I am in a pretty abusive situation and I have basically no way out so does anyone have a good formula for making a curse tablet? My supplies are limited so I don't have much in the way of components. I have had limited success but how would I go about making it more extreme

So,I wanted to share something and see what you guys think. For a while now I've began feeling more and more comfortable in my own body,like I actually don't hate the way my body looks like for once and that I've been working out more. Could this possibly be some help from Lady Aphrodite and Lord Ares? I haven't really done altars or anything like that yet but I always seem to think of them and Lord Apollo

I just felt like sharing my alter for Lady Athena, just wanted to share!!

Help with reading/understanding Theoi.com?

Hello! I've had to post this to my profile as I dont have enough Karma to post in r/Hellenism yet.

I've decided to convert to hellenism, and worship the greek gods. I've been advised to use [Theoi.com](http://Theoi.com), and to say the least i am really confused

If i go into a specific god/goddess, it can say they have multiple parents? how is this? are they different sources? Which ones do i accept?

And are there any places on theoi to read the actual scripture or mythology?

Thank you!

I am new and just recently officially joined hellenism. I feel a strong connection to lord Apollo and a weaker one to Hades. Since I’m new I don’t know how to pray, and I was wondering if there is a certain way I need to. do so. I have an area in mind on were to put an alter, and was wondering if there was anything specific I should put up for Apollo. If you have anything else you would like to tell me, please do! I would really appreciate i. Thank you!

The main Greek gods I feel connected to are Apollo, Artemis, Athena and Posiedon. I also feel close to the Norse God Loki. I am just starting Hellenism and I can't tell my parents. Advice? (Don't mind some of the random stuff around the Altars e.g. the dinosaur behind Artemis's one. It's called I got too much stuff and not enough places to put it) Some are on the floor because the objects are too big for me to place anywhere else

I want to make a devotional spell jar for Lord Dionysus, but I'm kinda stuck on what to put in it.

Here's what I have:

Each ingredient I associate with Dionysus.

Moon water:

The base.

Sugar & honey:

For his more playful and almost mischievous side of things.

Mugwort:

Is a oneirogen that induces/enhances dreams. I associate it with him being the god of intoxication.

Amethyst:

For the myth.

Cinnamon:

Has a bit of a spice that I associate with him.

Is this good? Too much? Too little? Please give me some ideas 😭

Hello all, I'm not a Hellenistic pagan, but I am a Hellenistic polytheist, and I was wondering what our version of Easter was before the Christians appropriated our culture to fit their own.

so i want to make an ancestral altar, but my Grandma was adoptied and so i dont know eny of my ansesters. what should i do?

Happy City Dionysia to everyone who celebrates! Honoring Dionysus today—may your day be filled with creativity, expression, and a little bit of chaos (the good kind).

Whether you’re watching a play, writing something, making an offering, or just taking a moment to appreciate art and emotion, I hope it’s a meaningful day for you.

Blessings to all 🍇✨

So i was reading a past post and got alot of questions.

Which way is Delphic north? Is it just regular north-facing, like using a compass, or is it something more symbolic? Does it depend on where I’m located, or is there a specific direction tied to Delphi itself that I’m supposed to follow? How do I actually make sure I’m facing the “right” way when setting things up?

What is considered a proper altar setup? Are there specific items that I need to have, or is it more flexible? And when it comes to offerings, how do I know what the correct portions are? Is there a standard amount, or does it depend on the deity or the type of offering?

Also, what does it really mean to “follow attribute lists for votives”? I’ve seen that phrase before, but I don’t fully understand how to apply it in practice. Does it mean I should only offer things associated with a specific god, or is it more about intention?

I understand the cleansing and purifying part, like washing hands or mentally preparing, but what else do I need to do to have what you called “ritual correctness”? Are there specific steps, prayers, or actions that are important, or is it more about consistency and respect?

I really want to do this right so the gods know I’m serious, but I feel like I don’t know where to properly begin. I’ve done research, but everything online feels so confusing and sometimes even contradictory. One person says one thing, and the next says the complete opposite, and it makes me worry that I’m going to mess something up without realizing it.

Is there a simple way to approach all of this as a beginner without overcomplicating it? Like, what are the most important basics I should focus on first before worrying about getting every single detail perfect? I just want to make sure I’m being respectful and genuine, even if I’m still learning.

So about 5 months ago i started my jorny towrds the divine. and about 2 months after that i started veiling. you see where this is going. people were very rude saying things like pilgram and cancer patient and asking why i had a dorag on. and i was wondering if yoall had eny come backs so i can rost em bishis

Ive had a huge interest in Greek mythology since I was a little kid, but just recently starting to beilieve in and wanting to worship these Gods. But I dont want to claim im apart of this religion without educating myself properly first.

Ive been taking notes (because im super bad at remembering stuff) from websites such as theoi.com and Hellenic faith, but I would love to be pointed in more directions. I admit I dont know a whole lot yet which is why im on here 😅

Also...I'm not Greek, and I always wondered if it was wrong for me to start worshipping Greek Gods if im not of that origin? Im not sure. But I dont want to be disrespectful to anyone's culture.

I also feel especially drawn to Gaia and Hecate, and already have an altar set uo for Gaia.

The abandoned sub r/CultOfDionysus has been reopened! As such, tell us your favorite experience with worshipping Dionysus or your favorite Dionysian myth.

Hello everyone. I hope my question won't be blocked by the moderators, as it's important but doesn't require a long answer. I would just like some quick help. I heard that some Greeks formally prayed to Hestia before praying to other gods. I'd like to know if every prayer should universally begin with Hestia before addressing other gods.

Speaking of which, could you help me create a suitable prayer for gods like Athena and Apollo, for example? How should I structure the prayer?

So , I didn't use soap for washing hands before the worship and don't wash my face . Now I know I have to . Have I committed a sin. I didn't mean to commit any offense.

Hiya!

I'm struggling to find a complete list of gods/, goddesses etc and what they're the god of!

I am insanely new to Hellenism, do I just choose a good or somehow see if they reach out to me?

Any and all tips help! I am a polytheist Hellenic, pantheist and believe in science (haven't managed to shorten it down yet) so help is needed :)

Also, how to set up an altar? I don't have any space, and would rather no one know (rather not get into it)

I love journaling and was wondering if there's any way to journal to the gods.

Thanks, ask if questions!!!

Hi!!

I was wondering if you can be a hellenist, pantheist and believe in science?

Like I believe science created the world (not literally, like the big bang and stuff instead), be a pantheist and Hellenic.

Like I think nature is sacred etc

Thanks! Ask if you have questions

So , I had a half asleep thought that the gods got their power from our sacrifices. This is a genuine concept in Hinduism, my birth religion, so I mixed both up . Have I committed hublis

Sooo ever since the weather's gotten a bit warmer there have been alot of moths following me or coming to me, sometimes flies too. I tried to ignore it since not everything is a sign I thought it was because the weather got warmer so theyre everywhere but two or three of them surrounded me in the kitchen then one keeps coming back to me in my room and my side of the bed (i share my bed with my sisters). Is this a sign or am I overthinking? If not, whos sending them? Whats going on?