#apollon devotional acts

[mars-and-the-theoi]

Low energy Devotional Acts for when you don’t have a lot of energy (or time, or money, etc.) pt. 2

☀️Apollo☀️

- if you’re an early riser watch the sunrise, if you’re not watch the sunset, or do both

- this is an easy one, listen to some music! Any music! Any genre! Any playlist! Doesn’t matter. Just music!

- to add to that: listen to a devotional playlist for Him!

-is there a musical instrument you really like? Watch videos of people playing it! Maybe even some tutorials if you’re curious about learning how to play if yourself!

-watch documentaries or do a Wikipedia deep dive about plagues and diseases and pandemics if that interests you

-watch archery videos or read about archery

- be kind to crows and ravens

- watch documentaries about any of His sacred animals

-let some sunlight in and sit in it for a little if you’re able

-if you’re on any meds, take them. Take care of your mental and physical health as well.

⛑️Asklepios⛑️

- take any meds you may be on, and take care of your mental and physical health

- rest if you’re able and need to rest

- use your mobility aid(s) if you have one and need to use it

- watch documentaries or videos about various diseases, plagues, and pandemics

- watch documentaries or do a Wikipedia deep dive on the history of medicine

- watch documentaries or do a deep dive on the history of surgery

- wear a mask, wash hands, and social distance if able

- if able learn first aid and either get one or check on yours make sure it has enough supplies

- watch medical shows/dramas (my favorite is m*a*s*h)

#hellenic polytheism #helpol #hellenic pagan #hellenic pantheon #hellenic paganism #low energy low effort devotional acts #cause we all have those times where we just need something simple #asklepios deity #apollon deity #like father like son

[dionysianfreak]

a smol Apollon to brighten your day 🌻

☀︎︎ my doodle, so please don't repost for any reason <3 !

#apollon #helpol #hellenic polythism #apollo #my art #devotional art #greek gods #theoi #polytheism #paganism #art #hellenic worship #devotional acts

[lostinvasileios]

So, so much love for my deities! What luck it is to be loved by them! To have the relationships I have with them now! It's so lovely to experience this! I love Apollon! I love you, Hypnos! I love you, my dear king Asmodeus! I love you, my Uriel! I love you so much, my sweet Dionysus! I love you guys so much! Thank you endlessly for loving me, for teaching me what you have! For bringing beauty to love, for bringing beauty to me!

How it consumes me to love you, to be around you! To know I am reciprocated is heavenly! So much gratitude for my deities! So much adoration for them! Hail be to them!

The ones who taught me I am not broken, I am not despicable or disgusting for who I am! The ones who helped me heal when I deemed myself unable to be healed! The ones who showed me it's okay to be me!

Hail be to their names, my glorious kings! I love them achingly, fully! Forever thanking them for helping me with everything, for guiding me, teaching me, protecting me, and loving me just as I love them! Forever devoting myself to them on this plane and beyond it as their silly little poet writer guy thing!!

Ooh, sometimes it truly is beautiful to live. To love. To exist with people beyond our capabilities as equals, as lovers, as friends and everything else in between.

#Had to make a little devotional post to them in honor of upcoming Valentine's Day! 🌷🌷 #to: apollon #to: hypnos #to: my king #to: uriel #to: dionysus #deities #deity work #deity witch #witchcraft #satanism #theistic satanist #mother witch advice #deity love #deity #devotional act #devotional acts

[the-purvashadha]

Listen to your favourite song, album, playlist, or artist as a devotional act for Apollo

#lord apollo #apollon #apollo #greek god apollo #apollo deity #apollo devotion #apollo offerings #apollo worship #apollo devotee #deity devotion #devotional acts #hellenic polytheistic #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #hellenic deities #hellenism #hellenic devotion #hellenic paganism #hellenic gods #hellenic polytheist #hellenic pantheon #hellenic worship #hellenic polythiest #hellenismos

[thesunw1tch]

could eating orange and yellow colored foods and citrus foods (like lemons oranges limes) be a devotional act to appollo? or only just cotrus or just oranges or somthing?

-Eclipse🌑

Hey Eclipse!

I think that citrus is definitely a good choice, and the whole orange/yellow thing is too since those are sort of like Apollo's associated colors! I don't think you need to sweat the small stuff like this too much, anything could be a devotional act as long as it makes sense for that particular God.

Here are some examples of devotional acts on behalf of Apollo:

Eating citrus drinks/foods

Wearing yellow or orange or white

Feeding birds, particularly crows

Drinking milk

Listening to music with the lyre or harp, or just listening to music in general

Practicing divination

Dancing

Sunbathing (safely)

Practicing an instrument

Throwing around a Frisbee

Cleaning your altar or room

etc etc etc

Magic and Worship both work on the main principle of Intent; your intentions are the main driving force in your practice, we use tools and certain materials to amplify that intent. For devotional acts, the goal is to feel closer to the God/ provide little acts as a gesture of goodwill and faith. As long as you do that act in the name of Apollo, your intent is there, and boom you've got yourself a devotional act. Some acts are small, like eating an orange. Some are significantly larger and take more effort, like volunteering at your local reptile/bird sanctuary. All of these acts are important though, and Apollo loves them all as long as they are good natured and done in his name!

Be safe, and have fun, Witches

#apollo #apollo devotee #apollo devotion #apollo worship #apollo deity #apollon #witchcraft #hellenic polytheism #witches #apollo offerings #apollo devotional acts #asks #asks open #ask me stuff

[new-begginingz]

Letters To Apollon - His Spirit

Dear Lord Apollon,

I see Your spirit everywhere, I think

From musicians on the street,

To music bursting from earbuds

I feel Your presence near

and it comforts me

#apollo deity #apollo devotion #apollon #apollo worship #hellenic deities #hellenic worship #hellenic polytheism #hellenic paganism #hellenic polytheist #hellenic polytheistic #poetry devotion #devotional acts

[pagancatharsis]

pov: you're trying to do something nice to apollon

#helpol #hellenic polytheism #hellenic paganism #apollon #offering #devotional acts #deity worship #ignore how small my hands are

[sofiathewitch]

I’m contemplating if I should learn knife throwing for Diana and archery for Apollon as a devotional act but I feel like I would make a fool out of myself😅

#diana deity #apollon deity #polytheist #devotional acts

[diana-thyme]

Greek Gods 101: A Masterlist

This is a masterlist of the “Greek Gods 101” series. This series aims to provide basic information and worship ideas for both major and minor deities. This masterlist also involves heroes, deified mortals, spirits, and other figures of Greek mythology.

Aceso

Acheron

Acratos

Aedos

Aegle

Aeolus

Aether

Aglaea

Akhlys

Ampelus

Amphitrite

Ananke

Anemoi

Angelia

Anteros

Antheia

Aphrodite

Apollon

Aporia

Ares

Arete

Ariadne

Aristaeus

Artemis

Asklepios

Asteria

Astraeus

Astrape

Athena

Atlas

Bia

Britomartis

Calliope

Carpi

Cassandra

Ceraon

Cerberus

Ceto

Chaos

Charon

Chione

Chiron

Chloris

Chrysos

Circe

Clio

Clymene

Comus

Cratus

Cronos

Daphne

Deimus

Deipneus

Demeter

Dicaeosyne

Dike

Dionysus

Dysnomia

Ececheria

Eileithyia

Eirene

Ekho

Electryone

Eleos

Elpis

Endymion

Enyo

Eos

Epiales

Epione

Epiphron

Erato

Erebus

Eris

Eros

Ersa

Eucleia

Eudaemonia

Eunomia

Eupheme

Euphrosyne

Euporia

Eupraxia

Eurybia

Eurydice

Eusebia

Euterpe

Euthenia

Eutychia

Fates

Furies

Gaea

Ganymedes

Gelus

Hades

Harmonia

Harpocrates

Hebe

Hecate

Hedone

Hedylogus

Helius

Hemera

Hephaestus

Hera

Heracles

Hermaphroditus

Hermes

Hestia

Hesychia

Himeros

Homonoia

Horae (Seasons)

Horae (Time)

Hormes

Hybris

Hydros

Hygeia

Hymenaeus

Hypnus

Iaso

Iris

Lelantus

Lethe

Leto

Macaria

Matton

Medusa

Melinoe

Melpomene

Methe

Mnemosyne

Morpheus

Nemesis

Nike

Nyx

Oizys

Orpheus

Orthannes

Ossa

Ourania

Ouranos

Ourea

Paeon

Paidia

Palaemon

Pallas

Pan

Panacea

Pandaisia

Pandora

Pannychis

Panopia

Paregoros

Pasithea

Pegasus

Peitho

Penia

Penthus

Persephone

Perses

Perseus

Phales

Phanes

Phaunus

Pheme

Philophrosyne

Philotes

Phobus

Phoebe

Phorcys

Phthonus

Phusis

Pistis

Plutus

Poena

Polemus

Polymnia

Pompe

Pontus

Ponus

Porus

Poseidon

Pothus

Priapus

Prometheus

Pronoea

Prophesis

Psamathe

Pseudologoi

Psyche

Ptocheia

Rhea

Selene

Silenos

Sophrosyne

Soter

Soteria

Styx

Tartarus

Telesphorus

Terpsichore

Tethys

Thalassa

Thalia

Thalia

Thallo

Thanatus

Thaumas

Thea

Themis

Theseus

Thesis

Thrasus

Thyone

Tithonus

Triptolemus

Triton

Tritopatores

Tyche

Tychon

Urania

Uranus

Zelus

Zeus

What is a “Universal Offering/Devotional Act?”

Feel free to request or suggest deities! This list will be done in order but you can ask for me to complete one that’s further down the list.

This list is subject to change. There are probably repeat deities (deities who go by multiple names, parts of groups like the Horae or Charities who are mostly grouped together, etc.) on this list. Some deities are not on here. Some names are spelt wrong or different.

#masterlist #masterpost #greek gods 101 #deities #hellenism #helpol #hellenic #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #hellenic community #hellenic polytheist #hellenic deities

[ravenandmoon]

Day 1 of my week for Apollon (and I guess I want to talk about it ?)

There is my altar ! It's an all-in-one because this is the only space I have. The only thing that stay are the plants because i don't work with that much of them. The rest depends of the deity, depictured by the moodboard. Sadly, I cannot lit candles here so they are just...there.

As I said, most of my practice is through virtual and devotional acts. So, Day 1 is about writing a poem (but I'll not share it).

(I wish i did more research before so the pictures of the moodboard wouldn't have been from Pinterest, but it is temporary)

#helpol #hellenic worship #hellenic polytheist #hellenic polytheism #apollon deity #apollon worship #altar

[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

[mars-and-the-theoi]

Low energy Devotional Acts for when you don’t have a lot of energy (or time, or money, etc.) pt. 3

🎲Hermes🎲

- watch a comedy special

- watch a funny show or movie

- watch travel videos

- watch sports (literally any sport)

- if able learn a new language if unable to do that listen to music in a foreign language or watch a movie or show in a foreign language

- learn about the underworld and His role as a psychopomp

- the story of Him stealing Apollon’s cattle always makes me laugh so if you’re feeling down maybe read about that or watch a video about it!

- eat food from a foreign country or watch cooking videos with recipes from foreign countries

- make a bucket list of places you’d like to travel (doesn’t necessarily have to be other countries! It can be within your own country or in your own state! Or hell maybe there’s places in your own town/city you haven’t checked out yet that you’d like to go see!)

- learn some geography!

- listen to a devotional playlist for Him

- play some board games or card games or dice games

🌊Poseidon🌊

- listen to oceanic/sea soundscapes

- learn about earthquakes

- listen to sea shanties and learn about why they were used

- watch documentaries or shows about marine animals or the ocean/sea themselves

-learn about horses

- stay hydrated

- watch aquarium videos! They’re very soothing

- if able print out or buy ocean themed coloring pages/coloring books and color! (I also think the finished product could go great on His altar if you have one!)

- learn about and if able to take trips to local ponds or lakes (and if able go to the beach)

- learn about marine plants and marine biodiversity

- watch videos about naval history, or naval warfare

- learn about boats and sailing history

- watch videos about hurricanes! Learn about them!

- listen to a devotional playlist for Him

- learn about shipwrecks or maritime disasters if that interests you (my favorite YouTube channel for these vids is: Oceanliner Designs)

- watch ocean or maritime related shows or movies (I personally like The Terror which I get isn’t 100% ocean related but y’know)

#hellenic polytheism #helpol #hellenic pagan #hellenic pantheon #hellenic paganism #hermes deity #hermes devotion #hermes devotee #low energy low effort devotional acts #cause we all have those times where we just need something simple #poseidon worship #poseidon deity #Poseidon devotee #Poseidon devotion #hermes worship

[asterias-fallen-star]

i have been sort of curious on asteria for a while, where would be a good place to start researching her other than theoi.com?

feel free to also share some upgs of her or some things you think i should maybe know!

Hello! Thank you so much for the ask and a warm welcome into the worship of Lady Asteria. I would like to preface this by saying that I'm still trying to find more information on her and a lot of the accessible information is similar to each other, I'm trying to keep this blog updated with any new information I find but I'm very slow at updating so I hope this has some new information here that I might not have written anywhere else.

Callimachus has small bits of information in it, and its helped me find multiple new things about Lady Asteria such as epithets and associations, and it also has a hymn to Delos in it which is useful.

The Apollodorus has some basic information about her 'main' myth of turning into the island of Delos which is an important read I think, but not much else.

The Homeric Hymns is great for finding epithets, most specifically of Delos, however you are mostly going to be looking in hymns for others gods. I'm also a big fan of the myth of Lord Apollon and Lady Artemis' birth as I find it shows her importance and love of Lord Apollon really well.

The Odes of Pindar, while not having much, does reinforce the idea that Delos was worshipped/seen as more than just an island by people. I also enjoy this part 'by mortal men called Delos, but by the blessed gods of Olympus known as the far-seen star of the dark blue earth' as it shows that even though she has turned herself into the Island Delos, her divinity over the stars and such still remain hers.

The Orphic hymns are also a good read, and while not stating Lady Asterias name anywhere, a few of the hymns could be used/interpreted as such

While there is not much on Lady Brizo and Lady Asteria defintely being the same god, my UPG is that they are, and while there is also not a lot of information on Brizo herself I do believe she has importance.

One of my favourite articles and piece of information about Lady Brizois called 'The dance of the ancient mariners' written by Lillian B. Lawler, its an interesting read and introduced one of my favourite epithets of Brizo, 'Lady of the sea'. While it doesn't say definitively that Brizo is a god (they mention that she or whichever deity being referenced may be a nymph instead) I've personally decided to interpret it as such. It also introduces some upg's i have, such as not offering fish, dancing as an offering/devotional act as well as potentially giving offerings in small boat like dishes.

I hope this is some good starting information, it may not be perfect and I may post additional things later, but I would recommend doing some of your own research just in case I've missed anything.

#lady asteria #asteria #asteria worship #hellenic deities #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #hellenic polytheist #hellenic pantheon #goddess of falling stars #hellenic polythiest #hellenism #hellenic gods #hellenic devotion #hellenic titans #hellenic worship #helpol #hellenic paganism #asteria goddess #asteria deity #brizo goddess #brizo #lady delos #lady brizo #~brizo~ #~notable posts~ #~upg~ #hellenic polytheistic #hellenic devotees #epithet

[lostinvasileios]

Devotional acts

There are a plethora of devotional things one can do for their deity, and it varies from person to person, deity to deity. But, here are some that I enjoy.

Learning a language. Learning a new language is a great skill in general, but learning a deity's origin language, like for example, Greek, is a wonderful devotional act. I'm currently learning Greek in devotion to Apollon, and to me, it's a truly beautiful language. Though a little hard at times, haha.

Self care. Deities in general, especially if you're close with them, want you to care for yourself. So, dedicating your face masks, applying lotions or creams/ect, can be a great devotion for them. You can also draw their sigils in your cream or lotion before rubbing it in.

Art. This can vary extremely, because art is subjective to everyone's own perspective. But, some of the ways I like to do devotional art is by making poetry, or painting. Or, you could sing! Dance! Expressing yourself is a form of art in itself. You could dance with them, even. Which brings me to my next point..

Hang out with them. Now, for me, this can be literally anything you enjoy to do. Deities, from what I've experienced, enjoy the mundane as much as the celebratory moments. They want to spend time with you. They want to be around you. You could rant for hours, or sit in a peaceful silence. Do a hobby with them, invite them to eat a meal with you. I like to listen to music with my deities when I'm low on energy, or have a playlist I made for them play in the background while I do something else. It's a gentle reminder of their presence if I'm doing shuffle-mancy.

Meditate. Personally, I hated meditation when I first started. I was scared, even. Because I thought I'd fail terribly. But, with all its cliches, with enough time put in, I've gradually progressed to where I am now, and where I'll go in the future years. Meditation, with your deities in my experience, is one of my favorite ways to connect with them, besides astral projection. Connecting with Apollon's energy for example is and was one of the best things I've ever experienced. Feeling a deity's love, a deity's protection and care, is something I can't explain with words that make sense, lol.

E-Altars I started out with digital altars, and they're a great devotional act, in my opinion. Putting in aesthetics that remind you of them, their statues, quotes that remind you of them or your relationship with them, and so on, is another one of my favorites. Especially if I'm on the go. It also can help with remembering what they represent or what represents them. Like animals, colors, planets, ect.

The most important parts in my opinion is simply the intention, the effort, the heart, and purely just creativity. Devotional acts can be anything and everything, it's supposed to be personal, it's supposed to be unique. Don't be afraid to be yourself, or give what you can. Deities appreciate the work, they appreciate you. As long as you are being respectful, not harming anybody including yourself, you are doing fine.

#devotion #devotional acts #deity work #beginner witch #witch advice #witchcraft

[khaire-traveler]

Hi! I prayed to Apollo and Hermes for help and they gave it to me. Is there any way I should thank them other than prayer?

Hey, Nonny, thanks for the ask!

Along with prayer, you can thank them by giving them offerings or doing a devotional act! An offering is usually a physical thing you give to the gods, whereas a devotional act is usually an action you do in honor of them. If you have altars for them, you can leave the offerings on their altars! Here are some offering ideas for each of them:

Hermes

Drawings of his sacred animals and/or symbols

Travel souvenirs

Strawberry flavored items/strawberries

Stuffed animals (bonus points if they're his sacred animals haha)

Art of Hermes

Apollon

Drawings of his sacred animals and/or symbols

Song lyrics that are meaningful to you

Poetry that reminds you of him

Your favorite childhood toys

Art of Apollon

Here are some devotional acts you can do for them:

Hermes

Listen to music that reminds you of him

Spend time with a pet

Write a short story

Take a walk if you can

Talk/hang out with loved ones

Apollon

Listen to music that reminds you of him

Sing your favorite songs

Write poetry

Take care of yourself physically and mentally 🧡

Spend time in the sunlight

If you don't have an altar set up for them, don't sweat it! You can still offer them things, such as a glass of water, and simply place the object in a dedicated area for them, if you want to. With the example of water, it's also ok if you drink the water or maybe use it to water some plants. That's just a suggestion, though!

I hope this helps! Have a wonderful night/day! ☺️🧡

#hermes deity #apollo deity #apollon deity #hellenic polytheism #hellenic pagan #hellenic pantheon #helpol #deity worship #asks #answered asks

[coinandcandle]

Apollo Deity Guide

The Romans knew him as either Apollo or Phoebus, he is the god of the sun, art, and music.

Who is Apollo?

Apollo was also worshipped as god of healing and medicine as well as prophecy and divination.

Unlike his more introverted twin sister, Apollo kept the company of many beings from deities to mortals.

Parents and Siblings

Zeus is his father, his mother is Leto

Artemis is his only full sibling.

Ares

Dionysus

Hermes

Hephaestus

Heracles

Minos

Perseus

Rhadamanthus

Athena

Persephone

Eileithyia

Hebe

Eris

Helen of Troy

The Graces

The Muses

Moirae

Lovers or Partners

Apollo had lovers of both the male and female variety!

Female Lovers include: Hecuba, Ourea, Arsinoe, Coronis, Creusa, Cyrene, Rhoeo, Evadne, Thero, Dryope and The Muses.

Male Lovers include: Cyparissus, Branchus, Admetus, Adonis, Atymnius, Boreas, Helenus, Hippolytus, Hymenaios, Hyacinth, Lapis, Phorbas

Apollo also had many one-sided loves such as Daphne, Hyrie/Thyrie, and Melia.

Children

He had many children including, Asclepius, Orpheus, Ion, Aristaeus, Amphiaraus, Troilus and Scylla. Look here for a bigger list of Apollo's children and their mothers.

Epithets

Paean

Apollon

Phoebus Apollo, or just Pheobus

Loxias” (referring to the god’s ambiguous oracles, called loxia)

“Lyceus” (a word that simultaneously evokes light, wolves, and the region of Lycia) (Mythopedia)

Apollo Daphnephoros

He is often conflated with Helios, the personification of the sun.

Holy Days/Festivals

The Pythian Games

The Delia

Celebrated in Athens, The Boedromia, Metageitnia, and Pyanepsia

Thargelia.) - Apollo’s Birthday, the day after Artemis’, would be the 7th day of Thargelion, which is roughly May 25th in the Gregorian calendar.

The Carneia and Hyacinthia were celebrated in Sparta

The Daphnephoria was celebrated every nine years in Thebes

Notes

From literature we know that the twins didn’t immediately start out as deities of the moon and sun respectively.

The most important temple dedicated to Apollo is the temple and Oracle at Delphi. The priestess Pythia would listen to and deliver Apollo’s prohocies and words. The story says that Pythia had breathed in vapors that rose from a spring underneath the temple.

Modern Deity Work

Correspondences

Disclaimer - Not all of these are traditional or historic correspondences nor do they need to be. However, any correspondence that can be considered traditional will be marked with a (T).

Rocks/Stone/Crystals

Sunstone

Gold

Tiger’s eye jasper

Citrine

Herbs/Plants

Laurel (T)

Hyacinth (T)

Palm tree (T)

Larkspur (T)

Sunflowers

Marigolds (Calendula)

Animals

Swans (T)

Cicadas

Ravens and crows (T)

Wolves/Dogs

Dolphins

Deer (T)

Hawks (T)

Snakes

Mice

Lions

Symbols

Lyre/Harp (T)

Curved Bow (T)

The Sun (T)

Plectrum (pick)

Sword

Laurel Crown (T)

Offerings

Any of the items listed above, or iconography of the items

Art of or that reminds you of Apollo (T)

Signs of the Sun

Honey (T)

Baked goods

Fruits and nuts (T)

Sun water

Wine (T)

Olives, olive oil, olive branch (T)

Oranges

Acts of Devotion

Celebrate the Olympics

Take up a sport

Dance

Read hymns of Apollo (T)

Watch and appreciate the sunrise and sunset

Bask in the sunlight (use sunscreen if you plan on doing this for longer than a few minutes!)

Practice divination (T)

Study philosophy, medicine, and pursue knowledge!

Write or read poetry and songs written for Apollo (T)

Keep in mind that these are only some ideas for offerings and correspondences! Items and activities that connect you to her in a more personal way are just as good, and often better, than those you find on the internet. As with any relationship, feel it out, ask questions, and be attentive and receptive!

References and Further Reading

Apollo - Mythopedia

Mythopedia has huge lists on either page for further reading on both Artemis and Apollo.

Apollo - Wikipedia

Apollo - Theoi Project

More Epithets here

Apollo - Greekmythology.com

Myths of Greece and Rome; Apollo (Phoebus) By Jane Harrison (Via Sacred-Texts)

Fun fact about Coin: I have a tattoo inspired by Apollo, with an arrow going through the roman numeral XIII and a minimalist sun overlaying the middle of the number in honor of my own twin who has the same tattoo but with a moon instead of a sun.

#apollo #deity deep dive #deity work #deity guide #apollo deity guide #apollon #witchcraft #pagan #paganism #hellenic paganism #hellenism