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Important facts about Hekate, the goddess of witchcraft, night, necromancy, and ghosts

During her earliest appearance in Hesiod's book 'Theogony', she was depicted as a goddess with dominion over the earth, sea, and sky; her later appearances, however, made her a goddess of the Underworld associated with magic and witchcraft.

In comparison to Selene, goddess of the moon, who represents the calmness of the night, Hekate represents its terrors and darkness.

Artemis (also considered a goddess of the moon), Selene, and Hekate were sometimes worshiped together due to their similarities, especially in Rome. They were worshiped as a triad mostly by women and children.

People made an offering for her when they were about to work with magic or the dead.

She aided Demeter in search of her daughter Persephone

She is a Liminal Goddess because she can easily move from the Underworld to the real world. She is the 'guide', that is why she is depicted with torches and is described as the one who can unlock the ''gates of death'' by Theocritus.

She is tightly associated with Eleusinian Mysteries, the secret celebrations of Demeter and Persephone.

She had a few temples and cults in Greece and small household shrines to ward off evil.

#i'm reading about her #she so cool!!! #hekate #lady hekate #hekate deity #hellenism #hellenic pagan #hellenic paganism #hellenic polytheism #hellenic deities #pagan #paganism #paganblr

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Roman mosaic discovered during the last excavations in Pompeii.

#archaeology #archaeological site #history #pompeii #roman art

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La Danse Triomphale de Pallas Athénée

Statue of Athena in Paris. She is also supposed to be holding a spear in her hands

#iconic #athena #athena deity #lady athena #athena devotee #hellenism #hellenic polytheism #hellenic pagan #hellenic paganism #pagan #paganism #paganblr

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eleventh plague. emails. 

#moses #non pagan stuff

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Got to visit the Parthenon in Nashville while on vacation and it was one of my favorite stops! Just seeing to scale replica sent chills through my body and I stared at the statue of Athena forever trying to soak in all the details

#SO COOL!! #athena #athena deity #athena devotee #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #hellenism #hellenic deities #pagan #paganism #paganblr

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Just a smãaaaaaalll reminder that Roman deities aren't copy paste Greek deities!!

If you look deeper into Roman history, you can see that most of these "Roman Equivalent of greek gods" are actually from other people of the Italian peninsula! Such as Sabines, Etruscans, Samnites, and more!

Sorry guys but i might have a hyper fixation on roman polytheism and... Lady Minerva's kindness is noooot helping it /pos love her!!!

#roman paganism #paganism #pagan #paganblr #witch #witchcraft #witchblr #deity work

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7 Virtues of Hellenism.

Xenia - This is the pillar that signifies hospitality, generosity and reciprocity. It's typically demonstrated in a guest/host dynamic.

Kharis - This is the pillar that signifies appreciation and gratitude. It entails giving to the gods and and expressing gratitude when you receive something from them.

Eusebia - This is the pillar that signifies reverence and veneration towards the gods. It can be translated to 'piety' or 'reverant conduct' meaning that you show respect for them.

Hagneia - This is the pillar that signifies purifying yourself. It entails having moral, perhaps physical too, purity and avoiding miasma where possible.

Arete - This is the pillar that signifies excellence and brilliance. It entails trying to reach your highest potential and this can be in any field.

Sophia - This is the pillar that signifies the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.

Sophrosyne - This is the pillar that signifies self-control and prudence. It involves being of sound mind and remaining balanced, which can further lead to other positive qualities to have.

I hope these are right and that I didn't misunderstand their meanings! Hopefully this is useful to anyone, I certainly enjoyed making the post!

#hellenism #pagan #paganism #paganblr

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My dumbass today: It's giving, the virgin mary

#non pagan stuff #erin's random thoughts #erin's stuff

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Goofy moments were always liking some movie that I didn't really like huh?

#non pagan stuff #erin's stuff #erin's random thoughts

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Why is getting into worship so hard??

I think it’s honestly lack of direction and routine. While I love how free paganism is, it’s so easy to get lost especially with adhd. It’s the whole “so many possibilities that I can’t choose anything” thing yk

#I'm also very busy and don't find time to worship them :( #sometimes I forget #pagan #paganism #paganblr #hellenism #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #deity worship

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v1 of my handmade medieval beekeeper costume from around may :) + references

#beekeeping #medieval #medieval history #history #non pagan stuff

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I'll be going to Japan later! See ya!

#non pagan stuff

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people who don't study history will simply never understand the joy of reading historian beef. there's nothing like it

#its so funny #paleontology beef too #researchers are uno reversing each other every year because of one animal #non pagan stuff

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you think Athena likes model kits? anything from the cars, planes, and gundams?

#i think so since she's the goddess of arts and crafts #she appreciate the silly builds we do #pagan #paganism #paganblr #hellenic pagan #hellenic paganism #hellenic polytheism #athena #lady athena #athena deity #athena devotion #athena devotee

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Everyone should read their own fanfics recreationally tbh this shit fucking rules. It's like the author knows exactly what I like.

#THAT BITCH JUST DELETED HER WORK #I CANT BELIEVE IT #non pagan stuff

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Don't forget your daily clicks

#palestine #non pagan stuff #charity #support #free palestine #free gaza

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hey hi hello can you reblog this if you’re a trans-inclusive witchcraft or paganism blog i am fighting for my LIFE out here

#hi!!!!! #pagan #paganism #paganblr #witch #witchcraft #witchblr