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u/Fabianzzz · 7 pointsr/Hellenism

Sending positive vibes your way, it sounds like you are approaching this issue in a very healthy manner. I also have Household Worship, and I think while a community of Hellenists might find it useful, it may not be exceptionally well suited to you. But if you are looking for a clear cut ritual, you've got it right there.

I'd advise you to look into a burial method that you feel your gods would approve of. Most Gods have some connection to nature, so a natural burial might be fitting. If you are a devotee of Poseidon, perhaps the sea urn might work. Or, if Apollo and the Muses hold your heart, perhaps you may look into having your ashes placed within a vinyl record.

Now, during your funeral, you'll want some expression of your beliefs voiced. Myths might be difficult, as many of your loved ones may not be Hellenic. Fortunately, our faith is peppered with numerous philosophers who have left behind great quotes about our next step. Cicero notably has several:

>That last day does not bring extinction to us, but change of place.

>The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living.

>The nearer I approach death the more I feel like one who is in sight of land at last and is about to anchor in one's home port after a long voyage.

Epicurus:

>The art of living well and the art of dying well are one.

Socrates:

>Be of good cheer about death and know this as a truth, that no evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after death

If you would like more, I'd love to share with you what I can. What deities are you close to? I can try to think of ways to incorporate them into the ceremony?

And do you believe in an afterlife, or reincarnation, or nothing at all? There are beautiful Greek myths and poems that correspond to all three. Would be glad to see if I could dig some up for you.

u/vivestalin · 6 pointsr/GreekMythology

Yes! There are quite a few (at least as far as pagan groups go). There's a large hellenic polytheist community on tumblr (just search tags like hellenic polytheism, hellenismos, or different deities). Here is the wiki article. There have been various groups slowly gaining popularity since the late '90s in and outside of Greece. This book describes what day to day Hellenic worship looks like.

u/Kalomoira · 6 pointsr/paganism

Well, most Hellenic reconstructionists practice individually. There are some groups but I don't know the status/how viable are most at present.

But a couple to reach out to:

Labrys, which also published the book "Hellenic Polytheism: Household Worship.

Based in Greece is the Supreme Council of Ethnic Hellenes (YSEE) which "represents the Hellenic Ethnic Religion and is not a political organization or party".

Elaion is an active group (interacting mostly online but also conducts "PAT" rituals (Practicing Apart Together) in which members conduct the same rituals at the same time).

As for individuals, you might want to crosspost to r/HellenicPolytheism/.

u/CaptMackenzieCalhoun · 5 pointsr/Hellenism

. You are just in the learning stages, but I do recommend these books.

1st. Hellenic Polytheism by LABRYS

Due to the fact that the book give you a starting point. Easy to read and very informal to give you a basics as a starting point. Scripts and photos as guides.

2nd Kharis: Hellenic Polytheism Explored by Sarah Kate Istra Winter

Still a beginner book, but with more detail on relationships with the Gods, festivals, and rituals.

u/izi_ningishzidda · 3 pointsr/occult

This is exactly why I decided not to go into the sciences. They're just so devoid of meaning in most areas unless you get really lucky. Otherwise you're stuck with a 9-5 working for some corporation that isn't doing any kind of meaningful work, or even work with a big payoff waiting at the end like curing a disease you're passionate about eliminating, or creating a wonderful piece of technology. I wouldn't work with spirits, personally, if by that you mean angels and demons or ghosts.

There is a place for the essence of consciousness in things, for example m1thr0s once told me that he would not been able to divine the secrets of the I Ching so readily if he did not, on some level also love and respect Fu Hsi or King Wen, as there is a kind of consciousness link going on there that lives in infinity.

Some deities have been very helpful to me, not so much with finding a very lucrative career, but in aiding me financially so I had the time and energy to both manage a household and an occult business (The Abrahadabra Institute) the goddess of happy households, Hestia. She is helpful in a way that is not time consuming or intrusive and her presence is only asserted when she thinks it is very important, for example, getting married to the right person or calling attention to things to refocus on the happiness of the family, like making a special dinner or freshening up the decor. Anyone who has been to my house knows I'm basically Suzie homemaker and most of this I would attribute to her influence and my natural Yin inclinations. I sort of invoked her on a whim one day and she has stuck with me ever since then, much to my surprise. So yeah I would recommend Hestia since it doesn't sound like you're in need of anything "occult" right now, and she deals with the basic desires and happiness of earth-bound life.

With Hestia, in the traditional way which can be acquired from the LABRYS Polytheistic Community in Hellas:
https://www.amazon.com/Hellenic-Polytheism-Household-Worship-1/dp/1503121887

You want to always have a flame going in the house, somewhere. If that is a gas stove, great, that is also her traditional location, the cooking fire. If not, you can use those cheap mexican candles they sell for witchcraft at the grocery store in the glass vials, unless you have a cat they will burn for a week and not go out.

u/DavidJohnMcCann · 3 pointsr/pagan

Most pagan religions — reconstructionism, Shinto, Shenjiao, Hinduism — have much the same approach: you share food and drink and make symbolic offerings like fire and incense. Actions can also be offerings, like song, music, and dance. A bunch of flowers is always nice. Then there are gifts like statues, paintings, or just nice objects. Ancient Greeks offered everything from pottery animals to sea-shells. Of course votives like that do tend to build up: temples used to bury them eventually! Gifts to charity can be vowed as offerings to appropriate gods — I give annually to a hospice in honour of Hades and Persephone and to a veterans' charity for Ares.

A good book is

Hellenic polytheism: household worship

and you can find more advice on specific gods at

https://neosalexandria.org/the-pantheon/

u/alwaysathebeach · 2 pointsr/Hellenism

You can most certainly think of some prayers on your own— after all the Gods do want to hear from YOU. I use a few different books to help me out with set prayers. They are these books:

  1. https://www.amazon.com/Hellenic-Polytheism-Household-Worship-1/dp/1503121887/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=hellenic+polytheism+household+worship&qid=1565962177&s=gateway&sprefix=hellenic+pol&sr=8-1 (a wonderful book to help get you started. Lists prayers, how to make offerings, etc.)

  2. https://www.amazon.com/Orphic-Hymns-Translation-Occult-Practitioner/dp/0738753440/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=orphic+hymns&qid=1565962224&s=gateway&sprefix=orphic+h&sr=8-1

  3. https://www.amazon.com/Praise-Olympus-Prayers-Greek-Gods/dp/1105553272/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=hellenic+prayer&qid=1565962244&s=gateway&sr=8-4

    The last two list hymns and prayers to different Gods and they’re just wonderful. My prayer routine at night for example consists of praying some of the prayers in these books to the Gods Im closest too, then I i pray this prayer (https://pieandhotdogs.tumblr.com/post/129529920089/daily-hellenic-polytheist-prayer-evening) and then I say different prayers to the different Gods—I talk to them personally, thank them for all the blessings, ask them to protect me, any special petitions, etc. Usually I pray with a candle lit and some incense burning. Offerings can consist of different things—food, coins, wine, etc. I use sea shells and rocks for Venus since she came from the sea, plastic little dolphins for Neptune since he’s the King of the Sea, olives for Athena. Basically, things that mean something to the Gods. Doesn’t have to be too elaborate :)

    Your last question is a really good one and one I can’t immediately explain. Sometimes you just feel it— i always feel sooo calm when praying to Hestia and Venus. And sometimes you see manifestations of things you pray for under the realms of certain Gods. I ask Apollo for help with writing at times and when the inspiration comes I feel very connected to him. I’m sorry I can’t be more helpful on that question—although it is a good one!
u/MoonRise93 · 1 pointr/Hellenism

This book is great for going over household worship and some traditions involved with it. I really enjoyed it.