I know that I haven't been on for two months so I want to talk about something that I face every year. The blasted heat! It's a week before summer begins and the heat has come back and making it hard to even do anything. So what does someone do about the heat? Well if you live in a house that has a AC running cool air then you might have to worry about some dancing candles. However if you have a AC in the window, blasting the air, then you might end up with a mess.
The biggest piece of advice that I give is to have those LED candles that you can turn on. They produce no heat and they won't cause a fire. Incense burning might be a problem but just pray to them and give them a liquid offering. The gods understand more than we give them credit for. Don't allow others to tell you that you just have to do something a certain way. This is your religion, not theirs!
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Friday, April 8, 2016
The Hellenic month of Mounukhion Begins
Tonight, at sundown, will be the beginning of the Hellenic month of Mounukhion. This is the last Hellenic month before we get to the most important of Hellenic rituals and that's the washing of Athena's statue. This month lasts from the 8th of this month until the 6th of May. I hope that you all have a good one and may the gods bless you. I would also like to note that, unlike last month, I will not be posting holy days of the different gods.
Just festivals and libations.
Just festivals and libations.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Hena Kai Nea (New Moon, April 2016)
Tonight, when the sun goes down, I will be honoring Hecate as this Hellenic month comes to a close. It's been a great month and I'm really happy to see it come to a close and honor Hecate once again. Once again the same things apply as it did last month. Have a good one and be blessed.
Friday, March 25, 2016
Hellenic Holiday: Pandia
Tonight is Pandia, which is a Hellenic holiday that centers around Zeus. This is also the last Hellenic holiday of the month of Elaphebolion. I got this info from Wikipedia, which I don't really recommend using but it was the only place that I could find the info.
he Pandia was an ancient state festival attested as having been held annually at Athens as early as the time of Demosthenes.[1] Although little that is known of the Pandia is certain,[2] it was probably a festival for Zeus,[3] and was celebrated in the spring after the City Dionysia in the middle of the month of Elaphebolion (late March and early April).
Dates
The exact date of the Pandia has been much discussed.[4] Demosthenes, speech Against Midias (21.8) has a meeting, during which the conduct of the City Dionysia was reviewed, being held after the Pandia. This places the Pandia, at least during the time of Demosthenes, after the City Dionysia. Some have seen an association between the Pandia and the full-moon, placing the celebration on 14 Elaphebolion.[5] But according to Pickard-Cambridge, Gould and Lewis, the association with the full-moon "can neither be affirmed nor rejected",[6] and modern scholarship appears to favor the later dates of 16 or 17 Elaphebolion.
Rites
The derivation of the festival's name and exactly whom the festival may have honored have been the subject of considerable discussion.[8] Zeus, the goddess Selene, Pandia, a daughter of Zeus and Selene, and Pandion, a mythical king, have all been seen as being possibly connected with the festival.
The name "Pandia" is associated with the goddess Selene, the Greek personification of the moon. Originally Pandia may have been an epithet of Selene,[9] but by at least the time of the Homeric Hymn to Selene,[10] Pandia ("all brightness")[11] had become a daughter of Selene and Zeus, and Pandia Selene or Selene's daughter Pandia, have been offered as possible origins for the name of the festival.
Another mythological figure whose name has been suggested as a possible source for the name of the festival is Pandion, a legendary king of Athens who, as part of the tribal reforms of Cleisthenes at the end of the sixth century BC, became the eponymous hero of the Athenian tribe Pandionis. However some scholars think it is more likely that the hero derived his name from the festival as its legendary founder.[12] An inscription[13] dating from c. 386 BC, which refers to a decree of the tribe Pandionis, commending a "priest of Pandion" for services performed at the Pandia, supports the notion of a link between Pandion and the festival.[14]
While mentioning both Selene and Pandion in connection with the festival's name, Photius states that the festival was held for Zeus,[15] and although according to Robert Parker this association with Zeus may only be "a probably correct etymological guess",[16] many scholars are content to assign the festival to Zeus.[17] It is also possible that more than one of these mythological figures were associated with the festival, and who the festival honored may have changed over time.
he Pandia was an ancient state festival attested as having been held annually at Athens as early as the time of Demosthenes.[1] Although little that is known of the Pandia is certain,[2] it was probably a festival for Zeus,[3] and was celebrated in the spring after the City Dionysia in the middle of the month of Elaphebolion (late March and early April).
Dates
The exact date of the Pandia has been much discussed.[4] Demosthenes, speech Against Midias (21.8) has a meeting, during which the conduct of the City Dionysia was reviewed, being held after the Pandia. This places the Pandia, at least during the time of Demosthenes, after the City Dionysia. Some have seen an association between the Pandia and the full-moon, placing the celebration on 14 Elaphebolion.[5] But according to Pickard-Cambridge, Gould and Lewis, the association with the full-moon "can neither be affirmed nor rejected",[6] and modern scholarship appears to favor the later dates of 16 or 17 Elaphebolion.
Rites
The derivation of the festival's name and exactly whom the festival may have honored have been the subject of considerable discussion.[8] Zeus, the goddess Selene, Pandia, a daughter of Zeus and Selene, and Pandion, a mythical king, have all been seen as being possibly connected with the festival.
The name "Pandia" is associated with the goddess Selene, the Greek personification of the moon. Originally Pandia may have been an epithet of Selene,[9] but by at least the time of the Homeric Hymn to Selene,[10] Pandia ("all brightness")[11] had become a daughter of Selene and Zeus, and Pandia Selene or Selene's daughter Pandia, have been offered as possible origins for the name of the festival.
Another mythological figure whose name has been suggested as a possible source for the name of the festival is Pandion, a legendary king of Athens who, as part of the tribal reforms of Cleisthenes at the end of the sixth century BC, became the eponymous hero of the Athenian tribe Pandionis. However some scholars think it is more likely that the hero derived his name from the festival as its legendary founder.[12] An inscription[13] dating from c. 386 BC, which refers to a decree of the tribe Pandionis, commending a "priest of Pandion" for services performed at the Pandia, supports the notion of a link between Pandion and the festival.[14]
While mentioning both Selene and Pandion in connection with the festival's name, Photius states that the festival was held for Zeus,[15] and although according to Robert Parker this association with Zeus may only be "a probably correct etymological guess",[16] many scholars are content to assign the festival to Zeus.[17] It is also possible that more than one of these mythological figures were associated with the festival, and who the festival honored may have changed over time.
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Sacrifices to Kronos/Full Moon
Tonight, when the sun goes down, we pour libation to Kronos and also celebrate the Full Moon. During the Full Moon we honor Selene, Artemis, and Hecate. These goddess are the three goddess that New Age pagans believe are the faces of Hecate. Kronos, though I don't honor him, is the father of the Olympians like Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Hera, Demeter, and Hestia. I do hope that you have a good one and that the gods bless you.
Also, have a good Full Moon.
Also, have a good Full Moon.
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Return of Spring
To those that practice the religion of Wicca, which I use to, today is the first day of Spring or Ostara. For us Hellenists the first day of spring means the return of Persephone from the underworld. The god Hermes, is pictured in this painting, as returning her back to her mother. Hecate, of course, plays a roll in this as well. The ritual that I do for this time of the year is in honor of Demeter, Persephone, Hermes, and Hecate. I ask Demeter to make the crops grow, I thank Hermes and Hecate for helping Persephone come back, and I thank Persephone for the budding flowers that have now grown.
This day is filled with spring imagery and I'm really glad that she's back. I was getting sick and tired of the cold weather.
Friday, March 18, 2016
City Dionysia
Tonight, at sundown, is City Dionysia. This is a Hellenic festival
that I do not observe. I'm really not close to Dionysus. I will give him
his libation when it's his mother and sometimes honor him if he's
connected to Demeter, but that's it. Below is some information about
this Hellenic festival. I got this from ancienthistory.about.com
The City Dionysia was a major state-sponsored festival, in ancient Athens, featuring dramatic competitions. In addition to the major City Dionysia, there was also a rural Dionysia.
The City Dionysia was held during the Athenian month of Elaphebolion (March-April) in honor of the god Dionysus Eleuthereus (god of freedom), in an area (temenos) sacred to Dionysus.
When Cleisthenes reformed Athens to make it more democratic, it is thought that he included competition between the groups of citizens in the form of dramatic, performing dithyrambic choruses.
The skene (from which, scene) a building or tent at the back of the stage that was used from the time of Aeschylus (c. 525-456), could be painted to provide scenery. The skene was at the edge of the circular orchestra (dance floor of the chorus). The skene also provided a flat roof for action, a backstage for the actors' preparation, and a door. The ekkyklema was a contraption for rolling scenes or people onto the stage.
Required Parts of Tragedy
Other Features on Drama
Also see "The Entrances and Exits of Actors and Chorus in Greek Plays," by Margarete Bieber. American Journal of Archaeology, Vol. 58, No. 4. (Oct., 1954), pp. 277-284.
Tragedy Concepts
Hamartia - the downfall of the tragic hero is caused by hamartia. This isn't a willful act in violation of the laws of the gods, but a mistake or excess.
Hubris - Excessive pride can lead to the downfall of the tragic hero.
Peripeteia - a sudden reversal of fortune.
Catharis - ritual cleansing and emotional cleansing by the end of the tragedy.
For more, see Tragedy terminology and Aristotle Poetics 1452b.
Tragic Irony happens when the audience knows what is going to happen but the actor is still ignorant. [See Socratic Irony.]
The City Dionysia was a major state-sponsored festival, in ancient Athens, featuring dramatic competitions. In addition to the major City Dionysia, there was also a rural Dionysia.
The City Dionysia was held during the Athenian month of Elaphebolion (March-April) in honor of the god Dionysus Eleuthereus (god of freedom), in an area (temenos) sacred to Dionysus.
Theatrical Genres
Dramatic competitions were held in the genres of- dithyrambs,
- comedies, and
- tragedies.
Procedure
Before the start of the festival, there were 2 processions, the first, carrying the statue of Dionysus to and from, and the second where various groups proceeded through the city to the theater, arrayed in groups distinguishable by color or other articles of dress, according to Rabinowitz. The ceremonies started at dawn in the outdoor theater, with purification and lustrations, followed by a dithyramb, and then the plays.When Cleisthenes reformed Athens to make it more democratic, it is thought that he included competition between the groups of citizens in the form of dramatic, performing dithyrambic choruses.
Taxes - A Civic Obligation
Well in advance of the Elaphebolion (an Athenian month that ran from late March to early April) event, the city magistrate selected 3 patrons of the arts (choregoi) to finance the performances. It was an onerous form of taxation (liturgy) the wealthy were required to perform -- but not every year. And the wealthy had a choice: they could supply Athens with a performance or a battleship. This [URL depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/classics/dunkle/athnlife/politics.htm] obligation included:- housing and feeding the chorus and actors,
- selecting chorus members (young men about to enter the military),
- hiring a chorus director (didaskalos) who trained the 12-15 non-professional dancers (choreuts), for a year, to perform, sing, and dance in the chorus,
- providing a place to train, and
- paying for a dedication to Dionysus if he won.
Actors - Professionals and Amateurs in the Cast
While the chorus was composed of (well-trained) non-professionals, the playwright and actors had, as Didaskalia puts it, "leisure with a passion for the theater." Some of the actors became such polished celebrities their participation would give an unfair advantage, so the lead actor, protagonist, was assigned by lot to a playwright who was expected to compose a tetralogy, direct, choreograph, and act in his own plays. A tetralogy consisted of three tragedies and a satyr play -- like a dessert at the end of the heavy, serious drama. Partly humorous or farcical, satyr-plays featured the half-human, half-animal creatures known as satyrs.Visual Aids for the Audience
By convention, the actors in tragedy appeared larger than life. Since there were about 17,000 open-air seats in the theater of Dionysus (on the south slope of the Acropolis), going more than half way round the circular dance floor (orchestra), this exaggeration must have made the actors more recognizable. They wore long, colorful robes, high head dresses, cothurnoi (shoes), and masks with large mouth holes to facilitate ease of speech. Men played all the parts. One actor might play more than one role, since there were only 3 actors, even by Euripides' (c. 484-407/406) day. A century earlier, in the 6th century, when the first dramatic competition was held, there was only 1 actor whose role was to interact with the chorus. The semi-legendary playwright of the first play with an actor was Thespis (from whose name comes our word "thespian").Stage Effects
In addition to the actors' accoutrements, there were elaborate devices for special effects. For instance, cranes could whisk gods or people on and off stage. These cranes were called mechane or machina in Latin; hence, our term deus ex machina.The skene (from which, scene) a building or tent at the back of the stage that was used from the time of Aeschylus (c. 525-456), could be painted to provide scenery. The skene was at the edge of the circular orchestra (dance floor of the chorus). The skene also provided a flat roof for action, a backstage for the actors' preparation, and a door. The ekkyklema was a contraption for rolling scenes or people onto the stage.
City Dionysia
At the City Dionysia, the tragedians each presented a tetralogy (four plays, consisting of three tragedies and a satyr play). The theater was in the temenos (sacred precinct) of Dionysus Eleuthereus.Theater Seats
The priest was seated in the center of the first row of the theatron. It may be that there were originally 10 wedges (kekrides) of seats to correspond with the 10 tribes of Attica, but the number was 13 by the 4th century B.C.Related Resources
Terminology for DramaRequired Parts of Tragedy
Other Features on Drama
Elsewhere on the Web
Roger Dunkle's Introduction to TragedyAlso see "The Entrances and Exits of Actors and Chorus in Greek Plays," by Margarete Bieber. American Journal of Archaeology, Vol. 58, No. 4. (Oct., 1954), pp. 277-284.
Tragedy Concepts
Hamartia - the downfall of the tragic hero is caused by hamartia. This isn't a willful act in violation of the laws of the gods, but a mistake or excess.
Hubris - Excessive pride can lead to the downfall of the tragic hero.
Peripeteia - a sudden reversal of fortune.
Catharis - ritual cleansing and emotional cleansing by the end of the tragedy.
For more, see Tragedy terminology and Aristotle Poetics 1452b.
Tragic Irony happens when the audience knows what is going to happen but the actor is still ignorant. [See Socratic Irony.]
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Their Trying to Reboot Xena
If you were old enough, in the 90's, you will remember a show called Xena: Warrior Princess. The show was developed to be connected to Hercules. Xena was a woman that killed people and thanks to Hercules reformed and set about to change things and to show that she had reformed. Now I really loved that show. In-fact I would set in-front of the TV, when I was a teen, and watch the new episodes. One of the things that I noticed was that Xena and her companion were gal-pals and I was fine with that.
I came to watch Xena kick butt and to fight monsters. In the age of the reboot, I'm so groaning at this, it seems that shows that had died off back in the 80's and 90's are being brought back or talk of them being brought back. Some are being made into movies. I will not even get into the whole Jem and the Holograms. That was a suck movie if there ever was one. They're bring out a Ghostbusters movie, which I have no problem with, and lets not forget the Turtles, which was bad, and the sequel (I'm holding my breath for this).
Now word has come out that Xena is coming back. And I'm not talking about the 90's version that everyone loves but a 21st century version that has Xena and her friends as more than gal-pals. Dear gods, save us all from more reboot nonsense. Heck their not even going to reboot Hercules and that show was off the hook. Their going to turn it into a Homoerotic show that I feel belongs in the after hours time slot. It's going to be written by the writer of the 100 and will not, as far as I know, have the director of the Evil Dead or the actor that played Hercules best friend.
Both did a great job with Xena but they will, as far as I know, not be involved. I don't believe that this will work and I don't believe that Lucy Lawless will want to be a part of this as she's doing Ash and the Evil Dead. And if the writer of The 100 thinks that you can have Xena without Lucy Lawless then he's fooling himself. There's only one Xena and fans will not settle for anyone wearing her gear. Another thing that most will probably be asking is how Homoerotic will this be?
We all know that Xena was really attached to Ares. The actor that played him has died. So your going to try and get another actor to play Ares, which I don't see any other actor besides the one that died to play him. Is she going to be riding on the same kind of horse? I know the horse that was used for the show has passed on. Rebooting this show is a really bad idea. I'm sorry. But if you want a LGBT characters please choose another show.
Fans of the cult classic like Xena the way that she is and I don't believe that it will last past the first season.
I came to watch Xena kick butt and to fight monsters. In the age of the reboot, I'm so groaning at this, it seems that shows that had died off back in the 80's and 90's are being brought back or talk of them being brought back. Some are being made into movies. I will not even get into the whole Jem and the Holograms. That was a suck movie if there ever was one. They're bring out a Ghostbusters movie, which I have no problem with, and lets not forget the Turtles, which was bad, and the sequel (I'm holding my breath for this).
Now word has come out that Xena is coming back. And I'm not talking about the 90's version that everyone loves but a 21st century version that has Xena and her friends as more than gal-pals. Dear gods, save us all from more reboot nonsense. Heck their not even going to reboot Hercules and that show was off the hook. Their going to turn it into a Homoerotic show that I feel belongs in the after hours time slot. It's going to be written by the writer of the 100 and will not, as far as I know, have the director of the Evil Dead or the actor that played Hercules best friend.
Both did a great job with Xena but they will, as far as I know, not be involved. I don't believe that this will work and I don't believe that Lucy Lawless will want to be a part of this as she's doing Ash and the Evil Dead. And if the writer of The 100 thinks that you can have Xena without Lucy Lawless then he's fooling himself. There's only one Xena and fans will not settle for anyone wearing her gear. Another thing that most will probably be asking is how Homoerotic will this be?
We all know that Xena was really attached to Ares. The actor that played him has died. So your going to try and get another actor to play Ares, which I don't see any other actor besides the one that died to play him. Is she going to be riding on the same kind of horse? I know the horse that was used for the show has passed on. Rebooting this show is a really bad idea. I'm sorry. But if you want a LGBT characters please choose another show.
Fans of the cult classic like Xena the way that she is and I don't believe that it will last past the first season.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
My Shrine to Apollo
So I'm going to show you my shrine to Apollo. I would like to note that once the holy days are done it will go back to being a regular shrine. Enjoy.
Honoring Poseidon and Theseus
When the sun goes down tonight I will be honoring Poseidon and Theseus as the last of the holy days, or days that these deities, and figures, were born closes. Poseidon is the brother of Zeus, Hades, Hera, Demeter, and Hestia. Theseus is the son of a mortal father and Poseidon. Poseidon was the one that caused the Minotaur to be created and Theseus is the one that ended his life. I hope that you all have a good one and be well.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
My Shrine to Artemis
So last night I honored Artemis and I really enjoyed the energy that I felt when I did the ritual. I don't have my Artemis mini statue, yet, and Apollo is going to be bought on Friday. So I used one of the Oracle cards for her image. I hope that you like it and thanks for taking a peak.
Honoring Apollo
Tonight, at sundown, I will be honoring Apollo. He's the Greek god of the sun and also the god of poetry, music, prophecy, healing, and plague. He's also a deity that I do pray to, a lot. Have a good one and may Apollo watch over you.
Monday, March 14, 2016
Honoring Artemis
Tonight, at sundown, I will be honoring Artemis. She's the Greek goddess of the hunt, the moon, and of childbirth. When children reached a certain age they brought their toys to her temple to be offered. It was a way of giving up childhood and being adult. I do hope that you have a good one and may Artemis bless you.
Sunday, March 13, 2016
My Shrine to Aphrodite, Hermes, Heracules, and Eros
So last night I did my ritual to these deities, and hero, and I want to post my shrine picture. I hope that you like it and that it helps you out. My shrine is back to the way that I like it but will change tomorrow for Artemis.
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Honoring Aphrodite, Hermes, Heracles, Eros
Tonight, at sundown, we honor Aphrodite, the goddess of love, beauty, sexuality, Hermes, the messenger of the gods, Heracles, the son of Zeus, and Eros, who is an older god that is involved in love. I don't personally feel any connection to Aphrodite, Heracles, or Eros but I do with Hermes. Despite that I still honor them as this is their holy day. I hope that you all have a good one and be well.
My Shrine for the Libations of Hephaestus
Once again my shrine has changed. This time it's for the Libations to Hephaestus. Enjoy!
My Athena Shrine
This is my shrine to Athena. Once again I change my shrine for different holy days, libations, and festivals. I hope that you enjoy it.
Libations to Hephaestus (2016)
One of the main focus of my Hellenic practice is the libation to a different Olympian. The twelve months have one god/goddess attached to it. This month it's Hephaestus, the forge god. So today, before the sun goes down, I will be pouring libation to him. There are two different myths concerning his birth. But I will be focusing on the one where Hera gives birth to him without the help of Zeus. This was her way of getting back for the birth of Athena.
However he was born ugly and she threw him off of Mount Olympus. He got hurt in the fall, or when he landed, and Hera didn't see him for many years. Hera, when she saw a broach that one of the goddess, or ocean spirits, can't remember which, she wanted to know who made it. She told her that Hephaestus made it. Hephaestus, who hated his mother, made a throne and she sat down in it which trapped her. He left and the other gods had to try everything to free her.
Finally he was made drunk by Dionysus and brought back. There she was freed and Zeus made him an Olympian before he left and he made different things for the gods. Of course he never did forgive his mother. I consider him to be an outcast and someone that people that are different can look up to. So I'll pour my libation to Hephaestus and sing his hymn.
Friday, March 11, 2016
Honoring Athena
Tonight, at sundown, we honor the goddess of War, domestic arts, and daughter of Zeus. Athena came fully formed out of her father's head and is very different from Ares. She is famous for turning Arachne into a spider and turning Medusa into a gorgon. Her most important temple was in Athens and it was turned into a church when Greece adopted Christianity. Even though her temple is in ruins it's being restored, thank the gods.
If you want to visit Athena's temple you can go to the one in Nashville which was modeled after the one in Athens. Athena is good to pray to, and petition, if your studying for a test, want to remember what you've learned, or starting a project.
Thursday, March 10, 2016
My Nourmina Altar
So last night I honored the household gods and burned their candle. My shrine changes when I celebrate a holy day or a festival. I hope that you enjoy seeing it and thanks for coming on.
Agathos Daemon
Tonight, at sundown, we honor Agathos Daemon. He's the god of the household in Greek religion and this night is the last of the three nights, which started with honoring Hecate. When my family moves to another house I will have to get another Agathos Daemon picture and place it in the house. I hope that you have a good one and be well.
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Polytheist Community Center Opens
Hail to All!
So I was on Facebook and Polytheism.com had a link to a group in Nebraska that now has opened a Polytheist community center with a library, ritual area, and many other things. I really love this idea of having one and I think that it's needed. Polytheists that don't proscribe to Wicca and other New Age beliefs can find it hard to find others of like mind. It reminds me of when Wiccan was a new thing in the States and witches were having a hard time connecting to other witches.
I think connecting is important and it helps to foster relationships and connections. I'm going to pray to the gods that this center has success and that many people come to connect. One of my big hopes is that community centers like this place and the one in New York spread. Individual people need to see that there is a place that they can go and not to wait around for a pagan pride day when most of the people there are Wiccan and witches.
If you want to learn more about them you can check them out at http://polytheistcommunitycenter.com/
So I was on Facebook and Polytheism.com had a link to a group in Nebraska that now has opened a Polytheist community center with a library, ritual area, and many other things. I really love this idea of having one and I think that it's needed. Polytheists that don't proscribe to Wicca and other New Age beliefs can find it hard to find others of like mind. It reminds me of when Wiccan was a new thing in the States and witches were having a hard time connecting to other witches.
I think connecting is important and it helps to foster relationships and connections. I'm going to pray to the gods that this center has success and that many people come to connect. One of my big hopes is that community centers like this place and the one in New York spread. Individual people need to see that there is a place that they can go and not to wait around for a pagan pride day when most of the people there are Wiccan and witches.
If you want to learn more about them you can check them out at http://polytheistcommunitycenter.com/
Athenian Month of Elaphebolion
Tonight, at sundown, is the beginning of the Athenian Month of Elaphebolion. We are close to the end of the Athenian year and I'm looking forward to getting the year over so that the new year can begin. Tonight we honor the household gods. How I do that is I have a Di Immortales candle that has all the gods and goddess on it. This helps to keep my shrine small and not cluttered.
I really hate cluttered shrines.
Yesterday's ritual to Helios and Hecate was awesome and I'm glad that I was able to take part in it. Sometimes it's hard to practice when you have a Christian mother. Another reason that I do this ritual is so that the household gods will get their due and their offering. One of the things that I burn tonight and tomorrow is Kyphi. Now I know that this isn't an Egyptian incense but the Greeks encountered it and it was used in Hellenized temples.
So it's something that I feel is good for tonight and tomorrow's rituals. I do hope that you have a good one and may the gods bless you.
I really hate cluttered shrines.
Yesterday's ritual to Helios and Hecate was awesome and I'm glad that I was able to take part in it. Sometimes it's hard to practice when you have a Christian mother. Another reason that I do this ritual is so that the household gods will get their due and their offering. One of the things that I burn tonight and tomorrow is Kyphi. Now I know that this isn't an Egyptian incense but the Greeks encountered it and it was used in Hellenized temples.
So it's something that I feel is good for tonight and tomorrow's rituals. I do hope that you have a good one and may the gods bless you.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
New Moon
Tonight I celebrated the New Moon and gave offerings to Helios and Hecate. One of the things that I like to do is follow the ritual from the book that I got last year. The title of the book is 'Hellenic Polytheism.' I really love it, even though I have a hard time pronouncing some of the names. I'll show my altar off.
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