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Hellenic Polytheism In General: HP 101: Where to start Hellenic polytheism - free (and reliable!) resources Things Every Baby Hellenic Should Research/Know Adult Home Study for Hellenic and Roman Polytheists Considering the Hellenic Pagan as an Identity 10 Myths About Hellenismos The Thing About Myths A Clash of Tales: How to Reconcile Conflicting Myths The Gods are not their myths! Some points on Orphism The difference between "religion online" and "online religion" Lets have a chat: about research in recon How to determine if a book on mythology is legit? Hellenic Polytheism: Evaluating “How-to” Books Why learning Hellenic Polytheism (or really any other pagan current) on Tumblr aint a good idea

Concepts And Practices: Khernips A follow-up on pollution and purification Miasma vs. Lyma Thoughts on cognitive hygiene and pollution Spiritual protection in the Greco-Roman world The Hellenic Gods Aren’t Malicious Towards You. Deepening your relationship with a deity Why personal devotion matters Things the Gods Get Mad at Mortals For On Household Worship Zeus Ktesios and the Kadiskos Children in Ancient (Athenian) Festivals Basic Prayer Formula Dissecting the Anatomy of Prayer Kharis: The Reciprocal Relationship with the Gods Invoking Kharis Xenia, and why it is our duty as Hellenic polytheists/pagans to be anti-racist and anti-fascist The Pillars of Hellenic Worship Pillars of Hellenismos Oaths and Hellenic Polytheism Hellenic polytheism and witchcraft Witchcraft in Hellenismos Magic in Hellenismos: An Introduction Ingredients of Ancient Greek style reconstructed magic Magic idea: using the Iliad (and Odyssey) for magic Popular Divination Methods in Ancient Greece Introduction to The Underworld as Understood in Ancient Hellas Practical tips for Hellenic Khthonic Ritual Necromancy- a learning journal Things you could put in a devotional journal Moral and Ethical Guidelines food & worship.

Religious Offerings: Extravagant Offerings Are Unnecessary Libations Effects of Libations in the Garden Basic Hellenic Offering Ritual Historical Hellenic Offerings How to Make an Offering as a Hellenic Polytheist (based on historical methods) dolls as votive offerings Traditional Offerings: water, barley, hair, fruits and nuts, Jewelry, salt

Hellenic Pantheon: Pantheon of the Greek Gods Resources for Cult Epithets of the Greek Gods Theogony What Are Epithets? Choose Your Starter Theoi Modern Hellenic Polytheist Household Deity Worship Agathos Daimon Household rituals for the Agathos Daimon The forgotten ones: on honouring obscure gods Nymph Worship Honouring the Nymphai - The maidens of nature. Ourea: The Mountain Gods Potamoi: The River Gods Offerings to local river gods (potamoi) Hero Worship Hero worship 101 - The basics Hero Worship 101 - Which hero should I worship? How do I contact them? Worshipping Zeus: part I, part II, part III

Festivals And Sacred Days: Libation days in Hellenismos The Attic Calendar Hekate's Deipnon Noumenia Noumenia Agathos Daimon Deipnon, Noumenia and Agathos Daimon Prayers Attempting to set up a "holiday decoration" box Example Modernisation of an Ancient Greek Festival Calendar manipulation in Ancient Greece

My personal posts and resources: My Posts Related to My Practices

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Delphic Maxims Masterpost

Took a little bit but here is a post full of links to my interpretations of the Delphic Maxims

First Attempts:

Delphic Maxim 1

Delphic Maxim 2

Delphic Maxim 3

Delphic Maxim 4

Full List:

1: Follow God

2: Obey the Law

3: Worship the Gods

4: Respect Your Parents

5: Be Overcome by Justice

6: Know What You Have Learned

7: Perceive What You Have Heard

8: Be/Know Yourself

9: Intend to Get Married

10: Know Your Opportunity

11: Think As A Mortal

12: If You Are A Stranger, Act Like One

13: Honor the Hearth/Hestia

14: Control Yourself

15: Help Your Friends

16: Control Anger

17: Exercise Prudence

18: Honor Providence

19: Do Not Use An Oath

20: Love Friendship

21: Cling to Discipline

22: Pursue Honor

23: Long for Wisdom

24: Speak Well of the Beautiful Good

25: Find Fault in No One

26: Praise Those Having Arete

27: Practice What is Just

28: Be Kind to Friends

29: Watch Out For Your Enemies

30: Exercise Nobility of Character

31: Shun Evil

32: Be Impartial

33: Guard What is Yours

34: Shun What Belongs to Others

35: Listen to Everyone

36: Be (Religiously) Silent

37: Do A Favor for A Friend

38: Nothing to Excess

39: Use Time Sparingly

40: Foresee the Future

41: Despise Insolence

42: Have Respect for Suppliants

43: Be Accommodating in Everything

44: Educate Your Sons

45: Give What You Have

46: Fear Deceit

47: Speak Well of Everyone

48: Be A Seeker of Wisdom

49: Choose What is Divine

50: Act When You Know

51: Shun Murder

52: Pray for Things Possible

53: Consult the Wise

54: Test the Character

55: Give Back What You Have Received

56: Down Look No One

57: Use Your Skill

58: Do What You Mean To Do

59: Honor A Benefaction

60: Be Jealous of No One

61: Be On Your Guard

62: Praise Hope

63: Despise A Slanderer

64: Gain Possessions Justly

65: Honor Good Men

66: Know the Judge

67: Master Wedding Feasts

68: Recognize Fortune

69: Flee A Pledge

70: Speak Plainly

71: Associate with Your Peers

72: Govern Your Expenses

73: Be Happy With What You Have

74: Rever A Sense of Shame

75: Fulfill A Favor

76: Pray for Happiness

77: Be Fond of Fortune

78: Observe What You Have Heard

79: Work For What You Can Own

80: Despise Strife

81: Detest Disgrace

82: Restrain the Tongue

83: Keep Yourself from Insolence

84: Make Just Judgements

85: Use What You Have

86: Judge Incorruptibly

87: Accuse One Who is Present

88: Tell When You Know

89: Do Not Depend on Strength

90: Live Without Sorrow

91: Live Together Meekly

92: Finish the Race Without Shrinking Back

93: Deal Kindly with Everyone

94: Do Not Curse Your Sons

95: Rule Your Wife

96: Benefit Yourself

97: Be Courteous

98: Give A Timely Response

99: Struggle with Glory

100: Act Without Repenting

101: Regret Falling Short of the Mark

102: Control the Eye

103: Give A Timely Counsel

104: Act Quickly

105: Guard Friendship

106: Be Grateful

107: Pursue Harmony

108: Keep Deeply the Top Secret

109: Fear Ruling

110: Pursue What is Profitable

111: Accept Due Measure

112: Do Away with Enmities

113: Accept Old Age

114: Do Not Boast in Might

115: Exercise (Religious) Silence

116: Flee Emnity

117: Acquire Wealth Justly

118: Do Not Abandon Honor

119: Despise Evil

120: Venture Into Danger Prudently

121: Do Not Tire of Learning

122: Do Not Stop to Be Thrifty

123: Admire Oracles

124: Love Whom You Rear

125: Do Not Oppose Someone Absent

126: Respect the Elder

127: Teach A Youngster

128: Do Not Trust Wealth

129: Respect Yourself

130: Do Not Begin to Be Insolent

131: Crown Your Ancestors

132: Die for Your Country

133: Do Not Be Discontented by Life

134: Do Not Make Fun of the Dead

135: Share the Load of the Unfortunate

136: Gratify Without Harming

137: Greave for No One

138: Beget Rom Noble Routes

139: Make Promises To No One

140: Do Not Wrong the Dead

141: Be Well Off As A Mortal

142: Do Not Trust Fortune

143: As A Child, Be Well-Behaved

144: As A Youth, Be Self-Disciplined

145: As of Middle Age, Be Just

146: As An Old Man, Be Sensible

147: On Reaching the End, Be Without Sorrow

Additional Maxims:

(add) 4: Obey the Virtuous

(add) 11: Live Without Sorrow

(add) 13: Avoid the Unjust

(add) 14: Testify What is Right

(add) 15: Control Pleasure

(add) 22: Praise Virtue

(add) 27: Train Your Relatives

(add) 55: Believe in Time

(add) 56: Receive for the Pleasure

(add) 57: Prostrate Before the Divine

(add) 60: Do Not Boast in Might

(add) 62: Use the One Who Has the Same Interests As You

(add) 64: Be Embarrassed to Lie

(add) 66: If You Believe in Something, Do Not Be Scared to Act for It

(add) 68: Be Firm on What Has Been Agreed

Reflection by D

medeatheewitch

Values of Hellenic Polytheism/Pagan

I want to take a moment today to talk about a concept best described as the values/principles/”pillars” of Hellenic polytheism. I thought I would write up a comprehensive post detailing and explaining what I am referring to

This concept is a modern, recreationist concept. The Ancient Greeks did not have a list of values (I loathe to use the word virtues, though it is applicable in this instance) that they abided by like Christians do virtues to obey and sins to stay away from. These values were built into the culture, society, and laws that they lived by.

Despite the recent inception of the concept of Hellenic polytheist values, it remains a useful tool for modern practitioners, of reconstructionist, revivalist, and other varieties, to guide our practices, actions, and behaviors.

Why do we need these values? These values are useful as any values are. They guide us, inform our behaviors, and inform how we treat each other and how we worship the gods. I certainly am not suggesting codifying them in any way, or insisting everyone must follow all of them, some of them, or any of them. These values are based directly on named cultural and social norms the Ancient Greeks held, and many Modern Greeks hold today, and these norms tied heavily and inextricably to their religion, which thus makes them relevant to Hellenic Polytheists.

I’ve compiled a non-exhaustive list of Hellenic polytheist values below, along with a brief description/definition of them. This list was compiled in collaboration with two, anti-racist, anti-fascist Greek Hellenic polytheists.

A non-exhaustive list of Hellenic polytheist values:

Eusebeia - piety, reverence, awe/respect/fear of the gods

Arete - excellence, the total utilization of one’s abilities, the fulfillment of one’s potential

Hagneia - ritual purity, avoiding miasma

Nomos Arkhaios - observance of ancient tradition, religion, laws, and customs

Sophia - pursuit of truth and wisdom

Sophrosune - self control through contemplation

Xenia - hospitality and guest host relationship

Kharis - building a relationship with the gods

Eudaimonia - to achieve personal happiness

Phronesis - intelligence of practical action, practical wisdom, moral or ethical strength

Gnothi safton - know thyself. Know your place in this world and in your society. Don’t undersell yourself, don’t be prideful and hubristic.

This is a really great guide for how to live your life in a way that honors the gods, respects others, and increases your moral, intellectual, and ethical strength.

Please do not feel that you have to follow these if you’re not a Hellenic polytheist! Even if you are, follow as many or as few as you’d like.I also personally feel that adding your own personal values to the ones listed above (and those not listed) is the best way to practice and live an observant life.

For example, you may personally feel that modesty or veiling is a value you want to observe. I include service and justice in my personal “pillars” of Hellenic polytheism. I believe the gods want me to live my life in service to others and to right the wrongs of the world and seek justice for those who require it.

Some examples, not mandates, on how to interpret the named values above in your life today:

Eusebeia - having appropriate reverence for the gods, communicating with them and venerating them regularly, giving offerings to the gods that they enjoy, worshipping Ouranic gods as Ouranic and Chthonic gods as Chthonic

Arete - pursuing excellence in whatever field or area you wish. Whether that’s excellence in school, excellence in physical and mental health, excellence in healthy boundaries, recovery, and relationships. Pursuing your dreams, fulfilling your purpose.

Hagneia - following regular hygiene habits, purifying yourself with khernips and barley groats and any other method you wish before formal rituals

Xenia - being genuinely friendly, cordial, and hospitable to everyone (within reason, excepting racists, sexists, fascists, etc.). Being selfless in your relationships with others.

Gnothi safton - radical acceptance of your life, your circumstances, your past. Not giving in to or letting self-doubt, insecurities, negative insults from others change your behavior. Not falling prey to traps of hubris, excessive pride and vanity, lack of humility. Being humble yet confident.

I hope this guide will be useful to you all and help us as a community live by values that both do service to the ancient religion we reconstruct today and respect and enforce our modern-day moral and ethical code.

lannegarrett

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E-Offering to Artemis

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Grimoire - Hellenic Polytheism

Hellenic Polytheist Concepts And Practices: Khernips A follow-up on pollution and purification Miasma vs. Lyma Thoughts on cognitive hygiene and pollution Spiritual protection in the Greco-Roman world The Hellenic Gods Aren’t Malicious Towards You. Deepening your relationship with a deity Why personal devotion matters Things the Gods Get Mad at Mortals For On Household Worship Zeus Ktesios and the Kadiskos Children in Ancient (Athenian) Festivals Basic Prayer Formula Dissecting the Anatomy of Prayer Kharis: The Reciprocal Relationship with the Gods Invoking Kharis Xenia, and why it is our duty as Hellenic polytheists/pagans to be anti-racist and anti-fascist The Pillars of Hellenic Worship Pillars of Hellenismos Oaths and Hellenic Polytheism Hellenic polytheism and witchcraft Witchcraft in Hellenismos Magic in Hellenismos: An Introduction Ingredients of Ancient Greek style reconstructed magic Magic idea: using the Iliad (and Odyssey) for magic Popular Divination Methods in Ancient Greece Introduction to The Underworld as Understood in Ancient Hellas Practical tips for Hellenic Khthonic Ritual Necromancy- a learning journal Things you could put in a devotional journal Moral and Ethical Guidelines food & worship.

Religious Offerings: Extravagant Offerings Are Unnecessary Libations Effects of Libations in the Garden Why water is not a "lazy" offering Basic Hellenic Offering Ritual Historical Hellenic Offerings How to Make an Offering as a Hellenic Polytheist (based on historical methods) dolls as votive offerings

Festivals And Sacred Days: 2023 Attic Calendar 2023 Hecate's Deipnon, Noumenia, Agathos Daimon Lunar Dates Libation days in Hellenismos The Attic Calendar Hekate's Deipnon Noumenia Noumenia Agathos Daimon Deipnon, Noumenia and Agathos Daimon Prayers Attempting to set up a "holiday decoration" box Example Modernisation of an Ancient Greek Festival

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Shadow Work Prompts

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Shadow work is the act of creating a connection with one’s subconscious mind, often through self reflection. This is a pivotal step that needs to be taken before a witch begins spellwork, because shadow work strengthens an individual’s sense of self- a crutial part of many witches’ craft.

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- write an apology letter to yourself

- why am I insecure?

- how can I be more trusting?

- how do I deal with failure?

- do I feel jealousy of certain people? why?

- how worthy do I honestly think I am?

- what from my childhood makes me angry?

- why do I reject help?

- why do I repress my emotions?

- why do I feel unappreciated?

- how do I feel about opening up to people?

- what is my deepest set emotional wound?

- how do I confront anxiety?

- how do I process sadness?

- who do I resent and why?

- what defense mechanisms do I tend to use?

- why am I a perfectionist?

- how can I be kinder to others?

- how have I behaved in the different stages of my life?

- what are my greatest regrets?

- what are my greatest fears?

- what themes in my life reoccurringly upset me?

- do I feel loved? why or why not?

- what do I value most in relationships?

- what do I value most in myself?

- what do I value most in my life?

- what are my expectations for myself? are they reasonable?

- what do I fear socially?

- in what ways do I doubt myself?

- why do I feel obligated to succeed?

- how do I define success?

- what does it mean to be a good person?

- what do I need to improve in myself?

- how do I deal with loneliness?

- what do I do that’s self destructive?

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Types of shadow work

There are various types of shadow work that can be explored based on individual preferences and needs.

Here are a few common approaches to shadow work:

1. Self-reflection and self-inquiry: This involves introspection, journaling, and contemplation to explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and patterns of behavior. It helps you identify and understand your shadow aspects.

2. Dream analysis: Paying attention to your dreams can provide valuable insights into your unconscious mind. Analyzing your dreams can reveal hidden desires, fears, and unresolved issues, offering a window into your shadow aspects.

3. Inner child work: This focuses on exploring and healing the wounded inner child within you. It involves identifying past traumas, emotional neglect, or unmet needs from childhood and working towards emotional healing and self-nurturing.

4. Creative expression: Engaging in creative activities such as art, writing, dancing, or music can be a powerful way to access and express your unconscious mind. Through creative expression, you can tap into your deeper emotions, desires, and shadow aspects.

5. Body-oriented practices: Our bodies hold emotions and memories, so somatic practices like yoga, breathwork, or body-centered therapies can help bring awareness to and release stored emotional energy in the body. This can contribute to the exploration and healing of shadow aspects.

6. Shadow dialogues and active imagination: Engaging in internal dialogues or imaginative encounters with your shadow aspects can help you understand their messages, motivations, and needs. This can involve role-playing or having conversations with different parts of yourself.

7. Shadow work in relationships: Relationships can serve as mirrors for our shadow aspects. By paying attention to the triggers, conflicts, and patterns that arise in relationships, you can gain insights into your own shadow and use these experiences as opportunities for growth and self-awareness.

8. Therapeutic support: Working with a therapist or counselor who specializes in shadow work, depth psychology, or Jungian analysis can provide guidance, support, and a structured framework for exploring and integrating your shadow aspects.

It's important to note that these approaches are not mutually exclusive, and you can combine and adapt them to suit your needs and preferences. The key is to find methods that resonate with you and support your personal journey of self-discovery and healing.

theambitiouswoman

Journal prompts

What are some aspects of yourself that you try to hide or suppress?

When have you felt the most ashamed or embarrassed about yourself?

What are some patterns in your life that you wish you could break?

What are some beliefs you have about yourself that limit you?

What are some fears that hold you back from reaching your full potential?

What are some unresolved emotional wounds from your past that still affect you?

What are some negative self-talk or thought patterns that you engage in?

What are some ways in which you self-sabotage?

What are some unhealthy coping mechanisms you turn to when feeling overwhelmed or stressed?

What are some relationships or people in your life that trigger negative emotions or behaviors in you?

ivymaria

Journal Prompts for Your Self-Esteem

The other day I was in the shower and I was thinking about things I could write about when I want to motivate myself or give myself a confidence boost. These are some of the ideas I came up with and I think they could be really beneficial and encouraging.

While thinking about these things, you may begin to doubt yourself or compare yourself to other people, but I’m telling you right now: DON’T DO THAT. It does not matter how big or small you think these things are. These prompts are meant to generate big and small reminders of how dope you are :)

1. What are 10 (or more) things you like about yourself?

2. What things do you want to do or try that can help you feel good about yourself? For example, I’ve been considering trying out individual lashes and recently started looking into LHR. Also, going to the gym even if it’s just for a walk on the treadmill. Literally, if you go once a week for fun just do something.

3. Think about some of your accomplishments in recent years. Describe them to your younger self and imagine how they would feel.

4. What are 10 (or more) things that you like about your life?

5. What are your energy givers? The big and small things that you do that make you feel joy? I loveee my yoga mat. I can lay on it, do nothing, and be happy. It’s that simple. Also washing my face in the morning :)

I want to EMPHASIZE that these things can be simple, everyday things. Do it for yourself without comparing yourself to other people. This is for you and you onlyyy.

ashabsynthe

Shadow Work Prompts

With my last post being about shadow work, I thought I’d give y’all some prompts to use.

How does the feeling of envy show up in your life?

What do you need more of in your life?

What do you love most about yourself?

If you could get rid of one bad memory, what would it be and why?

In what ways are you inauthentic?

What irrational fears do you have and how do they hold you back?

Do you hold grudges against others that could be let go? What’s your motive for holding onto them?

What do you hate about others? Why? What might that say about yourself?

What do you need to stop running away from?

What do you need to let go of?

What should you attract into your life?

How do you feel about “love”?

Why do you think you don’t deserve love?

What do you minimize about yourself? What do you flaunt?

How do you deal with criticism?

How do you perceive pain?

Why haven’t you dealt with your past before?

What don’t you like about your life? Why? How can you change it?

How often do you lie to yourself and what about?

What emotion(s) do you try to avoid? Why don’t you want to feel those ways?

Write a letter to someone who hurt you and then burn it.

How does your inner child see you?

How are you deceiving yourself?

What does success mean to you? How are you standing in your own way?

What is going on in your life that you are actively ignoring?

What keeps you motivated?

What inspires you?

Who or what is making your life difficult? How can you deal with it constructively?

How have you been betrayed in your life? What did it teach you?

How has your voice been stifled in the past?

What areas of your life do you excel in?

What are the most important/integral things you have learned over the past few years?

In what ways are you too defensive? Why?

How are you pessimistic in your own life?

Why do you not trust others?

What hardships have you overcome? How has it changed you?

What are you doing to pursue your dreams?

What do you still need to forgive yourself for?

What did that relationship teach you? (you know the one… that one)

How can you maintain your individuality?

In what ways can you be more true to yourself?

In what ways are you lying to yourself? Why?

How can you lead with your heart in your life?

How have your dreams fallen short of reality?

What is your relationship with your mother like?

What is your relationship with your father like?

Write a letter to your inner child. Maybe apologize for what has happened to them and that you couldn’t protect them, tell them how far you have come and how much you have done. Say whatever comes to mind.

How have you been a martyr/victim in your own life?

I’ll keep this post updated with more prompts when I find them

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Your deities love you.

Haven’t tidied their altars in forever? They understand.

Don’t have the motivation to give them offerings? They get it.

You haven’t left bed for a long time? They still care about you.

Aren’t devoting time to them lately? They don’t mind

Forgot an offering? That’s alright. They forgive you.

Fucked something up? They’re not going to ditch you for your mistakes.

Decide to take a break from deity work? Totally cool, they’ll still be here for you.

Your deities understand your struggles. Even your mental health related issues. They get it, and they love you regardless. Just do your best for them, and they’ll appreciate it.