#hellenic paganism
Theoi Summary - Nike
Νικη (nee-keh) - Nike AKA Nicé
Goddess of victory in both peaceful contests & war
Ouranic Daemon & Resident of Olympos
Symbols: Wings, palm branch, wreath, gold sandals, lyre, incense burner, golden sandals, chariot, trophy
Animals: N/A
Colors: Gold, white
Plants/Herbs: Palm, laurel
Stones/Crystals: Gold
Retinue: N/A
Relations: Pallas (father), Styx (mother), Ares (sometimes father), Zelos (brother), Kratos (brother), Bia (sister)
Identified with: Athene (Hellenic), Victoria (Roman)
Festivals: Niketeria (2 Boe.)
Epithets: Apteros (Wingless/Never leaving, unique to Athens), ?? (Beautiful-Ankled)
Theoi Summary - Ares
Αρης (AH-rees) - Ares
God of war, battle lust, courage, civil order, military, spoils, soldiers, manliness, and strength
Ouranic Olympian
Symbols: Helm, spear, shield
Animals: Serpent, (bronze) bull, barn owl, vulture, woodpecker
Colors: Red, black
Plants/Herbs: N/A
Stones/Crystals: Hematite, fire opal, bloodstone, bronze, steel
Retinue: Deimos, Phobos, Eris, Enyo, Kydoimos, Nike
Relations: Zeus (father), Hera (mother), Aphrodite (consort, sometimes half sister), Eris (sometimes sister, consort), Deimos (son), Phobos (son), Harmonia (daughter), Eros (son), Anteros (son), Diomedes (son), half brother to all children of Zeus
Identified with: Mars (Roman), Enyo (Hellenic), Tyr (Norse)
Festivals: N/A
Epithets: Theritas (Beastly), Hippius (Of the Horses), Aphneius (Abundant), Gynaecothoenas (Feasted by Women), Miaephonus (Bloody), Laossous (He Who Rallies Men), Brotoloegus (Slaughtering), Andreïphontes (Manslaying), Chalceus (Brazen), Teichesipletes (Stormer of Cities), Enchespalus (Spear-Brandishing), Rhinotorus (Flesh-Piercing), Oxys (Sharp), Thoos (Swift), Thurus (Violent), Obrimus (Strong), Dinus (Fearsome), Enyalius (Warlike)
Theoi Summary - Aphrodite
Αφροδιτη (ah-frroh-thEE-tee) - Aphrodite
Goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, procreation, fertility, and prostitutes
Ouranic & Einalic Olympian
Symbols: Conch shell, hearts, jewelry, girdle, palace, dove or Triton-drawn chariot, mirror
Animals: Dove, goose, seabird, swan, fish, shellfish, cockle, hare, pig
Colors: Pink, white, gold, red
Plants/Herbs: Rose, myrtle, apple, pomegranate, lettuce, anemone
Stones/Crystals: Rose quartz, moonstone, pearl
Retinue: Eros, Pothos, Himeros, Antheia, Eileithyia, Harmonia, Hebe, Horai, Naiades, Nereids
Relations: Ouranos’s genitals (father), Hephaistos (husband), Ares (consort), Adonis (surrogate son/consort), Erotes (sons), Iakkhos (son), Phobos (son), Deimos (son), Hermaphroditos (child), Harmonia (daughter), Priapos (son)
Identified with: Venus (Roman), Hera (Hellenic), Ishtar (Mesopotamian), Astarte (Phoenician), Hathor (Kemetic), Isis (Kemetic)
Festivals: Aphrodisia (4th Hek.), Hybristica (??), Arrhephoria (4 Skir.), honored on the 4th of every month
Epithets: Ourania (Heavenly), Pandemos (Common to All), Machanitis (Deviser), Epistrophia (She Who Turns to), Apostrophia (Averter), Praxis (Action), Symmachia (Ally in Love), Apaturus (Deceptive), Nymphia (Bridal), Migontis (Union), Doritis (Bountiful), Hera (Of Hera/Marriage), Morpho (Shapely), Pontia (Of the Sea), Kallipygos (Wonderful Buttocks), Areia (Of Ares/War)
Theoi Summary - Hera
Ἡρη (EE-ra) - Hera
Goddess-Queen of the Gods, marriage, family, motherhood, the sky, and the stars
Ouranic Olympian
Symbols: Scepter, peacock feather, diadem, throne
Animals: Peacock, cow, lion, cuckoo
Colors: Royal blue, green, gold, silver, white, purple
Plants/Herbs: Pomegranate, lotus, lily, iris, willow, white rose
Stones/Crystals: Lapis lazuli, silver, pearls, sapphire, citrine, diamond
Retinue: Hebe, Eileithyia, Iris, Kharites
Relations: Zeus (husband/brother), Kronos (father), Rhea (mother), Haides (brother), Poseidon (brother), Hestia (sister), Demeter (sister), Hebe (daughter), Ares (son), Hephaistos (son), Kharites (daughters), Typhoeus (son), Eileithyia (daughter), Eris (daughter),
Identified with: Juno (Roman), Isis (Kemetic), Uni (Etruscan), Aphrodite (Hellenic)
Festivals: Theogamia (26th Gam.), Daedala (??), Heraea (~Olympic Games), Hera Telkhinia (20th Met.)
Epithets: Pais (Girl), Nympheuomene (Betrothed Bride), Teleia (Woman), Chera (Widow), Gamelia (Of Marriage), Ataurote (Unbulled), Zygia (Married), Henioche (Of the Chariot), Anthea (Of the Flowers), Hypercheiria (Whose Hand is Above), Chera (Widow), Aphrodite (Of Aphrodite/Love), Gamelia (Of Marriage), Alexandros (Protector of Men), Parthenos (Virgin), Boopis (Cow-Eyed)
Theoi Summary - Asklepios
Ἀσκληπιός (ahs-klee-pee-ohs) - Asklepios AKA Asclepius
God of medicine, doctors, and surgery
Ouranic Deified Mortal and resident of Olympos
Symbols: Serpent-wrapped staff (Rod of Asklepios)
Animals: Snake
Colors: White
Plants/Herbs: Milkweed
Stones/Crystals: Citrine
Retinue: Hygeia, Iaso, Panakeia, Aigle, Akeso
Relations: Apollon (father), Koronis (mother), Epione (wife), Hygeia (daughter), Iaso (daughter), Panakeia (daughter), Aigle (daughter), Akeso (daughter)
Identified with: Vejovis (Roman), Paion (Hellenic), Imhotep (Kemetic)
Festivals: Asklepia (8 Ela.), Epidauria (17 Boe.)
Epithets: Paeon (Healer), Iatrus (Healer), Epius (Soothing), Philolaus (Lover of the People), Archagetas (Founder), Agnitas (Of the Chaste-Tree), Paedus (Boy), Cotyleus (Of the Hip-Joint)
Theoi Summary - Haides
Ἁιδης (ay-dees) - Haides AKA Hades, Aidoneus
God-king of the Underworld/Hades and the dead
Chthonic, Olympian generation
Symbols: Sceptre, helm, cornucopia, drinking horn, keys
Animals: Screech owl, cattle, hound
Colors: Black, gold, silver
Plants/Herbs: Cypress, mint, white poplar, asphodel
Stones/Crystals: Precious gems and metals, gold
Retinue: Erinyes, Minos, Aiakos, Rhadamanthys, Keres, Kharon, Thanatos, Kerberos, Oneiroi, the souls of the dead
Relations: Kronos (father), Rhea (mother), Persephone (wife), Zeus (brother), Hestia (sister), Poseidon (brother), Demeter (sister), Hera (sister), Minthe (consort), Leuce (consort), Erinyes (daughters), Zagreus (sometimes son), Melinoe (sometimes daughter)
Identified with: Plouton (Hellenic), Pluto (Roman), Dionysos (Hellenic), Dis Pater (Roman), Aita (Estruscan), Orcus (Roman)
Festivals: N/A
Epithets: Pluto (Of Wealth), Theon Chthonius (God of the Underworld), Polysemantor (Ruler of Many), Polydegmon (Host of Many), Polydectes (Receiver of Many), Necrodegmon (Receiver of the Dead), Necron Soter (Saviour of the Dead), Moiragetes (Guide of the Fates)
Theoi Summary - Kirke
Κιρκη (kee-r-ke) - Kirke AKA Circe
Goddess of pharmakeia, nekromankia, sorcery, illusion, and transmutation
Ouranic & Chthonic Naiad, Goddess, Titaness, and/or Hero
Symbols: Cup, ladle, herbs, loom, wand
Animals: Pig, lion, hawk, wolf
Colors: Gold, purple, silver, red
Plants/Herbs: Moly, snowdrop, enchanter’s nightshade, magikal herbs overall
Stones/Crystals: Hag stone
Retinue: Nymphs of Aeaea
Relations: Helios (father), Perseis (mother), Hekate (sometimes mother), Aeetes (brother/sometimes father), Pasiphae (sister), Perses (brother), Phaunos (son), Latinos (son), Agrios (son), Telegonos (son), Medea (sometimes sister)
Identified with: Hekate (Hellenic), Medea (Hellenic)
Festivals: N/A
Epithets: Polypharmakos (Many Spells), Aeaean (Of Aeaea), Pharmakis (Witch/Sorceress), Euplókamos (Fair-headed), Audeeis (Speaking with Human Voice), Deinos (Terrible)
Theoi Summary - Artemis
Αρτεμις (AHR-te-mees) - Artemis
Goddess of the Moon, hunt, wilderness, animals, childbirth, chastity, vegetation, children, protector of the vulnerable, young women, and those entering womanhood
Ouranic Olympian
Symbols: Bow and arrows, moon, hunting knives, antlers, white disk, Animals: Deer, hunting dog, bear, wild boar, owl, wild animals as a whole
Colors: Silver, white, green, blue, teal, red
Plants/Herbs: Almond, amaranth, mugwort, wormwood, cannabis
Stones/Crystals: Silver, moonstone, quartz, diamond
Retinue: the Hunters of Artemis, Amnisiades, Okeanids, Nymphai
Relations: Leto (mother), Zeus (father), Apollo (twin brother), half sister to all children of Zeus
Identified with: Diana (Roman), Selene (Hellenic), Bastet (Kemetic), Sekhmet (Kemetic)
Festivals: Elaphebolia (6th Ela.), Kharisteria (6th Boe.), Mounichia (6 or 16th Mun.), Thargelia (6-7th Thar.), celebrated on the 6th of every month
Epithets: Agrotera (Of the Hunt), Phoebe (Bright), Pheraea (Of the Beasts), Elaphaea (Of the Deer), Limnaea (Of the Lake), Lycaea (Of the Wolves), Leucophryne (Of the White-Bird), Paedotrophus (Nurse of Children), Philomeirax (Friend of Young Girls), Orsilochia (Helper of Childbirth), Phosphorus (Light-Bringer), Soteira (Savior), Ariste (Best), Eucleia (Of Good Repute), Calliste (Beautiful), Protothronia (Of the First Throne)
Theoi Summary - Themis
Θεμις (theh-mees) - Themis
Goddess of divine law, oracles, customs, assemblies, natural order, justice, and counselor of Zeus
Ouranic Titaness
Symbols: Scales of justice, tripod, cornucopia, measuring rod, sword, blindfold
Animals: Lion (modern)
Colors: Grey, white
Plants/Herbs: ??
Stones/Crystals: ??
Retinue: ??
Relations: Ouranos (father), Gaia (mother), Zeus (husband), Moirai (daughters), Horai (daughters), Themeides (daughters), Prometheus (sometimes son)
Identified with: Demeter Thesmorphos (Hellenic), Rhea (Hellenic), Gaia (Hellenic), Justitia (Roman)
Festivals: Demokratia (12th Boe.)
Epithets: Sôteira (Savior), Euboulos (Well-Counselled), Orthoboulos (Well-Counselled), Hiera (Holy), Aidoios (August, Venerable), Eugenes (High-Born)
Theoi Summary - Hekate
Ἑκατη (eh-KAH-tee) - Hekate AKA Hecate, Hecata
Goddess of magik, witchcraft, ghosts, the dark moon, night, nekromankia, boundaries, and crossroads
Ouranic & Chthonic Titaness
Symbols: Two torches, daggers, keys, Hekate’s wheel, fire, crossroads, gateways
Animals: Serpents, polecat/weasel, dogs, horses, red mullet
Colors: Black, silver
Plants/Herbs: Yew, garlic, cypress, aconite, belladonna, dittany, mandrake
Stones/Crystals: Moonstone, smoky quartz, black tourmaline, hematite, agate, amethyst, dark stones
Retinue: Lampades, the dead
Relations: Perses (father), Asteria (mother), Nyx (mother), Skylla (sometimes daughter), Kirke (sometimes daughter), Medea (sometimes daughter)
Identified with: Artemis-Selene (Hellenic/Roman), Selene (Hellenic), Artemis (Hellenic), Iphigeneia (Hellenic), Ereshkigal (Mesopotamian), Marzanna (Slavic), Heqet (Kemetic), Despoine (Hellenic), Perseis (Hellenic), Bendis (Thracian)
Festivals: Hekate’s Deipnon (every dark moon), Noumenia (1st of every month)
Epithets: Perseïs (Destroyer), Brimo (Terrible One), Aedonaea (Of the Underworld), Trimorphis (Three-Formed), Trioditis (Of the Crossroads), Enodia (Of the Wayside), Nyctipolus (Night Wandering), Atalus (Tender), Chthonia (Of the Underworld), Curotrophus (Nurse of Young), Scylacagetis (Leader of Dogs), Liparocredemnus (Bright-Coiffed), Anassa eneri (Queen of Those Below)
Theoi Summary - Nemesis
Νεμεσις (nEH-meh-sees) - Nemesis AKA Rhamnousia
Goddess of retribution, fairness, and punishment of hubris
Ouranic Daemon
Symbols: Whip, wheel, wings, rein, sword, balance, apple branch
Animals: Goose
Colors: Red
Plants/Herbs: Apple, thistle
Stones/Crystals: Red jasper, tourmaline
Retinue: Tyche, Aedos
Relations: Nyx (mother), Okeanos (father), Zeus (sometimes father, consort), Helene of Troy (daughter), Telkhines (children)
Identified with: Invidia (Roman), Rivalitas (Roman), Shani (Hindu)
Festivals: Nemeseia (5th Boe.)
Epithets: Rhamnousia (Goddess of Rhamnous), Adrasteia (inescapable)
Theoi Summary - Demeter
Δημητηρ (thee-MEE-teer) - Demeter
Goddess of the cycle of life, agriculture, bread, and grain
Ouranic Olympian with Chthonic aspects
Symbols: Sheaf of grain, cornucopia, scythe, lotus staff, torch, bread, serpent-drawn chariot
Animals: Serpent, gecko, red mullet, pig, turtle dove, dragon-serpent
Colors: Black, green
Plants/Herbs: Wheat, grain, barley, poppy, mint
Stones/Crystals: Garnet, topaz, citrine, almandine, pyrope
Retinue: Hekate, Persephone, Eleusian demigods, Iacchus, Ploutos
Relations: Kronos (father), Rhea (mother), Zeus (brother), Haides (brother), Poseidon (brother), Hestia (sister), Hera (sister), Persephone (daughter), Despoine (daughter)
Identified with: Ceres (Roman), Cybele (Anatolian), Isis (Kemetic)
Festivals: Thesmophoria (11-13th Pya.), Eleusinian Mysteries (14-23rd Boe.), Haloa (26 Pos.)
Epithets: Chthonia (Of the Earth), Chloe (First Shoots), Epogmia (Of the Furrows), Anesidora (She Who Sends Forth Gifts), Plutodotira (Giver of Wealth), Carpophorus (Bearer of Fruit), Thermasia (Warmth), Megala Thea (Great Goddess), Megala Mater (Great Mother), Thesmophorus (Bringer of Law), Thesmia (Of the Laws), Prostasia (Patron), Panachaea (Of All Greeks), Horaphorus (Bringer of Seasons), Polyphorbus (Bountiful), Hagne (Holy), Cyanopeplus (Cloaked), Deo (Of the Earth), Lusia (Purifying), Erinys (Fury)
Theoi Summary - Persephone/Kore
Περσεφονη/κόρη (pehr-seh-FOH-nee/koh-reh) - Persephone/Kore AKA Core, Cora
Goddess-Queen of the Underworld, entry to Elysium, nekromankia, curses/Spring growth, grain
Ouranic & Chthonic Goddess
Symbols: Pomegranate, torch, wheat, flowers
Animals: Bats, black ram, parrots, talking birds
Colors: Red, black, green, pink
Plants/Herbs: Asphodel, pomegranate, narcissus, grain/wheat, mint
Stones/Crystals: Quartz, agate, jasper, tourmaline, sapphire
Retinue: Hekate, Iacchus, the dead
Relations: Haides (husband), Zeus (father), Demeter (mother), Zagreus (son), Melinoe (daughter), Erinys (sometimes daughters), Dionysos (sometimes son)
Identified with: Proserpina (Roman)
Festivals: Thesmophoria (11-13th Pya.), Eleusinian Mysteries (14-23rd Boe.), Haloa (26 Pos.)
Epithets: Kore (Maiden), Khthonia (Of the Earth/Underworld), Capophorus (Bringer of Fruit), Soteira (Savior), Megala Thea (Great Goddess), Hagne (Pure), Daeira (Knowing One), Praxidike (Exacter of Justice), Herkyna (Of Stone Enclosure), Protogone (First Born), Despoina (Mistress of the House), Hagne (Pure), Melindia (Honey)
Theoi Summary - Hypnos
Ὑπνος (eep-nohs) - Hypnos AKA Hypnus
God of sleep
Chthonic Daimon
Symbols: Inverted torch, horn of opium, Lethe, wings, dripping branch
Animals: Songbird
Colors: Black, blue
Plants/Herbs: Poppy, poplar
Stones/Crystals: Black stones
Retinue: Oneiroi
Relations: Pasithea (wife), Nyx (mother), Erebos (sometimes father), Thanatos (twin brother), Oneiroi (sons), Morpheus (son), Ikelos (son), Phantasos (son)
Identified with: Somnus (Roman), Sopor (Roman)
Festivals: N/A
Epithets: Epidotes (Bountiful), Melamkhrotos (Black Skinned), Pannikitis (Vanquisher)
Theoi Summary - Hermes
Ἑρμης (ehrr-MEES) - Hermes
God of herding, travelers, hospitality, roads, trade, writing, language, diplomacy, contests, astronomy, thievery, trickery, athletes, sleep, boundaries, translation, conducting away the dead, and messengers
Ouranic, Chthonic & Nomioic Olympian
Symbols: Caduceus, wings, sandals, satchel, lyre, cap, blade, shepherd’s pipes, herma
Animals: Ram, hawk, hare, turtle, rooster, cattle
Colors: Blue, black
Plants/Herbs: Crocus, strawberry-tree
Stones/Crystals: Pyrite, copper, citrine, aventurine
Retinue: Oreiades, Oneiroi, Pan, Panes, Satyroi
Relations: Zeus (father), Maia (mother), Dionysus (sometimes father, half brother), Aphrodite (sometimes mother, lover), Pan (son), Angelia (daughter), Palaistra (daughter), Priapos (sometimes son), Hermaphroditus (child), Eleusis (daughter), half brother to all children of Zeus
Identified with: Mercury (Roman), Thoth (Kemetic), Anubis (Kemetic), Turms (Estrucan), Casmilus (Hellenic)
Festivals: Hermaea (??), honored on the 4th of every month, Noumenia (1st of every month)
Epithets: Epimelius (Keeper of Flocks), Dolius (Of Crafts), Agoraeus (Of the Marketplace), Enagonius (Of the Games), Promachus (Champion), Hermeneutes (Translator), Tricephalus (Of Intersections), Diactorus (Guide/Messenger), Clepsiphron (Deceiver), Mechaniotes (Trickster), Pheletes (Thief), Polytropus (Wily), Poneomenus (Busy One), Euscopus (Watchful), Eriounes (Luck Bringer), Cydimus (Glorious), Cratus (Mighty), Pompaeus (Guide), Masterius (Of Searchers), Acaceta (Gracious), Oeopolus (Shepherd), Charmophron (Glad-Hearted)
Theoi Summary - Melisseus
Μελισσευς (meh-lee-see-us) - Melisseus
God of honey and beekeeping
Ouranic Nomioic demigod & daimon, Kourete, and/or Korybante
Symbols: Bees, honeycomb, beehives, honey-sap
Animals: Honey bees
Colors: Orange, yellow, gold
Plants/Herbs: Bee-friendly plants
Stones/Crystals: Citrine, bumble bee jasper
Retinue: N/A
Relations: Gaia (mother), Ouranos (sometimes father), Amalthea (consort/wife), Adrasteia (daughter), Ida (daughter)
Identified with: Melissa/Melissae/Meliae (Hellenic), Aristaios (Hellenic)
Festivals: N/A
Epithets: N/A
Theoi Summary - Zeus
Ζευς (tzeus) - Zeus
God-king of the gods, sky, lightning, thunder, law, order, fate, leadership, fatherhood, and justice
Ouranic Olympian with Chthonic aspects
Symbols: Lightning bolt, scepter, aegis, olive branch, storm clouds
Animals: Bull, cuckoo, eagle, swan
Colors: Blue, gold, yellow, purple
Plants/Herbs: Oak tree, olive tree
Stones/Crystals: Diamond, quartz, smokey quartz
Retinue: Themis, Hermes, Iris, Hestia, Metis, Ganymedes, Hebe, Harpyiai, Pegasos, Zelos, Kratos, Nike, Bia
Relations: Hera (wife, sister), Themis (wife), Metis (wife), Dione (wife), Ganymedes (consort), Leto (consort), Mnemosyne (consort), Semele (consort), Demeter (consort, sister), Persephone (sometimes consort, daughter), Io (consort), Nemesis (consort), Hestia (sister), Poseidon (brother), Haides (brother), Khronos (father), Rhea (mother), Helen of Troy (daughter), Hebe (sometimes daughter), Herakles (son), Apollo (son), Artemis (daughter), Hephaistos (sometimes son), Ares (son), Hermes (son), Athena (sometimes daughter), Eris (sometimes daughter), Moirai (daughters), Horai (daughters), Kharites (sometimes daughters), Pan (sometimes son), Mousai (daughters)
Identified with: Jupiter (Roman), Ammon (Kemetic), Indra (Hindu), Sabazios (Phrygian), Helios (Hellenic), Barnabas (Christian)
Festivals: Theogamia (26th Gam.), Pandia (14h Ela.), Noumenia (1st of every month), Demokratia (12th Boe.), Zeus Epoptes (25 Meg.), Olympeia (19th Mun.), Bouphonia (14th Skir.), Diasia (29th Ant.)
Epithets: Ombrius (Of the Rain), Hyetius (Of the Rain), Aphesius (Releasing), Ceraunius (Of the Thunderbolt), Astrapaeus (Of the Lightning), Cataebates (Descending), Labrandeus (Raging), Conius (Of the Dust), Evenemus (Of Fair Winds), Maemactes (Boisterous), Basileus (King), Hypatus (Supreme), Coryphaeus (Leader), Ctesius (Of the House), Herceius (Of the Courtyard), Bulaeus (Of the Council), Ambulius (Counsellor), Xenius (Of Hospitality), Plusius (Of Wealth), Cosmetes (Orderer), Philius (Of Friendship), Phyxius (Of Refuge), Palamnaeus (Punisher of Murderers), Catharsius (Of Ritual Purification), Apemius (Averter of Ills), Soter (Savior), Laoites (Of the People), Eleuthereus (Of Freedom), Sthenius (Strong), Phyxius (Banishes), Milichius (Gracious), Epoptes (Overseer)
honestly even if you are a “stereotypical” worshipper of a god, you’re still doing great. You’re a Dionysian that likes to get drunk? Good, just be safe! You’re a chaotic bisexual Apollonian? That’s okay! You’re an Ace or lesbian Artemisian who wants to chill in the woods? That’s okay! You’re doing great! You’re an Aphrodite worshipper who’s really into pink, self love, and sea aesthetics? You’re doing lovely!
Your worship isn’t lesser even if it’s what people expect. Your relationship can still be deep and interpersonal. You’re doing amazing — don’t doubt yourself.
A friendly reminder that paganism has no place for TERFs and white supremacists ✌
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