#hedylogos

[theogonyofbeauty]

Himeros, Pothos and Hedylogos.

[moonstruckdraws]

When at a party...

[winged-psyche]

The Erotes

The erotes are a group of winged gods associated with love, sex, passion and marriage. They are most often seen with aphrodite as her companions and are also often her children. The number of them varies, but here I wanted to list the main 7, their domains and their parents. As someone who honors the erotes often in my practice, I wanted to share the information I could find on them to get more people interested in them! If it’s wanted, I could make a separate post on things I usually give as offerings to them as a group to give other people ideas on where to start!

Eros Pothos Anteros

Eros: god of love and sexual desire. There are two distinct versions of Eros. One of him being one of the youngest gods, child of Aphrodite and Ares, the other is him being one of the first gods to come into creation.

Himeros: god of uncontrollable sexual desire and lust. Child of Aphrodite. In Hesiod’s Theogony, he accompanied Aphrodite at her birth along with Eros.

Pothos: god of desire, yearning and longing. Child of Aphrodite or sometimes said to be the son of Zephyros and Iris.

Anteros: god of requited love and avenger of unrequited love. Son of Ares and Aphrodite or alternatively he is the child of Nerites and Poseidon.

Hedylogos: god of sweet talk and flattery. Not much is known about Hedylogos unfortunately, not even who his parents are but a good guess would be Aphrodite.

Hermaphroditus: god of androgyny and effeminacy. Child of Hermes and Aphrodite.

Hymenaeus: god of marriage and weddings. Son of usually Apollon and one of the muses or in one case Dionysus and Aphrodite.

All information pulled from theoi.com

[the-little-robyn]

My designs of the Erotes ❤️ had a lot of fun drawing them

[witchberry-cookie-fan]

Did Hedylogos listen to his mama in the end? Nooooo

He serenaded Gany with the “ and when the angels tell me NOOoOOooOoo ✨✨✨✨✨✨ I don’t wanna leave my baby alooooooone “ song. And Gany was like “ oh wowee!! 😳 “ and then Hedylogos gave him a peck on the cheek out of sheer joy and impulse. And he flew away to giggle and kick his feet at home.

[starstruckclownart]

What y'all know about the Erotes?? 🗣🩷

(Potentially more than me coz i just got into them lol)

[khaire-traveler]

💝 Subtle Hedylogos Worship 🍭

Make a kindness jar for yourself filled with papers that have positive and encouraging phrases

Send a spontaneous message to someone you love about how/why you appreciate them in your life

Compliment strangers, especially if you can tell they're having a hard time or if they're not expecting it

Compliment yourself in the mirror; you can start with very little things, if this practice feels a bit odd at first

Get a candle that reminds you of him (no altar needed)

Keep a picture of him in your wallet

Wear jewelry that reminds you of him

Share good news with someone, even something small

Send a letter through the mail to a loved one as a surprise; fill it with reasons that you love them

Write a love letter to your crush (not a requirement for you to do this lol; just a suggestion!)

Keep imagery of wings, feathers, golden crowns, chariots (specifically Aphrodite's chariot), satyrs, sweet things (fruits, candies, etc.), things related to Aphrodite, symbols of love (hearts, etc.), and animals/birds that you associate with flattery

Keep stuffed animals of goats, as well as animals/birds that you associate with flattery

Keep a journal filled with kind messages to yourself; revisit it when you're struggling

Practice daily affirmations that make you feel good

Remind your friends about how awesome they are, especially when they're feeling down

Try to make connections with people who could help you professionally or academically in the future; e.g. college professors, high school teachers, past bosses, etc.

Learn a new word every day or week; strengthen your vocabulary

Practice formal writing, if it's something that you struggle with

Give a gift to someone you love, especially something sweet

Drink a berry, sweet, or rose-infused tea

Practice public speaking, particularly if you need to use that skill in the future

Bake something, and share it with others!

Flirt with your crush (yes, really)

Playfully flirt with your friends, if you're both comfortable with it

Wear jewelry and clothes that make you feel good

Listen to love songs, especially those focused on romance and flattery

Take a self-care bath; bonus if you have rose petals, rose-scented soap, or similar rose-based items

Wear a sweet-smelling scent/a scent that you find attractive

Practice having compassion for others through words, especially those you find difficult to get along with (not encouraging tolerating terrible behavior, just to clarify)

Practice open communication with others, especially when it comes to boundary-setting

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I might add more to this in the future, but for now, this is my list of discreet ways to worship Hedylogos! Take care, and may Hedylogos bless you with good news and compliments, if you wish him to! 🩷

Link to Subtle Worship Masterlist

[moonstruckdraws]

Hedylogos Posting

I had an urge to draw him after designing a certain Goddess that I am definitely not drowning over

I also realized I have only drawn his tail feathers twice! Both in his og and updated design. So I drew it again because he’s the only one with one

Well Anteros has a tail but he isn’t a birb

Tails of all kinds are majestic