I’d like to ask those who worship gods of Mesoamerican Paganism a question: How do you perform pre-ritual purification in your practices? No matter how much I search through the sources available to me, I can't find anything. I would appreciate some help.
Hello! So, here’s the thing: the way the ancient Greeks honored Hades was by kneeling and striking the ground with their fists to catch the god's attention, followed by offerings. That is, in short, what I’ve learned. What I’d like to know is: what did people actually pray to him? I recall reading somewhere that prayers to him were whispered—almost inaudible—but what exactly were those prayers? Did people ask him for things? Or did they honor him during funeral rites simply as an inescapable force? I’m looking for a more reconstructionist perspective, if possible.
Hello! So, here’s the thing: the way the ancient Greeks honored Hades was by kneeling and striking the ground with their fists to catch the god's attention, followed by making offerings to him. That is, in short, what I learned. What I’d like to know is: did people pray to him? I recall reading somewhere that prayers to him were whispered—almost inaudibly—but were they actually prayers? Did people ask him for things? Or did they honor him during funeral rites simply as an inescapable force?
What elements can or should I include when setting up an altar to Tammuz/Dumuzid, from both a reconstructionist and a Neo-Pagan perspective? I live in Brazil, and building an altar to this formidable god would be deeply rewarding for my worship.
Any help is welcome!
Vocês têm problemas de sociabilização? Caso sim, como lidam com isso?
Depois de anos, senti que precisava voltar a me abrir para o mundo. Fiquei tão imerso em mim mesmo, sem poder fazer o que gosto por causa do transtorno, das medicações e das limitações que possuo, que hoje sinto necessidade de mudar isso.
Um dia meus pais irão morrer e terei que ser minha auto-rede-de-apoio. Além disso quero namorar, casar, viajar, mesmo que sendo acompanhado por um tutor.
Pensar em dar esse passo mê dá medo, mas entendo que não posso perder muito tempo.
Não estou 100% eutímico, mas cansei de ficar só sofrendo.
Bom, é isso!
I am looking for help finding online sources for prayers dedicated to Sarita Colonia and Gauchito Gil. I have already searched, but I only found AI-generated prayers, and I don't feel comfortable using them.
I would appreciate any help.
I am not a great admirer of the Christian God. In fact, I worship pagan gods, but I was wondering: how can I adapt prayers to speak to the saints? Could you help me?
I would like help understanding how the god Attis incorporated solar aspects into his worship within the Mysteries of Cybele. I have read that there was a syncretism with solar deities present in Rome at the time, but I haven't found the names of those deities; furthermore, I do not understand why his cult was so feared. Was it due to the frenzy involved in the worship and the acts of self-flagellation?
How do you view the worship of Attis today, from a reconstructionist and Neopagan perspective?
I am interested in worshipping the Phrygian god Attis, but I have the following questions:
1 - Does Attis have a solar aspect? I read somewhere that he acquired this solar aspect in Rome, but I don't know how;
2 - The pine tree is associated with him, but there are no pine trees in the region where I live. Could I use a substitute? (I am from a tropical country);
3 - Regarding offerings, what do you recommend offering?;
4 - In terms of ritual, should I consider him a Uranic deity?;
5 - Do you have any advice on the worship of this god?
I appreciate any help.
How were prayers addressed to the Slavic gods in pre-Christian times? Furthermore, how is it possible to structure a form of communication with the gods that remains as faithful as possible to reconstructed practices?
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).