#hyakinthos

[koshiku2]

I recently discovered the airbrush and tried it on Hyacinth's garments

[sorayume24]

Hyapollo in general: hyapollo in smut:

This is my headcannon of them literally apollo is the one comforting and protecting hyacinthus

In bed, however... 😏

[katerinaaqu]

Honestly the Lucian Dialogs of Gods (Dialogi Deorum) are so lively and so direct!

For instance here is the clip of the dialog between Hermes and Apollo! Apollo is grieving over the death of Hyakinthus!

Hermes: Why are you sad, Apollo? Apollo: Oh Hermes! I am so devastated! My beloved! Hermes: Ah that is worthy of sorrow indeed but whom are you grieving for? Are you sad about Daphne? Apollo: Not at all. I grieve for my lover (eromenos), the Laconian son of Oeballus Hermes: Don't tell me Hyakinthus died! Apollo: Very much so! Hermes: But who, Apollo, who could be so incapable of love so that to kill that beautiful boy?! Apollo: It was by my own hand! Hermes: Undoubtedly you must have gone mad, Apollo! Apollo: No I wasn't, it was an accident that happened without my will! Hermes: How? I want to hear the way! Apollo: He was learning how to throw the discus and I was throwing with him however Zephyr also loved him and he (Hyakinthus) was not interested and because Zephyr couldn't stand the insult when I threw, like we were used to, upwards he (Zephyr) blew over the mount Taygetos and it (the discus) flew towards the boy's head and so much blood flowed from the wound, immediately killing the boy! I attacked immediately Zephyr with my arrows and he ran away back to the mountains. However the boy I buried in a grave in Amyclae where the discus killed him and from his blood, oh Hermes, from his blood I made a beloved flower come out of the earth, the most beautiful flower of all and I wrote on it letters to mourn for the dead! Do you think now that I mourn unjustly? Hermes: Ah, Apollo you already knew you had chosen a mortal for your lover! Do not grieve now that he died!

(Translation by me)

I love how you can literally play the scene so simply! You just need two people. Apollo is crying devastated, Hermes notices and asks him what is going on wishing to hear the story. We also hear that the events with Daphne have passed now but also we see that Apollo grieves for his "eromenos". Hermes originally wonders who would do such a thing and then when Apollo reveals the truth Hermes assumes he was mad or something because who would dare to harm him?! (here again the concept of καλός καγαθός "beautiful and pure)

However after Apollo tells his sad story Hermes seems to drop the "logic bomb" here that Apollo made the choice of loving a mortal man that was destined to die anyways. Somehow not showing as much sympathy at the end of the story! In one way that seems to be the final punchline that in the end of the day the gods that wish to love mortals are already up for sorrows because mortals are destined to die anyways

However the way that we see in such a small piece of dialog how Hermes and Apollo interact; how Hermes is more insensitive while Apollo is grieving and taken over by emotion, we hear their "roles" in the relationship (erastes and eromenos), we hear the story of Zephyr being jealous of Hyakinthus for not returning his feelings, we see the immediate enraged reaction by Apollo and the way he buries the boy back at the place he was hit and also the dramatic details about the child's fate... And finally the Hyakinth flower that says to have the letters of YA (Υάκυνθος ) forming on the leaves I remember mentioning this to my Achilles and Patroclus analysis (I also mentioned it more to my reblogs with @likethexan ) and the way the clip seems to be influenced by the same pattern of rage and grief is really beautifully written!

The Lucian Dialogs are generally so great but the dialogs of gods have some great elements in them such as Zeus and Ganymedes or Hera to Zeus about Ganymedes!

[femme-plant-mom]

Thought the PJO and Epic fandoms might appreciate this little tidbit from Lucian

[deathlessathanasia]

I’ve come across many myths claiming that Zephyrus killed Hyacinthus out of jealousy, but I’ve also seen on the Wiki that some sources say he wasn’t the one who killed him and wasn’t even involved, and that this detail(who said Zephyrus killed Hyacinthus) was added later. Are there any sources that can confirm this?

I'm not very familiar with this story, but as far as I know the earliest (surviving) mention of Zephyros as Apollo's rival responsible for the death of Hyakinthos comes from Palaiphatos' „On Unbelievable Tales” 46 (maybe late 4th century BCE):

„Hyacinth was a beautiful and noble youth from Amyclae. Both Apollo and Zephyr saw him and were smitten by his beauty; both competed to win his affection. Apollo showed off his archery skills, and Zephyr sent a wind. Apollo approached Hyacinth with joy and singing; but Hyacinth felt anxious and fearful around Zephyr, so he shared his affection with Apollo. Because of this, Zephyr grew jealous and plotted his revenge. Later on, when Hyacinth was training with Apollo, (something he was too afraid to do with Zephyr), Zephyr maliciously struck down the discus that Apollo had thrown; it struck the youth, and he died. The earth could not erase the memory of such a tragedy, and so in honor of the youth, it created a flower with the name Hyacinth, and inscribed the first letter of his name on the petals of the flowers.”

More rarely it is Boreas who plays that role instead of Zephyros (Servius on Vergil's Eclogues 3.63, First Vatican Mythographer 115, Second Vatican Mythographer 208).

Other times however neither of these get involved at all and the death of Hyakinthos is just an accident, which might very well be the earliest version of the tale with the jealous rival being added later on for more drama. The earliest mention of Hyakinthos, Apollo and discus (but no wind god) is in a fragment of the Hesiodic Catalogue of Women.

[screwdrivers-artbook]

Hyacinthus…

[khaire-traveler]

🪻 Subtle Hyakinthos Worship 🌱

Pick flowers; press or dry them

Start a garden; tend to a plant

Grow your own herbs or produce

Keep a picture of him in your wallet

Wear jewelry that reminds you of him

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

Make a flower crown, especially with Laurel leaves included

Drink an herbal/flower tea (SAFELY!!!); add some honey to it

Support environmental preservation or LGBT rights organizations

Have imagery of swans, flowers, hyacinths, an iris or larkspur (sources believe one of these are the original flower mentioned in myth), the sun/sunlight, or rebirth (maybe spring) around

Have a stuffed animal swan or any animal you associate with rebirth

Express yourself in little ways if you can't be fully open; a bracelet that represents your gender, pride flag colored shoelaces, etc.

If you have a partner, buy or pick flowers for them; buy or pick flowers for yourself

Pick up trash in your environment

Try spring cleaning; tidy up your space

Take a self-care bath/shower, especially with herbs or flower petals

Make a list of things that made you smile throughout the day/week, big or small

Talk a walk/hike in nature; walk through a field of flowers or an area with lots of flowers

Put up a sugar water feeder for pollinators, such as hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees

Fall asleep/meditate to the sounds of nature - bird songs, forest ambiance, etc.

Take regular breaks from screens; be sure to get some fresh air

Learn about the local flora

Try foraging (SAFELY!!!)

Practice compassion towards others as well as yourself

Donate fresh fruits and vegetables to soup kitchens and homeless shelters (if the shelters accept perishables)

Get some movement throughout your day, even if it's just stretching your muscles

Eat three meals a day; try to eat well if able

Stay hydrated; drink lots of water

Take your medications, if any

Try herbal/natural remedies for MINOR health problems; stomaches, headaches, sore throats, etc.

Take some time to bask in the sunlight

Get accustomed to the idea of change; without change, we cannot progress

Keep a self-love and self-growth journal; write about your feelings (positive and negative), treat yourself with understanding, write ways you've changed throughout the month, etc.

Engage in comforting activities after a hard day; engage in self-care

Engage with childhood media; get in touch with the younger part of yourself

Get comfortable with the idea of growing older; to be human is to grow old; to grow old is not a bad thing

Be kind to children; play with them if offered

Dance/sing to music, especially music that makes you feel free, wild, young, or happy

Recycle when you can; try to make/use your own compost

Leave flowers on graves (ask permission from the cemetery first!!!)

Make your own cookies, pastries, breads, etc.; try to use natural ingredients

Give out handmade pastries, cookies, breads, etc. to loved ones and those in need

Try to ground yourself in nature; stand in a green landscape with bare feet (if safe); focus on the fresh air coming into and out of your lungs, the peaceful sounds near you, etc.

Be gentle with yourself, especially if you're having a difficult time; treat yourself as you would treat a loved one - someone extremely near and dear to your heart

Open your windows, blinds, curtains, etc. on a sunny day; let the light or fresh air in

Stop and smell the flowers c:

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This is my life of discreet ways to worship Hyacinthus! I found this list a bit challenging, mostly due to the stress I'm dealing with offline, so I'll likely make edits to it in the future. In the meantime, I hope someone finds this helpful! Take care! 💜

Link to Subtle Worship Master list

[elio-loves-boys]

helpol gardening??

hi everyone! i could use some gardening tips! (could be time sensitive??)

basically, i noticed that (what I believe to be) PURPLE HYACINTHS are growing and blooming in my backyard and I'd LOVE to put these in a flower pot to bring inside, both because I love flowers and hyacinths, but also in honor of Apollon and Hyakinthos!

is there anything I should know before I very delicately uproot a hyacinth to pot it? oh it's also been raining for the past 2-3 days, if that's important!!