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Who told you that goddesses were thin?

alethiometrix: Brighid keeps the cows, And cows are heavy work— She’s all shoulders, hips, and thighs, Strong for the lifting. Her heart remembers the son she keened for, And so does her belly. – Stretch marks strike across Hera’s skin, Lightning tattoos, Fitting symbols of eternal loyalty. Forever marked a wife, a mother, Not aContinue reading “Who told you that goddesses were thin?”

Who told you that goddesses were thin?

alethiometrix: alethiometrix: Brighid keeps the cows, And cows are heavy work— She’s all shoulders, hips, and thighs, Strong for the lifting. Her heart remembers the son she keened for, And so does her belly. – Stretch marks strike across Hera’s skin, Lightning tattoos, Fitting symbols of eternal loyalty. Forever marked a wife, a mother, NotContinue reading “Who told you that goddesses were thin?”

thewhimsicalheathen: answersfromvanaheim: Respect all goddesses. Respect goddesses who have traditionally feminine jobs and interests. Respect goddesses who have traditionally masculine jobs and interests. Respect queer goddesses. Respect goddesses of colour (and don’t whitewash them). Respect sexual goddesses. Respect goddesses who choose not to have sex. Respect goddesses who are survivors of trauma or abuse. RespectContinue reading

I, personally, think that calling oneself a “godspouse” is rather ballsy. I can understand have a deep, possibly even intimate, connection with a god/dess, but to give oneself that title is rather arrogant. Just my opinion.

watchful-tigress: thetwistedrope: theemperorsfeather: nihilistic-void: I suppose that you’ll find it even more ballsy when I say that I was the one that proposed to Loki. This is the best response to that anon. ahahahahaha oh man. I don’t get why people seem to think that being close with a deity (spousal, sexual, just for funsies,Continue reading “I, personally, think that calling oneself a “godspouse” is rather ballsy. I can understand have a deep, possibly even intimate, connection with a god/dess, but to give oneself that title is rather arrogant. Just my opinion.”

PSA

villieldr: It doesn’t matter whether a God called you, or you approached a God. Neither situation makes you a better or “more legit” heathen or pagan than anyone else. If you approached a God, it doesn’t matter whether your interest was piqued by a pop culture representation, a retelling of a myth, a work… PSA

Hi! Im on mobile so i cant check faq but i have a question. I didn’t know of patron gods or goddesses till now and i think Persephone has been trying to contact me for a while now.. and i fear she may be upset what should i do?

natural-magics: research her, find out what’s associated with her and what offerings are appropriate for her. compose a ritual in which you communicate apologies (or whatever you want to express) to her and leave an offering. bouquetsofperfumedstars is a devotee of Persephone, I suggest sending them a message. Practical tips for Hellenic Khthonic Ritual Purification inContinue reading “Hi! Im on mobile so i cant check faq but i have a question. I didn’t know of patron gods or goddesses till now and i think Persephone has been trying to contact me for a while now.. and i fear she may be upset what should i do?”