#veiling polytheist

[fortheloveofxenia]

There’s something really comforting about veiling. Being able to have that extra layer of separation between myself and the outside world helps me keep my sensory issues at bay. Being able to have everyone see that I’m religious is such a powerful thing. Having a physical reminder of my devotion to my gods provides me with the strength to power through even the hardest days, because I always have them with me.

Whether it’s a simple bandana tied on before I leave the house, a full coverage scarf, or tegidion; I always feel more comforted and confident when i’m covered.

#hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #hellenic polythiest #hellenic worship #worship #veiling #veiling pagan #tegidion #greek face veil #pagan veiling #pagan veil #hellenic pagan veiling #face veil #himation #veil #veiling polytheist #ask me about my veiling please please please i love talking about it so much #hellenismos #hestia devotee #athena devotee #hellenic paganism #devotional acts #comfort #safety

[posthumous-pagan]

besties who veil in conservative areas. you are stronger than any us marine.

(it's rough out here 😭)

#parker talks #hellenic polytheism #hellenic pagan #hellenic paganism #pagan #hellenic polytheist #helpol #hellenic polythiest #paganblr #veiled pagan #pagan veiling #veiling

[bunnyshideawayy]

for pagans/witches who veil or cover their hair for their practice full time, do yall consider modest clothes essential to your veiling or do you still wear what you want? i’ve seen this debate among the community and am interested in seeing what everyone has to say!

for reference i do veil for my practice, just not everyday and i tend to still wear what i want but with limitations!

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[hestiashearthfire]

Veiling Hellenic polytheists interact! I think I’m going to start veiling for Hera/Hestia.

#hellenic polytheism #hellenic pagan #hellenic devotion #hellenic reconstructionism #helpol #hellenic paganism #hellenic polytheist #hellenic community #hellenic gods #prayer #hera deity #hestia deity #veiling #headcovering

[apple-piety]

So, not even a week after resuming my veiling practice, I experienced discrimination. I don’t wish to recount the experience to save my emotional energy, but I do want to go into why I’m glad I had this experience, and how it encourages me to continue.

Firstly, I want to acknowledge the fact that my preferred approach to veiling does in fact make me resemble Muslim women. And because of this, I want to give a heartfelt thank you to Muslim women worldwide for setting the standard for others who find empowerment and comfort in modesty. As a white person, I have been aware of and sympathetic to the plight of Muslim women worldwide, but it’s different when it happens to you. It cements it. My heart aches for your strife and is full by your courage. This is one reason I’m glad for this experience. It strengthens my resolve and compassion. Thank you.

Another reason I’m glad for the experience, is because it reiterates why I want to veil in the first place. I live in Midwestern America. Our bodily autonomy is quickly being stolen from us. Our bodies are hyper-sexualized and spoken about as if all I’m good for is having babies that the government can raise as cattle for the capitalist machine. It’s a physical symbol of rejecting that. I get to decide how I look to others. I get to decide who gets access to my body, not just in a sexual manner but as a whole. For me, it’s a radical act of feminism. It feels as though the fibers in my headscarves and coverings are woven together in a greater tapestry of women worldwide. I can feel it with Muslim women, whom I do not share a religion with, but share something more important: kinship, and sisterhood. My threads are woven with the Muslim women in France who are fighting legislation for their right to be modest (that is batshit insane) and also with those victimized by western imperialism (which gave birth to the Taliban). The tapestry is worldwide, including Jewish women and their tichels, other pagans with their bandanas and beanies, even traditional Christian women who wear lace coverings. But modesty and autonomy reach beyond the gender divide so I have home in those who are also men, nonbinary, gender-fluid, two-spirit, and many others. It is community. It filters out many people who show their true intentions and beliefs, and makes it so much easier to cut through the lies and masks of people whose support is conditional.

I have always been modest and prudish and now I can celebrate it, instead of being “othered” by it. I feel as though it is a symbol of my devotion, but also a form of radical self-care that I celebrate myself.

It is Hera’s Crown.

It is Athena’s War Helmet.

It is Hermes’ Winged Helmet.

It is Eurybia’s Cloak of the Ocean.

It is Hades’ Helmet of Shadow.

It is Hestia’s Veil.

It is Zeus’ Crown.

It makes me feel godly and holy. It protects me. It invigorates me. It gives me confidence.

Khaire.

#pagan #paganism #hellenic deities #hellenic devotion #hellenic pagan #hellenism #hellenic polythiest #hellenic community #hellenic gods #veiling pagan #veiling #polytheist #hellenic polytheism #polytheism #muslim

[praise-to-the-theoi]

To Lady Hestia for confidence and safety when veiling

Hear me, Beloved Hestia,

Daughter of Kronos of Time and Flowing Rhea.

She who feeds the fires of Olympus and calls all hearths her home,

Eternal Hestia, the veiled goddess, and keeper of the home,

If I have ever lit your flame in your honour, please accept this prayer,

I wear this veil in honour of you and ask you to grant me the confidence to wear it in public, please sheild me from the negative thoughts and actions of others and to keep me safe outside my home,

I ask for your favour with a token of my praise, I offer to you (offering)

#~hestia~ #greek pantheon #hellenic deities #hellenic devotion #hellenic gods #hellenic pantheon #hellenic polytheist #hellenic prayer #hellenic religion #hellenic worship #hellenic pagan #hestia #lady hestia #hellenic polytheism #hellenic polythiest #hellenism #hellenic veiling #veiling #protection

[apollons-laurel]

Went on a walk wearing my veil for the first time in public, and this field of buttercups reminded me of Lord Apollon, I ended up collecting a few and putting them on his altar

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[celestialdeadpoet]

i think that i'm going to start veiling! i've experimented with it before, but i think i want to commit to it a bit more now. i've thought and read about it a lot, and a short while ago I prayed to Hestia and Artemis for a dream regarding it. I didn't have one that same night, which disappointed me a little, but then again I am impatient lol. anyways, i ended up having a dream in which i was wearing a veil, which i took as a sign of course. (speaking of dreams, the gods have been showing up in mine more often lately:)) so yeah, i think that's what i'm going to start doing :) maybe not all the time, but you get it. one of my big goals for 2024 is to grow more in my religion, so maybe this can be one way of doing that! :)

:DDD

#hellenic polytheism #helpol #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheist #artemis deity #hestia #veiling

[i-love-your-father]

How do veil ):

#hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #veiling #hellenic polytheistic #hellenic veiling #??? #help

[a-creature-as-bright-as-the-sun]

Prolly gonna to start veiling again at least sometimes, as a reminder of the gods ^-^

#hellenic paganism #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #hellenic polytheist #veiling #pagan veiling #hellenic veiling #need more alt-compatible scarves oof 😅

[olympianbutch]

opinions on veiling?

feel like a fem queen when i wear mine

#dagan speaks #helpol #polytheistic veiling

[fortheloveofxenia]

hey y’all i just wanted to share my veiling discord server !!

It’s a community for anyone and everyone who veils, regardless of faith. We have a variety of channels for chatting, asking questions, sharing resources, learning new things, and so much more!!

If you veil, are interested in veiling, or just want to be part of a chill interfaith community, we’re a great place to stop!!

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[posthumous-pagan]

this kid I was at my job orientation with was asking me about my scarf because I said I was raised Mormon and he was like, so did you switch religions? are you Muslim now?

and like. it's a question I get asked cause I veil ik I'm gonna get asked it and it doesn't bother me, but I am always concerned that people are gonna get weirded out when I explain that I'm a Hellenic polytheist, but he actually thought it was super cool which was awesome.

win for the day.

#parker talks #hellenic polytheism #hellenic pagan #hellenic paganism #pagan #hellenic polytheist #helpol #hellenic polythiest #paganblr #veiled pagan #pagan veiling #veiling

[hestiashearthfire]

Can you tell me more about veiling? Or link any other places to learn? :)

Khaire, @siriuscitrus! Thanks for your ask; I've been putting off answering because this is such a big question. I've divided my answer into three parts. Keep in mind this is based on my personal experience, so other people may have different opinions.

What is Veiling?

Veiling, generally speaking, is the practice of covering one's head, and depending on tradition, one's hair, shoulders or face. (See a definition here.) Veiling can be practiced for many reasons; oftentimes this reason is religious, but veiling is also practiced culturally as a form of dress. In addition to whatever spiritual purpose a veil might have, a veil is also just a convenient way for many people to protect their hair, shield themselves from the sun, or express themselves aesthetically.

Men and women wear veils, and veiling has been a part of many cultures throughout history. Different cultures have different traditions, terms, and styles of veiling. While many cultures are open to sharing their veiling traditions, some styles of veiling are closed practices with immense cultural meaning, and it's important to be respectful when studying veiling as a practice. Though veiling is ubiquitous throughout places and times, not every style of veiling is appropriate for everyone.

Although veiling typically involves cloth of some kind, such as a scarf or shawl, veils do not have to fully cover the hair, or the neck and shoulders, and veiling can be practiced using accessories such as hats, headbands, bandannas, or clips. The style of veiling chosen by the wearer is a matter of personal comfort, social expectations, or religious norms, and varies widely from place to place.

Why Do People Veil?

As stated above, veiling can be practiced for many reasons, including religious, cultural, personal, practical or aesthetic reasons. For example, in Islam, veiling (termed hijab) is practiced as a form of religious modesty. Other religions, such as Christianity and Judaism, may also have religious reasons for veiling.

Still more people veil as an expression of culture, or simply as a personal preference. Since my reasons for veiling are primarily religious, I can't speak to cultural reasons, but suffice to say that wearing a veil, while certainly an indicator of faith in many cases, is not always a religious matter. Many pagans who practice magic, for example, view veiling as a practical method of protecting one's energy, rather than a religious expression. Sometimes, veiling can be both religious and practical; it is up to the wearer to determine their reasons for veiling.

I veil out of devotion to Hestia, Hera, and Aphrodite. On a less religious note, I simply like the way my hair looks covered, and I enjoy styling my scarves to match my outfits. Veiling makes me feel beautiful and confident, and serves as a physical reminder of the Gods' presence in my life.

How Do People Veil?

Veiling styles are as varied as the cultures from which they originate. For example, I learned to veil from a Jewish community, and so my veils often look like this. In other religions and cultures, more full-coverage styles like this or this, or even full-body veiling might be the style.

It is my understanding that Jewish veiling styles are not closed, and are open for everyone to wear respectfully. More full-coverage styles are also open when worn respectfully; however, one who is not Muslim should not call this practice hijab. Just as it is up to the wearer to determine their reasons for veiling, it is up to the wearer to determine what style of veiling suits them based on their preferences. Although one's religion can impose certain standards, where one lives, works, or worships will ultimately determine what a veil looks like to them.

As an attorney, for example, I have to ensure my veils look professional and are suitable for a conservative environment. Personally, I prefer more turban-like styles, although I am experimenting with more full-coverage styles currently. Veils are incredibly personal to the wearer, and a knit hat may be as precious to one person as a scarf is to another.

Rules surrounding veiling will vary based on religion and culture. As a Hellenic Polytheist, I am not required to veil at all, but as a practice, this was something I carried over from Catholicism. I choose to veil around all but close family and friends. However, in other cultures, one may be required to veil after certain milestones like puberty or marriage, or around certain people, or at times of worship. It is an unfortunate reality in many places that veiling is either enforced or forbidden, and I try to be mindful of that in my practice.

For practical how-to on veiling, the internet is your friend. Sites like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram all have visual examples and tutorials for you to follow. Wrapunzel is one such site with many tutorials. The Haute Take, Haute Hijab's blog, also has great style advice for full-coverage styles. (I'm not getting paid if you click on these links. I am just a happy customer recommending both.)

Please understand that I am not an expert; I have tried to keep this post general to avoid misinformation, but I welcome any corrections or additional information for clarification! I hope this post was helpful to you, and I wish you the best in your veiling journey.

Gods bless you always!

#hellenic polytheism #hellenic pagan #hellenic devotion #hellenic reconstructionism #helpol #hellenic paganism #hellenic polytheist #hellenic community #pagan veiling #veiled pagan #veiling #veiling pagan

[helpful-hierophant]

How I'm wearing my himation today.

My new job knows about veiling. However they haven't seen me do something off the hair and on the body. Today I honor my fathers memory and with pride I will wear it. My job will just have to cope.

#hellenic veiling #veiling #himation #hellenism #hellenic Polytheist

[asterias-fallen-star]

Veiling and it’s relation to Lady Asteria

This is very UPG based so feel free to disregard if you feel otherwise (I’ll be forgoing lady/lord for ease of typing)/please excuse any errors or lack of coherency, I’m not the most articulate and may come back to edit or add to it

In the, admittedly, limited historic art we have of Asteria, she is commonly seen wearing a veil, or has her hair tied up in a bun of sorts.

I like to associate her hair and veil with the fact that she remains loyal to her husband and evades Zeus’ pursuit, as many of the gods that veil are either maidens or had a singular marriage without other consorts (Hera, Hestia, Artemis, etc.), so when veiling with her in mind I ask for her to keep me out of harms way from those who wish me physical harm or unwanted attention.

It also reminds me of both her starry and Delos aspect

I relate it to her stars as it’s a blanket over your head that is so light and comfortable that you sometimes forget it’s there, like the stars, in which you might not be constantly aware of them but they’re always there.

On the opposite side with her Delos aspect, however, is that it keeps us grounded (being the ground we walk on instead of the stars we’re unable to reach) and that it’s tied to us in some more mortal way, as you have to be aware of it when fastening it or feeling it against your skin.

So while it may give use give us the feeling of an unreachable safety or something that’s watching over us even when we’re unaware of it, it still keeps us grounded onto earth and reminds us that she’s always we us even if we’re unable to visualise it

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