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25 | hellenistic witch | classicist | taurus

[wayfind-er]

Not everyone knows about my GDrive with 100+ PDFs about ancient Greek Religion, but now you do. I hope it's helpful!

[venomspecs]

We have a grapevine growing in front of the door of the family forge and I never really noticed the "Hephaestus' return to Olympus with Dionysus" vibes lol. It would be fun if Dionysus made a vine grow on the facade of Hephaestus' forge on Olympus after they're back. I do wonder what the symbolism of that myth is, why Dionysus specifically was the one to take him there. I always assumed it's just because he could forget his troubles with wine but I'm sure there's more behind it

[katerinaaqu]

Dionysus is a liberator.

His whole attribute is about releasing something, both the basic instincts of one's heart as well as literal liberations hence also being the one tricking Hephaestus with wine to release Hera from her binds. In a way also he releases Hephaestus from his hatred or bitterness for his mother not only by giving him wine (wine makes heart glad, says an old Greek proverb) but also setting things right between the two figures.

Dionysus is also in a way releaser of souls. Unlike Hermes who is the psychopomb aka the "sender of souls" Dionysus is known for going to the underworld and releasing souls from there including his mother Semele but others too. Conversely he is also the one to "release" Hephaestus from his punishment and return him or elevate him to the status of Olympus again or rather restore him back to his rightful place. Hermes is the one that sends the souls somewhere without return but Dionysus is known for his coming and going in the underworld as god of rebirth

Dionysus is also another figure that represents chaos but unlike Hermes he is not the archetype of trickster but rather this releasing chaos that sets things right eventually or sets things even.

Last but not least I think it is linked also with the fact that Dionysus was also technically elevated to Olympus from the status of de-facto semi-demigod (because he is not your typical demigod either given that he was also nourished by Zeus's essence when he carried the pregnancy to term in his thigh) so it makes sense that it is Dionysus of all people to send someone to the sky that currently resides on earth I suppose

These are at least the thoughts I have when I think the myth

[blended-ice]

Finished making my new phone background. Dimensions are for iphone SE3

[keysforthenight]

for Aphrodité Pandêmos ‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾

[pansywitchling]

[embroidered-vines]

Devotional art for Lady Artemis

[divinationsanctuary19]

Beloved Aphrodite, goddess who grants to us the greatest of joys, the harshest of sorrows, the sharpest of pleasures, the dearest of pains.

Aphrodite, freshest of Olympos’ flowers, your lightest touch can turn the hearts of men towards love; with voice sweet as honey, sweet as wine, you speak words of persuasion, we hear and heed, rapt in wonder.

O Aphrodite, grace and beauty surround you, where you pass, the roses bloom, with sweetest scent and sharpest thorn: with reckless hands we grasp them.

Aphrodite, born of blood in the cold salt sea, born of the fallen sky, goddess whose kindness can be so brutal, who cruelty we cherish, blessed are your children, blessed those your favor, blessed those who have felt your might, blessed those who dwell in your domain.

Aphrodite, honored one, incomparable one, with each breath I praise you.

[homey-worshiper]

Anxiety help for Worshippers

A weighted stuffed animal that corresponds to your deity. [Artemis -deer, Hera - peacock, Hestia - pig]

Oversized sweater with embroidery. [Artemis - woodland, Iris - rainbow, Demeter - flowers]

Water bottle covered with stickers. [Persephone - flowers, Athena - book quotes]

Colourful pens for journaling [Hestia - sepia, Hera - rich greens, Iris - rainbow]

Rings with details to fidget with. [Demeter - flower, Athena - tree, Artemis - bow]

Meditation or Anxiety deck in corresponding colours/themes. [Hectace - purple, Nyx - night sky, Hestia - foods]

Meditation pillow in a pattern or colour representing your deity. [Athena - grey, Aphrodite - pink]

Books and magazines!!! [Artemis - National Geographic, Demeter - gardening, Hestia - interior design]

Candle, with a scent, colour or name appropriate to your deity. [Aphrodite - rose, Hera - chocolate]

Medication organiser in your deity's colour

Mini noise machine or background noise [Artemis - forest, Amphitrite - waterfall, Hestia - fireplace]

Cosy socks in your deity's colours or patterns [Amphitrite - dolphins, Hestia - Moomins, Iris - RAINBOW]

Animal cooling face masks. [Artemis - bear, Hestia - cow, Aphrodite - dove]

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[7pleiades7]

La Naissance de Vénus (also known as Venus and The Birth of Venus) (1852) by Henry Courtney Selous (English, 1803 – 1890), oil on canvas, 74.9 × 105 cm, Private Collection

[agapidraws]

🏛️The Twelve Olympians🏛️

13. Dionysus / Διόνυσος

[agapidraws]

🏛️The Twelve Olympians🏛️

9. Ares / Άρης

[rainyloreinfinity]

FUCK YEAH

I love Ares dude. HAIL LORD ARES.

Hail Ares Enyalios, Miaiphonos, Andreiphontes, Brotoloigos.

[sleepnowmychild]

Hypnos of the chronically fatigued, unable to walk for long

Hypnos of the chronic pain sufferers, stuck in bed for days

Hypnos of the recovering, having to rest for long periods

Hypnos of the comatose, protecting them in their fragile state

Hypnos of those with endometriosis, unable to get out of bed from the cramping pain

Hypnos of the narcoleptic, unable to control their sleep-wake cycle

Hypnos of the hypersomniacs, unable to stay awake very long

Hypnos of the insomniacs, unable to fall asleep at all

Hypnos of the sleep walkers, keeping them from running into something in their sleep

Hypnos of the sleep paralysis, fighting the visions off when you can’t move

Hypnos of those who faint and black out, making sure they don’t hit the ground too hard

Hypnos of the dizzy and lightheaded, who have to lie down more often

Hypnos of the sick, disabled and chronically tired.

[strawberrygirlthings]

🤍

[theunknownpoetssociety]

Aphrodite who cries for the people who hurt themselves because self love is love too

Artemis who doesn’t hunt animals anymore (humans do it enough) She now walks in clubs looking to hunt the real animal

Athena who donates hundreds of books to local libraries and schools

Apollo who watches all street musicians hoping their talents can get them a little money (He gives more than a little)

Dionysus who watches over everyone’s drinks at the bar making sure they stay safe

Zeus who makes it rain for the couples that just want to frolic and dance and kiss in the rain

Hera who donates to woman’s and SA survivors shelters

Ares who is at the forefront of every protest because those are battles too

Hestia who holds and keeps thousands of secrets so the ones who whispered them into flame don’t have to

Hades who let’s families get one last goodbye to a loved one before they die

Persephone who personally makes sure that the ones taken too early feel safe and secure in the Underworld

Demeter who gives Her best crops to food banks and homeless shelters

Hecate who is a street magician and does actual magical for the kids

Poseidon who finds the best seashells and leaves them on the beach for someone to find and treasure

the Gods aren’t gone they ARE the little things in life

[neugierigeshexchen]

I`m literally crying

[dieanywherelse]

2009

[homey-worshiper]

hestia's fire burns ice

[witchrealms]

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