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⁓ This is a blog were I will post prayers and elements of my practice of Hellenic Polytheism ⁓

I mainly worship Lord Hypnos

But i also worship Lord Thanatos, Lady Hestia, Lord Hephaestus, Lord Hemaphroditus and Lord Thoth.

Please feel free to submit prayers or ask for prayers for any of the Gods!

This is a religious blog!

#helpol #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #hellenic deities #hellenic polytheistic #hellenic polytheist

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Many thanks

Hail bright-eyed Phoebus Apollo,

Lord of Healing and the arts

Bringer of light

My personal savior

Thank you for healing my migraine.

As promised, your art

Posted for all to see.

I am nothing

If not a man of my word.

Here is my end of the bargain;

Also, my speed paint, as proof of my effort:

Best,

-Loukas

#apollo worship #apollo deity #greek gods

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Guide: Lavender Milk Tea to Hypnos

Hello! Sorry this guide took so long, been busy with college! Here is a guide on how to devote Lavender Milk Tea to Hypnos for either libations or simply devotional acts you can share with the healer!

Materials

Materials needed consist of:

Honey(Symbol of Hypnos)

Milk(Symbol of Hypnos)

Lavender Tea Packet(Symbol of Hypnos)

Cup/Mug

Kettle

Teaspoon or any mixing tool

Steps

First of all, you'd want to start by boiling yourself some water. I personally use a tea kettle. I know some people just put it in the microwave, but I just prefer the taste when it's boiling on the stove. Make sure you are careful!

After that, you want to carefully pour it into a cup or mug after placing the tea inside so it can better soak into the water. Prayer ideas for these actions will be placed at the bottom. I'm planning to get a mug that is centered around flowers or any sort of Hypnos symbol for the next time I make lavender milk tea!

Now, Honey is a food commonly offered to The God of Sleep. This is why I put honey instead of sugar. You'd want to prepare your mixing tool while pouring honey into the tea until you have your preferred sweetness. Make sure you don't put too much honey, it may overwhelm the lavender flavor.

Next, pour your milk and mix. I personally pray throughout most of these steps, I pray or simply talk to Hypnos. It makes the experience gentler :)

I prefer to put my milk tea in the freezer, but you can also drink it hot! Either way it's delicious! You may also pour it to Hypnos or leave it upon His altar. I prefer to "drink it with Him" as you will see in the prayers below. But yes! Your tea is now done :)

Prayers

For Drinking:

"Hypnos who rest in flowers among Erebus, child of Nyx, father of Morpheus, Great God of Rest. I devote this act to you, may this milk aid my rest, may this lavender help my dreams, and may this honey soothe me as you do. Hypnos, winged God who loves His devotees with all, may I feel your love through this tea. May you taste it with me, Sleep Bringer. My gratitude to you is infinite, and may you feel it so. Thank you for listening to this prayer."

For Libations:

"Father of our Dreams, Hypnos God of Sleep. With your branch that drips from the river lethe, you bring us the gentlest part of life as you put your hand to our faces and bring us the loving dreams. To you I create this to, with you in my mind I rest and devote, may this tea be set upon your altar as a sign of my devotion. Hypnos at the throne of rest, see my worship, for I am forever grateful to you. Thank you for all, thank you for listening to this prayer."

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Adding this to my nighttime routine!! Thank you for everything!!!

#hypnos worship

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Hephaestus Epithets

Ærgastír - workman, esp. in husbandry; of a smith

Aióhnios - lasting for an age, eternal; holding an office or title for life, perpetual; eternally

Aithalóeis Thæós - the sooty god; smoky sooty, blazing, burning

Amphiyiíeis - He with crooked legs

Ímæros - gentle, quiet, kind

Kartærókeir - strong-handed

Khalkéfs - the god of forms

Klytómitis - famous for skill

Krataiós - mighty

Kyllopodíohn - footed, halting

Mægasthænés - possessing great strength

Mákar - blessed, happy

Omvrimóthymos doughty, indomitable

Pamphágos - all-devouring, voracious

Pandamátohr - all subduer, all tamer

Pantodíaitos - all consuming

Panypǽrtatos - the highest of all

Phaæsímvrotos Daimohn - bringing light to mortals

Phohsphóros - light bringing or torch bearer

Polýolvos - rich in blessings

Pyr - fire

Pyrohtís - He who works with fire

Tæknodíaitos - living in art

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A Prayer to Zeus-Ktesios

I greet you, highest of gods Who we call the averter of evil, strength bringing watcher Zeus Ktesios, and all your titles beside that name you as a god of the people Meilichios, Herkeios You who is honored often as leader, protector, king Who knows well the troubles of mankind And gives good guidance and aid to your faithful It is in your name that I make offerings for the wellkeeping of my house For the protection of all that belongs to me For the promise of future fortunes You whose name I pray from the front of my house to the back Who I call to over the food in my pantry, over the place where I rest Hear me and place your grace on me Keep safe all that is mine and may be mine Let the smoke I burn to you carry my petitions Find them with pleasure, and ask of me more that I may give

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“Don’t Work with Death!”

“Don’t work with death, because then you invite it into your house.”

Death is already in my house. Death is everywhere. Death is what decays the plant matter that feeds my garden. Death is what feeds the herbs I use in my spells, for each grows from what died before it.

Death is what feeds my family - death of plants, the death of animals. I would not disrespect the spirits of that which feeds us by ignoring their sacrifice.

Death is the veil between my ancestors and myself, keeping them at rest and then acting as the gate for them to step into their next life.

When I do hospice work and sit with someone who is accepting their approaching death, I don’t tell them death is something to fear or avoid. I tell them death is the friend that walked beside them, every step of their life, maintaining the balance of the world, and waiting for them with open arms, to escort them to rebirth.

“Don’t work with death!”

I would not ignore life’s partner, not for arrogance or fear or ignorance. When I go to my own, I want to greet death with respect, acceptance, and gratitude.

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Epithet Database Deity List

The data base has grown SO MUCH since we've first started! Here's a small update on all the deities we have featured in our database so far!!

Daemons

Hypnos

Nemesis

Thanatos

Olympians

Aphrodite

Apollon

Ares

Artemis

Athena

Demeter

Dike

Dionysos

Eros

Hebe

Hephaestus

Hera

Hermes

Hestia

Nike

Poseidon

Tyche

Zeus

Rustic Gods

Zagreus

Titans

Selene

Underworld Gods

Hades

Hekate

Persephone

Reminder

Friendly reminder that you can help us out by submitting any epithets that were missed! This is not exclusive to gods already featured. If you want to share epithets for a deity that isn't added yet, we're happy to add that page!

A database of all the epithets for the greek gods!

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WIP Dionysus and Artemis & Apollo Concepts

I’m FINALLY making progress on my Dionysus portrait I originally sketched years ago.

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my dinner prayer to lady hestia !!

hear o lady hestia . i praise and honor you and thank you for this meal . i ask that in this meal , you can strengthen me in body and mind . in your name , praise be !

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Delphina

of the 24th of April this year is a celebration known as Delphina. During this celebration in ancient times, unmarried Athenian gals walked to the shine in the bank of Ilissos River (where Lord Apollon and Lady Artemis were worshiped). Since this was a procession of young gals, they usually asked for Artemis for protection and favour for other women. During this day you may pray to Lady Artemis Prostateria (Artemis guardian) for the protection of a specific woman or women in your life (if you choose to celebrate)

Prayer beads for Lord Apollo and Lady Artemis!!

#hellenic polytheism #hellenic polytheist #helpol #prayer #ancient greek religion #prayer beads #apollo deity #artemis deity

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Happy Earth Day to our Mother Gaia

There are many ways to honor the Mother today; Gardening, picking up trash, offerings, prayers and appreciation, etc.

Today I made her a cup of tea with honey and poured it out into the ground with a prayer of praise and appreciation

She's the air we breathe and the ground beneath our feet, she gives and supports our everyday life and we would have nothing without her

Hail Gaia, the mother of the gods and goddess of the earth!!

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Happy Earth Day!!! 🌍

Hail Lady Gaia!

On this day it is of utmost importance that we share the effects we as a society are having on our environment and what we can do to stop and/or reverse the effects.

Some ways you can help:

Start A Home Compost Bin for Your House Scraps

Buy Local Whenever You Can

Reuse Glass Jars Your Food Comes In

Plant Native Flora

Organize A Volunteer Clean Up Group

Air-Dry Your Laundry

Repair Your Old Clothes instead of Throwing Them Out

Take Advantage of Your Areas Public Transportation

Recycle Old Electronics & Batteries

Foster A Safe Environment for Native Bees

These are also great acts of devotion in regards to Lady Gaia if you are a Hellenic Polytheist such as myself :]