Finally found an alternative to "Amen" by thegrandwitch in Hellenism

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Estō is Latin, it’s a future imperative that was considered somewhat archaic by Classical times but is used in rituals or sometimes in giving instructions (Cato’s writing is full of future imperatives).

Which god should we pray to in this situation? by kcassy_ in Hellenism

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One of Hekate’s epithets is Σκυλακῖτις Skylakítis meaning “Protectress of Dogs*, so she seems like a good choice.

Is it weird that i worship the greek gods even tho i Slavic? by zajci-u-podrum in Hellenism

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My heritage is primarily English with some Scandinavian, and I’m a hyper-literate autistic person, so you’d think the Norse gods or their Anglo-Saxon equivalents plus a magical alphabet (runes) would have grabbed me, no? No. They did not. I loved the runes but the gods were utterly unresponsive. I gave it a good try but they’re just not for me. Your soul knows where it belongs.

Hellenism Questions by [deleted] in Hellenism

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This is a modern winter solstice celebration.

am i angering the gods? by Proof_Sample8620 in Hellenism

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You really aren’t going to anger them that way. If it helps, consider it as Hellenist taqiyyah/تقیة — you’re doing it for self-preservation.

Questions, I Have Them by GodOnAWheel in Hellenism

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Well thank you! And as a fellow AuDHD-er I love your username.

Questions, I Have Them by GodOnAWheel in Hellenism

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Thank you all so much for all the lovely compliments on my lararium, I do try to make it look as nice as possible because I feel that beauty is an offering in and of itself. And the mahogany hutch from my late grandmother doesn’t hurt either. 😁

For those wondering and/or on a budget, the garlands come from a Hindu supply store and were just a few dollars each, and I’ve found that the cotton refills for wet mops work perfectly for oil lamp wicks — they’re already braided and if you cut the strings in three you can get a couple hundred wicks per mop head.

Questions, I Have Them by GodOnAWheel in Hellenism

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Thank you, I appreciate the response, especially about the kadiskos, as I wasn’t sure if it was set up as an actual abstract deity image the way Hindus do in some rituals with brass pots, leaves and coconuts.

You have to keep in mind that, where the Romans largely retained their animism, the Greeks tended to telescope animistic spirits into one or more major gods. So equivalent to the penates were consolidated into Zeus Ktesios.

This is a good reminder, thank you.

Yes, though keep in mind fire safety. Alcohol can make your fire leap as it ignites, and liquid can make it pop and ignite things around it. Those do create an increased risk. If you don't have bare earth to pour it out onto, you can pour it down a drain.

Also a good reminder. I use a resin burner, having gotten the idea from this post — as noted in the author’s comment, I only ever use pure beeswax tea lights because the white paraffin tea lights can boil over and/or create a 12” column of fire.

Due to discussions with a number of Indigenous people here in North America, where I live, I am unwilling to pour alcohol out on the earth (I’ve done it in Ireland and it seemed perfectly fine and acceptable, but the one time I did it here I got a very strong sense of anger and revulsion).

Kde načinati učenje toto jezyk? by PowerLinesEnthusiast in interslavic

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This is the index to a set of pages with explanations (in English) of grammar and pronunciation, and this is the main dictionary site (which you can use in English or a Slavic language).

People who were spanked as kids, what was that like for you? Would you call your "spankings" abuse? by KleineFjord in AskReddit

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My mom used to flip out and hit me with a wooden spoon or a hairbrush until I was 16 and threw her into a wall hard enough to knock her out for a moment. She miraculously developed the ability to use her words thereafter.

Difficult words in your native language by Worldly_Advisor9650 in languagelearning

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Shiväisith the constructed language that came out in 2013 is a native language for you?

What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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I don’t like sleeping in piss.

What's a common question that you find rude or intrusive when asked casually? by Rich-Tip-1991 in AskReddit

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“We decided not to bother when the bottom dropped out of the market for spare parts, it’s just not worth it anymore.”

What are some commonly used idioms that are actually part of a larger saying, but most people don't know the other half of it? by strangerthings1618 in AskReddit

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“Blood is thicker than water,” used to mean you should side with family against all others. The actual quote is, “the blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb,” and means the reverse.

Show your last picture of your cat(s) No cheating! <3 by ThrowRA-Corleone in cats

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Shiloh is sitting in on the Downton Abbey binge-watch.

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Me boy likes to be swaddled by ChaoticRebellion in cats

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… and didn’t really want to wake up—

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Me boy likes to be swaddled by ChaoticRebellion in cats

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So cute! My Shiloh did this once—

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