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sarafangirlart · 3 days

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Athena and Dionysus need to show up in Hades 2. Especially Athena, Arachne AND Odysseus are right there do not lie and say they added multiple characters that link to Athena and NOT Athena.

They’ll be adding everyone don’t worry lol

This game is gonna put Avengers infinity war to shame.

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beatingdrumspouringwine · 3 days

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Words from the Gods 1 - Where Are They?

I figured I would start this series with the way most people begin to encounter the Gods - through beginning their worship of the Gods. I don't know if this is super prevalent, but I feel like I've seen occasional posts from people asking how they can reach out to the Gods. Usually, this is accompanied by worries about receiving signs, altar prep, or whatever else have you.

I'll delve into signs in another post, but I want to talk about where the Gods are. One of my favorite things about being a Hellenic Polytheist is that the Gods are, both literally and figuratively, all around us. There are Dryads in the trees, Nymphs in the waters, and Gods in general in the world around us. We're never alone, and unlike the slight paranoia that this sentiment can cause us, it's actually a rather peaceful thing. Even if you've never called out to a particular God before, or if you haven't prayed to Them in a while, as long as you can call to Them, or even think to Them, They will be there.

And I think this is something that some people kind of miss. The really big, really intense experiences with the Gods are what are really sought out, as they can lead to interesting stories, and possibly a deeper faith as well. But this comes with the flip side of forgetting about the beauty that stands so close to us, we are always within it. We don't need the Gods to call out to us if, say, you're already standing in Athena's domain by hanging out in a library, or you're already in the presence of Zeus by watching a thunderstorm roll by. Reaching out to the Gods, in that sense, isn't necessarily some great big step that can only occur under the most formal of situations, but can even happen in a casual passing acknowledgment. Personally, as someone who loves rainstorms, I always make sure to say hello to Zeus when there's a particularly good storm. I don't necessarily worship Him fully (yet), but at the same time, acknowledging His existence is something easily done.

Unfortunately, I've been writing this essay on Finals Brain Rot (if you know, you know), so my thoughts aren't quite as well-articulated as they could be. If I can give any kind of conclusion to this, however, it would simply be that the Gods are always closer than we think they are. And if you come from a Christian background, with the idea of an omnipresent/omnipotent God, this can sound a little scary. But it's not quite scary or malicious. Instead, it's like having a friend who is always within reach, who can be spoken to with the gentlest touch. The Gods are good, They are kind, and They are always near to us.

This went a little less "metaphysical" then I was planning on, but I'll save that for the next installation, which will hopefully come out a bit faster, and will be about dreams and discerning said dreams.

Also, credit for the little end divider goes to @cafekitsune :)

#every prayer to Athena i've been making lately is just “oof ouch my brain”#so i hope this makes some degree of sense #dionysian #dionysos #dionysus #hellenic polytheism #hellenic polytheist #dionysos deity #dionysus deity #hellenic pagan #hellenic gods #hellenism #helpol

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winedarkgod · 8 months

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#dionysus #dionysos #dionysian #memes

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d34thbr34th · 1 year

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tumblr i did it

an actually accurate “what greek god are you” quiz

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benvoolioo · 1 year

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hey girl, um, we were having a bacchanal and we kinda tore your boyfriend to shreds. yeah, ripped his head clean off. sorry about that :/

#has this been done already?#the bacchae #tagamemnon #euripides #dionysos #greek theatre #greek tragedy #the secret history #classics #classical studies

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theancientwayoflife · 7 months

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~ Head of a statue of Dionysos.

Culture: Greek

Period: Late Hellenistic

Date: 150–50 B.C.

Place of origin: Nubia (Sudan), Meröe (Begrawiya), Pyramid N 5

Medium: Bronze, silver, shell

#ancient #ancient art #history #museum #archeology #ancient sculpture #ancient history #archaeology #nubia #sudan #meroe #greek #Hellenistic #head of a statue of Dionysos #Dionysos #statue #150 b.c.#50 b.c.

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ofinkandstars · 3 months

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Hail Dionysos!

#dionysos #dionysus #hellenic polytheism #helpol #paganism

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nyuiarantes · 3 months

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Silly little Dionysus :)

(Pentheus is all over the floor)

#ancient greece #greek mythology art #greek gods #mythology #dionysus #the bacchae #pentheus #my art #doodle #mythology art #dionysos #dionisio

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elianzis · 5 months

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Brothers ♥️

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aungcha · 8 months

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I did it

Dionysus with ✨bangs✨

/a close-up shot

#greek gods #art #greek mythology #dionysus #dionysus god #dionysos #antinous #bacchus #aungchasart #digital art #artists on tumblr

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noctivague · 6 months

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Dionysos Moodboard

"(...) And so hail to you, Dionysus, god of abundant clusters! Grant that we may come again rejoicing to this season, and from that season onward for many a year." - The Homeric Hymns: 26 - To Dionysus

#dionysos deity #dionysos #dionysus #dionysus deity #hellenic polytheism #moodboard #greek gods moodboard #dionysus moodboard #mythology moodboard

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beatingdrumspouringwine · 22 days

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Advice for beginner Hellenists

This isn't necessarily a post where I include a list of Gods, epithets, resources, and offerings for said Gods, but rather, hopefully soothing the worries of those of us who are starting the journey into the religion. As someone who was once in a religion that made other religions sound like something absolutely terrifying, my journey into Hellenism was once which was also... pretty terrifying, and this fear was mostly just from my own mind.

Anyways, my list of Advice:

You can literally just start praying. If you want to get more formal, you can absolutely get more formal, but you very much don't have to. I've definitely had my first prayers to some Gods be "hello, [God or Goddess's name], I want to worship You! Please lead me in my journey. Thanks!" I can promise you, the Gods are much kinder and more understanding than any of us fully know.

You can also just start worshiping in general. I feel like I've seen on occasion people worried about the Gods not "calling" to them. This is definitely not something that needs to happen pre-worship. If you find them interesting enough to pray to, then that in and of itself is enough.

In a similar vein, I wouldn't be too concerned about the idea of "signs". I feel like there's a tendency for folks to be incredibly worried about everything when first starting out - the behavior of a candle, the sighting of an animal, a strange dream, all can suddenly seem to take on jarring significance. But I can promise you, the Gods don't constantly give out signs, and frequently, these strange occurrences can be attributed to the mundane. When something comes from the Gods, you will know, trust me!

You don't have to worry too much about the idea of cleanliness, be it spiritual or physical. Khernips are cool, and I'd definitely recommend integrating them into your practice sooner or later. Hygiene is cool too! But if I'm being honest, we in the modern day are far more physically clean, and a lot less likely to regularly encounter the type of pollution that would have been encountered in ancient Greece.

The Gods will be at varying distances over the course of your worship. Sometimes, They will feel close, joyfully, burningly so. And sometimes, They will feel far, and prayers may even feel a bit futile. Both of those are perfectly okay, and neither of those will be permanent.

And, once again in a similar vein, you will likely not find yourself having constant, close mystical experiences with the Gods (i.e., conversations, visions, etc.). These experiences are rare and far between, and I would advise that you not make them a central part of your worship. They will come when the Gods deem you're ready for them, and you definitely won't be expecting it. Focus on the little things!

My final thing (for now) is that you also shouldn't put undue pressure on yourself to be doing some sort of big offering to the Gods. If that's what you can afford, that's great! But if not, fresh water, a small wildflower that you came across and picked*, or a small bit of a meal also count as a good offering!

And with that, my (much longer than I was previously planning on) list of things for beginners to keep in mind! A lot of this list is made up of things which I picked up along the way, and a lot of it is also made from my own personal hindsight being 20/20. I hope this is helpful to someone, and that it maybe soothes some of the (incredibly common) worries which so often accompany those who are venturing into the world of Hellenic polytheism!

#dionysian #dionysos #dionysus #hellenic polytheism #hellenic polytheist #dionysos deity #dionysus deity #hellenic pagan #hellenic gods #hellenism #helpol #beginner helpol

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thegodwhocums · 3 months

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here's a tip about working with Dionysos that nobody asked for

invoke him using epithets, and be specific

like maybe don't call on Zagreus the Hunter to bless your grapevine - consider Korymbophoros the Cluster-Laden

I generally wouldn't call on Chthonios of the Underworld to bless your theatrical production - Dithyrambos the Hymned is a more appropriate option

Meilichios the Gentle might not be the best aspect to call on before attending a protest with heavy police presence - for that, consider Lyseus the Liberator

does this make sense? call on him using epithets! always always use epithets if you can manage it, be specific about what aspect you want to talk to - he is Polynomos and Polymorphos, Many-Named and Multiply-Born for a reason

there are exceptions, obviously, where you could get really specific about why for example Chthonios IS the best aspect to bless your musical (maybe you're doing Hadestown?) but put some thought into it

try and match the epithets to what it is you're trying to accomplish or honor, rather than choosing them at random or based on how they sound sonically or how badass they seem

that's it, that's the tip

easy, simple, effective

have fun

#i know this seems really obvious #and maybe it is #but a lot of people do not do it #Dionysos #hellenic polytheism #epithets #personal #if you are a beginner this is a good way to get better results fast

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vdoes · 7 months

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