Life of a Hellenic Polytheist

Yesterday I got the chance to go into town to do some much beloved  window shopping. I don't necessarily buy  things that I "want" rather that I need, but today yesterday wanted to treat myself to a few little things I have been wanting to get. As few of these things were an acrylic paint set, and maybe a few nick nacks if there was any in the charity shops, which i think are great for jazzing up your altar space. My altar is quite a small one at the moment , but I'm hoping to get a bigger space once the house has been redecorated. Green Ivy cup/vase So I went to my local British Heart Foundation (BHF) charity shop and found loads of Pagan statues such as a beautiful gold and blue statue of Isis and a few dragon statues but unfortunately they were quite  pricey given teh facthey were in a charity shop. I also came across a lovely little black and gold vase, which had   depictions of dionysus on it and another another vase/ handless cup which had a lovely ivy ...

Glorious and Eternal immortal rulers of all that is, You who sit on the thrones of Olympus, Zeus, Hera, Aphrodite, Poseidon, Demeter, Artemis, Apollo, Athena, Hephaestus, Ares, Hermes, and Dionysus. I do not pray for myself this day , but for all the world. We need the wisdom and blessings of you all. I ask for  Zeus’ great leadership,  Heras Protection to all women,  Aphodites love and nature to spread to all on Earth,  PoseidonsTrident to defend the Oceans of Gaia that are under attack from pollution ,  Demeters peace to fill our hearts and the blessings of the land and crops to feed the hungry , To Artemis to give power women oppressed and protect the wilderness and the creatures within and to watch over and protect the infants and children of mankind. To Apollo for his healing touch to be placed upon all the sick and ill, To Hephaestus creativity to be the fire in our hearts,  To Ares to destroy all the dangers to humanity and Ga...

XXVI. TO DIONYSUS  I begin to sing of ivy-crowned Dionysus, the loud-crying god, splendid son of Zeus and glorious Semele. The rich-haired Nymphs received him in their bosoms from the lord his father and fostered and nurtured him carefully in the dells of Nysa, where by the will of his father he grew up in a sweet-smelling cave, being reckoned among the immortals. But when the goddesses had brought him up, a god oft hymned, then began he to wander continually through the woody coombes, thickly wreathed with ivy and laurel. And the Nymphs followed in his train with him for their leader; and the boundless forest was filled with their outcry. And so hail to you, Dionysus, god of abundant clusters! Grant that we may come again rejoicing to this season, and from that season onwards for many a year.

To wild haired Dionysus, I offer my praise to the son of Semele, who could not bear the brilliance of father Zeus in all his pure magnificense, beloved husband to your dear Ariadne.  Wine in all its pleasure are yours Dionysus, the intoxicating laughter among great friends, The uninhibited dance of your devotees, the soaring ecstacy as you join in the dance the blessed oblivion of insight and of change.  O'Dionysus, bringer of joy who reveals all truths and secrets , I Praise and Honour you Hail Dionysus bringer of win and revelry