Household Worship

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  1. Household worship

    1. Who was worshiped pt. 2

      1. The common household gods were…

        1. Zeus herkeios - protected property boundaries

          1. Role

            1. Watched over the households physical boundaries (walls, gates)

            2. Protected from intruders, evil spirits, and curses

          2. Offerings

            1. Often had a small altar in the courtyard

            2. Offerings of wine, water, and animal sacrifices

        2. Zeus ktesios - protector of the storeroom

          1. Role

            1. Guarded the families food and wealth

            2. Protected from famine, theft, and financial ruin

          2. Offerings

            1. Water, grain, fruits, honey cakes (LINK HONEY CAKE RECIPE)

        3. Apollo agyieus - protector of doorways

          1. Role

            1. Warded off disease, darkness, and evil spirits

            2. Prevented plague and malicious magic

          2. Offerings

            1. A pillar stood at the entrance of the home with his symbol

            2. Laurel branches, incenses, hymns

        4. Hermes Propylaios and Hermes Stropheus

          1. These two go hand in hand

          2. Hermes Propylaios guarded gates while Hermes Stropheus protected door movements

            1. Role 

              1. Offered safe travels, communication, and protection against thieves

            2. Offerings

              1. Coins, small stones (herms), and honey

        5. Hekate - Goddess of the crossroads and household protection

          1. Role

            1. Watched over thresholds, gates, and liminal space

            2. Defended against restless spirits and curses

          2. Offerings

            1. Garlic, eggs, honey

            2. An offering was left once a month called Deipnon, a meal given on the new moon

        6. Hestia - goddess of the hearth and home (a symbol of family unity)

          1. Hestia was the the first and last deity honored in every prayer and offering

          2. Hestia kept the home spiritually and physically warm

          3. Offerings

            1. First portion of meals (thrown into the hearth fire, or poured onto the ground)

            2. Offerings consisted of wine, olive oil, and incense

    2. Daily household worship practices we can incorporate into our everyday lives

      1. Morning and e

    3. Setting up an altar

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