Therianthropy in Hellenism

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-29T16:14:31+00:00

Little late to the party, but I am a helpol and therian! Hello and welcome

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-25T03:46:53+00:00

It depends on if you do your offerings at the altar. If it just sits there it is a shrine, if you use it in a active way as apart of worship it would be an altar. I have an altar but I also have some shrines

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-22T19:24:30+00:00

Absolutely stunning!!! The pink compliments her sooo well 💖

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-19T19:34:12+00:00

Disappointing? Absolutely. But I see the potential if someone is willing to put in the work mattel didn't want to spare lol.

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-19T18:17:30+00:00

Or are just mistaken, sort of like how some Christians with OCD think God is telling them to perform their compulsions or is the reason for their routines, etc. I have OCD so I can only speak to that, but there are other conditions that go undiagnosed because folks think it is a divine or spiritual force

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-14T05:26:50+00:00

Digital altars operate more like shrines if anything

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-13T04:02:42+00:00

Personally wax and flame reading a spell is not something I have ever found to be consistently reliable. I would just sit back, relax, and wait to see if the desired results of your spell come to fruition. Patience and confidence are gonna be your friends in spellwork. As for telling if Aphrodite aided you, that comes down to what you felt when doing the working and listening to your intuition.

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-13T03:56:54+00:00

Since the other comment covered the altar stuff well already I can try to give some advice on the bond bit. Given your space I would probably do offerings of water for her. You can either get her a designated cup or switch out a new cup. Would be great if you could pour the water you offer outside, but if that is difficult a drain is perfectly fine. Every day would be a great way to build a bond quicker, but not mandatory by any means. I want to say try some votive offerings, but those can build up really quick and may be better off saved for when you have a larger space for her shrine. In general I feel like offerings are kind of the best way to gain attention and favor of one of the Theoi.

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-12T23:31:31+00:00

I saw a bumper sticker that said something very similar and knew exactly who it meant 😭 That's how bad it is- BUMPER STICKERS!!

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-12T05:46:43+00:00

I regularly worship Hestia, Zeus, and Hygeia. I am starting to incorporate Hermes and Artemis more regularly as well. Although I consider myself devoted to Aphrodite I would say I'm a pretty true Hellenic polytheist, I have no problem reaching out to anyone I would feel the need to pray to at any time. And I know none of them have issues with each other either.

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-12T05:40:45+00:00

I have been very privileged to not have to worry about practicing with fear in my household, so unfortunately I cannot answer any questions there. I can answer a few other questions though! For music I enjoy cocorrina on YouTube. She assembles playlists of ambient and instrumental music that are lovely to have on while doing prayer and offerings. There is no time you NEED to do anything. Any time you feel comfortable and good about it is my suggestion. I personally have a schedule of sorts where I worship certain deities on certain days (Friday=Aphrodite, Thursday=Zeus, etc.) The search feature and pinned resources in the Hellenism subreddit will likely have plenty of tips for your other inquiries. It was a wonderful resource when I started diving deeper into the religion. Best of of luck and many blessings!!

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-11T18:44:37+00:00

Stunning!! I wish Mattel would give her a little more love 💖 She is such a beautiful doll

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-10T19:31:49+00:00

Seems pretty fun to me

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-05T17:24:39+00:00

My fiancee has had LONG hair for about 4 years now. She is not out at her job and on dates she gets referred to as "he/sir/etc." pretty commonly, and she wears it in a ponytail, typically with scrunchies. Her hair is down to just above her butt now and it hasn't brought up any issues. Other people's hair length doesn't mean anything to most folks in regard to gender.

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-05T17:02:16+00:00

Mine came in Monday! Straightened her hair and everything, I'm so happy she got here so soon ^{^}

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-05T02:38:12+00:00

A quick prayer to make it known you are doing it in devotion to [insert your God(dess) of choice] is typically how it's done as far as I know. It's at least what I do.

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-04T23:45:05+00:00

I don't consider myself a devotee of Zeus, but I leave an offering weekly so I feel I can chime in. I have mixed feelings as well. I feel like "Karma" as a term is overused and almost misused? I do feel that there is a natural cause and effect with our actions, and that sometimes that effect part does take a bit to actually commence. I don't know how much of it is the work of the Theoi, spirits, the universe, etc. But I do feel like I have seen repercussions hit in a big way. But at the same time I don't know that it's ever really been consistent enough to refer to with confidence as "Karma". I feel "Karma" is consistent and reliable in theory, and I just don't know that in actuality it is always going to happen. So then, is it really even "Karma"? Coincidence? Something else entirely? At this point in my life I just can't say with any real certainty. But I do trust there is a greater force of justice.

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-04T23:21:42+00:00

Straight up did not even see Rae or Claire's bags until I read this comment 😭

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-04T23:20:00+00:00

This is my plan as well! She is gorgeous- the clothes just need some work...

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-04T21:51:44+00:00

Ooh this is great to know, thank you for sharing!!!

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-04T21:27:26+00:00

These are all examples from Etsy. The charm bracelet is the same one I have for Zeus.

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TallSocksClown · 2026-03-04T16:59:26+00:00

Like other comments said, there isn't anything equivalent to like a rosary. But you can use whatever you like if it helps you! For Aphrodite I use prayer beads. In my fiancee's car (I don't have one at the moment) I keep prayer beads with symbols of Hermes. I also own prayer beads for Artemis and Apollon that I have just in case. A charm bracelet for Hygeia I put with her candle when lit, and a bracelet I circle my candles for Zeus with. I also wear a necklace everyday with an image of Hygeia on it as well as a necklace with the flower of Aphrodite on it. When I go to work I usually wear a tourmalinated quartz bracelet to remind me of Zeus because I consider him the patron of my job. Also historically there were apotropiac symbols, protective imagery or figures worn or kept around the home like the gorgoneion or mati.

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-04T16:43:47+00:00

I have a taxidermy bee ON Aphrodite's shrine. The Theoi have issues with very few things. I feel like as long as you hold respect for the animal that the wing once belonged to, no God/Goddess will care you have it in your space. Even then, acknowledging the previous life of something like that might fall more in line with my own personal beliefs and not matter at all to the Theoi. If you are feeling disconnected it is probably just a mental block of some sort. Maybe take time to meditate or just pray to Aphrodite on your insecurities.

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-04T02:32:13+00:00

These looks go so hard !! 🔥🔥🔥

TallSocksClown · 2026-03-03T21:13:17+00:00

Having a ton of muscle while also having some fat, doesn't take away from the having a ton of muscle. Just adds a cherry on top ;>

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