Skye's Divine Emporium - Digital Archive

  Household worship Who was worshiped pt. 2 The common household gods were… Zeus herkeios - protected property boundaries Role Watched over the households physical boundaries (walls, gates) Protected from intruders, evil spirits, and curses Offerings Often had a small altar in the courtyard Offerings of wine, water, and animal sacrifices Zeus ktesios - protector of the storeroom Role Guarded the families food and wealth Protected from famine, theft, and financial ruin Offerings Water, grain, fruits, honey cakes (LINK HONEY CAKE RECIPE) Apollo agyieus - protector of doorways Role Warded off disease, darkness, and evil spirits Prevented plague and malicious magic Offerings A pillar stood at the entrance of the home with his symbol Laurel branches, incenses, hymns Hermes Propylaios and Hermes Stropheus These two go hand in hand Hermes Propylaios guarded gates while Hermes Stropheus protected door movements Role  Offered safe travels, communication, and protection against thieves ...

  What is hellenism/hellenismos What is Hellenism? A brief overview Hellenism, or Ελληνισμος in Greek, refers to the modern revival and reconstruction of the ancient Greek religion, Hellenic Polytheism. It is a contemporary pagan religion seeking to honor and worship the gods of ancient greece.  Reconstructionist v.s. Revivalist, what is the difference? … Whichever you choose, it's important to research. Get information from trusted sources, rely on historical texts such as Homer, Hesiod, Pausanias, ect.., and archeological advancements.  Key Parts of Hellenism Polytheism - Hellenic Polytheism is a polytheistic religion, meaning multiple gods were worshipped Other names for Hellenism Dodekatheism - the worship of 12 gods Hellenic Polytheism/Polytheist Olympianism Religious practices Offerings Prayers Festivals Divination All of these were important to build Kharis (Kharis - relationship building and reciprocity with the Gods) Ethics Although there are no set rules, many H...