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Hades Offerings

"Haides (Hades) is the king of the underworld and God of the dead."

Large Altars:

Sweet dark red wine

Strong, dark whiskey

Black coffee

Black tea

Peppermint tea

Honey

Dark chocolate

Rich meats (like lamb)

Sharp cheeses

Breads or cakes

Pomegranates/pomegranate seeds

Apples

Statues or art of Cerberus

Art or statues of Him

Black, gold, and/or silver candles

Cypress, amber, pomegranate, and/or winter scents

Helmets, imagery or otherwise

Drinking horns

Scepters

Small/Hidden Altars:

Mint

Peppermint

Poppy seeds

Black narcissus

Cypress tree leaves or bark

Thyme

Rosemary

Coins

Garnets

Black gemstones (onyx, black tourmaline, jet, black obsidian, and hematite)

Any stones or metals

Small fossils

Keys

Art drawn of Him or for Him

Art of Cerberus or black dogs in general

Shedded snake skin

Owl or vulture feathers

Narutally shed fur from a black dog

Naturally collected animal bones

Writings, such as poetry or prayers for Him

Devotional Acts:

For chthonic deities, liquid offerings are usually poured out onto the ground or down the drain and food offerings are usually buried or thrown away; however He will understand if you aren't able to waste food or drink

Donate to those who can't afford to hold a funeral

Donate to suicide prevention organizations

Donate dog food/toys/blankets to animal shelters

Volunteer to walk/play with dogs

Keep a budget/save your money and spend it wisely

Honor the dead

Learn more about your own ancestors

Learn about Him, His history and symbolism

Learn about other religions' funeral rites

Visit cemeteries

Clean up litter in cemeteries

Visit and tour caves

Visit caves that let you mine for gems or fossils

Make a playlist for Him and sing along to the songs (if they have lyrics)

Practice and learn death magic

Learn about and work with spirits

Tend to a garden or grow indoor plants and herbs

Wear the color black or muted colors, veil your hair (or wear a headband), wear silver or gold metallic jewelry, etc.

Sources:

Artwork from the game Hades by Supergiant Games

https://occult-world.com/hades/

https://vocal.media/futurism/ways-of-worship-hades

https://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/Haides.html

https://aminoapps.com/c/pagans-witches/amp/blog/hades-devotions-divinedevotions-owc/o3Pw_4vDhduD6D5ogEZ83rrJPJY367RWKG3

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stop calling the mishibijiw (mishipeshu) a cryptid. stop calling thunderbirds cryptids. stop calling popular native spirits and creatures cryptids for the love of fucking god. ESPECIALLY the ones I know you're thinking about when you read this post. you know the one. don't do it.

How to make your own spiked choker

You will need: aluminum can scissors sharpie or any marker really some kind of strong fabric like jeans (you can use part of a leg! Also, if it’s not the color you want, just paint it) button or zipper sewing stuff hot glue or superglue tweezers you can sacrifice Steps: measure your neck (make sure to add 1 or 2 cm so it’s not too tight), also have in mind how many and how big you want your spikes to be so that you can cut an appropriate height (words hard srry, gon add sm images later to make it easier to understand). After measuring everything, mark down on the fabric and cut 4 stripes (2 are for protecting your neck and 2 are to make sure the spikes stay in place). Now onto the spikes, get an aluminum can and cut off the bottom and top, then cut open the can so that you end up with a metal sheet (oh! You will need to find a way to make the sheet straight, since when you cut open the can, it will be curled up). Go on google and search for cone molds, also you will need to add 3 triangles at the base of the cone mold, now trace onto paper and cut (also test the molds with the paper to see if they look the way you want them to look like. Put the mold over the metal sheet and trace it and cut the sheet. Roll the spikes and glue them, use the tweezers to hold everything into place while glue dries, that way you won’t glue your fingers. Repeat these for all spikes. Get the fabric strips from earlier, now we are going to assemble it all together. With 2 strips, mark where the spikes are going, the first one by doing 3 dots like a triangle, then make holes so that you can put the spike’s triangles trough, and fold the ends. Now the second strip, mark where the spikes are and cut an x shaped hole, put this strip over the one with the spikes. Now get all the strips and sew them together, after that you can choose whatever way to close it, with a button, by tying with a string, zipper, idk whatever feels better ig.

Poseidon Offerings

"Poseidon is the Olympian god of the sea, earthquakes, floods, drought, and horses."

Large Altars:

Ocean water

Honey

Olive oil

Water from rivers, lakes, rain, etc.

White wine poured into water

Seaweed

Wild celery

Homemade fish stew, clam chowder, etc.

Horse shaped crackers or cookies

Ocean and rain scented incense

Conch shells

Horse, ship, or dolphin statues

Impossible bottles (ship-in-a-bottle)

Blue, green, and silver candles

Ocean and sea scented candles

Tridents

Cloaks

Wreaths made from wild celery

Small/Hidden Altars:

Seashells

Sea salt

Starfish or starfish decorations

Gems such as pearls, sea glass, blue sapphires, aquamarine

Toys or art of dolphins, fish, and/or horses

Coral

Mint

Mint candies

Art, toys, or photos of tridents

Photos or art of the ocean

Naturally shed shark teeth

Sand

Ocean scented essential oils or perfumes

Art of hippocamp (half-horse, half-fish creature)

Art or figurines of ships and sailors

Gold and silver objects

Devotional Acts:

Donate to ocean conservation in His name

Donate to coral reef restoration programs in His name

Donate to natural disaster relief programs in His name

Support local fishermen

Go fishing

Help clean up oceans, beaches, lakes, rivers, riverbanks, etc. (Be careful when cleaning up litter)

Go swimming

Sing in the shower

Visit bodies of water and enjoy the beauty they offer

If you can't visit any then watch videos of the ocean or listen to the sound of waves

Visit aquariums

Wear seashell jewelry or fish-shaped jewelry

Meditate at bodies of water, in the shower, or while listening to the sound of waves

Take baths and surround yourself with images of the ocean

Ask Him to aid you in bath and weather spells

Get a pet fish if you are able to take care of it

Go horseback riding

Learn about horse care

Learn about marine biology

Learn about natural disasters and what to do during one

Wear blues and greens or clothes with horses or dolphins on them

Decorate your room with a nautical theme

Research and work with mermaids, sirens, and the fae

Pray to Him for rain or for rain to stop, for earthquakes or floods to end, for protection, for safe travels across the sea, for healthy horses

Sources:

https://vocal.media/futurism/ways-of-worship-poseidon

https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/Poseidon.html

https://hellenicfaith.com/poseidon/

http://zer0dmx.tripod.com/gods/poseidon.html

Source

Sticky my beloved. She has absolute peak character design and I'm here for it. And whatever genius decided to name her Sticky deserves a raise

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Hephaestus Offerings

"Hephaistos (Hephaestus) is the Olympian God of fire, smiths, craftsmen, metalworking, stonemasonry and sculpture."

Large Altars:

Greek or Italian wine

Pure water

Cooked fat and charred bones from meat

Hot soups

Coffee

Olive oil

Breads

All metals, especially bronze and steel

Clay

Different types of wood

Red, bronze, silver, and grey candles

Frankincense

Smith's tools (hammers, tongs, etc.)

Woodwork (handmade wooden trinkets)

Sculptures or images of donkeys

Sculptures or images of mermaids

Images or art of anvils

Pottery

Any sculptures you have made

Any pottery/ceramics you have made

Small/hidden altars:

Beef jerky

Different types of sandwiches

Daisies

Seashells

Nails

Screws

"Tools" from other professions (knitting needles, paint, pencils, paper, etc.)

Jewelry

Tea candle lights, real or fake

Work mugs or cups

Coal

Stones

Blacksmith aprons

Depictions of a volcano, photos, art, etc.

Toys of donkeys and mermaids

Anything you have created with your hands (art, sculptures, writings, etc.)

Anything you've created or done and put hard work into and are proud of (schoolwork, a reward from your job or school or a sport, etc.)

Devotional Acts:

If you own a fireplace or an outdoor bonfire, light it in His honor

Otherwise, light a candle in His honor

Learn new skills

Learn how to make jewlery, pottery, or tools

Learn more about technology

Learn more about Hephaestus and His history

Learn how to build things yourself

Paint, write, bake, knit, anything involving creating with your hands

Don't be afraid to try something new

Take a technology class

Take a welding class

Visit a welder, blacksmith, metalworker, etc.

Support local businesses that make their own supplies

Support local/indie artists

Support/volunteer with charities that build homes for those who have lost their home or didn't have one to begin with

Take care of your health, both physical and mental. Remember to take your medications and visit your therapist

Work hard but also play hard

Take a day off when you need one

Pray to Him and tell Him of your accomplishments that day

Sources:

Artwork from Percy Jackson

https://www.theoi.com/Cult/HephaistosCult.html

https://vocal.media/futurism/ways-of-worship-hephaestus

you ever look at certain american christmas movies and wonder how, seemingly, not a single person during the whole production bothered to look up what a reindeer is? like is there a single piece of animated rudolph the red-nosed reindeer media where rudolph is depicted as a reindeer and not a white-tailed deer?

Adam apologists can fuck off

someone after ep 8: you see? that's why adam's like that, it's fine

me:

AUTISM EXPLOSION

AUTISM EXPLOSION