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[wilderbas]

꥟ midsummer procession ꥟

happy lughnasadh folks!

[themagickmike]

Deity Work with Lugh

Idk about you guys but I feel like the Lugh tag has been dead for a little while. I feel like he’s a super underrated deity so I’m gonna give him the spotlight he deserves with a little post on the basics of deity work with him. Let’s gooooo!

(If anyone knows who the artist of this image is, please help me out and credit them!)

Lugh is the Irish god of Skill, Light, the Harvest, and Justice. He is best known as the deity associated with the pagan Harvest holiday of Lughnassadh, but he has so much more going on.

Legend

In Irish legend, Balor of the Evil Eye was the chief of the Famorians, a clan of ruthless sea demons who ruled oppressively. Balor was prophesied to be killed by his grandchild, so when his daughter gave birth to triplets, he tossed them all into the ocean to drown. Thankfully, one of those babies was rescued by Mannanán Mac Lir, god of the Sea. With the help of Taltiu, goddess of the Plains, Mannanán raised the boy as Lugh, whose name means ‘light.’

When Lugh grew up, he wanted to make a name for himself and join the Tuatha Dé Dannan, the pantheon of Irish gods who were at war with the Famorians. When Lugh requested entry into their fortress, he was asked what kind of skill or ability he could provide to make their clan stronger. When he told them he was great warrior, they said they already had the best warrior. When he told them he was a talented poet, they said they already had a poet. When he told them he was a healer, harpist, sorcerer, cook, blacksmith, and much more, the Tuatha Dé Dannann claimed they already had a person for each position. Lugh thought for a moment, and asked “But do you have a person who can do ALL of these things?” Admitting they did not, the Tuatha Dé Dannan allowed Lugh to join their clan. Eventually, he slew Balor, overthrew the Famorians, and was made King of the Tuatha Dé Dannan.

Lugh’s Worship

Let’s break down how Lugh was actually honored and worshipped back in the day. First and foremost he is a god of Skill and Craftsmanship. Just like in his story, Lugh was believed to have limitless talents, and was thought to favor those who dedicated their life to honing a craft.

There’s a common misconception about Lugh being a solar deity… as a god of Light, he’s associated with the Sun, certainly, but he’s equally associated with the lightning of a thunderstorm and the fire of the forge.

Lugh is also a god of Harvest and Agriculture. In another part of his myth, when Lugh was away at battle, his foster mother, Taltiu, reshaped the plains to be fit for agriculture when he returned to rule as King. The goddess worked so hard, she “died” of exhaustion and became one with the land. The harvest festival of Lughnassadh was believed to have been started by Lugh to honor his mother’s sacrifice, and to celebrate the reaping of summer grains.

Lugh was also worshipped as a god of Justice. Not only was he King of the Tuatha Dé Dannan, but he was also their Judge, passing just laws and fair punishments when needed. Lugh was so associated with justice and truth that he was often invoked in the swearing of oaths to ensure that they would be kept.

And of course, Lugh has been worshipped as a deity of Victory and Battle as the god who rallied the rest of the Tuatha Dé Dannan and strategized the battle plans that ended the Famorians’ rule once and for all. He was also the father of Cú Chulainn, the greatest warrior and hero of Irish mythology.

Though Lugh was originally an Irish god, his worship began to spread through the Celtic lands and eventually continental Europe. Over time he became associated with Hellenic deities such as Hermes and Apollo. The Romans even worshipped him as Lugus, a triple deity with three faces. His best known epithets are ‘Master of All Skills,’ and ‘the Shining One.’

Correspondences of Lugh

Symbols of Lugh: Spear, corn dolls, wheat, lightning, forge, hammer, ravens, the Sun, gold.

Plants, herbs, and spices: wheat, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, calendula, sunflower, and ginger.

Incenses: Frankincense, sandalwood, and dragon’s blood.

Crystals and Stones: agate, aventurine, citrine, tiger’s eye.

Offerings: Bread, wheat, grains, berries, ale, works of skill or creativity, yellow or orange candles. I find Lugh also likes (I kid you not) Honey Bunches of Oats cereal, Irish whiskey, and peach or mango flavored green tea.

Working with Lugh

So if you want to work with Lugh (or any new deity) I would suggest reading up on his myths and looking up artwork depicting him (maybe even making some of your own). Then try making an altar or shrine for him using the list of correspondences above. Pray to him, try meditating on him and his myths, and then write down any messages or spiritual impressions you get during your meditation. Some areas you might ask Lugh for blessings or guidance in include:

Protecting yourself and others.

Keeping healthy boundaries.

Finding your inner strength, power, or latent talents.

Growing in your crafts and hobbies, and honing your skills.

Finding creativity and passion.

Career planning and success.

Success in your personal goals.

Learning and seeking knowledge.

Becoming more confident and assertive.

Overcoming obstacles.

Manifestation and living your dreams.

Seeking truth and justice.

Helping you commit to your promises, both to yourself and others.

Becoming more action oriented.

Overcoming your fears and finding courage.

Abundance and prosperity.

An Evocational Prayer for Lugh

Hail Lugh, god of Skill, Light, Justice, and the Harvest!

Oh Shining One, Long Armed Lugh,

You are lord of all that is bright, you are master of every skill and craft, of every art and ability.

Son of the Sea and the Plains, chief of the Tuatha Dé Dannan, I ask that you help me to rise, to rise as tall as the summer wheat, as strong as the greatest warrior.

Lord Lugh, I humbly ask for your aid and guidance in deep respect and reverence. I invite you to my altar and offer these gifts to you.

Mighty Lugh, hail and welcome!

Enjoy meeting Lugh, everyone!

[lichtluxx]

A guide to demonolatry

WHAT IS DEMONOLATRY?

Daemonolatry / demonolatry is an eclectic spiritual practice dedicated to working with Daemons. Unlike more conventional views that associate Daemons with evil and even see them as beings that owe us submission, demonolatry views these entities in a more complex way. They are often seen as guides, protectors, or representatives of natural and cosmic forces (such as Divinities).

Modern Demonolatry is a polytheistic religion, focusing on the worship and cult of demons, both adepts and students of the Left Hand can adopt it in two ways.

In Demonolatry, we invoke them without trapping them in magic circles - like in goetia - because we are similar to them and like us, they deserve their freedom and autonomy.

As described by S. Connolly on her book: The complete guide of demonolatry: "A DEITY IS COMPOSED OF MATTER. WE WORSHIP (WORK WITH) THIS "MATTER". THROUGH PRAYER, WE GIVE IT FORM AND POSITIVE ENERGY. IN TURN, IT WILL RETURN THE FAVOR."

In other words, the primary objectives of this spiritual path include achieving spiritual growth and a greater understanding of the self and the universe through interaction with these entities. Practitioners also seek spiritual protection and support for daily challenges, using the relationship for self-improvement and the development of personal qualities.

Additionally, the practice involves an exploration of the occult to uncover spiritual mysteries and hidden truths. These interactions are governed by the principle of respect, acknowledging Daemons as powerful spiritual entities. The relationship is further defined by reciprocity, viewed as a mutual exchange where devotion or acts are offered in return for guidance. Finally, spiritual individualism is emphasized, valuing the practitioner's autonomy and their ability to develop a unique personal path.

WHAT ARE DEMONS?

Demons/daemon = spirit of knowledge and wisdom, a devil in Christian mythology, daemon derives from daimon which means full of wisdom, divine power, the word is of Greek origin.

These deities were worshipped in the pre-Christian (pagan) era and religions, many entities of paganism, Roman, Greek, Egyptian pantheons were classified as demons by the Christian church. We can say that these spirits are great teachers, ancient gods.

Examples of Gods and Goddesses who got demonized that I remember from the top of my head, could be: Astarte and Baal Hadud, Lucifer, Baal Poer (Belphegor/e), Baal Zebub, Adrammelech and Annamelech, and the list goes on.

CATEGORIES OF DEMONOLATRY

First let's understand what demonolatry and demonology mean, just so you don't get confused.

Demonology = the study and cataloging of demons. Tons of lists and hierarchies you'll find in your path carries values from the Right Hand Path, always exalting the bad qualities of demons. Use your own discernment as you learn.

Demonololatry = the worship of demons and/or the practice of ritual magic with the help of entities known as demons.

Demonolators = those who practice demonolatry in the form of worship or practice magic.

Theistic Demonolatry: they see demons as real entities, they are gods of the past, ancient gods, they are rulers of the world.

Modern Demonolatry: In this current, demons are forces of elemental energies that help with spiritual self-knowledge and magical operations. They personify an emotion, an element or an idea. Demonolatry is an individual system, each follower has their beliefs regarding demons, if you work with demons you are a demonolator.

ENNS

Enns are magical invocations designed to summon demonic spirits. No one knows what language the Enns come from - some have said that they were given to us by a demon. They were first considered demonic enns in the late 16th century by the demonolator Alexander Willit. Enns are unique in that they appear in several family grimoires from different geographic locations and always remain the same.

You can chant the enn while you meditate so you and the demon can connect to each other, you can use it as a form of flattery. There's many ways one can use it.

SIGILS OF DEMONS

Sigils are symbols created for a specific magical purpose.

In Demonolatry, sigils are representations of demonic entities. Sigils allow the practitioner to focus on the demonic entity, connect with the demon's energy, and also simply honor the demon. They are tools used to help the practitioner summon a Demonic Entity.

Sometimes you'll receive a specific sigil from the demon you're working. Other times, you could create a specific sigil for them, even more if the demon you're working with has no known sigil.

THE NINE DIVINITIES

Earlier I told about how each practioner have their own beliefs. There's multiples ways to work with demons, multiple hierarchies. So I'm going to talk the most famous hierarchy created by Richard Dukante.

The Dukanté Hierarchy specifically focus on the nature of demonic entities, their roles, and the way practitioners interact with them. The hierarchy is outlined in a way that provides an understanding of how demons are organized and how they can be called upon or worked with in magickal practice.

The nine deities, according to Richard Dukante, are the demons of the fundamental energy of the universe, of existence and balance. These energies are: fire, earth, air, water, positive polarity (health), negative polarity (destruction), life and death.

All these energies together form Satan (the Whole), but individually, they are distinct demons.

These demons are:

Fire – Flereous

Earth – Belial

Air – Lucifer

Water – Leviathan

Health – Verrine

Destruction – Amducious

Life – Unsere

Death – Euronymous

Personally I don't specifically work with this hierarchy. As stated before, each practicer can and should have their own beliefs and find what work better for them.

RITUALS TOOLS

These tools are pretty used for witchcraft already. But they aren't mandatory and can be adapted to whatever you have on your hands.

By association, most demonolaters have items that represent the four elements on the altar, a dagger / athame. The dagger is to draw in the air a symbol of opening and closing the pillars of each elemental demon (still inside the Dukante Hierarchy).

Candles and incense according to the correspondence of the demon you are going to work with.

A metal bowl to burn the seal and the request. Burning the demon's seal in Demonolatry is not seen as disrespectful to the demon, but rather signifies sending a small amount of your vital energy to the entity transmuted by the element of fire. In the ritual, it is advisable to burn the seal and also another piece of paper with your requests.

In Demonolatry, the magician does not use a triangle or a circle of protection, as contact with these energies will not be aggressive or hostile, and we will not need banishments and threats, here we work with partnership and mutual respect.

Here, evocation (the act of binding them as is done in goetia) is seen as disrespectful. The ideal is for the magician to magnetize the demon's energy to achieve what he wants by joining forces in an invocation, which is when the magician and the demon will interact by exchanging energies.

When calling the demons into your ritual circle, the traditional way to do it is to use the enn, or an invocation of your own devise, and use the ritual dagger or your hand to draw the following in the air in front of you, starting at the arrow and ending at the dot:

The invocation symbol above is often refered to as the ZD or DZ sigil. It is also used as a sigil representing Satan. Within the ZD are nine points representing the nine demonic divinities. The symbol is one fluid motion and is encircled as a sigil to represent the whole encircling all its parts.

It starts with the closest point of the arrow with Unsere, then it's Lucifer, then it's Flereous, then it's Verrine, then it's Belial, then Amducious, then Leviathan, Satan and finally it ends at the point with Eurynomous.

The ZD is also employed to invoke each Demon, no matter which one, with respect to the nine. Some common courtesies (to avoid disrespect toward the Demons) when invoking: Don't command or be aggressive with the demons!!!! Nor stab the ritual blade into the air!!

TYPES OF OFFERINGS

In Demonolatry, much like any contact with other entities, we offer things like foods and drinks, fruits, poems, and incense, items related to them or their domain. The way I see specifically, the type of offerings (a physical offering or a devotional act you do in ther honor) depend on the purpose and the demon you are working with.

You can offer blood, as it contains our vital energy, though, please, only offer blood to those you're close. Don't go making offerings of blood just because.

And please, if you're uncomfortable, try another option, let them know.

Other common offering is sexual fluids, an hour of study about a demon, or the disclosure of their seal and names, helping new practioners, things like that.

This can be discussed specifically with your demon. Ask them if they want something specific, follow your intuition.

INTERACTION

Be respectful, first and foremost. Call them gently by chanting their enn, invite them, make your offerings and read your petitions, if this is your first contact with them. As your relationship progress, you'll find yourself comfortable enough and at ease, I know the first contact can be quite scary.

I should also add this; but if a daemon doesn't want to work with you right now. Don't insist, thank them for their time and search another daemon that allign to your ideals.

Information about Satanism

The word and its derivation “Satanist” appeared for the first time in French and English in the sixteenth century during the European Wars of Religion. In publications from this period, Roman Catholic authors directed it against Protestant Christians, and vice versa, while both applied the epithet to Anabaptists.

Their polemical use of the term did not necessarily mean that they thought their religious counterparts were self-consciously and secretly worshipping the devil — although mutual abuse might occasionally spill over into such allegations, particularly with regard to the Anabaptists — but rather that Roman Catholic veneration for “graven images” or Protestant adherence to “heresy” implied being a fellow traveler on Satan’s bandwagon. In the early nineteenth century, the terms “Satanist” and “Satanism” acquired even broader meanings and came to designate a person or thing with a “Satanic character,” a person or thing inherently evil or wicked.

Only toward the end of the nineteenth century did the word “Satanism” come to hold the significance that it still has, for historians of religion, B-film directors, and the general public alike, namely, as the intentional and explicit worship of Satan. This is not to say that the concepts and practices embodied in this word did not exist prior to that time.

According to Children of Lucifer: The origins of modern religious Satanism - Ruben Van Luikj.

Satanism as we know now is divided into two: theistic Satanism and atheistic Satanism. Let's delve a little into how differente they are now.

Modern Satanism has its roots in the 20th century, with figures such as Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan in 1966, and writer of the Satanic Bible.

LaVey also structured his own commandments, which are:

I - You shall love and hate with equal intensity. II - You shall love yourself above all else. III - You shall love others as they love you. IV - You shall know yourself. V - You shall always seek material and spiritual improvement. VI - You shall not use Satan's name for wrongful purposes. VII - You shall respect and protect children and animals. VIII - You shall live every second as if it were your last. IX - You shall walk your own path but respect the path of others. X - You shall give your best in everything you do

LaVeyan Satanism, for example, is more of an atheistic philosophy that uses the figure of Satan as a symbol of rebellion, individualism, and skepticism. There is no belief in literal demons or deities.

Theistic Satanism, though, involves belief in Satan or demons as real entities and may include worship practices similar to Demonolatry.

In LaVeyan Satanism, practices include symbolic rituals, ritual magic, and the celebration of values such as hedonism and rational selfishness.

In Theistic Satanism, practices may include worship, invocations, and offerings to Satan or demons. Pretty similar to how things are done in demonolatry.

Demonolatry involves the worship of demons as deities, and is more devotional and spiritual. LaVeyan Satanism does not believe in literal demons, and focuses more on an atheistic philosophy focused on individualism and skepticism, while Theistic Satanism may involve the belief in Satan or demons as real entities.

Information about goetia

Solomonic Goetia has its roots in ancient texts such as the "Lemegeton" or "The Lesser Key of Solomon". It is a traditional and well-structured practice. It involves the evocation and control of demons through detailed and authoritative rituals, often calling upon angels and burning their sigils seeking to dominate and command these entities to obtain benefits or perform specific tasks.

Its practices include the creation of magic circles, the use of sigils and the performance of complex rituals to evoke and control demons. The focus is on controlling and dominating demons to achieve specific goals, such as power, knowledge or the accomplishment of tasks.

Meanwhile, Luciferian Goetia is a modern evolution of Solomonic Goetia popularized by Michael Ford, if I'm not mistaken, adapting ancient practices to a more contemporary philosophy, emphasizing collaboration and learning from demons, viewing them as spiritual mentors or allies.

The approach is more enlightened and less authoritarian, focusing on spiritual growth and self-knowledge; calling upon Lucifer so he can mediate between magician and daemon, being seen in this current as the emperor above all other daemons. This branch uses rituals, sigils, and invocations, but with an intention of partnership and mutual respect rather than control or domination, like in goetia.

Each of these practices offers a unique path for those seeking to interact with demonic entities, but with different philosophies, methods, and goals. I wish upon all a great path and good luck in your endeavors!

[haunted-lights]

I've decided that October = more time with demons. Time to be the scary devil worshiper my parents warned me about!

[hyperionblackthorne]

[petalsfromtroy]

here’s my design for dionysus! i absolutely adore drawing him, it’s so much fun adding all the little details

[prayingtothehalfdeadmoon]

[the-mortuary-witch]

𖤐 INTRODUCTION 𖤐

I UPDATE ALL MY POSTS IF I FIND NEW INFO. THIS BLOG OF MINE IS SPIRITUAL, IT IS NOT AN AESTHETIC OR FETISH!

Everyone is welcome on my blog, no matter your skin tone, body type, age (please don’t message me if you’re a minor), gender, sexuality, beliefs, nationality, and interests.

DO NOT interact with me or my account if you support/are anti-abortion, proshipper, climate change, war, poverty, terrorism, fetishize or even like real serial killers, racism, murder, a hazbin hotel/helluva boss fan, have a nsfw blog, rape/rapists, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, ableist’s, human trafficking, anti-vax, fascists, donald trump, elon musk, neo-nazi’s, white supremacy, any kind of abuse, TERFs, bestiality, arson, jk rowling, and just overall piss off if you can’t be a decent human being.

ABOUT ME:

My name is Blóðtappi. I’m Icelandic, ENFJ, an ambivert, and a metalhead, and goth. I have been a Satanist since Nov 2023 and a solitary witch since Feb 2024. This blog of mine is dedicated to Satanism, witchcraft, and deity info.

Currently Working With: Lady Aphrodite, King Asmodeus, Mother Freyja, King Hades, Mother Hecate, Lady Hel, Lord Loki, Mother Lilith, and Queen Persephone.

Will Soon Be Devoted to: ???

Magickal Interests: sigils, death magick, crystals, spell work, divination, and deity work.

Other Interests: metal, rock, goth music, corpse paint, anime, manga, concerts, drumming, vulture culture, and collecting records and CDs.

POSTS:

SATANISM:

SATANISM INFO

THE 7 FUNDAMENTAL TENETS

SATANIC HOLIDAYS / CELEBRATIONS

WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE SATANIC HOLIDAYS / CELEBRATIONS

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SATANISM, WITCHCRAFT, AND PAGANISM

THE 11 SATANIC RULES OF THE EARTH

WHAT SATANISM DOES AND DOESN’T SUPPORT

THE 9 SATANIC SINS AND THEIR MEANINGS

WITCHCRAFT:

2026 WITCHES CALENDAR

WHEEL OF THE YEAR MASTERLIST

THE SABBATS PLAYLISTS

WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE SABBATS

WITCHCRAFT INFO

SPELLS

SPELL BAGS

EVERYDAY WITCHCRAFT

TYPES OF WITCHES

TYPES OF HERBS AND SPICES

TYPES OF CRYSTALS

TYPES OF WATER

INCENSE PROPERTIES

HERB AND FLORA PROPERTIES

GRIMORE IDEAS

WITCHY RED FLAGS

LIMINAL SPACES IN WITCHCRAFT

FRUIT CORRESPONDENCES

VEGETABLE CORRESPONDENCES

GRAVEYARD GUIDE

COMMON WITCHY TERMS / TOOLS

FAMILIARS AND THEIR MEANINGS

WHERE TO DRAW SIGILS AND RUNES

CANDLE COLOUR MEANINGS

FULL MOON MEANINGS

MOON PHASES

DAY OF THE WEEK CORRESPONDENCES

LOW EFFORT / ENERGY WITCHCRAFT

DEITIES:

MY ALTARS

CONNECTING WITH DEITIES

TYPES OF DEVOTIONAL ACTS

THINGS I ASSOCIATE WITH MY DEITIES

DEITY MASTERLIST (PART ONE)

DEITY MASTERLIST (PART TWO)

IDEAS FOR TALKING TO DEITIES

DEITY PLAYLISTS

DEITY MOODBOARDS

TAROT ASSOCIATED WITH DEITIES

MASTERLISTS:

ASMODEUS

ANUBIS

APHRODITE

ARES

AMPHITRITE

APOLLO

ARTEMIS

ATHENA

BALDUR

BRIGID

BASTET

CERBERUS

DIONYSUS

DEMETER

ERIS

EREBUS

FREYJA

FRIGG

FENRIR

HECATE

HYPNOS

HERA

HERMES

HESTIA

HADES

HEL

IRIS

ISIS

KHONSU

LOKI

LUCIFER

LEVIATHAN

LILITH

MELINOË

MEDUSA

NYX

NEMESIS

ODIN

PERSEPHONE

POSEIDON

SELENE

SEKHMET

THOR

THE MORRIGAN

THANATOS

ZEUS

MORE MASTERLISTS

[khaire-traveler]

Random Greek Deity Facts

- Artemis has been associated with horses in the past.

- Ares has associations with owls.

- There are ancient gravestones with reliefs on them that historians still cannot tell if the art is of Dionysus or Jesus.

- It is common for historians to struggle identifying if a statue is of Artemis or Apollo because they often look so much alike.

- Hephaestus is a god of fire.

- Maia, the Mother of Hermes, was thought to assist in raising both Dionysus and Hephaestus.

- Hypnos is said to live in a massive cave, sleeping with thousands of his sons.

- Rather than blood, Greek gods are said to have something called Ichor running through their veins; no one is quite sure what "Ichor" actually is.

- Both Apollo and Artemis are deities of light; it is not just Apollo. Along with this, it is believed Leto may also be a goddess of light.

- It is commonly believed that the hyacinth flower is not actually the flower Hyacinthus was infamously transformed into; most sources seem to agree that it was likely either an iris or a larkspur.

- At one point in the Dionysiaca, Dionysus wages a war against India. The goddess Rhea is said to have gathered troops for him, and Zeus was said to have been the one to task Dionysus with going to war in order to allow him to join the gods on Mount Olympus.

- Demeter's chariot is pulled by two giant winged serpents; she has literal dragons pulling her around, and no one is talking about it.

- The Python was a child of Gaia, and before Apollo took up the Oracle in Delphi, there was actually an Oracle with Gaia in that location.

- The twins Castor and Pollux, who made up the Gemini constellation, were commonly worshipped throughout ancient Greece under the title of the "Dioscuri" or "Dioskouroi".

- Also regarding the Dioskouroi, the name "Castor" ("Kastor") may translate to "Beaver".

- The famous epithet "Paean" of Apollo was also listed on an ancient Mycenaean tablet that listed the names of separate deities. It is, therefore, possible that Paean was once a separate god who later became associated/merged with both Apollo and his son Ascelpius.

- Besides being an epithet, a Paean was also a type of devotional chant/song that was sung in honor of Apollo. Some ancient sources claim that the event of singing a Paean could actually be quite loud, involving clouds of stomping/banging and movement.

- The masculine version of Hekate's name, "Hekatos", was an epithet for the god Apollo; both names can be translated to "worker from afar".

- The first record of the more "traditional" view of a werewolf comes from the Greek myth about King Lycaon, when Zeus transformed into a wolf for ten years as punishment for tricking the gods into consuming human flesh (yes, you read that right).

- In the myths, Zeus and Hermes have a lovely Father-Son bonding trip of destroying an entire village (except for one home) for not showing either of the disguised gods hospitality as poor travellers.

- Both Apollo and Zeus were seen as gods who purified "blood-guilt" - a condition which was caused by the killing of another person and required immense purification.

- Cerberus is described as a fully sentient being who can communicate as other immensely powerful children of Gaia could, meaning he is akin to the gods in terms of intelligence rather than being like an overgrown dog.

- Hermes is said to be the inventor of offerings, specifically animal sacrifices.

- One origin of the Pegasus was Poseidon and Medusa doing the devil's tango.

- There is a tale that claims Hermes to be the one who granted Aesop his knowledge of fables.

- According to some ancient sources, Cerberus has as many as fifty heads, a mane of snakes, the claws of a lion, and a snake tail.

- Iris was not only the goddess of rainbows but was also the personal messenger of Hera and was prominently featured in The Iliad delivering many messages on behalf of the Olympian gods.

- Eros has been depicted as the child of Aphrodite and Ares, the child of Ouranos and Aphrodite, the child of solely Aphrodite, the child of Poros and Penia, the child of Ouranos and Gaia, the child of Zephyrus and Iris, and a primordial being who simply came into being. So, where did Eros actually come from? Your guess is as good as any.

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That's all for now! Let me know if y'all enjoyed these and would like more. 🧡

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|| Sources ||

- Theoi.com (of course)

- The Iliad by Homer

- Theogony by Hesiod

- The Dionysiaca by Nonnus

- Information from various museum trips in Athens and Delphi, Greece (sorry, I don't remember the exact sources 💀)

[bolszaja-miedwedica]

no one tell me that you can only be a devotee of one god imma devote to all my deities i love them all the same amount and i will devote to them as long as they want me to I'm a devotee of ALL my deities yall

[autisitcwizard]

As someone who was raised in a household that traumatized me and made me think I had to live for other people to keep the peace I just want to say deities want you to put yourself first. They want you to be everything for you. They want you to form opinions on your own. They want you to act for yourself. They want you to get things wrong.

You’re safe with them. They’re not going to vanish if you stop living for them. They’re not going to smite you for having me-time. They’re going to understand if you need to walk away. They’re not your abusers. They understand your lens.

Live for you. Paint the picture. Pick up your hobbies you’ve been putting off because you think other people think they’re weird. Be weirdly passionate about learning and delving into topics that fascinate you. So what if someone thinks you’re wrong? So what if someone thinks you’re weird? You’re you. And you’re the coolest goddamn person you know.

[undeadmagick]

Things that have helped me feel closer to my deities:

Praying before their altars (bonus points if you write your own)

Read books other than their myths (books you think they’d enjoy themselves)

Meditating with them

Learn about magickal subjects related to them

Dedicate a journal for notes and document experiences you have with that deity (including moments where they’ve assisted you and any divination conversations you’ve had with them)

Listen to their messages and follow through with them

Light incense that reminds you of them

Find artwork that feels like that deity and hang, print or save them

Divination Methods (Runes, Tarot, Pendulums, Bone Throwing, etc.)

Watch content on different subjects they’re related to (documentaries on death, relationships, crime, etc.)

Dedicate, care, and/or name pets, plants, plushies, etc to them

Learn not just their pantheon and myths but the culture that influenced them

Wear jewelry dedicated to them (bonus if you have that deity enchant them with protection)

Share meals with them

Thinking of them in passing (like “hey that thing reminds me of *insert deity*”)

Talk casually at their altars and give them an itinerary of your day

Define your relationship with that deity and refer to them accordingly (if its a more formal/in reverence, use a formal title. if it’s warm/personal, use an affectionate name.)

[witchy-kitchen-craft-deactivate]

Celebrating Lughnasadh in the kitchen and at home

August 1st is the first hovers holiday. We celebrate the harvest of corn and wheat. Lughnasadh is known to be The Bread holiday™-

I gathered some videos and recipes about bread and other delicious food that you can bake on this day! I also found activities that can be done inside and at home for those (like myself) who are still isolating!

Youtube videos

🍓 Strawberry and Wine🍷 Tarts, the perfect dessert for Lughnasadh / Lammas - Kitchen witchery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU4qu2KlWAs

Baking a Brioche for a sabbath on a stormy day // Slow living approach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uKI1VwDoB8

Lughnasadh Bread Magick 🌾 Lammas Bread Recipe 🍞 Kitchen Witchcraft https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk0OiPRo3Ok

Braided Bread Recipe || Lughnasadh Recipe || Kitchen Witchery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7VH8O9nrs8

Lammas recipe | Lughnasadh Honey Lavander Bread & Wild Berry Jam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ubT3i-LQWU

Tumblr recipes

Making Jam https://witchy-kitchen-craft.tumblr.com/post/623437754808827904/strawberry-and-rosemary-jam-for-joy-luck-and

Baking a Brioche https://witchy-kitchen-craft.tumblr.com/post/619474744633360384/baking-a-brioche-on-a-stormy-afternoon-a-slow

Making Fruit Pies https://witchy-kitchen-craft.tumblr.com/post/624711718492340224/strawberry-and-wine-tarts

Lammas/Lughnasadh tea

Lughnasadh Bread Recipe 🍞✨

🍁 Soda Bread for Lughnasadh/Lammas 🍂 https://andreja-luna.tumblr.com/post/176533425247/happy-lughnasadh-everyone-i-hope-everyone-had-a

honey lavender bread https://grimoireprxject.tumblr.com/post/187210413073/honey-lavender-bread

Perfect Bread: https://bloomingnova.tumblr.com/post/183592875156/i-absolutely-love-this-recipe-the-bread-is-soft

Activities that you can do at home

🌿Lammas Activities🌿

Subtle Witch Tips - Lammas / Lughnasadh

Food Correspondance

If you don’t want to follow a recipe but still want to celebrate.

Bread

Corn

Potatoes

Nuts,

Wild Berries

Strawberries

Apple,

Rice,

Squash,

Oats,

Grains,

Elderberry wine,

Ales,

Fruit pies

Also now is the time to work on your abundance spells since we are celebrating the harvest and all the abundant food!

It’s also the time to start thinking tidying up the house, start making preserves and jams in prevision of the darker months to come. In the same spirit, it’s time to finish some big projects to be clear during the darker months.

Deep cleaning your house is always a good idea, get rid of things that you don’t use to make space.

I hope you’ll have fun on this holiday. Let me know what you are planning to do!

[confused-theist]

It's so great how sometimes we can just sleep pain away. Go to Sleep with a headache, He'll cradle your head in healing hands as you rest. Go to Sleep feeling nauseous, when you wake from His embrace you'll be as good as new. And not to mention emotional pain. All-Vanquisher indeed.

[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.

[witchykinny]

Reminder that it's not cool to shame other people for their beliefs. To some, Lucifer and Satan are different deities, and to some, they are the same deity with different names. Just because you believe in one perspective doesn't mean you can shame someone who believes in the other. The Infernals are complex entities and none of us have any right to dictate how they present themselves. When you shame someone for their (harmless) belief, you are distancing yourself from the Infernals because that is the exact shit they hate.

Unholy fuck, sometimes the pagan community acts like a bunch of chr*stians.

[maceofpentacles]

what are y’all’s tarot birth cards?

mine are the tower and the chariot