#romanpaganism

[recaptchalater]

“You believe in God?" demanded Billy Karma.

'I believe in thirty-seven separate and distinct gods,' answered Argyle proudly. 'That puts me thirty-six ahead of you.'

'It makes you a pagan.'

'It makes you a man of limited vision,' said Argyle.”

― Mike Resnick, The Outpost

[pearledmoon]

Epicurius Apollo & Eriounes Hermes

 In my personal experience as a Hellenist, I find Hermes and Apollo to be very gentle, patient, generous, and benevolent. Establish a genuine relationship with them and you’d be surprised how much help and support they give. A quarter of an inch of effort stretches for many miles with them. When you’re in a tight spot, better believe they’ve got your back!

 They are two of the wisest and most intelligent teachers/mentors I could ever ask for. The virtues I see in them, they help bring out in me. So that I may grow as a person, become better than I am. Which in turn, leads me to help others in the way I was taught, over and over again.

 In these little ways, we do as individuals have the ability to change the world around us. Starting with the communities we are a part of. Just the simple act of changing yourself changes the dynamic with others. It changes patterns for the better. That subtle shift in your tone and perspective can help others see things differently and thus, react differently.

[recaptchalater]

“Yet rather than calling the earliest religions, which embraced such an open acceptance of all human sexuality, 'fertility cults,' we might consider the religions of today as strange in that they seem to associate shame and even sin with the very process of conceiving new human life. Perhaps centuries from now scholars and historians will be classifying them as 'sterility cults.”

― Merlin Stone, When God Was a Woman

[pearledmoon]

Phoebus & Paean Apollon

When I think of Phoebus Apollon, I think of hope. The light at the end of the tunnel. If you press on, you will end up basking in the sunlight. Paean Apollon reminds us we all have health struggles. But we can heal from them or manage them. That it is important for our happiness and well being to take care of our health.

So ask yourself today; what have I been putting off? What can I do better? When was the last time I saw my doctor? Do I need to eat healthier or exercise more? It doesn’t have to be all at once. But consider a small change that you can build on. So that many years down the line, you will be in better shape. Do the maintenance now so that you won’t have larger issues to deal with later down the road.

[pearledmoon]

Kharidotes Hermes

Bringer of fortune, You whom give joy to many, Gratitude fills us.

[pearledmoon]

Alexikakos Apollon

Averter of harm, Giver of bountiful health, Gently smiling one.

[pearledmoon]

Couplet to Hermes & Apollon

Clever and wily as you are, Brilliant shooter from afar. Intelligent in so many ways, Wisdom that stretches for days. The Divine helper of man, He whom always has a plan. Thoughtful to and beyond the very end, Your calm compassion, we do so depend.

[pearledmoon]

~Greek Gayness~

💜Gay love stories of the Theoi💜

Apollon:

Hyakinthos

Hymenaios

Kyparissos

Carnus

Branchus  

Admetus

Hermes:

Krokos

Dionysos:

Polymnus

Ampelos

Poseidon:

Nerites

Zeus:

Ganymedes  

Sources:

https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/DionysosLoves.html#Polymnos

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosymnus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ampelos

https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/HermesLoves.html#Krokos

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocus_(mythology)

https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/ApollonLoves.html#Hyakinthos

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyacinth_(mythology)

https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/ApollonLoves.html#Kyparissos

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branchus_(lover_of_Apollo)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admetus

https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/PoseidonLoves.html#Nerites

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nerites_(mythology)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganymede_(mythology)

https://www.theoi.com/Ouranios/Ganymedes.html

https://www.greeklegendsandmyths.com/ganymede.html

https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/The_Myths/Zeus%27s_Lovers/Ganymede/ganymede.html