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Never be afraid of not being “genuine” if you have to set reminders to worship or pray. It counts all the same. 💚
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I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course i watched heathers and can sing "meant to be yours" from memory
I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course i cope with humor
I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course i love energy drinks
I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course i love spicy chips
I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course i love watching meme compilations
I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course they pulled pranks on me
I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course i love grapes
I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course i hold my alcohol well
I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course I'm genderfucked (lol)
I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course i listen to mother mother
I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course theyre like a fun uncle to me
I'm a Dionysus devotee, of course i laugh loudly and you can't calm me down
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Teehee yesterday I was feeling really tired and unmotivated and I just threw myself in bed and was like "Apollon I am s t r u g g l i n g" and literally the next second my Nana called me for funsies and I got a solid energy boost
Maybe telling the gods how I feel sometimes is wise
Anywho I sat in the sun and did homework and MAN was that nice
#hellenic pagan#hellenic paganism#hellenic polytheism#apollo#helpol#paganblr#pagan#greek mythology#hellenism
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hot artists don't gatekeep
I've been resource gathering for YEARS so now I am going to share my dragons hoard
Floorplanner. Design and furnish a house for you to use for having a consistent background in your comic or anything! Free, you need an account, easy to use, and you can save multiple houses.
Comparing Heights. Input the heights of characters to see what the different is between them. Great for keeping consistency. Free.
Magma. Draw online with friends in real time. Great for practice or hanging out. Free, paid plan available, account preferred.
Smithsonian Open Access. Loads of free images. Free.
SketchDaily. Lots of pose references, massive library, is set on a timer so you can practice quick figure drawing. Free.
SculptGL. A sculpting tool which I am yet to master, but you should be able to make whatever 3d object you like with it. free.
Pexels. Free stock images. And the search engine is actually pretty good at pulling up what you want.
Figurosity. Great pose references, diverse body types, lots of "how to draw" videos directly on the site, the models are 3d and you can rotate the angle, but you can't make custom poses or edit body proportions. Free, account option, paid plans available.
Line of Action. More drawing references, this one also has a focus on expressions, hands/feet, animals, landscapes. Free.
Animal Photo. You pose a 3d skull model and select an animal species, and they give you a bunch of photo references for that animal at that angle. Super handy. Free.
Height Weight Chart. You ever see an OC listed as having a certain weight but then they look Wildly different than the number suggests? Well here's a site to avoid that! It shows real people at different weights and heights to give you a better idea of what these abstract numbers all look like. Free to use.
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I wish we had pop pagan music
Don't get me wrong, I love listening to those artists that reenact Celtic or Ancient Greek music from time to time. They're very skilled and it's a beautiful form of art.
But I also wish we had music that was more mainstream. Some upbeat pop music. R&B and hip-hop that referenced the gods without making the entire song revolve around them. Something you can actually play around your friends that aren't pagans but they would still like.
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share more silly experiences with the gods!!
Oh, Nonny, I have too many to count.
Below is a list. You asked for this.
So, there was that time (which I previously mentioned) where I punched myself in the face from sneezing too hard. I actually punched my glasses halfway across the room. XD This was in front of Ares, Dionysus, and Loki, and this was actually one of my first times meeting Ares and Dionysus lmao. I felt like Loki was definitely laughing at me.
Along with that, there was this one time I was doing a serious ritual with Athena, Ares, and Hermes. Apollo showed up, but I didn't recognize his energy at first, so I dubbed him "Pablo". I kept referring to him as Pablo throughout the ritual (couldn't check through divination at the time).
One time, I asked Hermes for help getting a cat (this was my very first request from him). I asked him to be clear if he was helping me or not by sending me a sign. I picked up my cat, and on the way home, I saw a sign I've never seen in my city before for HERMES. He literally sent me a sign. What can I say, Hermes delivers.
So, I once asked Hermes through divination if he thought I was cool. (I assume) Jokingly, he said no. This became an ongoing joke between us for the next two years. On the night of my 21st birthday, I asked if Hermes thought I was cool, and he finally said yes.
Also on my 21st birthday, my friend and I played Cards Against Humanity with our deities. We used a pendulum to tell which cards they were choosing and the like. Hermes and Apollo (and eventually Loki as well, rip) started messing with me by choosing several cards at once. Apollo started it, and Hermes later joined him.
Either last year or the year before, there was a period of one or two months that I made constant "your mom" jokes to Apollo. Sometimes I did this with Hermes and Loki as well. Lots of fun, highly recommend.
I have this thing with Loki and Hermes where I will "slugbug" them whenever a Voltz Beetle shows up. I'll be driving and suddenly be like, "Lord Hermes, Lord Loki, slugbug, no slug backs. You have been slugged, wherever you may be." Once, I missed my chance at a beetle that passed by, and I'm pretty sure they slugged me first. Do I have proof that they slugged me? No, only a gut feeling. XD
I once had a meditation where Dionysus taught me how to smoke a blunt. What's crazy is that it was actually accurate, and I had no clue how to smoke at that time. Some part of me believes that was actually him lmao.
That's all I can think of for now!
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Things that have helped me feel closer to my deities:
Praying before their altars (bonus points if you write your own)
Read books other than their myths (books you think they’d enjoy themselves)
Meditating with them
Learn about magickal subjects related to them
Dedicate a journal for notes and document experiences you have with that deity (including moments where they’ve assisted you and any divination conversations you’ve had with them)
Listen to their messages and follow through with them
Light incense that reminds you of them
Find artwork that feels like that deity and hang, print or save them
Divination Methods (Runes, Tarot, Pendulums, Bone Throwing, etc.)
Watch content on different subjects they’re related to (documentaries on death, relationships, crime, etc.)
Dedicate, care, and/or name pets, plants, plushies, etc to them
Learn not just their pantheon and myths but the culture that influenced them
Wear jewelry dedicated to them (bonus if you have that deity enchant them with protection)
Share meals with them
Thinking of them in passing (like “hey that thing reminds me of *insert deity*”)
Talk casually at their altars and give them an itinerary of your day
Define your relationship with that deity and refer to them accordingly (if its a more formal/in reverence, use a formal title. if it’s warm/personal, use an affectionate name.)
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number 1 thing not to say to a person having an autistic meltdown:
“You’re getting all worked up over nothing.”
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Hey, for those who are struggling to understand the negative impact AI art has on human artists, I truly suggest watching this video. It explains the situation in a way that is objective and kind, rather than hostile and accusatory. Hope this can help explain the situation to those who are struggling to understand the resistance to AI art.
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reblog this if your blog is a safe space on april fools and won’t have any jumpers, screamers, or anything scary or anxiety inducing
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Grist's climate fiction contest - Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors is now open!
Submission deadline: June 24th, 2024 11:59 U.S. Pacific Time (UTC-7)
Submission Length: 2,500 - 5,000 words
Submission language: English
Author(s) must be 18 or older
International submissions accepted
Stories may be co-authored
Story must not be published
Story must not have received a prize or recognition in another contest
Prizes:
1st place — $3,000
2nd place — $2,000
3rd place — $1,000
4th - 12th places — $300
Oregon State University’s Spring Creek Project will also offer the winning writer (or a runner-up, in the case the winner cannot accept) the opportunity to participate in its Environmental Writing Fellowship and Residency, including a writing residency at the Cabin at Shotpouch Creek. The Fellow will receive a $3,000 honorarium from Spring Creek Project.
Full rules and submission form
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c a n i s t e a l y o u r s t y l e
early design for my sister and i's comic project "bites n' bribes" - a comedy about a group of gangsters starting a restaurant as a money laundering front
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🍇 Subtle Dionysus Worship 🥂
Drinking grape juice
Eating food that you love, especially comfort foods
Hosting or attending parties
Hanging out with loved ones
Celebrating your accomplishments, big or small
Having a candle that reminds you of him (no altar needed)
Putting on grape-scented or fruit-scented perfumes/colognes
Wearing jewelry that reminds you of him
Seeking community; LGBTQ+ support groups, gamer groups, fandom groups, etc.
Having a bull, leopard, goat, or cat stuffed animal
Decorating parts of your room with real or fake ivy vines
Growing a plant, especially ivy or vined plants
Wearing showy or lavish outfits; wearing outfits that make you feel good about yourself
Taking care of your mental health; finding new and healthy ways to cope with issues
Keeping a mental health journal
Keeping a picture of him in your wallet
Having leopard, bull, or big cat imagery around
Taking a hike/walk in a local forest or nature preserve
Taking a walk at night, especially on a new or full moon (only if safe in your area, please)
Dancing, especially to songs that make you feel wild, free, and expressive
Listening to energizing or expressive music
Watching/reading musicals or plays
Performing in a musical or play (including backstage and tech)
Taking your medications; setting reminders for them
Taking care of yourself physically and emotionally
Learning to accept both the "dark" and "light" parts of yourself
Being kind to those outcast by society, especially the homeless and addicts
Volunteering at a homeless shelter
Engaging in activities that bring you joy, especially those that are looked down upon
Finding ways to be rebellious, especially towards authority (don't do this if it risks your own safety)
Expressing yourself in little ways if unable to be open about it (wearing a bracelet that represents your gender identity, shoelaces that are pride flag colored, etc.)
Embracing all the unique things that make you who you are
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May add more later! This is my list of discreet ways to worship Dionysus. I hope it helps, and take care! 💜
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☀️ Subtle Apollo Worship 🏹
Singing/listening to your favorite songs; this applies to any music, though
Listening to music while studying
Playing any instrument
Dedicating a journal to writing poetry or stories
Reading poetry books; reading ancient poetry/stories (especially ancient Greek poetry/stories)
Dancing to any music of your choice
Setting reminders to take medication on time; taking your medication in general
Taking care of your body physically, such as brushing one's teeth or taking a shower
Taking a walk on a sunny day; basking in the warmth of the light
Keeping a pic of him in your wallet
Wearing jewelry that reminds you of him
Keeping imagery of swans, cranes, or ravens around (swans and cranes might be a safer bet if in an evangelical household; ravens may be seen as "too dark")
Having sun imagery around (although he is not the Greek god of the sun, many associate him with the sun these days; he is officially a god of light, however)
Getting a wolf or dolphin stuffed animal (sacred animals of his)
Anything to do with positive and healthy self-wellness
Learning archery
Learning to do divination outside of the obvious (the obvious being tarot, runes, and pendulums, for example; not obvious would be cartomancy, pyromancy, carromancy, shufflomancy, etc.)
Doing homework (yes, really)
Being kind to yourself when you're having a difficult time
Placing positive affirmations on somewhere you'd see them everyday, especially ones about things you're proud of
Checking in with yourself emotionally throughout the day; how are you feeling? What are some good things that have happened so far? What are some not so good things?
Learning about philosophy and taking note of your thoughts on the topic
Learning more about yourself (e.g. make a list of things you enjoy, try new hobbies, experiment with new outfits, etc.)
Expressing yourself through art of any kind
Having a candle that reminds you of him (no altar needed)
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May add more later! For now, this is my list of discreet ways to worship Apollo. I hope it helps someone, and take care, y'all! 🧡
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worship evolves with time. yes, the people who worshipped the gods back in the day had specific offerings to be given. but what is stopping you from giving modern offerings? things around your house? offerings shouldn't have to cost you a fortune. your deities aren't holding you at gunpoint to only receive what you can't easily get. they are a means of showing your love in your day-to-day.
so yes!! give your deities candy bars! show them a silly little doodle of them in the corner of your notebook!! make a spotify playlist and play it for them!! dedicate a journal to them!! make a pinterest board and fill it with pins that remind you of them!!
the important aspect of these offerings is that you are thinking about your deities. thinking about them and feeling love and devotion to them is a means of offering! you are devoting your energy in these acts!!
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