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@soft-shrine
Even when you can’t shrine, your Gods love you.
Even when it’s been months since you have done a ritual or rite in their name, your Gods love you.
Even when you aren’t at your best, your Gods love you.
Even when they’re disappointed in something you have done, your Gods love you.
Even when you turn your back to them, your Gods love you.
Your Gods won’t stop loving you for being human.
Persephone: * breathes *
Hades’ brain: Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Hades: You’re so clever, gorgeous and I love you ❤️💕💘💗💗💓💝❤️💜💟❣️💗💞💝💓💖💘
Devotional Act for Hades, Persephone and Anubis
Today me and my two friends (one who is Catholic and the other a polytheist too) visited our local graveyard. I thought it’d be a nice way to honour Hades, Persephone and Anubis. I had already told them that I was going there with the intention of paying respects and for the two cthonic deities, they seemed fine with it (one thought I was joking so oops). I was planning on buying flowers and putting them on some graves but I didn't have the money so hopefully next time.
I had felt all sort of energies, it was really calming. There’s a grave right when you walk through the gates, a memorial for the soldiers and I almost cry everytime I'm faced with something like that. But they are at peace now is what I repeat. I know the good souls are being protected and cared for.
Hades, Persephone and Anubis, thank you for maintaining the balance between life and death. Thank you for protecting the souls who are no longer with us.
⚰️🖤
Persephone was the mistress of the Furies–underworld daimones who punished the crimes of filial betrayal, impiety and murder. She despatched them when curses were invoked in her name.
- Homer, Iliad
One more time for Apollo 👏🏾☀️
Me: Hades is my favorite Greek god
What people think I mean: I'm dark and misunderstood and I think I'm mysterious and dangerous and I wear only black clothes and my hair is always in my eyes
What I actually mean: I'm an introverted nerd who gave my dog a stupid name because it's funny and mostly I just want to be left alone except for that one person who is sunshine incarnate
Subtly connecting to the gods
Aphrodite: simple “I love yous” at the end of phone calls
Apollo: memorizing a poem and making playlists
Ares: mindless bantering with a friend
Artemis: reminding little girls that they can do anything a boy can do
Athena: rereading a book and noticing things that you never noticed the first time
Demeter: worrying about what seems small
Dionysus: taking a moment to actually taste your drink
Hades: mourning a loss
Hephaestus: finally building that shelf
Hera: going out on anniversaries
Hermes: stealing your sister’s shirt
Hestia: making a house a home
Persephone: taking a moment to look for the beautiful in a dull situation
Poseidon: swimming on a sunny day
Zeus: driving through storms
Joanna Karpowicz - Not Today (acrylic on canvas, 2017)
Y'all wanna have goth gfs until they start doing goth stuff like praying to Anubis and leaving flowers on the graves of people they don’t know.
Favorite Anubis epithets:
Accounter of Hearts
Beautiful Guardian
Dark One
Chief Healer
Child of Jackals
He Who Weighs
The Heart in the Hall of the Two Truths
Great Embalmer
Great Child
Great One
Royal Son
Guide of the Two Lands
Guardian of Souls
Guide of the Two Lands
He Who Checks the Heart
He Who Checks the Scales
He Who Does Not Sleep
High One
Keeper of the Keys to the Duat
Key-Holder
Lord of the Delta
Lord of the Coffin
Lord of the Desert
Lord of the Scales
Lord of the Two Lands
He Who Is Upon His Mountain
Powerful One
Father of the Necropolis
The Magnificent Jackal
Lord of Ma'at
He Who Defeats His Enemy
Ruler of the Dead
He Who Emerges From Myrrh
The Great Physician
He With the Skillful Arms
Lord of Natron
Lord of Purification
He Who Wraps the Body
Lord of the Burial
Overseer of Balance
Master of the Scales
Beautiful Devotee Necklaces!
TopShop do these beautiful necklaces based of the Greek goddess called the Freedom Goddess Collection! I personally have one of Artemis and I keep it on all the time as a token of my respect for her!
I have come across all of them except Artemis in stores, the Artemis one was a present for Christmas and was ordered online I believe! But I’ve seen others get it in stores.
I found one of Gaia too!
Beautiful Devotee Necklaces!
TopShop do these beautiful necklaces based of the Greek goddess called the Freedom Goddess Collection! I personally have one of Artemis and I keep it on all the time as a token of my respect for her!
I have come across all of them except Artemis in stores, the Artemis one was a present for Christmas and was ordered online I believe! But I've seen others get it in stores.
A beautiful song about our Artemis🌙💜
polytheism problems
me: why do i have so many blogs. that’s it. No more new blogs. no more individual e-shrines. I’ll just have a collective blog and–
new god: H e l l o
me: new god: I saw your ad seeking new gods, so here I am. me: ??but i didn’t post any–
new god: I’M HERE. How about some worship. How about my own blog.
On Worshipping Hades
There are a ton of posts out there for signs and symbols, offerings and all that. Regardless, I’m making this post because Hades is the God I receive the most asks about, and this post was highly requested.
The Basics
Offerings:
Coins & other money (traditionally gold or brass, but all money works)
Stones, especially dark, jagged stones
Alcohol, especially wine
Honey
Milk or Water
Tobacco
Herbs: cypress, mint, myrrh, patchouli, bay, pumpkin, yew, wormwood, cinnamon, lavender, willow, oak
Flowers: marigold, dandelion, rose, lily, daisies, rowan, poppy, daffodils, calendulas
Oils, especially olive oils and vinegars
Salts and spices
Shells or bones of the earth
Teas, especially blacks and oolongs
Breads or cakes
Fruits, such as apples and pomegranates
Meat (especially lamb)
Incenses: frankincense, myrrh, wormwood, sandalwood, cinnamon, rose, pomegranate
Candles: black, grey or silver
Symbols:
Dogs (Cerberus, specifically), black lambs, serpents and screech owls
Precious jewels, money, metals
Cypress, white asphodel, mint, narcissus
Drinking horn
Sceptre
Key
Helm of darkness
Black, grey, silver, gold
Nighttime
Autumn and Winter
Cemeteries, crossroads, forests, caves and mines
Ideas for the Altar:
Black mirror
Black cloth
Dark stones, such as hematite, onyx, obsidian, jet and the like
Shells
Dirt from outside, or graveyard dirt
Black, grey or silver candles
Flowers (dried works well too)
Bones (ethically sourced)
Representations of any of His symbols, listed above
Money, especially rare coins
Silver, or other precious metals
Family heirlooms
Active Practice
Worship Etiquette:
As with all chthonic deities, offerings are usually poured down. Offerings that float up (such as incense) are less common, but can be used.
Food offerings are usually buried instead of eaten. However, if need be, you may eat them.
Offerings are often buried, poured down the drain, or into the trash. This is done to ‘complete’ the offering.
This is very traditional, but I want to include it for extra information. In a temple with a roof, offerings would often be left by His feet all day and then during at night. Also, since the Mycenaean period, priests of Άδης would rhythmically pound their hands on the ground whilst praying to Him. I will sometimes tap (not pound) my head to the floor while praying in honor of this tradition.
As always, be polite. Hades will forgive any mistakes with a forgiveness offerings and continued respect.
Ideas for Active Worship:
Saving money, and spending it wisely
Cleaning litter from cemeteries, and tending to old graves
Offerings to the dead, as well as money to the spirits of the dead to let them pass on, and donating the physical change
Collecting crystals and stones
Making an altar to tend dead spirits
Studying other cultures’ burial methods and cemetery rites
Donating to burial, mortuary or funeral services
If you communicate to spirits, treat them kindly and help them move on
Ancestral worship
Praying
Devotional poems and artwork
Dedicating items to Him, such as jewelry, a wand, or a specific bone
Working with death energy and dying plants during autumn and winter
Caring for dogs kindly
Reflecting on your thoughts and emotions on death
Helping others who have experienced loss
Frequently Asked or Requested Information
Hades can help with:
Fears about death or dying
Suicidal tendencies
Chronic illness
Money and business
Creativity
Moving on
Releasing regrets, guilt, and past relationships
Seasonal worship and practice
Earth magic and herb work
Recovery from trauma
Spirit work, namely spirits of the dead
You DO NOT need to:
Be a spirit worker or death worker in order to work with Him
Swear an oath with Him, unless you’re 110% sure to commit
Be a devotee in order to worship Him
Only worship Him
Speak super formally to Him
Be someone you’re not in order to worship Him
You DO need to:
Honor Him
Be respectful
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PROFIT
More Questions I’ve Answered
What are more DO’s and DON’T’s?
How do I know it’s Hades and not someone else?
I want to devote! How can I?
What if I can’t give extravagant offerings?
I can’t bury His food offerings
I feel like He’s not listening
I think I’ve fallen in love with Hades
Easy ways to start worshipping
I’m closeted, and want to devote
More tips for closeted worship
What are some modern things Hades would like?
How does Hades feel about cursing?
I was taught to fear Hades …
What do I even say to Him?
Do you have any tips or advice for someone wanting to become more involved with death magic and Hades?
Are there any Gods Hades wouldn’t want to be worshipped alongside?
How do you pray to Him through journal?
Advice on devoteeing
For more information on worshipping Hades–espeically devoteeism and oaths–you can check out this zine I published about Him, Pleading to Hades.
Apollo/Apollon
Small devotional acts.
Spend a moment enjoying the sun
Always carry a couple band-aids with you
Listen to music that reminds you of him
Support LGBT groups or go to Pride
Take an archery class
Wear sunscreen!
Always open the curtains to let the sun in
Wear colors that remind you of him
Be the reason someone smiles
Sing! Or hum!
Spend time cooking a good breakfast
Give money to any street artists or musicians you pass
Explore different music genres
Write poetry
Donate to a medical charity
Enjoy the first rush of caffeine in the morning
Wear more glitter
Learn to play an instrument
Attend a small concert (or a big one)
Find perfume or oils that smell like a sunny day
Practice divination
Get up early to watch the sunrise
Take a first aid class
Blast the radio
Use a picture of the sun for your screensaver
Read a poetry book
Donate blood
Incorporate more lights into your room/home
Self care! Be healthy!
PRACTICE LOVING YOURSELF
Many, many, many other things not said here
Historically Accurate Offerings to the Theoi
Zeus
Oak
Carnations
Olive branches
Styrax incense
Eagle, bull, swan images
Hera
Lilies
Peacock feathers or images
Pomegranate
Incenses
Cuckoo images
Athena
Olive branch/oil/fruit
Weavings
Myrrh incense
Perfume
Owl images
Apollon
Laurel
Red roses, sunflowers
Frankincense (manna) incense
Palm tree
Raven, swan, wolf, mouse, dolphin images
Artemis
Cedar, palm and cypress trees
Tokens of deer
Jasmine
Myrtle, white flowers
Frankincense (manna) incense
Amaranthus
Peanut
Wormwood
Deer, dog, bear, partidge, quail images
Hestia
Incenses
Chaste-tree
Pig images
Poseidon
Sea anemone
Myrrh incense
Pine
Bull, dolphin, horse images
Dionysos
Ivy
Grape vine
Pine
Styrax incense
Leopard, panther, donkey, bull images
Hermes
Tongue-shaped tokens
Rosemary, saffron
Almond tree and pine tree
Frankincense and styrax incense
Mint (for Kthonios epithet)
Cow, ram, hawk, turtle, hare images
Wild strawberry (purslane)
Ares
Bronze weapons
Frankincense (manna) incense
Swan, vulture, dragon/poisonous snake, owl images
Aphrodite
Roses, myrtle, anemone (poppy)
Quince
Apple, pomegranate
Perfumes and fragrances as incense
Dove, goose, sparrow, turtle images
Hephaistos
Daisies
Frankincense (manna) incense
Donkey, dog, crane images
Asklepios
Frankincense (manna) incense
Bread
Serpent, dog, goose, rooster images
Pan
Pine, beech trees
Fern
Wild flowers
Herbs burnt as incense and the smell of perfumes
Reeds
Goat, turtle images
Demeter
Poppy
Tokens of pigs
Styrax incense
Mint (for Kthonia epithet)
Wheat
Dove, bee, pig images
Persephone
Asphodel
Wheat
Hades
Pitchfork
Pomegranate
Daffodil
Styrax incense
Dried laurel leaves
Poplar, cypress trees
Mint
Daffodil
Hekate
Saffron
Rosemary
Garlic
Red Mullet
Amphiphon (candy)
Styrax incense
Dry laurel leaves
Oak
Ferret, dog, bull, lioness images
Source: LABRYS’ Hellenic Polytheism: Household Worship and Theoi.com
