#Hellenic Pagan

[worship-of-the-gods]

Burned incense for Apollo outside (I cannot burn anything in my room due to my pets, including scentless or wax)

#pagan #paganism #hellenic pagan #helpol #apollo #apollo worship #hellenic #hellenic community #hellenic polytheism #polytheist

[that-ikea-alien-plush]

Apollo devotees constantly being amazed by how quick he helps with the pain

#pagan #paganism #witchcraft #deity work #greek gods #apollo #apollo devotee #hellenic deities #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #hellenism

[assistedbytherats]

Tensely getting vaccinated as a devotional act to Hermes (mild fear of needles)

Update: the nurse had bead bracelets and a crystal necklace and black nail polish and we chatted and they were so cool

Update 2: I fucked up and didn’t realize there were multiple, I only saw the sign ups for flu, so gotta go for round two 🤡

Update 3: not a moment after, “let the sun shine” started playing over the radio, I think Apollon is here w me tryna encourage me to go back and get the others. I am bud, lemme eat dinner first <3

#helpol #paganblr #hellenic pagan #pagan #paganism #hellenic polytheism #hermes devotee #hermes devotion #hermes worship #hermes deity #hellenic devotion #hellenic worship #hellenic polythiest #hellenic deities #hellenic polytheistic #hellenic paganism

[fromquartzandpearls]

May Aphrodite bless our eyes today with the power of seeing the beauty in the little things 🩵🌊🐚

#aphrodite #aphrodite deity #lady aphrodite #aphrodite devotion #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #paganblr #hellenism

[beatingdrumspouringwine]

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

[whispersinthewaters]

#hellenic pagan #aphrodite #hellenic polytheism #gods #aphrodite devotee #goddess aphrodite #lady aphrodite #aphrodite goddess

[to-hypnos-we-dream]

Do you have any offering/altar ideas or suggestions for hypnos? I just started His physical altar! 🩵

Here’s what my altar looks like! A major Hypnos symbol is known to be Flowers, the bowl I have is full of them and they’re easy to find in now spring time. I also leave lavender soaps and perfumes that I use as devotion to Him. I also put shiny rocks or dice that remind me of Him in some sort of way. theres also poems and art and prayers in here, and tea bags I use for devotional tea :)! Honestly anything you feel is right can be put on an Altar :)

#hypnos worship #hellenic polytheism #hypnos deity #hellenic pagan #hellenic deities #pagan #deity worship #helpol #hypnos devotee #hypnos devotion #hellenism #hellenic #hellenic altar

[apolloslyrics]

Heyy I have some questions about divination with deities if that's okay :)

How do you properly ask them to be present??, also how do you know they are there and that they are the deity you are calling and not other presence?? And the last one, how do you respectfully thank them and say goodbye?

If you have other tips or recommendations I'd like to know too

Thank you!!

Hi there!! What a good question :D I always love getting questions about deities!

To call a deity into your space, there are a few methods you can do. Here is mine:

1. Light a candle, or find something to represent the deity. This could be a photo, a figurine, a rock; anything that reminds you of them, really. This can help "visualize" the deity more!

2. Talk to them. Say something like, "(deity name), I would like for you to come into my space so that I can talk to you about (insert issue, question topic, or general topic). Thank you."

3. Vet the deity. Ask them questions about their mythology, symbolism, and associations. This helps when you're figuring out if the right deity has arrived.

4. Have your conversation, reading, offerings, etc. Whatever it is you contacted them for, now is the time to discuss it.

5. To end your session, blow out your candle or set aside the thing used to represent them. I say something like, "thank you for being here. You can stay if you'd like, or you can go, but I will be focusing on other activities for now."

I hope this helps!!! I'm sorry for the relatively short response, I'm pretty tired lol

#hellenic pagan #paganism #eclectic pagan #pagan #pagan witch #deity work #gay pagan #pagan blog #pagan community #divination #norse deities #greek deities #greek deity #deities #hellenic deities #loki deity #deity worship #apollo deity #deity

[fairlightofchaos]

Sitting inside just out of reach of the sunlight is driving me crazy. I want to sit in the sun for Lord Apollo but most of the outdoor sitting areas are in the shade right now.

#apollo #apollo devotee #pagan #paganism #hellenism #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #i just want to sit out in the sun with him please

[patience-and-prayers]

Offerings don’t need to be expensive or bought

I’ve noticed throughout the pagan community that there’s a compulsion to associate offerings and their value, with monetary value. Even though so many people on so many platforms have tried their best to bring this to light, I still even find myself questioning if my hymns and natural offerings are enough.

I truly believe that in between religious corruption and capitalism, pagan spaces have been heavily influenced by consumerism: a value that’s so far removed from the origins of our practice. Most of the worshippers in Hellenic polytheism, (and many other pagan practices) are low income! As someone who works two jobs, lives with their working boyfriend AND lives without certain utilities (I have water powered housing), the cost of living is still way too high for the average person.

With limited time, money, and patience, sometimes I just say thank you. Sometimes I just spend some time outside, or find cool leaves and those offerings go to my deities. Pinecones, bottle caps, cute flowers. All of these are real examples of offerings I’ve made.

Using affordable materials has drastically changed my relationship with the Gods… it’s improved by so much! I feel closer, down to earth with these beings, and I’m able to afford my groceries doing so. I sing a hymn in the car or say thank you, and though it doesn’t require much, they appreciate it the same (if not more so)!

May the Gods look down and smile at their worshippers, especially the ones who need them the most.

#pagans of tumblr #greek gods #greek mythology #pagan witch #religion #apollo #hermes #mortality #literature #hellenic polytheistic #hellenic reconstructionism #hellenic polythiest #hellenic paganism #hellenic deities #hellenic pagan #hellenic gods #hellenic community #hellenism #hellenismos

[hearthandforge]

Being a Hestia Devotee and having executive dysfunction can be rough.

As part of my devotion I would like to do some spring cleaning and cleansing of the house. Sadly standing in the middle of a room and being overwhelmed is not the best method.

Are you like me?

May I point to you an app called Goblin Tools.

You put in the task you want to do and then how spicy your brain is that day.

It breaks it down into steps and if you click the magic wand is will break it down even further. This way you can follow the directions step by step without feeling overwhelmed.

As you can see in the picture above I’ve got a lot of cleaning to do this weekend :)

Hope this helps you too!

#cottagecore #southern witch #witchcraft #witchblr #witches #witch community #hestia #hestia devotee #witch #pagan #paganism #paganblr #hellenic pagan

[butchoftheoldgods]

Pictures that remind me of Lady Artemis.

#hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #hellenic polytheistic #hellenic reconstructionism #hellenic religion #hellenic revivalism #hellenism #hellenismos #paganism #artemis #Artemis worship #Artemis deity #artemis devotion #lady artemis

[hell-yeah-satanism]

e offering for aphrodite

#hellenic #hellenic polytheism #hellenism #hellenic paganism #hellenic pagan #aphrodite deity #aphrodite

[assistedbytherats]

Accompanying friends as they go thrift shopping, not to buy anything myself, just to look at stores and walk around with them, as a devotional act to Hermes

#helpol #paganblr #hellenic pagan #pagan #paganism #hellenic polytheism #hermes devotee #hermes deity #hermes devotion #hermes worship #hermes vibes #hellenic devotion #hellenic worship #hellenic polythiest #hellenic deities #hellenic polytheistic #hellenic gods #hellenic paganism #hellenism

[enbeeanon]

Devoted my time gardening to Lady Artemis gardening today- just felt right to do. It's not quite the wild, but hey, it still counts! Got some pictures of some beautiful flowers, including tulips (my favourites)!

#hellenic pagan #pagan #paganism #pagan blog #witch blog #hellenic deities #hellenic gods #hellenic polytheism #hellenic polythiest #hellenic devotion #artemis devotee #gardening #flowers #how does tumblr work

[worship-of-the-gods]

🌙 My Hellenic altar at night 🌙

#altar #shrine #pagan #Hellenic #helpol #polytheist #my altar #my shrine #pagan shrine #pagan altar #Hellenic altar #Hellenic shrine #paganism #hellenic pagan #hellenic community #hellenic polytheism #Apollo #Artemis