Chev
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Post by Chev on Jan 25, 2017 19:29:40 GMT -6
Is it a thing, or is it possible?
Maybe I didn't phrase it quite right...
The idea I'm trying to get across with the title is best phrased more like "Hey you! I know I'm not a follower, but you're fucking cool and you are awesome. Thank you for existing!" but that's wayyy too long for a title. Really, this kind of topic could be moved to a more all-around board as I'm sure various gods are cool with it, my feelings from or toward Manannan being that he'd give finger guns and say "Back at ya, kid!"
And oh my god I'm now picturing Manananana;sdfkja as McCree... Someone save me.
But like. As I understand it, the Hellenic pantheon is one that's hubric enough to require or demand the devotion? But I don't know for sure...
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Post by Allec on Jan 29, 2017 14:28:56 GMT -6
(Ohmygosh Manannan would totally do that too!)
Anyway, I think I know what you mean?
I mean, I've done offerings to the Hellenic deities before. Specifically, I prayed to Dionysus before because one of his devotees was going through a hard time and I wanted to petition him on their behalf. I didn't get any flack for it, but I also approached as an outsider and tried my hardest to uphold the customs in giving a Hellenic deity an offering.
So, in theory, I think you could just give a friendly wave or thumbs up towards the Hellenic deities and be fine? But perhaps someone who is Hellenic should post and correct me lol
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Chev
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Post by Chev on Feb 1, 2017 12:46:17 GMT -6
Allec(Right??? 90% of the time I get feelings from/about Manannan, I can't help but wonder "*Squints.*... Is that actually what he'd say/do or am I just making shit up?"  I thought this guy would be more serious, but so far he's like. Like. 70% dad jokes, 20% fishing, and 10% random other stuff. And I'm not sure if it's 16 year old me who painted him as a prankster type and now I can't get away from it 11 years later ) But yeah. It's like. For example, to tie in with my other thread, I just... really, really like a certain goddess, or the idea of them from a series, I'm not sure, and with the shit they has going on with their family and just want to share sweets and Starbucks or QuikTrip cappuccinos with them (since we don't do coffee) but like... to actually invite them to home to hang out and for devotion, they'd be incredibly disappointed in my apartment Like. It's baaad, to put it simply. (The cleanest part is possibly the 5 gallon tank I have cycling.) And also that to actually sit down and Do Everything Properly(tm) is intimidating af because I grew up Baptist (not Baptized) and that was about as laid back as my attempted or imagined relationship with Manannan. And I'm rambling. But yeah. Just like... Approaching a deity in behalf of another that's not doing so hot is one thing, and I can see their reaction being neutral and maybe an eye on the person it's intended for, but cake and finger guns are another
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Redfaery
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Post by Redfaery on Feb 1, 2017 18:19:08 GMT -6
I have thinky thoughts about this.
I'm in library school now. My university's "mascot" is Minerva. Actually, she's more like its patroness. There is a beautiful bronze statue of her here on campus, and it's traditional for students to petition her for luck in their studies by offering her apples. I don't work with Minerva, and I'm not devoted to her. I doubt many of the other students are, either. But there are always a lot of apples there! And Minerva seems to be totally cool with that.
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Post by Intaier on Mar 11, 2017 6:30:29 GMT -6
It's totally fine not to be deeply devoted and not to be a worshipper of the pantheon on regular basis, but giving Them respect and honor, and occasionally offerings too, if appropriate, and praying to Them as well.
They might become interested and invite you to interact with their Divine Family more. Or, they may just accept your honor and prayers.
Gods love to be loved :)
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Post by greekrevivalistmommy on Dec 11, 2017 11:23:01 GMT -6
Most Hellenic polytheists in both ancient and modern times had (or have) one or two gods that they are particularly "close" or devoted to and worship the rest of the pantheon less frequently.
This is perfectly normal. I know that Apollon is not a God that I particularly am close to, but when there are festivals to him, I offer him a libation. Otherwise, I maintain my devotion to my "regular" deities on a daily basis.
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I thought this guy would be more serious, but so far he's like. Like. 70% dad jokes, 20% fishing, and 10% random other stuff. And I'm not sure if it's 16 year old me who painted him as a prankster type and now I can't get away from it 11 years later 
