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Devotional Moodboard: Αφροδιτη (Aphroditê)
Greek Goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and procreation.
Hellenic Epithets:
Ourania (Heavenly, Divine (Love))
Pandêmos (Common To All)
Epistrophia (She who Turns to (Love))
Nymphia (Bridal)
Hêrê (Of Hera (of Marriage))
Symmakhia (Ally (in Love))
Pontia (Of the Sea)
Kypria (Of Cyprus)
Pothon Mater (Mother of Desire)
Chrysea (Golden)
Some of her titles:
Anaduomenê - The Goddess Who Arose From The Sea
Ambologêra - The Ons Who Delays Old Age
Antheia - The Blooming One / Friend Of Flowers
Apotrophia - The Expeller ( Of Shameful and Sinful Desire)
Areia - The Warlike
Kupria/Kuprigeneia - The One Born in The Island Of Cyprus
Despoina - The Rulling Goddess/ The Mistress
Genetullis - The Protectress Of Births
Nikêphoros - Bringer Of Victory
Symbolism Of Aphrodite:
Doves
Roses
Swans
Sea Shells
Dolphins
Myrtle
Pomegranates
Offerings:
Sea shells, hand held mirrors/ beautifully ornate mirrors, makeup products, perfumes (sweet/sensual/seductive ones), skin/body care products, fruits, apples, lettuce, pomegranates, chocolates, sugar and cream, honey , wine (rosé or sweet scented), sweetened rose tea, rose quartz, pearls, jewellery, roses , flower bouquets, statues of her sacred animals, myrtle or myrrh incense, pink/gold/white candles, sea water, artwork of her, devotional poems, self care routines, ritual baths, have a rose garden that you can take care of in her name if possible, be supportive of women and the LGBTQ+ community.
!Do not make her any offerings related to pigs , it is known that she is displeased by this animal!
aphrodite and the erotes are the biggest trans advocates you will ever meet
🌹— eros, god of love, shoots a golden arrow into the heart of others around you & their tongues will learn your name as it shifts, their hands will not let you go no matter how far you wander, they will look at you and you will be loved.
🔥 — himeros sees the shifting changes into who you know that you are & with a fiery kiss, you will be desired. you will be wanted. love ignites in the hearts & it burns & you will be loved.
🦋 — anteros sits beside you and cups your hand with theirs & whispers in your ear about how much you are loved by others. you cannot imagine the love inside the hearts of others. you are treasured. it goes forth from you & always, always it will return. you will be loved.
🌙 — hermaphroditus knew the only way to love fully was to love entirely & the body changed to meet their love. they invite you to drink of their pool & know that you are not alone, you’re more godlike than you know. you will be loved.
💋 — hedylogos knows every name that you’ve ever tried, every word you’ve used to describe yourself, every way that love can be said and he whispers it where you feel your weakest. he twists them around and puts roses into your hair and every word that has ever tried to hurt you falls apart. you will be loved.
🦢 — hymenaios sings of your love, holding his torch aloft to light your way. his voice blocks out the darkness and tells you to place one foot in front of the other & should you wish it, he will delight in your marriage — for he knows that you are worthy of love. you will be loved.
❤️🔥 — pothos sees the longing in your heart, the wishful ache to be loved and he wraps his wings around you and tells you of love. tells of how you will be known, how you will be desired, how you will be loved. and oh, you will be loved.
🐚 — and their beautiful mother, aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love who is adored by her children, looks at you and your transness and smiles. oh, she delights! for as eros shoots his arrow, she waits for you to see her. as anteros giggles, she is the smile in your cheeks. as hermaphroditus guides your hands to transformation, she cannot wait to meet you truly. as hedylogos wraps his tongue around barbed words, she fashions roses for you. as hymenaois sings, she dances and delights. as pothos speaks of your love & desire, she wraps her arms around you and holds you just the same. for she has a name, too, that describes her as him, a god of beauty and love. she, oh, this lovely goddess who holds the world enthralled with her beauty, she sees you and she knows you and oh, beloved, you are loved.
Every time I see an absolutely gorgeous altar, it's always for Aphrodite.
If somebody is crazy enough to do it:here are some Greek statues Papercraft!
Athena
I'm actually going to try to make this! Also I don't even have a printer so I will have to manually trace and shade it, wish me luck y'all
Also this one is free!
Aphrodite
This one is paid!
Zeus
Also paid
Nike
Scroll to the comments and you'll find a link,also free!
And there's a YouTube tutorial
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Unfortunately that's all I could find! I also found some guy on Reddit Athena's bust statue but he only shared the link on DMS and seemingly isn't active anymore.
If you have any more,please share!
Pov: you pray to the Goddess of Love and your bf brings you a bouquet of roses 5 mins later 🖤
I love giving her the little love notes he writes me 💕
I love them both sm aaa
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💗Lovely offerings to Aphrodite💗
Roses: all roses are sacred to Her.
Dark chocolates: known to be an aphrodisiac
Vanilla: organic is best
Sweet fruits: especially apples
Seashells: of all kinds
Sand: collected from the beach if possible
Seawater: if you don’t live near the ocean, make your own saltwater for Her
Olive oil: olive oil is liked by many deities
Golden honey: honey is another liked gift by many gods
Sweet perfumes: offer Her the whole bottle or wear some as a devotional act
Poems and hymns: make them about Her or about someone you love
💗Sweet devotional acts💗
Practice self-care and self-love
Feeding birds, bees, and fish and taking care of nature
Dancing
Enjoying the beauty of the world
Masturbate in Her name if you feel comfortable doing so
Music, either your own or a playlist that reminds you of Her
Remember to tell the ones you are close to your love
Do a little extra for yourself - a spa day, new clothes, go a little extra on your makeup even if it is just a normal day for you, etc.
💗Cute altar ideas💗
An altar to Aphrodite should be as beautiful as you can make it. Decorate it with ocean motifs, roses (real or fake), flower garlands, nods to Her sacred animals (doves, swans, dolphins,) art of Her or erotica, rose quartz, pearls, and bright colors that capture feelings of love and the sea. An altar beside a window, on a windowsill, a vanity stand, or somewhere with a mirror. If you need to keep it secret or wish to keep a travel altar, try to keep her altar in a pretty box adorned with floral or sea decorations or something like a makeup pouch.
Having an outdoor garden altar is also a perfect option for Her - make it bird and bee friendly, use organic products (ones without pesticides) on your plants, have bird-feeders around, and have a little place where you can safely light a candle or incense for Her along with an offering bowl and a place for you to sit and enjoy the beauty she brings to you.
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