odetothetheoi

[odetothetheoi]

greek mythology: eris

eris is the personified spirit of strife, discord, contention and rivalry. because of eris’ disagreeable nature she was the only goddess not to be invited to the wedding of peleus and thetis. when she turned up anyway and was refused admittance, she raged and threw a golden apple amongst the goddesses inscribed “to the fairest.” three laid claim to it hera, aphrodite and athena, and in their rivalry brought about the events leading up to the trojan war.

#eris deity

[odetothetheoi]

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬

𖤍—–—–—–—–—–—–—–—–—–—𖤍

𖤍—–—–—–—–—–—–—–—–—–—𖤍

Fleet-footed Iris, swift as the storm,

golden-winged goddess, I call out to you.

Daughter of Thaumus, ancient one of the sea,

and bright-lit Elektra of the thunderhead,

sister of the fearsome Harpies, I honor your might.

Iris of the rainbow, many-colored goddess,

handmaid and herald of deep-eyed Hera,

yours is a duty needful and grave;

messenger and courier, you speak with the voice

of all Olympus–the Trojans and the Argonauts

did tremble at your words. Harbinger of hope,

goddess of the new day, I pray to you

Source: Underflow - Prayers to the Gods of Olympus

#lady iris

[odetothetheoi]

if there's one thing we can learn from this booping experience it's that we need to give people notes and interact with them for tumblr to be fun and thriving

#not helpol

[odetothetheoi]

big day on tumblr for people who like to press buttons indiscriminately

[odetothetheoi]

I will tell of Dionysus, the son of glorious Semele

how he appeared on a jutting headland by the shore of the fruitless sea, seeming like a stripling in the first flush of manhood

his rich, dark hair was waving about him, and on his strong shoulders he wore a purple robe.

#nike musings #lord dionysus🍇 #dionysus deity #dionysus worship #helpol

[odetothetheoi]

i don't know who needs to hear this, but you're allowed to gain weight in your twenties. you are a grown ass adult now. your body can and should not be the same as it was at seventeen. allow it to grow along with you <3

#<3

[odetothetheoi]

i’ll never get over how beautiful hellenic polytheism is

[odetothetheoi]

Readings to pay for top surgery

I will be offering readings to help fund my top surgery cost! (About $5,000)

What I’m offering

You can choose what deck is used from my collection of 30+

Reading with 1 tarot deck and 1 oracle deck: $10

Add (unlimited) additional decks for $2 each

Add ons:

Pendulum reading: $3

Die casting: $4

Charm casting: $4

Rune casting: $3

Bibliomancy: $5 (different books offered)

Domino casting: $2

Colormancy: $1

And if you’d like I can call in a Greek god of your choosing!

I’m losing my insurance at the end of this month but my top surgery is scheduled for the end of May! Ive been waiting for this surgery for 7 years so I really don’t want to cancel.

If you wanna just donate that’s cool too!

Handles:

C$happ: okaykid4

V**mo: okaykid

Any bit helps!

#tarot reading

[odetothetheoi]

it's okay to ask your Deities for help when you have nothing to offer in return, especially when you're scared

#<3

[odetothetheoi]

On this year women's day, all we could think about are Palestinian women in Gaza.

Nearly 9,000 women have been killed in Israeli attacks in five months. Another 2,100 are missing and presumed dead, while 23,000 have been wounded and over half a million are displaced.

“Palestinian women, especially in the Gaza Strip, are exposed to the worst humanitarian catastrophe,” Ashraf al-Qudra, the health ministry’s spokesperson, said on Thursday.

Dozens of women and girls have also been detained and face harsh conditions in Israeli custody, including sexual abuse.

Women in Gaza also struggle to find menstruation products and access the necessary pregnancy and post-natal care. The consequences on reproductive health, including a rise in stress-induced miscarriages, stillbirths and premature births, have increased significantly.

Women in labour are undergoing caesarean procedures without anaesthetics, and a shortage of post-operative care such as medication, antibiotics and pain relief further exacerbates the situation.

According to the health ministry, 5,000 women give birth monthly in Gaza under “harsh, unsafe and unhealthy” conditions caused by Israeli bombing and displacement.

There are 60,000 pregnant women in Gaza suffering from “malnutrition, dehydration and lack of medical care.

There have also been repeated cases of Israeli soldiers mocking Palestinian women by posting videos and pictures of themselves rummaging through personal belongings in Gaza homes, making derogatory comments and posing with women’s underwear.

[odetothetheoi]

bby god sketches

[odetothetheoi]

apparently people are now purchasing thick water to make slimes with because of a trend on tiktok

thick water is for disabled people who can’t swallow properly. stores usually have extremely limited supplies of it.

please don’t buy thick water for fun or to make slime with. it’s literally the only way some disabled people can drink anything. It’s not a fucking toy

#important #not helpol

[odetothetheoi]

Savage & Free

~ * ~

With bovine horns dipped in gold,

The  Marble-Eater crushes the columns,

Of establishment and reason,

He dances and sings atop the rubble;

With obsidian claws sharper than the mind,

The Liberator rips and tears into the flesh,

Of the authoritative and self-righteous,

Blood pours down his chin as he laughs;

With arms outspread in whole acceptance,

The Savior welcomes the Outcasted,

The beaten, the broken, the shunned,

He encourages their oddities and quirks;

With a leopard-faced mask and scandalous dress,

The Shameless strides through the streets,

Capturing eyes as if under a spotlight;

An irresistible charm hangs about him;

With an intricately crafted crown of flowers,

The Blooming plants renewal in the air,

Embracing the thaw in his veins,

Flowers sprout from each of his footsteps; 

With a cloak made from shooting stars,

The Nightly thrashes, lashes, and prances,

From dusk til dawn, never sleeping,

The constellations move to spell out his name;

With flames flickering at his feet,

The Fire-born heightens the blaze,

Of passion, of devotion, of frenzy,

The eternal fire within him never dies.

With a black goat’s skin draped gracefully over his shoulder,

The He-goat bleats out a roaring, inhuman scream,

Of madness, of ecstasy, of hunger,

His feet appear more hoof-like than before;

With a key that opens every lock,

The Unshackled breaks the bonds that restrict us,

Dropping the chains at our feet,

“Your freedom is yours.” 

~ * ~

🥂🍇

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@khaire-traveler

#tw cannibalism #tw violence #lord dionysus🍇

[odetothetheoi]

I'm sorry for being so sappy, but I wanted to show you guys something.

When I first donated to PCRF in December 2023, it was barely 10% close to its goal. Now in March 2024, they're also 100%. Everyone of you has helped support a better future for Gaza.

They're so close to their goal. Please donate or share this post so that they can get to their goal🇵🇸

#free palestine

[odetothetheoi]

Dionysus Epithets, prayers and devotional activities

Βακχος/Bakkhos/Bacchus - frenzied - “Dionysus Bakkhos, lead me in frenzy” - have a rave or dance party in his honour.

Βρομιος/Bromios/Bromius - noisy - “Dionysus Bromios, make my voice heard.” - scream at the top of your lungs.

Μαινολης/Mainôles/Maenoles - raging - “Dionysus Mainôles, let me process my rage” - punch a punching bag or pillow.

Νυκτελιος/Nyktelios/Nyctelius - of the night - “Dionysus Nyktelios, lull me to sleep” - take a night time walk

Λαμπτηρος/Lamptêros/Lampterus - torch bearer - “Dionysus Lamptêros, guide me through the darkness.” - light a candle in his honour.

Ἑστιως/Hestiôs/Hestius - of the feast - “Dionysus Hestios, bless this meal” - make a meal in his honour.

Κωλωτης/Kôlôtês/Colotes - spotted gecko - use as a symbol of Dionysus

Αυξιτης/Auxitês/Auxites - giver of increase - “Dionysus Auxitês, increase my fortunes” - use this as a blessing when starting a new business or adventure.

Φαλλην/Phallên/Phallen - of the phallus - “Dionysus Phallên, make me fertile.” - use a phallic object during sex to promote fertility.

Ανδρογυνος/Androgynos/Androgynus - sexually androgynous (both tops and bottoms) - “Dionysus Androgynos, make me versatile in bed.” - explore dominance and submission in BDSM.

Σταφυλιτης/Staphylitês/Staphylites - of the grape - “Dionysus Staphylitês, allow me to grow like the vine.” - grow a grape plant.

Ληναιος/Lênaios/Lenaeus - of the wine press - “Dionysus Lênaios, bless this drink.” - say this before drinking wine.

Θεοινος/Theoinos/Theoenus - God of wine - “Dionysus Theoinos, I honour you.” - use as his title when regarding this aspect of his divinity.

Αγαθοσ Δαιμον/Agathos Daemon/Agathus Daemon - the good spirit - “Dionysus Agathos Daemon, bring good fortune upon this house.” - bless the house by hanging this message above the door or in your Lararium (if you practice more Roman traditions)

Προτρυγαιος/Protrygaois/Protrygaeus - first of the vintage - “Dionysus Protrygaois, I offer you the first sip of my wine.” - go wine tasting.

Οινοψ/Oinops/Oenops - wine dark - “Dionysus Oinops, protect our brothers and sisters of colour and welcome them into our faith.” - donate to an anti racist charity or buy from a Brown/Black/Blak owned business.

Κισσιος/Kissios/Cisseus - of the ivy - “Dionysus Kissios, May my faith grow like ivy on your walls.” - make an ivy crown.

Κιττοφορος/Kittophoros/Cittophorus - ivy bearer - “Dionysus Kittophoros, bless this ivy.” - Make a thyrsus.

Ανθιον/Anthion/Anthion - of the flowers - “Dionysus Anthion, may the world bloom in your colours.” - make a flower crown.

Κιστοφορος/Kistophoros/Cistophorus - basket bearer - “Dionysus Kistophoros, my my basket always be full.” - weave a basket

Ερεβινθινος/Erebinthinos/Erebinthius - of the chickpea - put chickpeas on your altar.

Διμητωρ/Dimêtôr/Dimetor - twice born - “Dionysus Dimêtôr, welcome me into this new part of my life” - study the tarot card “death”

Αιγοβολος/Aigobolos/Aegobolos - goat slayer - “Dionysus Aigobolos, I make this sacrifice in your honour.” - take part in the slaughter, butchering and consumption of a goat.

Βουφαγος/Bouphagos/Buphagus - cow eater - “Dionysus Bouphagus, bless this steak.” - eat a steak in his honour.

Ανθροπορραιστος/Anthroporraistos/Anthroporraestus - man slayer - “Dionysus Anthroporraistos, slayer of men, destroy those who would stand in my way” - burn a straw man on a bonfire.

Λυσιος/Lysios/Lysius - releasing - “Dionysus Lysios, free me from what is holding me down.” - get a massage to release tense muscles

Ελευθερευς/Eleuthereus/Eleuthereus - of liberation, freedom - “Dionysus Eleuthereus, free me from my chains” break a wooden board in half with your hand (look up how to do this safely)

Ψιλαξ/Psilax/Psilax - (lifted on) wings - “Dionysus Psilax, let me fly high enough to see the bigger picture” - collect feathers for his altar.

Σαωτης/Saôtês/Saotes - saviour - “Dionysus Saôtês, save me from myself.” - address him as this when in times of desperation.

Σωτηριος/Sôtêrios/Soterius - recovery (from madness) - “Dionysus Sôtêrios, enable me to recover from this dark episode of my illness.” - go to therapy in his honour.

Πατρωιος/Patrôios/Patroeus - paternal, ancestral - “Dionysus Patrôios, Divine Father, guide me with your wisdom.” - trace your family history/ do a dna test

Αισυμνητης/Aisymnêtês/Aesymnetes - dictator - “Dionysus Aisymnêtês, Divine Ruler, I trust your plan for me.” - make a big decision with your faith in mind.

Πολιτης/Politês/Polites - citizen - “Dionysus Pilotês, stand up for the rights of the common people.” - attend a rally or pride event

Αγυιευς/Agyieus/Agyieus - protector - “Dionysus Agyieus, protect my homeland from harm.” - make a ward around your home.

Μυστης/Mystês/Mystes - of the mysteries - “Dionysus Mystes, bless this party” - throw a bacchanal

Χθονιος/Khthonios/Cthonius - of the earth/cthonic - “Dionysus Khthonios, older than the earth.” - pray to him outside, on the ground.

Μελπομενος/Melpomenos/Melpomenus - performer (in Greek tragedy) - “Dionysus Melpomenos, mask my emotions.” - make a theatre mask of Dionysus.

This is the completed version! If you like this list I would appreciate a small tip, as it took hours to put together :)

#lord dionysus🍇

[odetothetheoi]

(Ranting about a comment I saw on TikTok.)

I genuinely need people to stop blaming ancient Greek religion/the gods for ancient Greek societal conventions like infanticide, slavery, and misogyny.

Exposed infants were protected by Kourotrophos gods!

Versions of the gods exist who were liberators of enslaved persons!

Women undeniably found the most freedom in the religious sphere!

For all of ancient Greece's sociocultural conservatism, the gods virtually demanded that worshippers subvert customs. In the words of my professor, "The Greek gods are a lot more progressive than you'd expect from the conservative ancient Greeks."

[odetothetheoi]

You don't need to have some kind of Divine Purpose™ for you to have value. You are worthy of a good future regardless of what any higher being or whatnot has in store for you. You matter simply by existing. There's nothing else you need to do to matter.

#<3