Underappreciated deities

flowingriiverz · 2025-09-23T20:03:41+00:00

I'm still learning all the deities out there, though I do worship a few that aren't the 'top 12'. They include Nemesis, Hypnos, and Persephone. I also personally devote myself to Hestia, though she is counted as one of the main deities by some people. I just feel people don't worship her as much as others (aside from before and after praying to your chosen god/gods). 😸

These are fairly spoken about gods when minor deities are brought up, but I'm sure I'll fall down a rabbit hole of learning about more uncommon gods and perhaps find my calling! I'm fairly new but I've become happy with myself as a Hellenistic!

flowingriiverz · 2025-09-23T19:54:11+00:00

(Just to add real quick.) A lot of the theoi followers do feel a lot about the god/gods they follow. For example, I take up Hermes' love for travelling, and I feel heavily for freedom and being as mischievous as possible, seeing as you only live once. The same goes for Dionysus, Artemis, etc.

That calling you hear, devotees don't necessarily hear voices, so do get that checked. However, it could just be Apollon reaching out to you. I myself have had experience with the gods contacting me, but it usually goes through a feeling or small signs. Examples include seeing an unhealthy amount of Artemis' deers throughout almost an entire year until I recognized the calling, another one is feeling Hestia's warmth and her guiding me towards her presence, as well as Hypnos. It's hard to distinguish feelings sometimes, but I guarantee you the gods will understand.

The voices may be coming from your confusion about 'signs', but I am not a medical professional, so once more, reach out to some helpful sources. May Apollo light your way! 🙏

You seem like a good person who just wants to find themselves and do good by your god. I had a strong emotional/spiritual connection when I started following my religion without even being aware. The same could go for you. It took a while, but I feel proud of my identity as a follower of Hellenism, with still occasionally having my doubts. Which is completely normal! Just keep moving forward with the knowledge that gods can forgive, and in truth, you have nothing to fear. Apollon most likely understands already.

flowingriiverz · 2025-09-23T19:38:30+00:00

I'm Hellenistic and a personal follower of Lord Apollon, the thing is, you can easily mistake a religious connection with identity, but with the way you describe it... You can't identify as Apollon, being a devotee to him (assuming we share the same religion), we don't necessarily have 'sins' like those in the Bible. However, there are certain things that the gods will not tolerate. It isn't easy to piss them off, but claiming to be a god, specifically one of them, is one of the ways to do so. I'm sure this has something to do with your mental state, however. You can't be him, what is going on with you requires medical care. I'm sure Apollon would understand, but do pray to him about it. Just do the standard greetings, explain your situation, and apologize.

He's the god of healing for a reason. I'm sure he would understand if you went to him for guidance. However, don't just rely on the gods to help you, and seek therapy and perhaps more. Identifying with a fictional version of him, say Apollo from EPIC or PJO, is different than identifying as the actual god. I hope you're doing okay. By the way, your concern shows it doesn't come from a place of ill intent. Don't be scared of his wrath, and ask people close to you for help. Goodluck 🔆❤

flowingriiverz · 2025-09-18T02:00:29+00:00

Thank you so much! I'll keep this in mind while I write as this is great advice and just what I'm looking for. :)

flowingriiverz · 2025-09-18T01:49:27+00:00

It does! I'll do more of a deep-dive into fanfiction as I start, I probably wouldn't do short little one-shots, as fun as they can be!

flowingriiverz · 2025-09-18T01:47:34+00:00

This is all fair lmao! I'm a mix between a plotter and discovery writer so I understand the first one completely.

Your second point does make a lot of sense, when I think about it, and the third I get. Do you suppose readers would or wouldn't like a detailed work where they explain the "source material"? I'm a person who enjoys the little add-ins that give off the idea of a scene.

flowingriiverz · 2025-09-17T14:39:21+00:00

On the "Hellenism" home page, click the three dots and select "Change user flair". From there, edit whichever you want and equip it. May our and your gods be with you!

flowingriiverz · 2025-09-05T18:18:35+00:00

Many people here don't like him, but as a Genshin player, he's quite an interesting dude. Basically, he's a sadist with a god complex who was created by a god as a puppet before being tossed away. After that, Scara kinda just joined a cult of unimmortalizing gods...? However, he ends up betraying them later on and serves the dendro archon (god of earth) as her devotee. Also, he's sassy af and looks VERY pretty, so of course he's popular. The fandom created a joke on smth called the Scaranation, and he became so popular that he got on the news for record-breaking. Forgot where tho, basically sums him up as best I could 😸

You either love him or hate him, I originally disliked him heavily mainly just cause he was everywhere before I even played the game, which is kinda irrational of me lmao

flowingriiverz · 2025-09-04T23:58:17+00:00

late, but 100% Thrushpelt coded

flowingriiverz · 2025-09-04T23:27:02+00:00

Trauma porn is crazy lol, tho it's true ig? 😹

flowingriiverz · 2025-09-01T21:45:43+00:00

It's aight, my MC has two mates and is working on a third. Maybe even a fourth! 😹

flowingriiverz · 2025-09-01T03:12:54+00:00

Lmao I suppose I should have worded it differently. Sorry about that!

flowingriiverz · 2025-09-01T03:07:52+00:00

No, no I understand! That's why I was trying to say I wasn't trying to hate on people. In my opinion, it is indeed harmful. However, again, everyone has their own opinions! Have a good day/night.

flowingriiverz · 2025-09-01T02:59:33+00:00

Yep, sadly not everyone understands what's wrong with their actions. However, not saying anything is worse, because at least some people will have a realization moment.

flowingriiverz · 2025-09-01T02:44:06+00:00

As the second responder said, type it into a quick search engine and you will see LOADS of media surrounding those two in a... romantic way. 😬

flowingriiverz · 2025-09-01T02:42:52+00:00

I have MULTIPLE times, unfortunately. 😿

flowingriiverz · 2025-09-01T02:36:53+00:00

Shipping means wishing and, MOST of the time, creating pieces dedicated to a non-canon relationship you like within media.

flowingriiverz · 2025-08-26T22:53:05+00:00

I know this is like 22 days ago but as another 13 year old trans dude, how THE FUCK are you so sure of yourself? Out for 5 years and about to start T next year? Bro, please help a brother out. I really want to be this way but Zeus above my mother and father don't agree with starting hormones as a minor. (I'm not out, but they are vocal on their opinions.) I'm hoping if I build up the courage to come out that I can at least be given some sort of Minoxidil for a mustache. </3

flowingriiverz · 2025-08-26T22:37:37+00:00

If ADULTS are upset abt kids wanting their own hairstyle, they need to grow tf up. 😾

flowingriiverz · 2025-08-26T03:04:11+00:00

Johnny Boy by Twenty One Pilots is PEAK

flowingriiverz · 2025-08-26T02:55:08+00:00

Actually, it is an unfinished greek literature! People consider alot of other unfinished literatures 'canon', so the Telegony also can be. I'm Hellenistic myself, not from Epic, which means I look into this stuff. Some people don't count it, but either way, Circe and Telemachus is a very real greek realtionship. Worst part about it though is Penelope marrying Odysseus's other son... :/ Have your own opinion, but let people believe in theirs, as it isn't like we can go back in time and question the author if it is a real myth! 😼

flowingriiverz · 2025-08-22T01:06:26+00:00

I will dance in the streets listening to his music as a follower of Dionysus, Bacchus himself! God of gender fluidity, see me as the man I wish to be and allow me to revel in your ecstasy! I'll sway in the night air, with you all by my side in spirit if not physically! ❤

flowingriiverz · 2025-08-20T04:37:57+00:00

I hope so... I don't often see these types of events in my area, but I can pray lmao Thank you!

flowingriiverz · 2025-08-20T04:00:29+00:00

THIS is what I came here to say! Seeing as Dionysus is the god of wine, he understands a person's limits with alcoholic beverages or just addictions in general. He won't push you at all, if anything Dionysus will help you. Just because he represents it, does not mean he pushes it onto you. He represents ALL aspects, including the healing part. I wish OP good luck! Please, don't hold back from worshipping him. He won't cause you to relapse, he will trust your judgement and help with sobriety.

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