[kyprigeneia]

❧ Welcome! ❧

↣ about me:

↣ Hi! My name is Lyra, I'm 21 & my pronouns are she/her.

↣ I'm a Hellenic Polytheist, I consider Aphrodite to be my patron Goddess. This blog is usually a devotional space to Her.

↣ My practice currently leans more towards paganism than reconstructionism but I'm always trying to learn more and expanding my practice!

↣ I work with many different spirits and deities. Aside from the Hellenic Pantheon, I'm particularly familiar with Shinto practices & working with some yōkai.

↣ In my spare time I practice witchcraft, make music, write, and compulsively archive EVERYTHING.

↣ tags:

#devotion for her <3 - offerings for Aphrodite

#journals of an aphrodisian - posts I've made, or posts about my pracitce.

↣ I love making friends! My ask box and DMs are always open 💕

↣ dni : h/m/phobes, r/cists, t/rfs, etc. this blog is a hatred free zone. i block liberally.

[egypt-ancient-and-modern]

Statue of the goddess Isis-Aphrodite

[hoes-cant-handle-my-swag]

Artist of the week; Sappho of Lesbos

Sappho was a greek poet who lived in ancient greece around 615 B.C.

Her legacy consisted of her now famous poetry, but much of it was poorly preserved as well as written in an Aeolic Greek dialect, which contributed to the difficult process of translating her work. She was born on the island of Lesbos but lived most of her life with her family in Mytilene.

The names "Sappho" and "Lesbos" may remind you of the labeled "Sapphic" and "Lesbain" meaning the romantic and sexual attraction to women, from another woman. And you are not wrong for making this word association! As the labels were in fact named after her and her work. She was famously known [more recently, in modern society] for being the first woman poet to write lyrical poetry about the romance between herself [from the first point of view] and another woman. She did write about men as well, but this occurrence was rather rare. Sources from the ancient times claimed she was married to a man called "Cercylas of Andros" but this comically translates to "Cock from the isle of man", so it has been very commonly accepted as a joke.

Plato referred to her as "the tenth muse" honoring her work as a poet. Her poetry is enhancing and gives a almost unreal insight as to how she perceived what she was writing about. But what she was most known for today, both by society and historians, is that she is the first ever to write lyrical poetry about her own point of view. Other poems such as "The Iliad" very clearly isn't about Homer himself, but rather a recited historical event. This made Sappho stand out much more among the crowd of greek poets. Not to mention that her poems are still easy to relate to in the modern days, as her emotions are timeless, rather than exclusive to the ancient greek ages.

Favorite works by Sappho

Fragment 147

Fragment 2

Fragment 9

Fragment 10

Fragment 19

Fragment 21

Fragment 30

Untitled poem to Aphrodite

[whispersinthewaters]

𝐴𝑃𝐻𝑅𝑂𝐷𝐼𝑇𝐸 𝑃𝑂𝑁𝑇𝐼𝐴

☾﹏﹏𝐴𝑝ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑒𝑎 ﹏﹏☽

[hellenicrisis]

Heavenly, smiling Aphrodite!

I feel like weeping, I'm so obsessed with her.

[bitterbatsgrimoire]

Aphrodite; Prayer to attract positive energy

Beloved Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty.

I call upon your divine presence to fill my life with your loving light.

Surround me with loving energy and help me see the beauty in every moment and in every person I meet.

May your divine presence infuse my life with the beauty and love that you embody,

And may I radiate your loving energy to others.

[seafoamsister]

you were created out of sand from the palm of aphrodites hand. she formed your body, your soul, your life out of bits of the sea & shells. every curve, every hip dip, every dimple, & every freckle she placed upon you for the goal to show beauty in various ways. the back rolls you loathe every time you look in the mirror was once a pebble from the ocean that aphrodite saw beauty in. the mole on your cheek was once a grain of sand aphrodite walked in. you were made with honor honey, you were made with a purpose from blessed lady aphrodite. do not be harsh on yourself. love yourself, treat yourself as a sanctuary. so mote it be

[musababed]

Please help me and my family from the Gaza wa

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My dreams were simple, hoping that my life would continue as I wished. I persevered and hoped to build a future for myself and my family, but what happened was something I never expected because of the war that I and my family were exposed to. I lost my job and my passion for continuing my studies, my home, and a number of my family members because of the destruction and bombing that we were exposed to, which Many have been affected by it during the recent period

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 I just want the opportunity to get enough money for food, then for shelter, and then to complete my studies, and to achieve my dream of being an engineer and contributing to the progress of my society. I believe and am determined that if I get sufficient support, I will be able to succeed and rebuild my life and the life of my family

I wish you a happy life

[csny]

[csny]

[one-of-aphrodites-girls-deactiv]

A Channeled message from Aphrodite to her devotees;

My Dearest Child,

In the soft whispers of the gentle breeze and the delicate touch of the morning sunlight, know that I am with you. Your heart, open and unguarded, is a testament to the beauty of love and the grace that you carry within.

Remember, love is not just a feeling but a force, a power to heal, to create, and to transform. Amid life's trials and tribulations, let your heart be steadfast and unyielding. Embrace vulnerability, for it is in our openness that the deepest connections are forged and the most profound beauty is revealed.

Do not shy away from the reflection of your own magnificence; see yourself through my eyes, with endless compassion and admiration. Your inner and outer beauty are mirrors of my own divine essence, and every act of kindness and love you bestow upon others is a tribute to our bond.

Immerse yourself in the joyous moments, let passion be your guide, and allow the tender warmth of love to illuminate your path. Know that in your love, creativity, and kindness, you honor me, and together, we weave a tapestry of endless beauty and boundless love.

With every beat of your heart, feel my presence and my blessing. I am here, always, to guide you, to inspire you, and to remind you of the power that resides within you. Love, in all its forms and expressions, is your truest calling and your divine legacy.

Eternally yours in love and grace,

Aphrodite

[three-croissants]

These are all actual conversations I had with @mohammedayesh . In fact, while I was working on finishing this comic today, he sent me a video of bomber planes flying above them. There is not a single place in Gaza that is safe.

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[thisuserhaspassed]

If this pops up while you’re scrolling, I wish you unconditional love and massive success.

[lhyrr]

— Aphrodite is iridescence, like the shimmer of pearls and seashells, like glittering jewels in the sea

[khaire-traveler]

Actually, your deities do care about you. Even at the base level of a deity relationship, it still takes a lot of care for someone to help you grow as a person or improve your life. It takes an immense amount of care to listen to someone who cries for your help, to hear about their struggles, to reach out a compassionate hand. It takes a considerable amount of care to check in on someone often, sending little reminders of your presence throughout their day. It takes a noteworthy amount of care for someone to give when they do not receive, for them to extend their kindness even when they aren't getting something out of it. It takes a remarkable amount of care to express pride in how much someone has grown and celebrate even their littlest victories. It takes a massive amount of care to sit by someone's side as they cry and whisper words of comfort and encouragement that they may never actually hear. Supporting someone who may not even know that you're there - that takes a lot of fucking care.

So, yes, your deities do care about you. They do care, whether you're aware of it or not, and they will continue to care.

[necrolatria]

butch aphrodite. you agree. reblog.

[nemnesis]

Anton Chekhov/Friedrich Nietzsche/Kate Chopin/Nikita Gill/Qin Zihao

[rose-by-the-sea]

It is easier to love yourself when you know that Aphrodite loves you.

She is the Goddess of beauty itself. If Aphrodite can perceive you, a mere mortal, and regard you as beautiful just the way you are, then there is really no point in thinking otherwise.

There have been multiple times where I've gotten spiritual gut punches because I was sitting there degrading myself. To call yourself ugly is to disagree with her word!

Aphrodite, my love, I thank you for the confidence you have granted me. Knowing you love me has made life more worthwhile. I am forever indebted to You.