#huio

[knight-of-skyloft]

Shoutout to Huio's spren Caelinora for having the prettiest name ever

#dawnshard spoilers #stormlight archive spoilers #she's beauty she's grace she'll turn into a warhammer and smack you in the face #dawnshard #stormlight archive #huio

[dean-belongs-with-lisa]

Ok, so I’m gonna talk about Lopen

Specifically when he swore his third Ideal (I just finished Dawnshard). There are two things I want to point out: the first is his response to being told that he sometimes hurts people. As a Knight Radiant, it’s his job to protect people. And it’s his habit to make jokes. We already know that he doesn’t always think about his actions. But his first response to being told he sometimes hurts people was to say “would they like it if I just stopped talking? Would they be happier if I wasn’t myself?” And he realized that no, that’s not the case. He can still be himself, he just needs to be more careful. Which I think is something some of us can relate to. Our first instinct is to react drastically. “Would they like it better if I was a completely different person?” But no, we just need to be more careful.

The second thing is about the phrasing (and I’m paraphrasing here) of “Huio trusted me with this pain”. Because the truth can hurt. Especially when it’s being told that you accidentally hurt people. But that doesn’t mean that it also can’t be helpful. I’m sure that now the Lopen will have a better relationship with those around him because he’s actively gonna try to not hurt them, because Huio trusted Lopen not to react poorly to being told this hurtful truth

#stormlight archive spoilers #dawnshard spoilers #the lopen #huio #knights radiant

[dioshuios]

I'm still struggling with Achilles powerset. The obvious choice is something relating to water and the weather, lighting and electricity, but it's a little too obvious and most children of the gods don't exactly have powers relating to their parents. I do want some similarities but like, nothing too major. Maybe war related stuff, fighting buffs and stuff, war-like god first before weather related. HOWEVER, I will say, having him relate to the sky and the ocean is cool point blank, since like, he could take the place of Zeus AND Poseidon instead of just one of them, and furthering the proof of Achilles superior strength.

#dios huios #achilles #incorrect greek mythology #incorrect greek gods #young achilles is probably very sparky #he constantly accidentally shocks the people around him by touching them #just as a foreshadowing to his powers

[iamtheoneandonlyever]

Babygirls, my pen tablet has failed me yet again (has been doing so for a year)

Very disappointed

#my huion tablet just cannot give me an ounce of happiness cant it? #like. just make the pen work?? hello??? #yes im in the middle of exams but wtf huio #huion* #literally deleted all my files during my pc reboot for this. for absolutely NOTHING #wanna smash someones head. gimme suggestions #jay rambles #ANGRILY #GRRRRRRRRRR #if anyone knows how to fix a huion non battery pen hmu please. my dms r open forever and ever

[stalkerofthegods]

Hermes Deep dive straight to the point

Herbs • Krokos (Crocus) koumara Tree, olives/olive oil, crocus, hydrangea, chrysanthemum, Palm tree, Almond tree, The Silver Birch tree, Crocuses, Saffron, Wheat, Rosemary, Pine Tree, Mint, Cinnamon, Cassia, Golden Benzoin, moly, strawberrys

Animals• sheep, dogs, boars, lions, Tortoise, Ram, The dove killing species of Hawk (hierax in Greek/Latin), Hare- (Greek “Lagos”), constellation Lepus, pig, ram, beef, mutton, pork, Cattle/oxen, hawks, roster, birds of omen, snakes, and guard dogs, fish.

Colors• Red, purple, silver, gold, copper, and black, Orange, Grey, Green, Red, white and brown (associated with traveling)

Crystal• Amethyst, Quartz, Orange topaz, Agate, Marble, smoky quartz, copper, silver, and gold, Eisenkiesel Quartz, Silver, Yellow Topaz, Amber, Citrine, Emerald, and Peridot, red marble, Hematite, jade, malachite, fluorite, pyrite, lapis lazuli, alexandrite

Symbol• Caduceus, Kerykeion (Herald’s staff and magic wand, lulls mortals to sleep and can wake mortals at will), Winged Cap (also called petasos, and a brimmed cap, this cap was called “Cap of Aidoneus, the unseen” because it rendered its wearer invisible), Golden Sickle, Winged Boots- called “pteroeis pedila”, A Sack (the kibisis) Talaria (winged sandals), and Petasos (winged helmet), golden or adamantine blade, shepherd pipes, Purse, Pouch, Hermai.

Mortal or immortal • immortal 

Zodiac• Gemini and Virgo, and cancer 

Equivalent - Mercury (Roman), Helios (Greek), Hyperion (Greek), Sol/Sol Invictus (Roman), Horus (Egyptian), Ra (Egyptian), Amun (Egyptian), Freyr (Norse), Bragi (Norse), Odin (Norse), Baldr (Norse), Heimdallr (Norse), Lugh (Celtic), Áine (Celtic), Mercurius (Roman god), Thoth (Egyptian god), Anubis (Egyptian god), Woden-Odin (Germanic god)

Attendees • Oreiades (oreads), Pan & the panes, Satyroi, oneiroi, he is often seen with Hestia.

Ephiphets• Agetor -Guide of Souls, Agonius or Enagonius -pertaining (Hermes’ role as presider over solemn festivals such as Agonius) Agoraea and Agoraeus- to Gods who were considered being the protectors of the assemblies of the people in the agora (also has a reference to the agora as the marketplace), Argeiphontes- “radiant one’, Euskopos Argeiphontes, literally “the sharp-eyed Slayer of Argos”, Chthonius or Chthonios, “of the earth or underworld, Hermes Trismegistus- “Thrice Great Hermes”, Kriophoros- the “ram-bearer” is a figure that commemorates the solemn sacrifice of a ram, Leucus- “white”- an epithet of Hermes in Boetia, a Greek city containing Thebes, “Of the Golden Blade”- he carried a sickle made of adamant, Cyllenius, or Kullhnios- from His birth or temple site on mount Cyllene in Arcadia, Diaktoros Argeiphontes – “the courier” Argeiphontes, Kratus Argeiphontes- “strong” Argeiphontes, Hermes Promakhos- “the Champion” Logios- writer, knower of intelligent design, Tetragonos- four square, Aglaos -Splendid, Agoraios - Of the Market Place, Aipytos -Of Aipytos, Akakesios -Of Akakesion, Angelos -Messenger, Agreiphontes -Argus-Slaying, Bouphonos -Slayer of Oxen, Dioktoros -Messenger, Dolios -Crafty One, Enagonios- Of the Games, Enodios - of the Road, Epimelios - Keeper of the flocks, Eriounios - Luck-Bringer, Euangelos - Bringer of Glad Tidings, Euskopos - Watchful, Gumnasiarkhos - Leader of the Gymnasium, Hermeneutes - Interpreter, Kerdoos - the Gainful, Kerukes -Herald, Kharmophron—Heart-Delighting, Khthonios - of the Earth, Khrysorrhapis -Of the Golden Wand, Klepsiphron - Deceiver, Kourotrophos - Protector of Youth, Kranaios- unknown, Krateros - Mighty, Kriophoros - Ram-Bearer, Kullenios - Of Mount Kyllene, Logios -of Speech, Maiados Huios - Son of Maia, Mekhaniotes - Trickster, Nomios - Protector of Flocks, Oiopolos - Shepherd, Pantokrator- Ruler of the World, Pheletes -Thief, Poikilometes - Full of Various Wiles, Poneomenos - Busy One, Promakhos- Champion, Propulaios - Before the Gates, Psukhopompos - Conveyer of Souls, Takhus - Swift, Tetragonos - Square, Trikephalos - Of the Three Ways/Heads, Trismegestos - Thrice-Greatest, Tukhon- Bringer of Luck, Aglaos- Radiant, Bright, Beautiful, Pleasin, enevolent. Angelos Athanatôn - messenger of the gods, Angelos Makarôn- messenger of the Blessed, Akhos Phêlêteôn- leader of robbers and thieves, Chrysorrhapis- of the Golden wand, Dais herairos - comrade of the forest, Diaktoros- guide & messenger, Dolios- Craft of Wiles, Dôtor Eaôn - giver of good things, Dôtor eaôn- Giver of good things, Enagônions- giver of good things, Enagônios-of the game, Epimêlios-Keeper of the flocks, Erikydês- famous, glorious & splendid, Eriounês - Luck bringing & ready helper, Euskopos-Keen-sighted, Hermêneutês- interpreter/translator, Kharidôtês- giver of joy/graces, Kharmonphrôn- Glad-Hearted, Krateros- Strong & mighty, Kriophoros- ram bearer, Kydimos-glorious, mastêrios- of searchers, mêkhaniôtês-trickster, Oiopolos- sheep tending& shepherd, Phêlêtês- their, robber, rustler, poikilomêtês- full of various wiles, Polytropos - Much traveled& much wandering, pompaios- the guide (he’s a psychopomp) 

Element • air 

Number•Four, eight, Squares (I’m not sure why…)

Past courtships• Merope, Aphrodite, Dryope, Peitho, and even Hecate, but some say, he is married to Peitho 

Personality• People say he is chaotic, some say he’s wise and can be calm, he does give serious advice and is a serious guy, but he also has a sense of humor and won’t always steal from you. (he won’t if you ask him not to..I think.)

Patron of• of cunning thieves and liars, Patron of herdsmen, Patron of orators, Patron of inventors, Cattle-herders, Shepherds, Goatherds, Horse & mule breeders, Grazing pastures, Cave shelters, Guard-dogs, Animal predators, Bucolic poetry, music, Animal fables (ex- the tales of Aesop), Laws of hospitality, he is the Protector of guests, Cattle-rustlers, Bandits, Crafty thoughts, Mail carriers and sorters, Retail workers, Canvassers , Editors, journalists, and writers, Newspaper routes, Bank tellers, Carnies , Casino workers, Gas station attendants, Mechanics, presentations, public speaking, playlists (I've heard this years ago)

Diety of• Divine Trickster, boundaries and thresholds, Creator of civilization as Trickster, Messenger of the Gods, transgressor of boundaries and taboos, Inventor of fire, Inventor of sacrifice, of mysteries, Bringer of sleep, dreams, and visions, free will, Psychopompos or Guide of the Dead, Escort of the Gods, thieves, graves, and heralds, Luck, Unexpected Fortune, Giver of Good, of sacrificial priests, successful communication with enemies, translation and language, gymnasia and athletic youth, logos world order, trade and commodities, astronomy, knowledge, speech, Inventor of boxing, running and foot races, of exchange, alchemy, science, internet, Magic, Presider at solemn sacrifices, Divine Movement, Ruler of the Orphic House of Cancer, Ruler of the Planet Mercury, Western astrological signs of Gemini and Virgo, Scribe of the Gods, Protector of all messengers especially in war, Protector of wise women and elderly women, Fertility and Procreation, God of Masturbation, Soul Transformation and Guide through Consciousness changes, Heraldry and animal husbandry, speed, Codes, and Secrets, Caretaker of graves, Protector of travelers, Mechanics, Wine-pourer of the Gods, Inventor of weights and balances, Controller of Birds of Omen, hospitality, diplomacy, physical and moral boundaries, Orators, presentation, public speaking

Home• Mount Olympus 

Fact• He invented the alphabet and dice and the lyre, he also has a stone called the “hermai” on the side of the road or a stone with a penis (he was a fertility god) to show a border or a crossing, sometimes to explain direction and distance, or in important landmarks is up ahead, the herms were worshiped, with offerings and anointed with olive oil and adorned with flowers and wreaths, telling us about the sacredness and importance of the hermai. (The ones near tombs are also connected to funeral rites)

Roots• Greek mythology, Mount Cyllene

Blessings • protection on the road, money randomly found, easy speaking, good parking, and less traffic. Herds multiply (fertility); Herds protected (from predators), Success in trade, Goods protected from thieves, having Persuasive speech, Poetic inspiration, Safe traveling, Protection of guests, Homes protected from thieves & criminals, having Wiliness and stealth, 

Curses: Herds die off by disease and infertility, Herds lost to predators, Unsuccessful trade

Food recipe • Panspermia, a mixture of beans, peas, seeds, olive oil, milk, and honey, should only be offered to Hermes in his Underworld aspect. This offering is considered food for the dead and should not be tasted by the living (considered bad luck if Aten by living) 

Offerings • Keys, Dice, Playing cards, Coins, Rocks/pebbles,Lucky charms (Cereal), Rabbit's foot, Horse shoe, Magic 8 ball, Coffee, Energy drinks, Herms, Road trip snacks (perhaps Hostess donuts), Airplanes/trains/cars imagery, Foreign/new foods, Trail mix, Peanut m&ms, rumane the marble popping soda drink, Turtles, Lyres/string instruments, Sandals/shoes/running shoes, Journals, Camping gear, Survival gear, like multitools, fire starters, first aid kits etc, Pens/pencils, Small (stolen) trinkets, Language dictionaries, Work out gear, Panpipes, Postcards, Letters, Mail, Stamps, Envelopes, Zodiac signs, Sheep/goats, Car parts, Backpacks/drawstring bags/bags, Crocos, Sticks, Saffron, Sticks, Books, Cups, Scales, Dream journals, Graveyard dirt, Cookie fortunes, Bikes/skateboards/skate, Old licenses/IDs, Sport trophies/jerseys/jackets/gear, Wings, Letters/numbers, Video games, Magic kits, Oranges/Lemons, Beer, White wine, Red wine for (His chthonic aspect, Milk, Mutton, Pork, Beef, Chamomile tea, Honey, Olive oil, Strawberries, Foreign foods, Eggs, Virgo or Gemini moon water,Golden objects, Silver objects, Musical instruments, Wands, Money/coins, Foreign money/coins, Dice, Pebbles, Feathers, Turtle shaped objects or art, Strawberry art or toys, Crocus flowers, Written stories or letters, Travel food, Souvenirs from your trips wheat, honey, twigs of olive, honey-comb and honey from local bees, cassia, cinnamon, saffron, include eggs, onions, garlic, pomegranate seeds, and fish or pork, barley grains, mead, beer (Especially German), lead, papyrus, pebbles, herms (or boundary stones), chocolate, whipped cream, coffee drinks, brightly-colored easter eggs, blueberries, granola, almonds, walnuts, pecans, Absinthe, beer, gin, vodka, red-bull, dry white wine, blessed moon water (especially in Virgo, Cancer, or Gemini), metal, jars, gin, pomegranates, onions, fish, garlic, Statues, Turtle Imagery, Hawk Imagery, Ram Imagery, Rooster Imagery, Marbles, Postcards, Chocolate, Lemons, Almonds, Mutton, Foreign Food, Brightly Colored Eggs, Onions, Sunflower Seeds, Fig Newton Cookies, Granola, Candies, Strawberry Milk, spring water, cookies or cakes, Wine, Golden cakes, Golden raisins, Apples, Music or poetry, Dancing, Drawings, pineapple, anything with computers, (especially boxing games, online games, and hackers), orange peels, gas station coffee!!, apples, bananas, grapes,Anything containing mercury, Crocuses, Panpipes, Saffron, Strawberries, Chocolate, Wheat, Honey, Lemons, Almonds, Cassia, Cinnamon, Pork or mutton, Spring water, Comforting a dying loved one, letters

Devotional• Board games, Dominos, pick up sticks, playing jacks, bouncy balls, peanut m&ms, write letters, go on walks, go run, do marathons in his honor, road trips, learn about alchemy, astrology, astral travel, prophet dreams, anything astrology related, learn basic car mechanics, give whatever to panhandlers, go talk to panhandlers (keep them company) , pranks, public speaking, tip well, stargazing, geocaching, learn a new language, Learn ASL, work out, Deive safely and predictably, use your blinkers fucking properly , bike/skate, clean your car, make a travel alter (for Hermes), get a passport, Travel , practice keyboarding, have a penpal, Train your voice, magic tricks, check your mail/email , low risk gambling (ex• lotto tickets) , make sigils, race, Play tag, be nice to wait staff, play sports, make maps of trails near you, make maps in general, play string instruments , Make herms, Carpool, Uphold confidentiality, Coin tricks, Be a reliable worker, Thrifting/yard saying, Dumpster diving, Making trades and barter, Help look for missing people/pets, Travel to new places, Learn a new sport, Practice speaking in public or online, Practice writing, Learn astrology, Learn astronomy, Learn about agriculture and animal husbandry, Learn magic tricks, Collect coins, Have a feast in His name, Dice games (ex- DnD), Card games, Donate to homeless shelters in His name, Give money to the hhomeless, Keep a dream journal, Write Him stories and poems or jokes, Honor the dead, Invoke Him on your travels or when looking for a job, always thank Him when you arrive safely or have some luck in your life, studying, learning, playing harmless pranks, attending magic shows, going on adventures, trying out new things, donating to fundraisers, working out, Taking a scenic route on your way home,Picking up loose change, Going to thrift stores, Being patient with delivery drivers, Going for walks, Making a mood board, Making a playlist, Making a dedicated journal, Giving to those in need, Going to/Watching sporting events, Practicing safe driving, Donations to hospitals and health institutions Donations to local artists, learn on how to save on gas, learn how to surf, draw sigils on shoes, leave coins when you leave places (extra points for pennys), give people in need a bus fare, clean off snow on other peoples car, clean your car, stopping for others (nicely, don’t run them over!), let him pick music, get a passport in his honor, decorate your passport, learn how animals communicate, call a love one, establish and force, dedicate a electronic to him, collect stamps and post cards, keep ur secrets, communicate with people when your upset,Keep a journal, Learn a new language/Revisit, Learn ASL, Learn about the evolution of language and how it is always changing, Be mindful of the language you use in daily life, Change your self-talk to positive, Voice training (Particularly for trans worshippers), Thinking before you speak, Learn about older forms of communication (ex- Morse Code), Learn braille,Go to the library and practice reading books in a foreign language ,Practice writing (great to do, Learn about the elements of writing, like allegory and metaphors, Play pranks (remember that good pranks cause confusion, not harm), Buy scratch offs/play the lottery, Understand how gambling addictions affect people, Dice and card games, Learn about good luck charms/Make your own, Learn about superstitions, Games like billiards or darts, Arcade/video games/carnival games, Make small/friendly bets, Poker nights in his honor, Do aGame of horseshoe, Learn parlor games, Smoke a bowl with Him, Learn a good joke, Write/perform stand up comedy,  Checking your mail, Checking email/voicemail, Buying stamps, Flipping a coin, Dice divination, Charm casting, present a presentation in his honor, public speaking in his honor

Siblings• Aeacus, Angelos, Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Dionysus, Eileithyia, Enyo, Eris, Ersa, Hebe, Helen of Troy, Hephaestus, Heracles, Minos, Pandia, Persephone, Perseus, Rhadamanthus, the Graces, the Horae, the Litae, the Muses, and the Moirai.

Appearance in astral or gen• Winged cap and boots, Traveller’s cloak, Youthful usually beardless figure or with a beard, with a Caduceus, sometimes seen with a mustache

Parentage• Zeus and the nymph Maia or Uranus and Hemera

Sacred days, festivals- Wednesday, the 4th day of the month, Hermaea, Agonius, in Cydonia social order was inverted for the festival and masters waited on their slaves, and slaves got to taste freedom. 

Season• March, April, May, June (based on zodiacs) 

Status• Messenger of the gods, and an underworld worker, he is called the darling of the gods

Music • anything from flutes or the lyre.

Sacred places• Mt Kyllene in Arkadia (his birthplace), Arcadia, mount Cyllene, Tricrena mountains, his Temples, his Cavern-shrines, Altars in market-places, gymnasiums, athletic arenas, house entrances. 

Planet• mercury

Tarot• eight wands, magician, judgment, and maybe seven swords 

Scents/Inscene • Frankensince, Myrrh incense, Lavender incense, strawberry, camphor, and malabathrumcock, storax, mastic, mace, moly, nettles, asafoetida, ginger, and marjolane, dragon’s blood incense, list cloves, tobacco, nag champa, poppy, and vanilla, ink on parchment, Musk, White Sandalwood, Nettles

His kids -Hermaphroditus, Tyche, Abderus, Autolycus, Eudorus, Angelia, and Myrtilus, Arabos, Abderos, Aithalides, Bounos, Daphinis, Ekhion, Eleusis (according to others, she was a minor goddess of Eleusinian Mysteries), Euandros, Kaikos, kephalos, keryx, kydon, libys, Mytilos, Norax, Orion, Paris, Paris, phaunos, polybos,saon

What I associate with him• rock music, bricks (he had two pet bricks that I had given him), dinosaurs, and wine (I promised to share my first cup of wine with him once I turn 21)

Prayers•

Safe travels

Swift-footed Hermes, friend of the traveler, friend of those who find themselves far from their homes, by will or by chance, I pray to you. Hermes, who moves between the realms with authority and ease, who leads men and women on their last, longest journey, who stands at the crossroad, who watches the byways, in you I place my trust, for by your might I know that when I stumble I will rise again, that when I choose my way I will choose aright. Hermes, as I make my way through the world, whether I wander or whether I walk my path with care, be with me.

In general

Hermes of the ready wit and the lightning smile, wing-footed one who carries the words of the gods, compassionate one who guides the newly-dead to the hall of Hades and fair Persephone, quick-thinking one who takes interest in the world and works of mankind, whose hand we see in a run of luck and a clever scheme, I call to you. Hermes, bearer of the herald’s staff, your gifts are great. You guard our homes with constancy and care, you grant to us a portion of your own craft and wile, you join with us when we revel and are merry, you stand with us when we are far from home, alone. You are ever with us, O Hermes; O god who holds in hand the good of men, I honor you.

hestia & hermes for good money

I call to Hermes, god of the marketplace, god of the the deal, from whose hands fall shining coins. I call to Hestia, goddess of the home, goddess of good management, who knows the ways of thrift. Grant me a keen eye to spot a bargain, I pray; grant that I know false economy from true. Grant me the craft to repair what is broken, grant me the sufficiency to save for what may come. Grant me the wisdom to live with care, O gods, the discipline and skill to live within my means; grant me the wit to know my needs and my desires, grant me the judgment to know the difference.

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https://greekpagan.com/category/prayers-2/hermes/

https://journal.uny.ac.id/index.php/diksi/article/download/49223/18693#:~:text=The%20red%20or%20green%20color,one%20of%20the%20Olympic%20gods.

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Hermes is the darling of the gods, and very important in everyday life, whether we know it or not, handsome in charm and looks, he is also knowledgeable about many things.

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[transgenderer]

okay so i knew the whole christian fish symbol thing was based on an acronym but i forgot that the greek word for fish (ichthys) has a bunch of letters and therefore the acronym is really stupid: Iēsous Christos, Theou Huios, Sōtēr ("Jesus Christ, God's son, Savior"). it doesnt look as silly in greek, where ichthys is only five letters, ἸΧΘΥΣ, but like. come on. this is pretty clearly a backronym

[todaysdocument]

Affidavit presented by a Chinese Inspector to the U.S. Circuit Court in New Jersey requesting that twelve Chinese men, arrested in Weehawken, New Jersey, be detained.

Record Group 85: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization ServiceSeries: Chinese Exclusion Act Case FilesFile Unit: Case File 19/1490: File for twelve Chinese men

This document is filed with the Chinese Exclusion Act smuggling case file involving twelve Chinese men.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ) DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY. ) HARRY R. SISSON, being duly sworn on his oath says: that he is an inspector, duly ap- pointed by the Treasury Department of the United States, (now acting under the department of commerce and labor) [appears to be typed in post writing] under the Chinese Exclusion Act; that on the morning of October second, nineteen hundred and three, at about seven A.M., twelve Chinese persons arrived at Weehawken, New Jersey, on the West Shore Railroad, from Frankfort, New York; that deponent, having been informed that she said defendants were being unlawfully introduced into the United States, found that they had no certificate entitl- ing them to admission into the United States, as required by the Chinese Exclusion Acts and - - - - - by law; and that they are laborers; and from the informal- tion and belief which deponent has, said persons are un- lawfully in the United States, to wit: Li Du, Lun Mong, Gong Don, Kan Tai [Kan is handwritten over typed name], Jung Huio, Jung Way, Ong Non, Jung on Yo, Yeo Hok [y is handwritten over typo], Yee Mon [y is handwritten over typo], Wong Wah, Chu Sing; deponent there- fore prays that said twelve Chinese persons may be de- gained until their right to come into and remain in the United States be determined. Sworn and subscribed to before me this 2nd day of October, A.D., Harry R. Sisson. 1903, at Hoboken, N. J., Edward Russ, U. S. C., N. J.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT. The United States of America vs Li Du and thirteen others. COPY OF AFFIDAVIT. I hereby certify that the within is a true copy of the original affidavit. U. S. Comr. as set forth within. [typed] EDWARD RUSS UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY [stamped]

#archivesgov #1900s #Chinese Exclusion Act #immigration #immigrants #chinese american

[desiringnothingness]

If anyone needs to see this, the ancient Greek word latinized as "pais" was just the word for "child". I saw it being misused in a hot take on Tumblr yesterday regarding the centurion story but couldn't find the post this morning. Since Greek is gendered, there is both a male and female declension ending for how it was used in the sentence. It's presence in the centurion story in Matthew 8:6 does not indicate a homosexual relationship. Here is the Liddell-Scott (intermediate or middle version) entry for "pais" on perseus https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/morph?l=pai%3Ds&la=greek&can=pai%3Ds0&prior=o(&d=Perseus:text:1999.01.0155:book=Matthew:chapter=8:verse=6&i=1#lexicon

http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/morph?l=pai%3Ds&la=greek&can=pai%3Ds0&prior=o

Liddell-Scott has been the authoritative lexicon for ancient Greek into English for a long time. There is no mention of a gay relationship in this entry of the lexicon. It was also used for one's own children, but it could be used generically for children, or could also be used in some cases for servants and slaves too.

So the child could have been the centurion's own son, which would make the account closer to a similar story in the Gospel of John chapter 4. The words "pais" and "huios" were used interchangeably in the John 4 story so that is clearly referring to the official's son despite the official using "pais" to refer to his own son in John 4:49. Back to the Matthew 8 story, scholars have interpreted "pais" as servant due to the context of the passage, but the word does not clearly define the relationship because like in Matthew 8:8, the phrase "ho pais mou" is literally "my (male) child".

So even though the child could have been a son, it is also possible that the child was a servant, apprentice, or slave being abused by the centurion. The ancient pagan Greeks saw an older male's sexual relationship with a male child as a respected form of mentorship, and the pagan Romans emulated the Greeks. However, even if that was the case then it was not the servant or slave child's fault that he was being abused in a homosexual pedophilic relationship. Jesus could have just commended the Roman centurion's faith and had mercy on the centurion's victim without wanting to piss off the Romans by going against the accepted Greco-Roman norms of slavery, pedophilia, and sexual coercion. This event was early in the ministry of Jesus and not in His time to die yet. He hadn't even gotten all the Disciples yet at this point in time (the calling of the disciple St. Matthew was later in chapter 9.) He probably would have died a lot sooner had He denounced a centurion like that, and there would not have been 12 Apostles. Also, there probably would not have been a Gospel of Matthew written since St Matthew had not been called yet, had Jesus denounced the centurion for pedophilic abuse at that moment.

Whatever the case, the story of the centurion and the child is not approval by Jesus of homosexual pedophilic relationships, especially given the context of the rest of the Bible. A better argument could be made to soften the interpretation of the rhetoric of St Paul against homosexuality by considering the Greco-Roman culture of male homosexual pedophilia and their concept of the penetrator being the dominant one and not really gay, while the penetrated was the servant or submissive one and therefore the actual gay person. That is why pagan Roman officials could penetrate other guys without being judged for being gay. The slaves and foreigners could be penetrated, but not Roman men (especially officials and politicians). It was a system of sexual exploitation, and the early Catholic Church should be given at least some credit for removing acceptance of homosexual pedophilia from mainstream society and instead recognizing pedophilia now as a terrible sin to prosecute (even if deviant priests are guilty of it).

#greco-roman homosexuality #bible translation #bible context

[spiritual-entries]

𝙷𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚘 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢𝚘𝚗𝚎!

I wanted to try and start a little series to provide information. It’ll include the greek gods as well as the saints. For the greek gods I want to try and do as many gods as I can before I get burnt out with this. 

First I wanted to post about Lord Hermes. He’s been a part of my practice the longest and I feel the most connected to him. I really do hope that this post can be of use to anyone who needs. I certainly do hope that this post and this series can help me grow closer to my practice. So we will see! 

𝙲𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜

Who is Hermes?

Epithets

Family Tree

Symbols & Associations

Offerings & Devotions

Festivals

Sources

Hermes is the Olympian god of herds and flocks, travelers and hospitality, roads and trade, thievery and cunning, heralds and diplomacy, language and writing, athletic contests and gymnasiums, astronomy, and astrology. He is the messenger of Zeus as well as a guide of the souls, aka a psychopomp. 

Greeks depicted Hermes as either a handsome and athletic, beardless youth or as an older, bearded man, with winged boots and a herald's wand. However, Hermes can appear to you in any way that fits. For me personally, he doesn’t completely fit the typical description, although I guess it does fit the handsome, athletic, beardless youth depiction. 

Pop Culture

You may have seen Hermes around in your daily life. The caduceus is often used as a symbol in the medical world. Although not because Hermes is tied to medicine in any way. The use of the caduceus is simply due to many mistaking it for the rod of Asclepius. What’s the difference? Hermes’s staff depicts two snakes while Asclepius’s rod only depicts one. 

Hermes himself appears in various pieces of media. Stories like Disney’s Hercules or Percy Jackson. He also appears in the Supergiant Games’s Hades as a god that can help you in your journey, or as a boss in God of War III.

You may have also heard of the luxury brand Hermès, which doesn’t seem to be related to the god at all but it pops up when you search him so I’m adding it anyway. I don’t actually know if this is a good brand or not but they seem to keep sustainability in mind so there’s that at least.

There are many different epithets for Hermes. While there isn’t as many as other gods, there’s still a decent amount of epithets for him. What are epithets? Well, they are essentially surnames for the gods to describe their different aspects. If you wish to call upon a specific aspect of a god you would use their epithet when talking with them.

Now for the different epithets of Hermes. I will be including the transliteration version of the names as the Greek names use special characters that I am unsure if they’ll even show up. So we’re getting close enough.

𝙲𝚞𝚕𝚝 𝙴𝚙𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚝𝚜

A

Aipytos 

Of Aepytus (hero Arcadia)

Agoraios

Of the Market-Place

Akakêsios

Of Acacesium (Arcadia)

D

Dolios

Of Crafts, Of Wiles

E

Enagônios

Of the Games

Epimêlios

Keeper of the Flocks

H

Hermêneutês

Interpreter, Translator

K

Kriophoros

Ram-Bearer

Kyllênios

Of Mt Cyllene (Arcadia)

P

Promakhos

Champion

Pronaos

Of the Fore-Temple

Propylaios

Of the Gateway

T

Trikephalos

Three-Headed (Of Road-Intersections)

𝙿𝚘𝚎𝚝𝚒𝚌 𝙴𝚙𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚝𝚜

A

Akakêta

Guileless, Gracious

Aglaos

Splendid, Bright, Glorious

Angelos Athanatôn

Messenger of the Gods

Angelos Makarôn

Messenger of the Blessed

Athanatos Diaktoros

Immortal Guide

Argeiphontês

Slayer of Argos

Arkhos Phêlêteôn

Leader of Robbers, Thieves

B

Bouphonos

Slayer of Oxen

D

Dais Hetairos

Comrade of the Feast

Diaktoros

Guide, Messenger

Dôtor Eaôn

Giver of Good Things

E

Erikydês

Famous, Glorious, Splendid

Eriounês

Luck-Bringing, Ready-Helper

Euskopos

Keen-Sighted, Watchful

K

Kharidôtês

Giver of Joy

Kharmophrôn

Glad-Hearted, Heart-Delighting

Khrysorrhapis

Of the Golden Wand

Klepsiphrôn

Deceiver, Dissembler

Krateros

Strong, Mighty

Kratus

Strong, Mighty

Kydimos

Glorious

Kyllenios

Of Mt Cyllene

M

Maiados Huios

Son of Maia

Mastêrios

Of Searchers

Mêkhaniôtês

Trickster, Contriver

O

Oiopolos

Sheep-Tending, Shepherd

P

Phêlêtês

Thief, Robber, Rustler

Poikilomêtês

Full of Various Wiles

Polytropos

Wily, Many-Turning

Pompaios

The Guide

Poneomenos

Busy One

𝙿𝚊𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜

FATHER ; Zeus - King of the Gods

MOTHER ; Maia - daughter of the Titanes Atlas and Pleione

𝙳𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚎 𝚂𝚒𝚋𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜

Lady Artemis (half sister by Zeus)

Goddess of the Moon, the Hunt, Wild Animals & Wilderness, & Virginity

Lord Apollon (half brother by Zeus)

God of the Sun, Prophecy, Truth, Music & Poetry, Archery, Healing, & Light

Lord Ares (half brother by Zeus)

God of War

Lady Athena (half sister by Zeus)

Goddess of War, Wisdom, & Arts & Crafts

Lady Aphrodite (half sister by Zeus)

Goddess of Love, Beauty, Desire, & Fertility

Lord Hephaestus (half brother by Zeus)

God of Fire, the Forge, Metalworking & Sculpting, Craftsmen, & Technology

Lord Dionysus (half brother by Zeus)

God of Wine, Fertility, & Theatre

𝙳𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚎 𝙲𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚍𝚛𝚎𝚗

ANGELIA - goddess of messages Daughter of Hermes

ELEUSIS - goddess of the Eleusinian Mysteries. daughter of Hermes and Daeira

HERMAPHRODITOS (Hermaphroditus) - The hermaphroditic daimon son of Hermes and Aphrodite.

OREIADES (Oreads) Depends on the myth ; Many of the Oreiades were said to be the daughters of Hermes and other Oreaides Nymphai.

PALAISTRA (Palaestra) - goddess of wrestling Daughter of Hermes

PAN - the goat-footed god of shepherds son of Hermes and the Nymphe Penelopeia.

PANES Agreus ; son of Hermes and Nymphe Sose ; Nomios ; son of Hermes and Nymphe Penelopeia

PRIAPOS (Priapus) - god of garden fertility depends on the myth ; son of Hermes (most sources say this god was the son of Dionysus and Aphrodite).

SATYROI (Satyrs) Pherespondos, Lykos and Pronomos ; sons of Hermes and the Nymphe Iphthime

𝙼𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚊𝚕 𝙲𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚍𝚛𝚎𝚗

ABDEROS (Abderus) - prince of Opous who was loved by Herakles. son of Hermes

AITHALIDES (Aethalides) - A lord of Phthiotis who joined the expedition of the Argonauts. son of Hermes and Eupolemeia.

ARABOS (Arabus) - The first king of Arabia son of Hermes and Thronia.

AUTOLYKOS (Autolycus) - A thievish prince of Phokis son of Hermes and Khione.

BOUNOS (Bunus) - A king of Korinthos son of Hermes and Alkidameia.

DAPHNIS - A bard of Sikelia who invented pastoral or bucolic poetry son of Hermes and a Sikelian Nymphe

EKHION (Echion) - A lord of Alope in Malis who joined the expedition of the Argonauts son of Hermes and Antianeira.

ELEUSIS - A king and eponym of the town of Eleusis son of Hermes and Daeira

EUANDROS (Evander) - founded the city of Pallantium son of Hermes and the Naiad Karmentis.

EUDOROS (Eudorus) - A lord of Phthiotis son of Hermes and Polymele.

EURESTOS (Eurestus) son of Hermes and Aptale.

EURYTOS (Eurytus) - A lord of Alope in Malis who joined the expedition of the Argonauts. son of Hermes and Antianeira.

KAIKOS (Caecus) - A lord of Teuthrania son of Hermes and the Naias Nymphe Okyrrhoe.

KEPHALOS (Cephalus) - A lord and hunter of Attika son of Hermes and Herse (aka Kreusa)

KERYX (Ceryx) - A lord of Attika, first Herald of the Eleusinian Mysteries. son of Hermes and Agraulos (or Thrakian King Eumolpos)

KYDON (Cydon) - A lord of Kydonia in Krete son of Hermes and the Kretan princess Akalle

LIBYS A king of Libya son of Hermes and the princess Libya

MYRTILOS (Myrtilus) - The herald and charioteer of King Oinomaos of Pisa son of Hermes and Theoboula

NORAX - A prince of Iberia son of Hermes and Erytheia

ORION - A giant who was born in answer to the prayers of the childless Boiotian King Hyrieus son to Hermes, Poseidon and Zeus

PHARIS - A lord who founded the city of Pharai son of Hermes and the Danaid Phylodameia

PHAUNOS (Phaunus) - A barbaric Italian king who sacrificed strangers to his father ; slain by Herakles. Son of Hermes

POLYBOS (Polybus) - A king of Sikyonia son of Hermes and Queen Khthonophyle

SAON - The first king of the island of Samothrake son of Hermes and the Nymphe Rhene (OR Zeus and a Nymphe).

𝚂𝚢𝚖𝚋𝚘𝚕𝚜

Caduceus

Hermai (Stones that marked roads and boundaries, often with the carved head of Hermes)

Lyre

Petasos (Travellers’ Cap)

𝙰𝚗𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚕𝚜

Tortoise

Ram

Hawk

Rooster

Snake

Hare

𝙵𝚕𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚛𝚜, 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚋𝚜, 𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚜, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚏𝚛𝚞𝚒𝚝

Crocus

Greek Strawberry-Tree

Palm Tree

Almond Tree

𝙲𝚛𝚢𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚜/𝚂𝚝𝚘𝚗𝚎𝚜

Amethyst

Hematite

Agate

Amber

Citrine

Peridot

Yellow topaz

Emerald

Red Marble

𝙲𝚘𝚕𝚘𝚛𝚜

Gold

Yellow

Orange

Silver

Grey

Green

Red

𝙴𝚕𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝

Air

𝙿𝚕𝚊𝚗𝚎𝚝

Mercury

𝙳𝚊𝚢

Wednesday

𝚃𝚊𝚛𝚘𝚝 𝙲𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚜

Can really be any card that you decide to use as an identifier between you and Lord Hermes. These are just some suggestions.

Judgement

The Magician

These are just suggestions! You can always find a different offering or devotional act based on your own personal associations and practice. And if you can’t provide any physical offerings, that’s okay. Devotional acts or digital offerings are just as good.

This list consists of UPG and SPG suggestions.

Offerings

Currency

Dice

Feathers

Travel Tickets

Souveniers

Imagry of his associations

Foods & Drinks

Foreign Foods

Red Wine

Olive Oil

Strawberries

Coffee/Energy drinks

Water

Honey

Lemons

Almonds

Cinnamon

Chocolate

Wheat

Devotional Acts

Travelling

Learn a new language

Play a sport

Learn Astrology

Practice public speaking

Do *harmless* pranks (Confuse, don’t abuse)

Write to him

Research

Donate to homeless shelters, to local sports teams, or relief charities

Workout

Make a devotional playlist and listen to it

Prayer to Hermes

I call to Hermes, son of thundering Zeus

and gracious Maia, fair of face and kind of heart;

father of Tyche, granter of serendipity.

In rugged Arcadia, land of your birth,

were you well known and praised by one and all; in all

the ancient world did you receive honors. Throughout

the land stood herms and mounded stones, at crossroads

and at boundaries, in all the far-flung provinces,

marking the path and holding your gift of fortune,

Far-journeying Hermes, guide of the traveler,

fleet-footed god of merchants, god of gamblers and thieves

and all who live by wit and wile and clever words,

master of discretion and finesse. Hermes,

protector of the home, provider of .feast and frolic,

courier of dreams, kind Hermes, I call to you.

Hermaea

The festival dedicated to Hermes celebrated in several parts of Greece. The boys were on this occasion dressed in their best, offered sacrifices to the god, and amused themselves with various games and sports.

𝚂𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚌𝚎𝚜

Theoi Summary

Theoi

Epithets

Timeless Myths

Study.com

Mythopedia

A Guide to Worship

Greek Gods Cheat Sheet

Prayers to Hermes

Hermaea

#studyblr #paganism #ancient greek #greek mythology #hermes #deity work #deity worship

[sheepintheastralsea]

finished dawnshard - that was so cute omg! I loved all those characters (and I LOVED getting more lopen and huio perspectives)

I know the end was like. super big picture and will probably have a bunch of huge repercussions for the world but I think it was an excellent relatively low-stakes cute little detour from the devastating things I assume are coming in rhythm of war

#sheep reads stormlight #dawnshard #the stormlight archive #cosmere #tsa

[koravelliumavast]

Vasher for the sexyman, he might not try to look good but he’s a returned after all

And blushweaver of course

So we’ve got Vasher, Lightsong, Dalinar, Kelsier, Adolin, Zellion, Kaladin, Szeth, Raoden, Hoid, Susebron, Elend, Gavilar, Taravangian, Axies, Ishar, Nale, Hrathen, shallans dad, Huio, Moash,Jezrien, Mraize, Teft, The Lopen, Nan Balat, Sadeas, Lezian, Renarin, Amaram, Rayse, Sazed for the guys

And the ladies have Blushweaver, Jasnah, Shallan, Navani, Vin, Siri, MeLann, Steris, Serene, Shan, Rysn, Cord, Hesina, Raboniel, Edgli, Venli, Cultivation, Aesudan, Ilali, Shalash, leshwi, radiant, veil, Lessie/Paalm, Evi, Allrienne, Marasi, Lalai, Vivenna, the Stump, Paloma

Now adding a spren bracket where all the spren are

#more additions? #cosmere #cosmere sexyman bracket #I think I need like 16 of each #lists #asks #shouldprobablybereading

[asbestieos]

hhuiiuoougghh. huio iuho uhh i hhiou h hu

#less than 5k until.. rank b.. #tatsunposting

[dioshuios]

One of the most fascinating and yet underated parts of Achilles is the prophecy that Prometheus/Themis/A third god? gave Zeus and Poseidon, one that Thetis would give birth to a son who'd become greater than his father. In the original myth, the two gods stopped courting Thetis because of that. What I aim to do is explore a universe where Zeus still couldn't keep his dick in his pants and got Thetis pregnant under the guise of Peleus. Maybe he thought he'd be able to trick the Fates, maybe he just can't resist the temptation of putting his penis in anything he can. Who knows, I'm just going to spit out my ideas.

#dios huios #patrochilles #achilles #zeus #greek mythology #incorrect greek gods #incorrect greek mythology #posiedon

[deathlessathanasia]

“If the origins and significance of the name 'Hermes' remain uncertain, other important aspects of the god's naming speak more clearly. These are his poetic epithets and his cult epikleses, those adjectives attached to a god's name that give expression to particular qualities, activities or characteristics with which he is associated. As the comment Aristophanes makes in his last extant comedy, Wealth, indicates, Hermes was recognised as having an especially large number of these epikletic 'names'. Some of them, such as Kyllenios and Coryciotes, are geographical, linking the god with a particular place. A few, such as Imbramos, are genealogical, linking Hermes with a particularly important ancestor, usually of an ancient royal family line. In such case, the name-use remains quite localised, and reveals little about the god except that he was especially venerated in a specific area or by an important family. Still others become standard poetic descriptors of Hermes: the phrase 'son of Maia' (Maiados huios) belongs solely to Hermes as he is Maia's only reported offspring. Similarly, although all the gods of Olympos have staves, often of gold, Hermes is called Chrysorrhapis, 'Of the Golden Wand', because of the unique importance of this staff to Hermes' activities. In addition, Hermes shared several poetic epithets of a generic nature with the other gods, which included adjectives such as 'glorious', 'most glorious', 'splendid' and 'strong', purely by virtue of his being divine and therefore superior to mortals.

Other epithets and epikleses are more revealing, as they are expressive not only of the god's activities or qualities, but also of the human perception of them. The majority of these are found in the stories and sacred tales associated with particular cults involving Hermes, some recurring with greater frequency than others, indicating that they were well known and widely accepted descriptors of the god. Those referring to his activities include titles such as Agoraios ('Of the Agora') and Epimelios ('I<eeper of Flocks'), while those reflective of a human assessment of the god's intervention can be loosely divided into positive and negative categories. Epithets such as Doter Eaon ('Giver of Good') and Eriounes ('Swift Runner' or 'Beneficent') denote a highly favourable view of his interaction with mortals, while Klepsiphron ('Dissembler') and Mechaniotes ('Mechanic', 'Trickster') point to qualities and activities which tend to be viewed unfavourably because they imply an unanticipated negative outcome from his intervention. Though far fewer in number than the positive epithets, those with negative connotations all speak to humans' inability to correctly assess the long-term results of Hermes' intervention. There are two other poetic epithets reserved solely to refer to Hermes; in fact, they are so closely associated with him that they can used independently (that is, without his theonym) to identify him in the hexameter poetry of Homer, Hesiod and the Hymns. Both of them appear to be very old and have generated a significant amount of discussion as to their meaning. The first, Argeiphontes, was thought to mean' Slayer of Argus' or 'Slayer in Argos' in reference to Hermes' killing of a herdsman/watchman of cows ( or one cow in particular) on behalf of Zeus. The second is Diaktoros. Sound arguments have been made for the term having the semantic sense of 'Guide'; other very plausible arguments have been set out demonstrating that it may simply mean 'Servant', and still others argue that 'Messenger' is its primary sense. In this case, the activities in which Hermes is involved make each of these proffered meanings possible.”

 - Arlene Allan, Hermes

#hermes #epithets #quotes #excerpts

[shouldprobablybereading]

I did not think I would enjoy lopens perspective this much but I’m really loving it

The bits of herdaz culture and mostly just hearing him and huio talk to each other in their native language. Like kaladin and co never really talk to huio so you never get a true feel for who he is, but he feels so much more alive from lopens perspective

[fierysword]

Clement of Alexandria (150-215 A.D.—he was listed as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church until the seventeenth century), who wrote of God in androgynous terms. He links essentially God’s Fatherhood with Motherhood, love and creation, and speaks of the Father’s womb (kolpon) which “brought forth” (exēgēsato) the only-begotten (monogenē) Son, not of Mother or of Father but of God (Huios Theo), underlining both androgyny and unity.

Feminine Imagery of God – Postbiblical Period by Leonard Swidler

#divine feminine resources #divine androgyne #divine feminine in christianity #clement of alexandria