Representation?

I call myself an eclectic pagan, even though most of my practice relies on hellenic polytheist practices. My culture is, unavoidably catholic, and I do not divorce myself from the catholic god. So I know I live in a weird middle ground sometimes

Regardless, I am a photographer and artist too and, not in an attempt to self-promote but to simply say it. I do not shy away from speaking about my religious practices in my artistic work.

With that being said, this is my portafolio. A love leter to the gods, to Apollo. To lovely Aphrodite. To Hekate

A.C.M

Thank you

A while back I struggled with a photography project that hoped to showcase the nature of the gods, today, in regular daily life. I remember I struggled with Hestia for a bit, I was ironically not very familiar with her. I still struggled to understand her and where else to find her (apart from the hearth). I thought: how do i represent her? in which moments do I feel her?

And I remember I went to a friend’s house, with plans of going out later to play in the still present summer skies. Yet the skies woke up grew and the plans changed to a day of movies, closed curtains, coffee and soup. It was dark and wam lighted, surrounded by pillows in the sofa and a warm mug in my hands.

I had no camera, but in that moment, I thought: Yeah, Hestia, goddess of the home. Because home is more than just a place, is the people a your side.

Sometimes I forget the gods are there when I fight at home with my parents. When I react harshly instead of taking a second to rethinking myself.

I forget Aphrodite is the goddess of familial love

I forget Hestia is the goddess of the home, and really, harmony at the home.

I forget the Agathos Diamon alltogether

Hello fellow pagans and Hellenic polytheists in particular!✨

Question for the ones that work in the arts / creative fields

1. Have you ever made projects featuring the gods?
2. Have you made them public? shown it to others outside the community?
3. Have you openly said what it’s about?

Lord Hermes is everywhere I go.

I see Him in the birds that migrate South for the winter. I see Him in the friendly face of the mailwoman who brings my packages and always leaves a treat for my dog.

I feel Him in the crafty half-truths I tell interviewers in the hope of landing a job that makes me happy. I feel Him in the careful selection of every word I use so that those around me may take me seriously.

His presence is warm and comforting, yet He always says what needs to be said, even when I don’t want to hear it. And for that, I appreciate him immensely.

Prayer to Hermes for students and writers,

Hermes, Diaktoros, messenger to many, guide to those who seek, dearest of all; Skilled craftsman and rhetorician, inventor of lyre and the mightiness of language for those who use it in your name and honor. Now as i sit on my desk and commence my studies or writing; my heart beats while each pulse recites your name, my eyes see and my consciousness think with the mightiness you bestow, my hands write like a pilgrim exploring sacred lands—depths of my consciousness, bringing fruition to my studies. All in your honor and your name, Dotor eaon, Silver-tongued darling of the Gods. I ask you for the brightness of your wisdom and your skill in writing and language enlighten my path of education and my career i seek as a writer. I thank you for all the blessings you gave me. Please, let me stand by your side and be my eternal guide and mentor, most beloved of all teachers. Khaire.

Happy Deipnon✨✨🙌

And hail Hecate, titan goddess of the in-between, she who guides the souls of the unavenged

Petition for the Greek Temples to be rebuilt, so that I can pray to the gods in all their glory

In ancient Greek religion, an empty throne often signified the possible presence of a god, even in the absence of an image or statue. These thrones were placed during rituals and festivals, such as Theophania at Delphi, as a sign that a deity might arrive.

At times, they were reserved for gods beyond the local pantheon. In intercultural sanctuaries like Delos or Piraeus, divine visitors from other cultures were honoured with these sacred seats. Foreign deities, such as Isis (Auset), were welcomed through processions and offerings. Their presence was acknowledged by the throne left waiting.

This practice was deeply tied to the Greek value of xenia, or sacred hospitality. Welcoming the unknown god mirrored the ethical imperative to welcome the stranger. The Greeks did not always know who would come, but they made room nonetheless. The empty throne stood as a symbol of respect, openness, and readiness.

For modern Hellenic polytheists, this symbolism carries real ethical weight. Xenia is not optional; it’s a central religious duty. Refugees, migrants, strangers, and newcomers deserve the same care once offered to unknown gods.

As a divine law protected by Zeus Xenios, xenia calls us to wait with hope, to receive with kindness, and to respond with generosity. The empty throne is a reminder that hospitality is a virtue, custom, and sacred practice in the religion of Hellenic Polytheism.

Hail the deathless gods; Hail Zeus Xenios

My 2min 20s video on this topic Instagram, TikTok, YouTube

Today, I met Artemis in the market square. Between rushing cars and busy calls, she balanced on the water fountain’s edge.

I saw Apollon sneaking up, about to push his sister in, the gleam only a brother has in his eyes, and I nodded that I wouldn’t call him out.

Today, I met Hermes in the city. Jumping from roof to roof, the people cheered as he stuck his landing, light footed as always.

I saw Ares sandwiched between the protestors, words resounding like the drums of their feet, a blaze lighting up his chest, determined to stand with them, and I echoed the speech.

Sometimes it’s hard to find the Gods in what is ordinary. Sometimes it’s hard to find them period. That doesn’t mean they’re not here.

To the Gods you are not sinful, guilty or unclean. You are you, unique in every facet of your existence.

The Gods hold grace for you. Existence is not immoral.

Exam season mood

“Men impute their calamities to me, however much by their own folly they have really brought them on themselves”

Tyche

Aesop, Fables 470

Lord Hermes,

Friend of mortals,

Swift-footed and wise,

Bringer of good fortune and opportunity,

May your speed and wisdom guide my actions,

May you and your luck join me on my adventures,

Thank you for your presence and guidance 🎲 🪽

When I was Christian, I never understood the idea of Prayer, I never clicked I didn’t think anyone was listening. And now, I wait, very excitedly, for the time every night when I get to say my nightly prayer to Lady Aphrodite, and any other deities I may need guidance from, or just want to pray to.

I’ve come a long way and I’m proud of it.

Blessed be!

I find it utterly ridiculous.

Hekate, when she is anthropomorphized, is always depicted as an adult woman in the “prime of her life” (I hate this phrasing, but it is true as far as ancient Greek ideals about female maturity were concerned 🫠).

Her tripartite depictions have been erroneously conflated with the supposed “three stages of a woman’s life cycle,” (i.e., Maiden, Mother, and Crone) but (1) a woman’s life is more than just her capacity to bear children, (2) goddesses are categorically not women because they are not human, and (3) her three faces are supposed to correspond with her influence over Sky, Earth, and Sea/the crossroads—not some MMC foolishness.

i love the gods . that’s it <3

Praise Lady Hekate by sharing nostalgic stories about loved ones that have passed away.

Sometimes I find myself acting like the stereotypical hippie and I just wonder- wow.

Here I am, saying thanks to the sun (Helios) for its light (Apollo) admiring the clouds (zeus) and the colors in the sky (Aether), enjoying the comfort of the grass and the shadow of the tree, thinking of the nature spirits (nymphs) that allow me to exist next to them.

So yeah-

Peace and love and all of that

Even when I am spiraling and everything feels hopeless and scary- the gods are there. The gods hear me. The gods protect me. The gods guide me. The gods care about me and show me they’re still with me.

Thank you, Apollo

Thank you, Aphrodite

Thank you, Hekate

Thank you, Tyche

Thank you, Dionysus

Thank you, Hypnos

Thank the gods I am not alone, and I am not lost

May the kharis you build be forever strong and unbreakable.

It’s always “Hades isn’t bad or cruel, his deeds are just metaphors of the inevitable death” or “Hades kidnapping Persephone represent the premature death”.

But when the argument “Zeus has numerous affairs and many children because he represent the fertile rain” is brought up, all nuance is suddenly out of the window and Zeus is just a womanizer who can’t keep it in his pants.

Sketch “Ariadne and Dionysus in the form of a Leopard” (2025)

I was busy at the time I drew this, but I had to quickly sketch the idea down before I forgot.✍️😵‍💫💦

I may or may not add Dionysus’ retinue since I kind had the idea that Ariadne was exhausted from her ordeal, so Dionysus let’s her sleep while he carries her off in a leopard form.

Fnfnatnsnf i loove this 😭 this is so cuute

Asklepia - 03.19.2025

The Festival of Asklepios

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So, hello, everyone. I’ve noticed that there are quite a few new baby Hellenists and I want to remind you about such an important thing as…

✨Khernips water✨

So what is Khernips and why is it needed?

Khernips is a kind of holy water that existed in ancient Greece and with which worshipers purified themselves from miasma, spiritual dirt.

For example, it is like if we want to meet an important person in our life and to present ourselves in a proper light, we use simple hygiene to make it pleasant for the person to be near you. It’s the same with miasma and gods, just in the spiritual way.

If you’ve been having trouble getting in touch with a deity lately, you might want to make this special water, Khernips, also called lustral water, comes in. It is a specific type of water that is used for cleansing and purification.  It can be used on people, animals, plants, and inanimate objects. Khernips is recommended to be used prior to every ritual and formal prayer; especially when we try to gain communion with the Gods.

If one wishes to use khernips to cleanse an item, it is recommended one sprinkle Khernips over what is wished to be cleansed; as opposed to placing things in the Khernips. [Quoting some words from the website.]

The other question is, how do you make Khernips?

– You’ll need a bowl or a regular large glass.

– In the original you’ll need seawater and spring water, but you can use the most ordinary tap water if you can’t get other options.

– A tiny fragrant twig or leaf, herbs, a stick of incense or a torch.

– Matches or a lighter.

– A napkin or small towel.

When all the ingredients are ready, how do we use them?

1. Pour the water into a bowl mixing sea water with spring water, or just pour out ordinary tap water.

2. Light our dried leaf, stick or whatever you choose above our water and say the word “Xerniptosai” pronounced, “zer-nip-tos-aye-ee” – which means “be purified”.

3. Wash your hands with the water, then the face. You may say “Kherniptomai”, meaning “I wash with lustral water”.

4. Sprinkle the area and all participants in the ritual with the khernips, saying: “Hekas hekas este bebēloi”, or “begone, begone ye profane!”

Alternatively, you could say: “Apo apo kakodaimones”, or “begone, begone evil spirits!”

5. Dry your hands and face with the cloth.

6. You may now approach the Gods! 🙆🏻

I hope this helps you in communicating with your deities! Thank you for attention. ☕️🩶

Resource: Hellenic Faith website.

Lord Hypnos has been ever present in my life recently. a simple prayer to get a few more minutes or hours of sleep is being met quite instantly. i have a feeling He knows i’ve been tiring myself out recently with waking up early and running my mind to the ground with unwanted thoughts. take a quick moment to appreciate His soothing and ever loving embrace that lulls us to sleep each night and protects us from any harm or hurt ♡

Xaire Hypnos, the Night-Wanderer

Hypnos Nyktipolos // Night-wanderer

! This epithet for Lord Hypnos was made in the modern times, this is not conducive to any historical records of Hypnos [though was used for other deities] !

Rejoice in he who wanders at night!
Patrolling the streets;
Lulling all he meets at bedroom windows,
Straw made nests;
And store bought doghouses;
To a restful night of slumber, succumbing to his alluring embrace;
Yearning for more when lovely Eos rises,
Saying their goodbyes with a yawn and stretch to greet the day.

Praise he who wanders the earth at night, giving sleep to all, Hypnos!

Offering to Lady Hesita

We’re having a fire tonight and it wouldn’t get going so I prayed to Her and Lord Hepheautus (I’m in the middle of making one for him)

I’m probably going to make another one for her later to thank her for allowing me to spend time with my family.

CLIO.

— THE MUSE OF HISTORY.