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Lake Doxa, Ancient Feneós, Greece by @trikaliotis_george on Instagram.

#!!!! hi Hermes

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khaîre, Hermes

I sing, muse, of Hermes; Ἑρμῆς, the guide, messenger, trickster, contriver, giver of joy, comrade of the feast, heart-delighting, guileless, gracious, watchful, ready-helper, splendid, strong and mighty. χαῖρε, glorious Ἑρμῆ, hail to you, giver of grace and good things!

#hermes worship #thank you hermes #for feneos #for everything #praise

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#hermes art #love!!!

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18th century tiles from Arenys de Mar (Barcelona Metropolitan Ambit, Catalonia).

Source: Museu d'Arenys de Mar.

#thank you hermes #god of travel

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Watership Down (2024)

Another version of my old work based on the novel by Richard Adams.

#hares

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Hermes, thank you for saving me twice today

Praise

#thank you hermes #praise #4.2.24

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🪽 Subtle Hermes Worship 📨

Keeping a journal of letters addressed to Hermes; you can also use a code name for him, such as "diary", if needed

Keeping a picture of him in your wallet

Collecting coins and shiny objects

Writing letters to friends or loved ones who live far away

Writing stories and poems

Having imagery of feathers, wings, turtles, or hares around (feathers and wings are especially good in a Christian household)

Having rabbit, turtle, sheep, hawk, or ram stuffed animals

Wearing jewelry that reminds you of him; a caduceus necklace is extremely easy to find online and is often associated with other things but is still a major symbol of Hermes

Having a candle that reminds you of him (no altar needed)

Dedicating any morning drinks to him (coffee, tea, energy drinks, etc.)

Participating in any sport

Making a list of jokes or quotes that make you laugh

Making a list of good memories

Watching comedians, live or online

Engaging in activities that bring you joy

Spending time with loved ones

Spending time with pets and bonding with them

Volunteering at a homeless or animal shelter

Honoring deceased loved ones, including pets

"Borrowing" things from big corporations

Setting money aside to save if/when possible

Exploring new places you've never been

Supporting small businesses

Taking a walk

Learning non-obvious forms of divination (cartomancy, shufflomancy, pyromancy, etc.)

Keeping a dream journal

Exercising if able

Creating something with your hands or imagination (writing, drawing, carving, something inventive and creative)

Donating items you no longer need

Buying a meal for someone who needs one

Showing kindness towards your fellow human

Making a list of things that made you happy throughout the day and that you're looking forward to

Carrying a good luck charm on you

Collecting souvenirs from new places, even just the next town over

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May add more later! This is my list of discreet ways to worship Hermes, so far. Please enjoy, and take care! 🧡

#hermes worship

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Hermes in the Gardens at Sanssouci (1739) - Jean-Baptiste Pigalle

#hermes art

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𝒯𝒽ℯ 𝓋𝒾ℯ𝓌 ℯ𝒶𝓇𝓁𝓎 𝒾𝓃 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝓂ℴ𝓇𝓃𝒾𝓃ℊ… || Leonídio, Arcadia, Greece by alltears83 on Instagram.

#arcadia

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Hermes, thank you for all my luck with my Twice albums!!

#thank you hermes #god of luck #god of commerce

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Thank you Hermes for language studying and great sleeps!!!! Praise ❤️🏺🐢

#thank you hermes #god of language #god of sleep

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Praiseeee Hermes for being able to sleep from 1am to 3pm !!!! ❤️

#thank you hermes #god of sleep #praise

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νόστιμον ἦμαρ

There are two words in Modern Greek that are frequently used for the meanings of “tasty”, “delicious”. The most literal one is εύγευστος (évyefstos) which comes from the words ευ and γεύση and literally means “having good / pleasant flavour / taste”.

The other one is more common in everyday speech however. That is νόστιμος (nóstimos), which in Modern Greek means “tasty” and when used figuratively and colloquially it can also refer to a person you find physically attractive.

This has been the usage of the word since Medieval Greek, when the word was also used to describe something tasty, pretty or generally pleasant in any way.

The word is much older than that as its etymology reveals. Νόστιμος comes from the Homeric Greek word νόστος (nóstos), which of course means “coming home” and “returning to your homeland / hometown / place”. The adjective itself was used in the epics as well in the phrase «νόστιμον ἦμαρ», which in Modern Greek would be like «νόστιμη ημέρα» (!) but of course it did not mean “tasty day” but actually “the sweet day of returning home”.

This gives us more insight into how important it was for Ancient Greeks to return to their homeland, how much they prized that feeling of warmth, fuzziness and familiarity. Therefore, it seems that good things were often valued depending on how much they reminded them of home and of their own ways.

The exact meaning of a νόστιμο φαγητό (tasty food) is that it reminds you of the hearty, homemade meals you remember from your family, your grandma, your hometown or country. And in your mind, these qualities immediately make it delicious. This was a concept that was so common and unquestionable throughout the centuries that the word, which has no etymological connection to the words associated to flavour and food, has been used without the merest second thought to this day to denote something delicious.

And just as interestingly but totally in the same spirit, one modern word for “flavourless”, “bland”, “boring” is άνοστος (ánostos) which also existed in Ancient Greek but etymologically it would mean “not (like) returning home”!

Bonus grammatical context:

The differentiations in the word endings i.e in νόστιμον, νόστιμη are the gender endings and not conceptual or lexical differences. That is because the ancient version ἦμαρ and the modern version ημέρα are neuter and feminine respectively. This is not however a change that happened chronologically from ancient to modern Greek but it was due to the different variations of the word amongst several ancient dialects. ἦμαρ was used in poetic speech often however the modern ημέρα comes of course directly from the more common ancient form ἡμέρα (heméra). It was also the name of the deity of the day.

#thank you hermes #!!!! #word of the day

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#maia #i saw this tagged Maia and it really resonates #praise

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hermes of the airport. hermes of the red-eye flight. hermes of the coffee sipped so quick that it burns your tongue, of the energy drink downed at the gate. hermes of the rattling suitcase wheels as you rush to catch a flight and the heady rush when you just barely make it.

#god of travel

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people who worship or work with hermes!! tell me about what he's like :)

#hermes worship #thank you hermes #i love and worship you

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Greek Gods 101: Hermes

Hermes is a god of travel, mercenaries, work, animal husbandry, trade, messengers, and athletes. Excluding the universal offerings, some common offerings include:

Citrus Fruits

Ramune

Candies

Souvenirs

Bird Feathers

Alcohol

Cheese

Coins and Money

Stamps

Foreign Foods or Candies

Foreign Drinks

For devotional acts, some activities that can be done for him include:

Write Stories

Write Letters (& Send Them)

Learning How to Make Drinks (Wine, Alcoholic Mixed Drinks, Juices, Etc.)

Traveling

Exploring Areas

Working

Making a Money Bowl

Learning How to Send Letters and Packages

He is celebrated in multiple Athenian holidays:

Noumenia

Pompaia

Heliogenna

Anthesteria, maybe

Asklepia, maybe

Olympeia, maybe

Bendideia, maybe

Panathenaia, maybe

Eleusinia, maybe

Zeus Epoptes, maybe

Genesios, maybe

Theseia, maybe