Hellenic Polytheist

Senior High School He/him 🩷💜💙

[undertheseventhsun]

As part of the AP curriculum, students have a “Sustained Investigation”. Basically, the artist is exploring a concept or idea through various projects. For me, I’m creating pieces that I will dedicate to each of my gods, and my SI is exploring how I express my emotions and how greek gods represent these emotions.

I’ve been working on it for four months now, and my first project is finally finished. I’ll be posting under #koasprojects if you’d like to see my progress

[divineaphrodisianmagic]

Dear HelPol crowd~

Can we please stop using AI images.

There is plenty of art of the gods, plenty of statues, plenty of fan art, PLENTY OF CONTENT.

STOP GENERATING AI CONTENT. IT IS GROSS. THE GODS WOULD NOT APPROVE.

Thanks.

[feather-flock]

You don't need to be soft and feminine to worship Aphrodite.

You don't need to be a fighter and strong to worship Ares.

You don't need to enjoy alcohol and intimacy to worship Dionysos.

You don't need to steal and be fast to worship Hermes.

You don't need to know how to swim to worship Poseidon.

You don't need to be mature and motherly to worship Hera.

You don't need to like going outside to worship Artemis.

You don't need to be a genius to worship Athena.

[wrathful-warhound]

Dionysus Dimetor (twice-born)

[wrathful-warhound]

Dionysus Dimetor (twice-born)

[the-mortuary-witch]

THE SABBATS

credit: thehourofwitchery on pinterest

[sleepnowmychild]

Something about Aphrodite walking out of the sea for the first time being a metaphor for stepping into womanhood and going through puberty.

Lived for so long weightless and carefree and naked in the sea, and now theres suddenly the crushing weight of gravity, you have to carry your own weight with no help. Everyone is looking at you, at your body, you're so exposed. You're being seen, percived. But by more than just fish and nymphs, by everyone, even those with bad intentions. Judged and lusted over at the same time, when you're still so young and learning to walk on land without stumbling, the water hasn't even dried on your skin yet and already theres expectations to meet.

[undertheseventhsun]

praying to Hygeia for relief from my headache

[undertheseventhsun]

Ares, The God of My Anger

This piece draws inspiration from Ares, the Greek God of war. As part of my sustained inquiry—how do greek gods represent my emotions and personal experiences—I chose Ares to symbolize my anger. As I’ve grown and matured through my adolescence, I have continuously been let down by society. Unnecessary death, stolen rights, and a blatant disregard for one another and the Earth can be found worldwide.

The helmet itself is for my latest challenge—becoming an adult in these troubling times. I kept the design simple in order to draw attention to the blood splatter. While I may not have begun the battle of adulthood, I am still impacted by the choices of adults around me. With this helmet, I will challenge my anger into strength and face the world head on.

Overall, I’m really proud of how this turned out. The blood splatter took forever, but it looks awesome so it’s totally worth it. I could have done better with the gold glaze, but I think I spent all of my patience on the blood. My favorite part is the mohawk. It took me a month to find the right material but it looks amazing so I’m really happy with that.

I can’t wait to take it home and dedicate it to Ares. I don’t have anything for his alter yet so this will be an exciting new addition.

[diana-thyme]

Greek Gods 101: Eirene

Eirene is a goddess of peace and spring. Excluding the universal offerings, some common offerings include:

Fruits

Flowers

Imagery of Doves

Imagery of Wreaths

Olives/Olive Oil

Olive, Pine, or Birch Wood, Sticks, Leaves, Etc.

Depictions of the Cornucopia

Imagery of Gates/Fences

Depictions of Rhytons

Veils or Other Head Coverings

For devotional acts, some activities that can be done for her include:

Planting Seeds

Living More Peacefully

Deescalating Conflicts

Making Donations (especially to war relief funds)

Doing A Craft (sculpting, drawing, knitting, etc.)

Listening to Peaceful Music

Practice Mindfulness

Live Simply

She is celebrated in 2 Athenian holidays:

Synoikia

Demokratia

[diana-thyme]

Greek Gods 101: Nike

Nike is a goddess of victory. Excluding the universal offerings, some common offerings include:

Trophies, Medals, Etc.

Awards or Diplomas

Crowns

Sashes

Coins

Photos of Victories, Wins, or Simply Competitions

Sports Equipment (i.e. Volleyball, Baseball Bat, Etc.)

Country or Territory Flags

For devotional acts, some activities that can be done for her include:

Participating in Competitions

Protesting

Learn About Certain Wars or Battles

Celebrating Victories (Especially Through Song)

Achieving Goals

Planning Out Ways to Achieve Your Goals

Playing Sports

She is celebrated in a few Athenian holidays:

Synoikia

Niketeria

[diana-thyme]

Greek Gods 101: Hygieia

Hygieia is a goddess of good health and cleanliness. Excluding the universal offerings, some common offerings include:

Salt

Cleaning Supplies

Clean Rags or Towels

Feathers

Depictions of Snakes

Quartz

Hand Sanitizer

Soap (Any Kind)

Travel Size Cleanliness Supplies (i.e. Body Wash, Room Spray, Cleaning Spray, Wipes, Etc.)

For devotional acts, some activities that can be done for her include:

Practicing Self-Care

Cleaning

Taking Care of Others

Taking Your Medications and/or Vitamins

Washing Up (Yourself, Dishes, Clothing, Etc.)

Resting

Doing Chores

Practicing Safety Measures While Sick or To Not Get Sick (i.e. Washing Hands After Going Out, Wearing a Mask, Etc.)

She is celebrated in 1 Athenian holiday:

Asklepia

[5tarry-skies-of-hope]

The Gods : Simple ways to get closer to your Deity

Fun fact: Bonding with your Deities or spirit companions doesn't have to be elaborate, nor does it have to be expensive or difficult to access.

Here are some ways to bond with your Gods that I, personally, find very nice!

» ․ 💌 !! ˎˊ˗ Write them a letter

Now, 'letter' has a very loose definition here. This can be a literal letter on paper, something digital, a little note, writing in the dirt or any form of writing/printing on something.

Once you're done, do whatever you want with it! Burn it to send it to your God, keep it to give it to Them, place it on Their altar, put it somewhere safe, do whatever makes you feel best.

» ․ 🎵 !! ˎˊ˗ Play Them music

It doesn't have to be a devotional playlist and it doesn't have to be songs that remind you of Them. Just put on your liked songs or your favorite playlist and do something relaxing.

Tell Them about your day, draw with Them, sing along to the music, have a cup of tea, literally anything with the music playing in the background. Ask Them what They think about the music. Tell Them what you think about the music. Just anything.

» ․ 🌲 !! ˎˊ˗ Go outside

Take a walk in the park or sit by an open window and let the air run through your face. "Go for a walk outdoors. Reconnect with the feeling of the wind blowing through your hair. Listen to the birds that live in a tree in your yard. Watch the sunset. Take time to smell the flowers that bloom in the park during the summer." [- 'The modern guide to witchcraft' by Skye Alexander]

» ․ 🕯️ !! ˎˊ˗ Light a candle

Light a candle on your altar (or just any candle, for that matter) as a devotional act, or just for whatever you would like. Make sure you stay safe around fire, though, and keep an eye on that flame.

After lighting your candle, you can let it continue burning (while keeping an eye on it), you can make an offering or a prayer, you can talk to Them, you can just rest in Their presence, you can do anything you want really.

» ․ 🥰 !! ˎˊ˗ Make an emoji sequence for Them

Now, by 'emoji sequence', I do mean probably exactly what you're thinking. A collection of emojis that remind you of your Deity or spirit. Now, I'm not using the term 'emoji spell' because it isn't necessarily a spell (though categorically it can fall under 'spells' depending on how you intend to use it.)

Here's some examples! ~🎵🌻☀️🌻🎵~ Lord Apollon ~ ~🔵⚔️🦉⚔️🔵~ Lady Athena ~ ~💍👪👑👪💍~ Queen Hera ~ ~☁️⚡👑⚡☁️~ King Zeus ~

It can help you better connect with your Deity or spirit, and, honestly, it can be a great way to really understand just what you associate with your Deity or spirit.

» ․ 👗 !! ˎˊ˗ Wear clothes with things related to Them

Whether it's yellow for Apollon, owls for Athena or a dress for Aphrodite, wearing something that is or represents something you associate with Them can help you feel closer to Them.

It's basically the same concept as a prayer bead or devotional jewelry, but it's literally your clothes.

» ․ 📖 !! ˎˊ˗ Research

Research your Deity, things related to your Deity, things that remind you of your Deity or pretty much anything. Ways to worship, spells, how to offer.

This has helped me feel closer to my Goddess many times (which makes sense, considering She's literally the Goddess of wisdom, but it works even if They aren't an intelligence-related Deity).

I really hope this helps anyone who sees it! Khaire, may your path bloom with flowers and have a nice day!

[da1su-am]

My Goddess aphrodite🥹💖‼️

[wrathful-warhound]

Athena of the arts

oh lovely goddess of wisdom, pls help me study anatomy its so difficult and for what

[undertheseventhsun]

DAY ONE: Who was the first deity you began worshipping? Do you still worship them now?

When I started, I first worshipped Apollon and I’m happy to say I still worship him :)

[another-daughter-of-hades-deact]

Why the Ancient Greeks Called Souls “Shades”

In Greek thought, death was not an ending, it was a fading. When a person died, their psyche, or soul, left the body like a breath and descended into Hades. Yet what entered that shadowed realm was not the vibrant being that once lived, but a “shade”, a dim reflection, a ghost of memory.

The word the Greeks used, skia, literally means “shadow.” To them, the afterlife was a place of twilight, where the souls of the dead wandered without the warmth or vitality of life. In The Odyssey, Odysseus meets these shades in the underworld: pale, voiceless, and longing for the light they once knew.

Calling the dead “shades” was not an insult but a recognition of truth: death strips away the body, leaving only essence, the faint imprint of what once was. The Greeks saw life as the flame, and death as its lingering smoke.

Later philosophers, like Plato and the Orphic mystics, added depth to this idea. They believed that within the shadowed soul still burned a spark of divine light, a piece of something eternal. Through remembrance, ritual, or spiritual awakening, that spark could be reignited, and the shade could become radiant once more.

To the Greeks, then, a “shade” was not simply a ghost. It was the memory of being, the soul’s echo after the body’s silence.

To Hades, King Below, With Reverence.

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