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Kala | 25 | she/they Devotee of Hermes, Apollo, and Aphrodite

[oftennisandpolytheism]

Hellenic Polytheism Masterpost

Hi everyone! I know there are a lot of these out there, but here are my personal favorite resources. I linked to the source on all the posts I could, but as some blogs have been deactivated, the links for those are just to my reblog. Also, the blogs whose posts I've linked here have many more resources, so check them out! Hope this helps!

Blogs, Websites, and Masterposts

Theoi.com An essential resource for myths, cults, and historical information on the Gods

Theoi.com's library of classic texts

thegrapeandthefig's Masterpost

List of Greek Gods & Goddesses

Delphic Maxims MasterpostModern insights into the Delphic Maxims

Offerings & Worship

Small Devotional Acts Masterpost

Things you could put in a devotional journal

Methods to Bond with Deities

Greek God Offerings

Worship for Chthonic deities

The Theoi in our Actions

Simple offerings to the Greek Gods

Offerings

How to Build Kharis

Respecting the Gods

Pillars of Hellenismos

Prayer

How to make a libation

Libations: Pouring One Out for Your (Godly) Homie

Easy Ways to Connect More Strongly with Your Dieties

Ways to Get Messages From Deities

Offerings for Deities

Tips & Advice

Advice for baby Hellenic Polytheists

Struggling Polythiest Tips

Advice to anyone who is just starting out on this path

Chthonic worship tip

Spoonie Devotional Tips

Worshipping the Pantheon

Before entering into a Contract with a Deity

Critical Thinking

Hubris

Signs You AREN'T Talking to Your Diety

Mythic Context is Everything

How NOT to act with the Gods

Things I have learned as a Hellenic Pagan

Basics of Ancient Greek

The Basic Basics of Ancient Greek

More Basic Basics of Ancient Greek: How to pray the ancient way

Who to Avoid

People to Watch Out For in Hellenic Polytheism

Hellenic Polytheist Groups to Avoid

Miscellaneous Posts

Former Christian Guilt

Connection with the Gods

Mentally Ill Worshippers

Reading outside the Myths

Hellenic Polytheism and Depression

Zeus and Hera in Myth vs. Cult

Introduction to The Underworld as Understood in Ancient Hellas

Xenia, and why it is our duty as Hellenic Polythiests/Pagans to be anti-racist and anti-fascist

[stratus-and-the-theoi]

Low energy Devotional Acts for when you don’t have a lot of energy (or time, or money, etc.) pt. 2

☀️Apollo☀️

- if you’re an early riser watch the sunrise, if you’re not watch the sunset, or do both

- this is an easy one, listen to some music! Any music! Any genre! Any playlist! Doesn’t matter. Just music!

- to add to that: listen to a devotional playlist for Him!

-is there a musical instrument you really like? Watch videos of people playing it! Maybe even some tutorials if you’re curious about learning how to play if yourself!

-watch documentaries or do a Wikipedia deep dive about plagues and diseases and pandemics if that interests you

-watch archery videos or read about archery

- be kind to crows and ravens

- watch documentaries about any of His sacred animals

-let some sunlight in and sit in it for a little if you’re able

-if you’re on any meds, take them. Take care of your mental and physical health as well.

⛑️Asklepios⛑️

- take any meds you may be on, and take care of your mental and physical health

- rest if you’re able and need to rest

- use your mobility aid(s) if you have one and need to use it

- watch documentaries or videos about various diseases, plagues, and pandemics

- watch documentaries or do a Wikipedia deep dive on the history of medicine

- watch documentaries or do a deep dive on the history of surgery

- wear a mask, wash hands, and social distance if able

- if able learn first aid and either get one or check on yours make sure it has enough supplies

- watch medical shows/dramas (my favorite is m*a*s*h)

[stratus-and-the-theoi]

Praying to Asklepios that your doctors, nurses, specialists, etc. listen to you and take your concerns seriously, and that you’re able to get the help you need, and whatever answers you’re looking for.

[hearthofdelphi]

I have been informed that there's terfs amongst my followers so this is a quick psa

Get the fuck away from me you absolute fucking ghouls

[inkskinned]

i literally do not care if you are pro-birth and thinking - this will save babies! it will not. it will kill, injure, and traumatize grown adults instead.

the law has just decided that constitutional rights to bodily autonomy will be localized. this is not a fucking win for anyone. there will be places in this country that your bodily autonomy will be revoked.

how are people going to travel? will i have to prove i'm not pregnant before leaving my state? will they have border checks to check i'm not a "likely" candidate for an abortion? will i have to travel with a man to prove i'm being safe?

what happens if i get pregnant in a state that has made abortion illegal? do i need to stay there, now, until the forced birth? what happens if i didn't know i was pregnant, and find out in that state - will i be allowed to go home without fear of being fined? what happens if i miscarry while travelling, through no fault of my own?

will every person that might be able to get pregnant have to sign over their rights every time they cross a border? will i have to remember the specifics of every state's laws?

what happens in cases of sexual assault. will i be able to report something happening to me in an anti-abortion state? or will the punishment for abortion be equally dangerous? how does this protect victims at all?

and do you really think - i mean really think - this won't be an excuse for police offices to run fucking unchecked over anyone. we could be pregnant, after all. black women and minorities specifically will be targeted, abused, and controlled.

the supreme court didn't just decide that abortion was a state issue: it decided that your locality in the united states of america will determine your physical rights.

fuck this. and fuck the supreme court, one and all.

[teashoesandhair]

It also decided that your access to wealth, connections and resources determines your physical rights. Comparatively speaking, plenty of white, upper middle class cis women who want an abortion will, although they shouldn’t have to, be able to travel to a state with abortion access. It’s disabled people, people of colour, trans people, working class people and people with dependents (e.g. single parents and carers) who won’t be able to do that, and who will inevitably be hit harder by pro forced birth laws decided on a state-by-state basis.

This just made abortion into even more of a class issue than it already was.

[floridakilo]

i hate you government i hate you congress i hate you supreme court i hate you president i hate you senate i hate you states i hate you police i hate you irs i hate you public school system i hate you fbi i hate you cia i hate you nsa i hate you military i hate you navy i hate you army i hate you marines i hate you air force i hate you legal system i hate you courts i hate you department of corrections

[midnightssea]

I don’t want to read any think pieces about abortion at this point I just want everyone who disagrees with me to die

[bi-trans-alliance]

(source)

[guildenstern]

florida is moving to end medicaid coverage for transitioning adults. i urge anyone in the us who has coverage and is considering transition to pursue it as soon as possible because restrictions on transitioning are only going to keep accelerating

[f1cked]

say it with me:

ABORTION IS HEALTHCARE.

ABORTION IS A HUMAN RIGHT.

ALL GENDERS CAN GET AN ABORTION.

[mariacallous]

abortion rights and trans rights (and gay rights more broadly) are interconnected and the same people are behind the attempts and efforts to eliminate them all.

[quasi-normalcy]

If you don’t control your own body, you control nothing at all.

[odinsblog]

Finally, some good news.

👉🏿 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/16/health/abortion-pills-fda.html

[teacupsandtimelords]

This is so great because if anyone is caught impeding or messing with these deliveries, it’s MAIL, that makes it a FEDERAL crime, whoever fucks with these packages gets charged FEDERALLY, they face up to five years in prison.

[weirdlylyricalnotes]

[ID: A tweet by @ nytimes that reads, "Breaking News: Women can get abortion pills by mail for pregnancies up to 10 weeks without seeing a doctor in person, the FDA ruled. The decision comes as the Supreme Court considers whether to roll back abortion rights or even overturn Roe v. Wade." Attached is a link to the article and a screenshot of the title and subtitle of the article. The article was published Dec 16, 2021. The title reads, "F.D.A. Will Permanently Allow Abortion Pills by Mail" and the subtitle reads, "The decision will broaden access to medication abortion, an increasingly common method, but many conservative states are already mobilizing against it." /end ID]

[to-worlds-more-beautiful]

https://www.npr.org/2021/12/15/1064598531/the-fda-could-permanently-lift-some-restrictions-on-abortion-pills

Adding a link that isn’t blocked by a paywall

FDA relaxes controversial restrictions on access to abortion pill by mail

The agency's decision to ease access to the drug mifepristone comes at a time when abortion rights are being increasingly restricted nationw

[littlecaffeinatedowl]

Resources for anyone that ends up in a restricted state:

Aid Access - they can send you the abortion pill even if you live in a restricted state.

PLUS, you do not have to be pregnant to order them. You can order to have on hand, in case of an emergency.

Aid Access supports women who cannot otherwise access an abortion or miscarriage treatment and protects their human rights.

Repro Legal Helpline (reprolegalhelpline.org) -

Some of the things they can help with above.

Miscarriage + Abortion Hotline (mahotline.org) -

They have a ton of information, and resources in one place.

Also, if you find yourself in a restricted state, you need to be careful of how and with whom you are talking about it. You need to use safe, encrypted messaging and calling.

I also recommend removing any biometric information for unlocking your phone. Use a PIN or password instead of a fingerprint or facial recognition.

[diegowave-deactivated20230210]

I already reblogged a post with links to abortion funds. But I would like to specifically mention the Yellowhammer Fund.

They serve the deep south, aka one of the regions that will be greatly fucked over by the Supreme Court’s ruling. Please consider donating to them if you have the means to do so.

[theivorybilledwoodpecker]

Since the SCOTUS doesn't think you have the right to hear this, please boost the hell out of the Miranda Warning.

You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to speak to an attorney, and to have an attorney present during any questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you at government expense.

If someone knows other languages and can translate this, that would be wonderful because cops are no longer obligated to tell people their rights. This puts everyone but cops at risk. Let's make sure everyone on Tumblr knows.

[geminiloveca]

IMPORTANT NOTE:

You are NOT exercising your 5th amendment right to not self incriminate UNLESS you state out loud, “I am not answering any questions without the presence of my attorney.” and then SHUT THE HELL UP. SAY NOTHING ELSE. if pushed, repeat the same phrase and NOTHING ELSE. 

Simply NOT speaking is NOT ENOUGH. 

[ms-demeanor]

Plan B is shelf stable for up to 4 years. Afterpill is shelf stable for about 18 months.

Plan B is currently available over the counter, and you can find coupons for it online for various retailers; some of those coupons require a prescription so check the coupon details carefully. Both of these medications can be ordered online.

Plan B and Afterpill in the 1.5mg tablets are less effective for people over 176 pounds, however it is safe to double the dose, so if you are heavier order two doses. Ella is also effective for heavier people, but requires a prescription.

Emergency contraception is effective for a short period after sex. You need to take Plan B or Afterpill within 72 hours of unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy.

IUDs and birth control implants are effective long-term birth control that does not require your partner to participate in using the birth control or even be aware of it. IUDs are 99% effective and are effective for 3-12 years depending on type. Planned Parenthood can place an IUD for you, and so can many gynecologist's offices, and IUDs are covered under most health insurance plans. Talk to your doctor or gynecologist about how to get an IUD. Birth control implants are 99% effective and are effective for up to 5 years. Like IUDs, you can talk to your doctor or gynecologist, or visit Planned Parenthood, to get an IUD.

The birth control methods listed here are not effective for preventing STIs, they are for pregnancy prevention only.

If you can become pregnant but do not want to be pregnant, now is a good time to consider a long-term birth control option like an IUD or a birth control implant, and to purchase emergency contraception like Plan B or Afterpill to have it onhand in an emergency.

[robotpussy]

is it wrong of me to bring up that white women uphold patriarchy and white supremacy to better themselves and move up the ladder? I feel like I need to say this before people start saying "men are controlling women's bodies" because it's not just women's bodies being controlled and it is not just men who have had a hand in this.

[robotpussy]

you cannot remove racism and white supremacy from this conversation it will not undermine the feminist movement or anything else. but it is one of the driving forces of this happening today

[samwisethewitch]

I literally do not care what the Bible says about any political issue. I am not Christian. Christian scripture should have zero effect on my life or my personal freedoms.