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Advice for the baby Hellenic Polytheists

I’ve got just about a year under my belt now, so I’m very much still a baby myself. But here’s a few things I wish I’d known, or think might be helpful.

Just make khernips with a match. No really. It’s the extinguishing of a flame in the water that makes it lustral. Don’t worry about the rest unless you really want to and have the time.

You don’t have to introduce yourself to any gods. They all want to be worshiped; just get to it.

We’re not as intimidating as you think we are. We just…read a lot. You can read a lot too. You’re welcome here. We’ll even help.

Books are expensive. Theoi.com’s library is free.

Statuary is nice. It is also wicked pricey. Here’s what you need on an altar: A bowl for offerings, a vessel for khernips (can be near the altar rather than on it)

Wine, olive oil, honey, water are pretty universal libations. You’re welcome.

Dispose of offerings however works for you. Just do it with respect, and you’re fine. Oh but don’t consume offerings to cthonic (underground) deities, alright? That’s bad times.

The gods demand Arete. That is your personal best, not the best of the person next to you, or your mother, or somebody you idolize on tumblr. Do your best.

This is a religion of Kharis. When you ask the gods for something, give them something. Then, do not forget the thank you. Offer again if you are granted what you asked for.

Our tumblr community is pretty great, but we also are sometimes wrong. Find sources, and for gods’ sake do not try to replace your studies with Tumblr. Read for yourself, learn for yourself, build your religion such that it best honors the gods and works for you.

If you’re like me, you’re constantly moaning “How do you pronounce THAT?”. I know, friend, I know. Try a couple of these lessons on the ancient Greek alphabet. It is NOT fool proof. It is an incredibly complex language, and pronouncing it ain’t easy. But boy it will help with those particularly tricky epithets.

Oaths are serious business. Gods are easy to fall in love with. Be careful. Be patient. 

Real life pagans are way, way nicer than the ones on the internet. Go find them.

There are exceptions to most rules. Most of those exceptions are Dionysos.

“I don’t know what to say” “I don’t know how to write a hymn” We basically have a hymnal. 

No, ___ will not get jealous if you also worship ____. It’s a fear of us recovering monotheists, but I promise it does not apply to this religion. It’s kind of what POLYtheist means, and plus, most of our gods are related. Show the whole family some love.

“What is [god name] like?” They’re pretty fucking cool. Go find out for yourself, and bring gifts.

The gods know we are mortals, and that mortals make mistakes. Apologize. Bring gifts.

Okay I found out Hyacinthus was resurrected and I feel betrayed that I didn’t know it. Can someone who knows enough about him just a make list of every information we have about him? I don’t wanna miss anything out. He’s my favorite boi.

20% is better than 0%.

Brushing your teeth at least once every day is better than none at all.

A few hours of sleep is better than none.

A few minutes outside for fresh air is better than none.

Writing a few paragraphs of the essay today is better than procrastinating till later.

Doing something is better than nothing (of course there is exception for some cases).

Do things at a pace which makes you comfortable whilst allowing you to make progress.

You can do this!

HELL TO THE YES I would

HP fandom: Hermione’s clearly a morosexual. I mean, she fancies Ron!

Ron Weasley: *is a literal chess master*

Ron Weasley: *is a strategic genius*

Ron Weasley: *is incredibly knowledgeable about the wizarding world*

Ron Weasley: *suspected that Lockhart was a fraud months before it was revealed*

Ron Weasley: *noticed Hermione’s weird behaviour due to the time turner when virtually no-one else did*

Ron Weasley: *suspected the horcrux being alive before both Harry and Hermione did*

Ron Weasley: *suspected the taboo on Voldemort’s name before both Harry and Hermione did*

Ron Weasley: *came up with the idea to get the basilisk fangs to destroy the horcruxes*

Ron Weasley: *remembered the house-elves during the battle of Hogwarts when even Hermione forgot*

Ron Weasley: *has repeatedly proved how smart, capable and intelligent he is, despite not being especially studious*

What are your favorite witch apps?

Please specify where they’re downloaded from for your smartphone. Such as iPhone App Store, Android Google Play, etc.

Mine for iOS (from the App Store) are:

MoonPhase - extensive moon data, includes lunar calendar

The Moon - includes symbols, crystals, and advice for the day based on current moon phase

Wicca - spells, witchy dictionary, herb correspondences, journaling capabilities, not religiously affiliated despite the name

Spellcaster - spells

Tarot - flashcards for studying tarot

Golden Thread Tarot - free mobile readings, multiple spreads, card meaning database, free mini lessons

Stone - crystal correspondences, beautiful images

Essential Oils - metaphysical correspondences, scientific uses, application methods, safety, blends, personalized list of current oils

AboutMyWoods - lists local region’s plants and wildlife

Police making a woman take off her clothing at the beach because she’s wearing too much, 2016

Police measuring a woman’s clothing because she’s wearing too little, 1922

I jus wanna be called baby & have my back rubbed lol