#pandia

[emmieaster]

all the moonlight upon her,

all the darkness within her.

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[einlei]

I've thought about Pandia in a suit too often

[ivetteflowerblooom]

Once Kronides (Cronides) [Zeus] was joined with her [Selene] in love; and she conceived and bare a daughter Pandeia Ersa, exceeding lovely amongst the deathless gods.

Homeric hymn to Selene.

[ethaneldritch]

Sylvester's not putting up with any of her freaky nonsense and I'm here for it tbh

[fleurbleedinghearts]

Genuine question but why does Zeus get called a girldad when it's only Athena & Artemis who receive the same love from Zeus that most of his sons do?

Do you see Zeus giving a fuck about Dike, Eirene, Eunomia, Atropos, Lachesis, Clotho, Persephone (in a fatherly way), Eileithyia, Hebe, Thalia (of the graces), Euphrosyne, Aglaia, Calliope, Clio, Polyhymnia, Euterpe, Terpsichore, Erato, Melpomene, Thalia (of the muses), Urania, Britomartis, Pandia, Ersa, Melinoe, Ate, or Helen

...the way he gives a fuck about Apollo, Hermes, Dionysus, Heracles, or Pollux?

Even several of his mortal sons like Arcas, Aeacus, Minos, Rhadamanthys, & Sarpedon get more love from him than nearly all his godly daughters besides Athena & Artemis. (Heck! Even Tantalus was loved before he pulled that shit!)

He seems more like a boydad to me.

[aomibeans]

literally chapters 1-2

another version of this was supposed to be made w jenkin saying “murder is okay” but i feel like pandia fits this better

[antiquatedhag]

Happy pandia, a day we know so very little of!

Pandia is an ancient Athenian holiday. There is very little we know, as so much information is lost, but it’s supposed that this holiday was in honour of Zeus. It takes place immediately after Dionysia, in the middle of the month of Elaphebolion (late March to early April).

It has been suggested that it may be in honour of Pandeia, a goddess of the moon and a daughter of Zeus. Albeit, since we have so little information, nothing can be confirmed. We go off of what we know, and that evidence, as far as I understand, points to this being a holiday of Zeus.

Ways to celebrate ✨

Raise your palms to the sky and thank our father

Light incense in his honour

Light a candle for him

Bake or cook for him

Recite hymns

Dance in the rain

Feel the wind press against your back, pushing you forward

Talk about him to anyone that will listen

Create art in his name

Clean his shrine, or create one

Face your fears in his honour

Donate to a shelter, a cause, or charity

Vote

Plant a tree in his name

Go outside and look for pictures on the shapes of the clouds

Learn a skill in his honour

Wear devotional jewelry or clothing

Pray to him

Etc,,,

Happy panda to all; and father Zeus, I thank you for your divine justice, your hospitality, and your love ❤️

[aceofcupsbiggestfan]

Pandia

~ 14, 16 or 17 Elaphebelion ~

Not much is known about Pandia except for the fact the festival celebrated Zeus. It is thought to be celebrated after City Dionysia in favor of Zeus as the god of the sky.

The date which Pandia is celebrated has been much discussion. Demosthenes, an ancient philosopher, pointed the festival being held after City Dionysia. Often Pandia is tied to the full-moon, placing it around the 14th of Elaphebelion. However, no written proof can hold up this date. Modern scholars favor the 16th or 17th of Elaphebelion.

Pandia, while a festival for Zeus, comes from the Goddess Pandia, daughter of Zeus and Selene. Pandion, an Athenian King, is also tied to the festival through his name. Pandia being the goddess of the Full Moon, her name is seen in her mother's, Selene. Selene Pandia, Selene of all brightness, offers possible origins of the festival's namesake.

Pandion, a hero in mythos, is modernly thought to have taken his name from the festival itself, therefore holding no founding significance in the celebration. Pandion is also a common name for one being from the Athenian tribe Pandionis, who preforms rites at the festival. Scholars believe it is more likely Pandion's name comes from this.

While Modern Scholars believe the festival is tied to Zeus, it is disputed whether Pandia and Selene were celebrated as well. As through all things in time the festival most likely changed depending on the year and location. Modern Hellenist may find Pandia a time to celebrate one of these deities, or perhaps all. After all, worship the gods in the way that best suits you.

Traditional Offerings:

Zeus imagery

Selene imagery

Pandia imagery

Honey cakes

Meat

traditional offerings to Zeus, Selene and/or Pandia

Traditional Acts:

celebration of Zeus, Selene and/or Pandia

celebration of the brightening of the sky

celebration of spring

feasting

singing hymns to Selene and Zeus (Modern Hellenes might wish to create their own hymn to Pandia)