I would like to ask for recommendations of books and authors from Ancient Rome that cover topics related to agriculture (I am already familiar with *De Agri Cultura* by Cato the Elder), as well as literary references regarding funeral rites and that entire sphere.
Any recommendation is welcome.
I have the following question for you: How should I approach popular saints in general? For example: Niño Fidencio, Sarita Colonia, O Queimadinho, among others (especially Brazilian ones, such as Escrava Anastácia, Menina Izildinha, etc.)?
I'm thinking of worshipping Geras, but I can't find much information about him. Does anyone know what elements are associated with him so I can create a space for him on my altar, as well as offerings and devotional acts I can offer him?
I'm thinking of worshipping Set and Ash, in addition to Aton, but I'd like some help on how to approach them. I have the following questions: 1 - What is their energy like for you? 2 - How should I approach/connect with them? 3 - What can I offer as a libation? 4 - What should I avoid when trying to connect with them? 5 - What advice would you give to a beginner on the Kemetic path? Well, that's it!
I would like help understanding how I can syncretize the goddess Ceres with the goddess Demeter.
Although Ceres originated with the Latins, she was syncretized by the Romans with the Greek Demeter.
What I want to know is if Demeter's epithets can be used for Ceres, as well as all the symbolism and associations in their myths. Should I refer to them as individual goddesses or can I treat them as a single goddess with different "faces"?
I understand that the ritual changes because Ceres is Roman and Demeter is Greek, but everything else (symbolism, associations, epithets, sacrifices...) is the same and can be used for both?
Hello everyone!
Well, I have in mind some gods that I want to contact to establish a relationship. They are from different pantheons. I was thinking of praying to them and offering a libation (water, natural juice, or milk) in the name of all of them.
The idea is viable for me, but I would like advice/opinions.
Has anyone here ever consecrated a protective amulet (or something similar) to Lord Hades? If so, how did you do it? Can you give some tips?
Simple question: What are the signs that a goddess/god wants to "work" with or relate to a person?
Do you have any book recommendations (in Portuguese) about sun worship (heliolatry), solar deities, sun magic practices, and related topics?
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What is the best way to worship nymphs?
(I know there are different classes of nymphs).
What led you to worship Lord Hades? I'm going through a period of questioning and, currently, I'm questioning my veneration of Him. Any advice is welcome.
Would it be a problem to have moments of personal sexual pleasure in the same room where my altars are? My altars are in my bedroom (I live with my Christian parents) and I've been wondering if it would be offensive to have moments of personal sexual pleasure in front of the deities. I think they wouldn't mind, but I have this doubt.
Can one pray to the gods without necessarily offering something? I was researching how to pray to the gods and, from what I understand, one must make an offering every time one makes contact.
Greetings everyone!
I have a few questions I'd like to share with you, hoping to clarify some doubts. These questions arose yesterday.
They are:
1 - I saw in a Facebook message (I know it's not reliable) that Dumuzi had as his consort, on the cylinder seals, a goddess referred to as "goddess of grains, personification of the fertility of the earth". Could this goddess be Inanna? If not, who would this goddess be?
2 - Although Inanna is not a mother goddess per se, is the title Queen of Heaven correct as an epithet for her?
If so, considering that this title is attributed to other goddesses such as Astarte, Nut, Anat and possibly Asherah, can these goddesses be syncretized with Inanna?
3 - Considering that the pair Inanna/Ishtar - Dumuzi/Tammuz symbolizes agricultural abundance and the continuity of life, would it be correct to worship Dumuzi alone, or would it be better to worship him together with Inanna/Ishtar? I've been interested in Inanna for some time, but I've never established a connection with her.
4 - Would it be correct to syncretize Dumuzi/Tammuz with Attis and Baal-Haddad?
I apologize if these questions seem silly.
Anyway, that's it!
Note: English is not my native language, so please excuse any errors and possible omissions.
Help with Information
I am interested in establishing a connection with the gods Ningishzida and Tammuz.
I would like to ask:
Could someone who worships them describe their energy?
What can I offer as libations to them?
Is there any canonical text that I can recite to them?
What devotional acts can I offer to them?
I am still in the early stages of research. I think that's all for now.
What would be an alternative to burying/burning offerings to chthonic gods?
Gostaria de ajuda de quem cultua deuses brasileiros/indígenas brasileiros:
Como vocês começaram sua veneração aos deuses indígenas brasileiros?
Há algum impedimento que barre meu propósito de cultuar os deuses sendo eu homem branco? (Tenho descendência indígena)
Quais ofertas posso dar aos deuses de forma geral?
Quais cuidados devo ter nas práticas devocionais?
Quero me aproximar de alguns deuses, mas não de forma específica focando em um só. Quero começar honrando-os como um grupo e aí ver qual mais ressoa comigo.
Dicas extras são bem vindas!
Do you think a Brazilian, willing to learn, can worship Mesoamerican gods?