a long time ago.

You, the enemy of fear, the helping hand of the oppressed, the scream of those without a voice, the confident stand of those forced to crawl.

You, who lights the fire of rebellion, You, the sharpness and clarity of the world when panic steps away.

You, the fire in my heart, the instinct to fight, when I cannot breathe.

You, my torch, my sword, my shield.

You, my emotion and my rage. You, who gives me courage when I fight for justice.

You, who is not selfish in his wrath. You, who helps me fight for those who were cast aside.

[pagan-posting]

Me to the council of gods that watch over me: Y'all seeing this shit?

[makingsenseofwhathappened]

hi. just a reminder it’s easy to forget which parts were you and which parts were armor that grew skin

but if you’re wondering you’re not gone you’re just buried under who you had to be.

love, someone still unzipping the disguise

[devildarlins-deactivated2026041]

By the way if you think the gods would even remotely like your "AI art offerings" you're wrong and I want you nowhere near me and I hope you realise what you're doing to both the environment and the artists you're stealing from. Learning art as a skill is free. If you feel guilty, good. Do something about your guilt.

[maenad-of-marriage]

“You can’t practice if you’re menstruating”

Idk man, I just feel like the gods, but especially certain gods like Hera, (goddess of women) or Aphrodite or Artemis, or even Dionysus—anyone with a domain in femininity…does not care if you’re on your period. Just practice the same cleanliness standards you’d always do and keep blood off your alters. Which, you were probably gonna do anyway. Right? I mean—

Ps I know not everyone who menstruates is a woman

[of-the-golden-helm]

UPG Post

I feel Ares in the morning dew, the hot, humid air when I want to disappear into the wild

I feel Ares in the screams of agony I let out when I have been brought pain

I feel Ares in the forests in hunting season in my safety gear, praying to him for a good hunt for those hidden all around me

I feel Ares in the longing for adventure and exploration of the long stolen lands many for thousands of years have called home

I feel Ares in the final breath of animals, knowing they fought one hell of a fight and can now rest easy in his arms

[wingsofaphrodite]

the helpol community genuinely needs to chill the fuck out.

you don’t need money to worship

you don’t always need to be perfect

you can talk to the gods whenever you want

you can believe what you want to believe

you can worship however you want to worship

stop policing the practice of others. it’s not fun, it doesn’t make you smart, it just makes you mean.

[eternalmneme]

In this post I will help beginners understand the basics of Hellenism, which is the oikos! Hope this help and I’ll explain all well! Enjoy your reading💛 (Sorry for my English if I’ve mistaken something, its not my frist language)

The sacred Household in Hellenism🏡

“The gods are not far away — they live among us, beginning at the hearth.”

When people first come to Hellenism, many expect temples, elaborate rituals, and festivals with incense drifting into the sky. And yes, those things exist, and they’re beautiful.

But in traditional Hellenic religion, the true center of worship has always been the household — the oikos. This is where devotion begins.

The oikos is more than just your physical living space. In ancient Greece, it referred to the entire household unit: the family, the home, the land, the goods, and the sacred forces that protected and sustained them.

For Hellenists, our home is a temple in miniature. It’s where you interact with the gods every day, where you make offerings, pray, purify, and maintain order. You don’t need an expensive altar, what you need is intention, reverence, and consistency.

Hestia: The heart of the Home🔥

At the center of the sacred household is Hestia, goddess of the hearth flame.

She is the first-born of the Olympians, and the first (and last) to receive offerings in every ritual.

Hestia represents warmth, safety, peace, continuity. In ancient homes, the hearth fire was never allowed to go out, and when a new household was formed, the flame was lit from the family hearth.

(I will do more about the Gods in specific in other posts)

In a modern practice, you can honor Hestia simply:

Light a candle or lamp in her name.

Offer a drop of oil, water, or wine.

Speak a short prayer:

“Hestia, keeper of the hearth, may your flame burn bright in my home.”

It doesn’t need to be elaborate!

But ancient Greeks honored her a bit differently!

As I said earlier, the hearth (estia) was a literal fire in the center of the home. It was always kept burning as a sacred flame: extinguishing it was considered bad luck or impious unless ritually necessary.

Every meal and domestic ritual began with a libation or offering to Hestia! In fact, no matter which god was being honored, Hestia received the first and last libation in any sacrificial ritual.

She didn’t have many temples, her domain was every home and public places! At city level, a sacred fire to Hestia burned in the prytaneion (town hall or public hearth), symbolizing civic unity.

And then as another ritual, when a couple got married or a new household was formed, a flame from the bride’s family hearth was carried to the new home to light the new hearth, symbolizing continuity and divine blessing!

The Household Gods are more than one!🏛️

The sacred household includes more than Hestia. Such as: Zeus Ktesios, Hermes Propylaios / Hermes Agoraios, ancestors and Household Spirits (like Agathos Daimon).

Of course, there are more Gods that protects Household but these are the most commonly honored ones!

Zeus Ktesios: Protector of the household, provider of goods and food. Many Hellenists keep a ktesios jar, a simple container filled with water, oil, and other symbolic items like bay leaves or coins. It’s kept in a clean corner of the pantry or home.

Hermes Propylaios / Hermes Agoraios: Hermes protects the boundaries of the home and the spaces beyond. He is honored at the threshold, by the door, as guardian of comings and goings. A small stone or figure by your door can be his marker. He’s the god who makes movement and communication possible.

Ancestors and Household Spirits: The dead are never far from the living in Hellenism. Ancestors (both literal and spiritual) are remembered with respect and offerings.

But what can we do as a devotion in our homes?

There are many ways! But I’ll offer a little simple routine:

Washing your hands (khernips) to purify

Lighting a candle for Hestia

Pouring a libation (water, milk, wine)

Speaking a short prayer

Leaving a small offering: bread, olive oil, fruit, or incense.

Remember that none of this is a RULE and necessary, but it builds Kharis and in more simple words it tells the Gods “this is your home too and may you protect it”, we make space for the Gods and its a simple yet efficent devotional act!

It reminds us that the divine is not far away! In Hellenism, this is where devotion starts!

I hope you enjoyed. I tried to explain this well enough and at the same time as short as I could!

[starsanddawnbreak]

maybe in another life I’ll be able to worship my deities in a big pretty temple and not be a struggling student…

[boofindoopin-deactivated2026042]

“Oh you worship Ares? Ugh, I hated him in Percy Jack-” I’m about to earn us the reputation for sacrificing humans.

[bodhi-devotee]

worship can be so simple. when i’m focused with my head down, ive started tilting my face upwards instead. at work, at the gym? i can turn my face up to the divine and worship. i can face the heavens and seek its aid

[hermitslibrary]

hellenic polytheism: good resource posts from tumblr

tumblr should not be a one stop shop for information about hellenic polytheism! however, these are some amazing posts i've found that come with a wealth resources from across the site.

hellenic witch and magic reading list

ancient greek religion and hellenic polytheism: a reading guide

hellenism resources

hermes google drive

hellenic polytheism - free (and reliable) resources

added:

hellenic polytheism - free (and reliable) resources: updated

hellenic polytheism grimoire

would love to see if others have posts they suggest as well.