Post by Laurasia on Mar 18, 2005 18:01:25 GMT -5
HELLENIC (GREEK) PANTHEON
*To begin with, I need to give credit to the webpage that I received this
information from. It is called www.sannion.bravepages.com. It has a large
list of articles, dealing with many topics that are important to Hellenic
Reconstructionists. (Or Pagans who follow the Greek pantheon/tradition)*
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APHRODITE - Aphrodite gives her worshippers the blessings of joy, passion,
freedom, whimsy & appreciation of beauty in all of its forms. She
presides over all types of love - from the primal stirrings of the loins
to the noblest kind of patriotism & love of the Gods. The bonds of
friendship & family & lovers are especially sacred to her. She brings
together instead of tears apart, creates as opposed to destroys.
Symbols: Seashell, roses, mirror
Animals: Dove, swan, sparrow, lynx
Sacrifices: Copper, emerald, turquoise, rose, myrtle, clover, benzoin,
sandalwood, apple
Ways to honor her: The best way to honor Aphrodite is to love. If you are
in a relationship, remember why you originally fell in love with that
person. Then show them: seduce them all over again! If you're not, find someone to love. Or help other people to do so. Become a matchmaker. Be
flirtatious. Make your surroundings beautiful with perfumes, flowers,
elegant fabrics & exotic foods. Learn new sexual techniques. Write erotic
stories or poetry, or take naughty pictures of yourself or a loved one.
Support sex-workers. Promote safer sex practices.
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APOLLO - Apollo's blessings are beauty, justice, strength, artistic &
athletic skill, as well as prophecy. He helps people to find ways to become
better than they are. He heals all ailments - spiritual as well as physical.
He punishes unjust acts, yet helps those who have committed them to find
redemption & purification. He inspires the best work by poets & sculptors,
athletes & scientists. He communicates to man the will of his father, Zeus,
making known what was hidden. Above all he preaches the Hellenic ideal of
moderation & nothing to excess.
Symbols: Lyre, bowm tripod, the Sun
Animals: Crow, wolf, dolphin, mouse
Sacrifices: Bay, laurel, vine, rush, sunflower, amber, hyacinth,
frankincense, olibanum, aloe
Ways to honor him: Live excellently. Don't shirk your responsibilities, or do
things that you know are wrong. Put your core values into practice: don't
just preach it, live it. Cultivate the arts. Write, draw, paint, dance, play
an instrument, sculpt or support those who do. Read philosophers & try to
think outside of the box. Learn & practice a form of divination. Live
healthfully. Exercise. Take an interest in what you eat & how it affects your
body. Visit the sick. Donate time or money to AIDS or cancer research &
treatment of other health concerns.
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ARES - The world can be a hard & cruel place. Ares helps us to get through
it. His blessings are strength, courage, fortitude, cunning & the passion
to fight for the things that we think are important. He helps us to shed what
is not efficient, to become hard in order to meet life's adversity. He is a
tough master, but when things start falling apart around you, that's precisely
the person that you want on your side.
Symbols: Spear, sword, helmet, shield
Animals: Wolf, horse, boar
Sacrifices: Frankincense, opoponax, pepper, oak, nettle, cactus, absinthe, rue,
ruby, dogs, humans
Ways to honor him: Practice martial arts. Respect veterans, & what they've gone
through. Stand up for the principles that you believe in. Find constructive
ways of handling adversity. Study military history.
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ARTEMIS - Artemis' blessings are wildness, self-reliance, physical prowess,
cunning, skill & closeness to nature. She protects the innocent, especially
the wild creatures of the forest, but also pregnant woman, children & those who
are just. She punishes wrong-doers, especially those who offend the Gods
through hubris or unremitting pride.
Symbols: Bow, Moon, deer
Animals: All wild creatures, but especially deer, bears, boars, & the female of
the species.
Sacrifices: Moonstone, pearl, crystal, damiana, almond, mugwort, hazel,
frankincense, jasmine, ginseng, camphor, aloe, menstrual blood
Ways to honor her: The best way to honor Artemis is to care for the natural
world. Clean up pollution, protect wildlife, donate time & money to ecological
concerns. But don't just do it from your safe cities, actually get out into
the wild & experience the natural world. Go on nature walks, go for picnics,
camp, hunt - but get outside! If you eat meat, repsect the animal that it came
from. Hunt, if you can. Be mindful of what the animal went through, & the
intimate connection that exists between its death & your life, even if you
can't. Be respectful of personal space, privacy & of women-only spaces. Support
pregnant woman, children's rights & women's sports.
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ASKELPIOS - Asklepios is even more concerned with health & healing than his
father, Apollo. He comes to people in their dreams, & works miracle cures. He
shows people how to live better lives, how to be more fit & energetic.
Spiritual healing & psychology are also his concern. All of his skills he
gladly shares with mankind, teaching them the secrets of health & aiding them
as they help their fellow men.
Symbols: Snake, staff
Animals: Snake
Sacrifices: Frankincense, cocks, votive gifts of clay
Ways to honor him: Live a healthy life. Be mindful of what you eat & its
affects on your body. Exercise. Learn about vitamins & alternative medicine.
Explore Reiki & incubation. Visit the sick. Donate time or money to medical
research & treatment.
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Sincerely,
Laurasia
*To begin with, I need to give credit to the webpage that I received this
information from. It is called www.sannion.bravepages.com. It has a large
list of articles, dealing with many topics that are important to Hellenic
Reconstructionists. (Or Pagans who follow the Greek pantheon/tradition)*
***************************************************************************
APHRODITE - Aphrodite gives her worshippers the blessings of joy, passion,
freedom, whimsy & appreciation of beauty in all of its forms. She
presides over all types of love - from the primal stirrings of the loins
to the noblest kind of patriotism & love of the Gods. The bonds of
friendship & family & lovers are especially sacred to her. She brings
together instead of tears apart, creates as opposed to destroys.
Symbols: Seashell, roses, mirror
Animals: Dove, swan, sparrow, lynx
Sacrifices: Copper, emerald, turquoise, rose, myrtle, clover, benzoin,
sandalwood, apple
Ways to honor her: The best way to honor Aphrodite is to love. If you are
in a relationship, remember why you originally fell in love with that
person. Then show them: seduce them all over again! If you're not, find someone to love. Or help other people to do so. Become a matchmaker. Be
flirtatious. Make your surroundings beautiful with perfumes, flowers,
elegant fabrics & exotic foods. Learn new sexual techniques. Write erotic
stories or poetry, or take naughty pictures of yourself or a loved one.
Support sex-workers. Promote safer sex practices.
***************************************************************************
APOLLO - Apollo's blessings are beauty, justice, strength, artistic &
athletic skill, as well as prophecy. He helps people to find ways to become
better than they are. He heals all ailments - spiritual as well as physical.
He punishes unjust acts, yet helps those who have committed them to find
redemption & purification. He inspires the best work by poets & sculptors,
athletes & scientists. He communicates to man the will of his father, Zeus,
making known what was hidden. Above all he preaches the Hellenic ideal of
moderation & nothing to excess.
Symbols: Lyre, bowm tripod, the Sun
Animals: Crow, wolf, dolphin, mouse
Sacrifices: Bay, laurel, vine, rush, sunflower, amber, hyacinth,
frankincense, olibanum, aloe
Ways to honor him: Live excellently. Don't shirk your responsibilities, or do
things that you know are wrong. Put your core values into practice: don't
just preach it, live it. Cultivate the arts. Write, draw, paint, dance, play
an instrument, sculpt or support those who do. Read philosophers & try to
think outside of the box. Learn & practice a form of divination. Live
healthfully. Exercise. Take an interest in what you eat & how it affects your
body. Visit the sick. Donate time or money to AIDS or cancer research &
treatment of other health concerns.
*****************************************************************************
ARES - The world can be a hard & cruel place. Ares helps us to get through
it. His blessings are strength, courage, fortitude, cunning & the passion
to fight for the things that we think are important. He helps us to shed what
is not efficient, to become hard in order to meet life's adversity. He is a
tough master, but when things start falling apart around you, that's precisely
the person that you want on your side.
Symbols: Spear, sword, helmet, shield
Animals: Wolf, horse, boar
Sacrifices: Frankincense, opoponax, pepper, oak, nettle, cactus, absinthe, rue,
ruby, dogs, humans
Ways to honor him: Practice martial arts. Respect veterans, & what they've gone
through. Stand up for the principles that you believe in. Find constructive
ways of handling adversity. Study military history.
*******************************************************************************
ARTEMIS - Artemis' blessings are wildness, self-reliance, physical prowess,
cunning, skill & closeness to nature. She protects the innocent, especially
the wild creatures of the forest, but also pregnant woman, children & those who
are just. She punishes wrong-doers, especially those who offend the Gods
through hubris or unremitting pride.
Symbols: Bow, Moon, deer
Animals: All wild creatures, but especially deer, bears, boars, & the female of
the species.
Sacrifices: Moonstone, pearl, crystal, damiana, almond, mugwort, hazel,
frankincense, jasmine, ginseng, camphor, aloe, menstrual blood
Ways to honor her: The best way to honor Artemis is to care for the natural
world. Clean up pollution, protect wildlife, donate time & money to ecological
concerns. But don't just do it from your safe cities, actually get out into
the wild & experience the natural world. Go on nature walks, go for picnics,
camp, hunt - but get outside! If you eat meat, repsect the animal that it came
from. Hunt, if you can. Be mindful of what the animal went through, & the
intimate connection that exists between its death & your life, even if you
can't. Be respectful of personal space, privacy & of women-only spaces. Support
pregnant woman, children's rights & women's sports.
********************************************************************************
ASKELPIOS - Asklepios is even more concerned with health & healing than his
father, Apollo. He comes to people in their dreams, & works miracle cures. He
shows people how to live better lives, how to be more fit & energetic.
Spiritual healing & psychology are also his concern. All of his skills he
gladly shares with mankind, teaching them the secrets of health & aiding them
as they help their fellow men.
Symbols: Snake, staff
Animals: Snake
Sacrifices: Frankincense, cocks, votive gifts of clay
Ways to honor him: Live a healthy life. Be mindful of what you eat & its
affects on your body. Exercise. Learn about vitamins & alternative medicine.
Explore Reiki & incubation. Visit the sick. Donate time or money to medical
research & treatment.
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Sincerely,
Laurasia
