I just bought these to be my representation for Artemis and Hekate! I’m thinking about working with Hekate along with Artemis during the winter season. We’ll see. Regardless I know I want to work with her more so a representation is useful!
Art is done by Iren Horrors and I got both of these on her Society 6 page which is currently doing 30% off sitewide for BF if you’re interested!
There’s some amount of curiosity surrounding what it’s like to be an oathbound devotee to a deity. I thought I’d share my personal experience of being oathbound to Artemis.
For me, becoming oathbound to the goddess was a very personal and private moment. There was no ritual or ceremony involved. It simply happened. It was a very tranquil and serene time. After nearly a decade of relationship building, I knew I was ready, and there was not an ounce of doubt in my mind that this is what I want. Having severed ties with my biological mother, I turned to Artemis for a mother figure. I asked her to be my mother, and she accepted. It was then only natural that I would swear to her my perpetual daughterly devotion. As her mortal adopted daughter, I will honor her, love her, be devoted and dedicated to her for life.
Now, I very much love and respect the entire Greek pantheon, and the other gods are definitely a part of my life. I worship and follow other gods as well, and not long ago I also became a devotee of Hestia. But it is understood that Artemis is the one I’m closest to, whom I devote more of my time and activities to than anyone else. She gets the VIP treatment in my worship, in a sense. That doesn’t mean I adore my other deities less. My deities are all special to me in their own ways. However, my commitment to Artemis is one that I will never walk away from. She will always be the most important deity in my life, and I will remain her faithful mortal daughter and devotee forever. With this, I know that I will always have her guidance and protection. I have given her my love as her daughter, and she has given me her love as my mother.
I feel like I can never stress enough, how serious an oath to a god is. This post is a good one to read for some general knowledge, for a start. A while ago I also wrote a post on Hellenic Pagan Oath Taking. I remain firm in my advice that you should not swear an oath to a deity in the early stage of your relationship. And you should definitely not swear an oath for just any reason. Just because you’re ready to form a deeper bond and take your devotion to the next level, doesn’t mean it’s time to take an oath. I realize that the trend of godspouse could seem cool and tempting, but a marriage, in and of itself, is an oath. It’s why there are vows taken at a wedding. Vows count as oaths. You can be infatuated with a god. You can have a crush on a god. You can adore a god and fangirl squeal over a god. That doesn’t mean you should go ahead and oath bind yourself to that god out of romantic fantasies because you think it’ll make you more “special” to them or you believe it will make them committed to you back. This post talks about the dangers of the godspouse trend among young worshippers in particular very well. Being oathbound to a deity in any way, shape, or form is a big responsibility to take on, one that not every worshipper is up for, even after many years of worship. And if you have to ask whether you’re ready, then chances are, you’re not.
At the request of a lovely anon, this post is going to be about a very unique and very interesting epithet of Zeus - Meilikhios.
I’ve talked in passing about Zeus Meilikhios in two other posts of mine: Zeus KatharsiosandMisconceptions of Zeus, but I’ve never done a post focusing solely on this epithet, mostly because it can be a bit to talk about. So, let’s get into it today!
Some translations of Meilikhios that I’ve seen include “the merciful”, “the mild”, “the kindly”, “open to propitiation”, etc.
MEILI′CHIUS (Meilichios), i. e. the god that can be propitiated, or the gracious, is used as a surname of several divinities. 1. Of Zeus, as the protector of those who honoured him with propitiatory sacrifices. At Athens cakes were offered to him every year at the festival of the Diasia. (Thuc. i. 126; Xenoph. Anab. vii. 7. § 4.) Altars were erected to Zeus Meilichius on the Cephissus (Paus. i. 37. § 3),at Sicyon (ii.9. § 6), and at Argos (ii. 20. § 1; Plut. De cohib.
Zeus Meilikhios was often depicted as a giant snake - a creature of the earth.
Even if in one perspective Zeus Meilichios was simply one aspect of Zeus, in another he had to be treated as an independent figure. He was often portrayed differently too, as a gigantic snake. (p.91 of On Greek Religion by Robert Parker)
It is a Chthonic epithet of Zeus, one that has to do with the placating of the dead. He is, like Zeus Kathersios, a god of purification; Votive offerings at Argos were dedicated to him in order to be cleansed of the miasma inccured through bloodshed:
Bryas of Argos was put in command [of the Argive Thousand]. He committed a number of violent outrages against common people, and on one occasion he dishonoured a bridal procession by snatching a virgin girl they were leading to the bridegroom. When night fell the young girl watched Bryas going to sleep and then blinded him. But the coming of day betrayed her; she fled to the people as a ritual suppliant. They refused to give her up to the vengeance of the regiment, there was a fight, the people won it, and in their fury they left not one man of the thousand alive. Afterwards, among the ceremonies of their purification from the blood of kindred, they dedicated a statue of Zeus Meilichios. - Pausanias (2.20.1-2)
There was also a festival in his honor at Athens, called the Diasia, which was celebrated on the 23rd of Anthesterion. For those that could afford them, pigs were sacrificed and burnt whole, as no part of the animal was meant to be eaten in a sacrifice to a god of the underworld. For those who couldn’t afford them, cakes baked in animal shapes were sacrificed.
The festival was described in antiquity as ‘performed with a certain loathsomeness’ and accompanied by grim expressions. This was the public side. Domestically, it was a day of family meals, hospitality and of giving children presents. (pg. 66 of Zeus)
So, not only is he a god of purification, but he also has familial connections and even protective ones:
Thucydides tells the story of the sixth-century athlete Cylon, famous as an Olympian, and married to the daughter of the tyrant of Megara, who attempted in 632 BC to seize political power in Athens. The Delphic oracle advised him to attack during the greatest festival of Zeus. Not surprisingly, he construed this to be the Olympic Games, but his attack went disastrously wrong. Had he attacked during the Diasia, Thucydides points out, he would have found the city largely empty as all the citizens left it for the sanctuary of Zeus Meilichios. Whether designedly or inadvertently, the god protects his worshippers from threats to the city, and ensures their safety. (pg. 3 of the role of Zeus Meilikhios in Argos)
So, this chthonic epithet of Zeus is quite complex in and of itself – on one hand, he is a god tasked with purifiying those who have incurred miasma through bloodshed, but also has strong familial and gentle connotations with the Diasia.
Feel free to send in requests for certain epithets!
Sources:Zeus by Ken Dowden, The role of Zeus Meilikhios in Argos by Diana Burton, and On Greek Religion by Robert Parker
Well, here goes nothing. I’m going to start the 15 days of deity devotion post series for Zeus. I don’t think I’ll post every single day for this series, but I’ll try to make it at least regular.
Day 1 - Basic Introduction
Name:Zeus.
Domain: Weather, justice, family, household, cities, law and order, the heavens, fatherhood, leadership, purification, fate, xenia, protection, etc.
Symbols: Eagle, bull, swan, thunderbolt, oak tree, crown, throne, stormcloud, mountains, etc.
Epithets: I’m not going to list all of them, but here are a few of my favorites! - Zeus Apemios (Averter of Ills) - Zeus Hykesios (of Suppliants) - Zeus Hypatos (Nost High) - Zeus Kataibates (Who Comes Down) - Zeus Kathersios (of Ritual Purification) - Zeus Ktesios (of the Household and Property) - Zeus Meilikhios (the Merciful) - Zeus Palamnios (Punisher of Murderers) - Zeus Phyxios (of Refuge) - Zeus Polieus (of the City) - Zeus Soter (of Safety, Preservation, and Deliverance from Harm) - Zeus Teleios (of Marriage Rites) - Zeus Xenios (of Hospitality)
If you’re curious about any of these epithets and want to learn more, I have posts for a few of them on my page!
Devotional Acts: I actually made a previous post on devotional acts for him, which I’ll put here.
Offerings: Representations of any of his sacred animals, trees, or symbols, water, tea, coffee (in my experience he prefers coffee with milk but no sugar /upg), frankincense, myrrh, rain-scented, or storax incense, (if old enough to buy alcohol) whiskey, gin, vodka (any hard liquor will do), cakes, breads (if offering to Zeus Hypatos, only cake, and if offering to Zeus Meilikhios, cakes baked in the shapes of animals like pigs or goats), meat, etc.
my dreams aren’t usually like this. typically i wake up thinking “lol what is up with my brain” cause its just some random weird shit inspired by the events of my day, whatever i was watching before bed, etc.
this time though, it feltlike it had meaning. i might have even had partial control over myself in the dream, but i honestly can’t tell now.
i cant remember the beginning of it clearly, but i know i was outside my grandmother’s house. which to me, isn’t that notable, but it’s one of the places where i feel most comfortable if that means anything. i was with another girl who i didnt recognize at all, and at this point i really can’t remember what she looked like either. we didn’t talk much but we both knew what we were there for.
it was dark outside, very dark. the streetlights weren’t even on. (there are normally a ton around her house. its a college neighborhood.)
my grandma came outside and said goodnight to me, and she went inside. after that, a hooded figure came out of the woods behind the house. it was carrying two black roses, one of which had a lot of dead petals in the middle of it. that was the one i got.
me and the girl knelt down in front of the hooded figure and it sat down as well. me and the other girl were very anxious but it didn’t feel dangerous. the girl pulled two white candles out of her bag and placed them on the ground in front of us, and the second they touched the ground they were lit.
i dont remember a lot of what came next but the hooded figure began talking to us and we agreed to it. it then started saying things that we would repeat, but sometimes i struggled getting the words out of my mouth. i remember vividly that we were pledging ourselves to work with and love a hellenic deity, who i have now realized is nyx. some friends helped me figure that out. it makes sense, seeing as i have asked to work with her before, and ive dedicated some meals and self care stuff to her.
the next morning, i began to sense that there were spirits outside my house. the hooded figures were watching me. i didnt feel like i was in danger but i h a t e being watched, so together me and my spirit companion got them to leave. they haven’t returned.
clearly, nyx is interested in me. but why did it seem like i was initiated into some sort of cult? and who are the hooded figures? if anyone has any ideas i would really like to hear them.
I realize that some of the following options aren’t possible for all witches. You are not less of a witch if you can’t do these things. You are still valid. These are just some possible alternatives and suggestions.
Gathering Materials
Get creative and make things
Wands, journals, incense, and black salt are all things that you can make yourself. You can also make your own self care products. I have a post on that here. This is a cheaper alternative if using things found in nature. It also helps the environment because these items aren’t being mass produced, which can sometimes come at the cost of pollution from large factories.
Buy things second hand
This is good because, just as above, you avoid the use of large factories which can lead to pollution. You may be able to find things at yard sales, thrift stores, or even online sites such as facebook marketplace.
Buy local
Large chain grocery stores have a long process to get food from one area to your store of choice. This includes the use of transporting item from farms to distribution centers to your store. This is not the entire process but it is part of it. If you buy locally from places like farmer’s markets, it can come from the farm to the market. This (partially) eliminates the middle man.
Buy from etsy shops
Etsy sellers often make things themselves, which just as above cuts down the process of stores and distribution centers.
Harvest your own materials
You can harvest certain herbs from your personal garden. This is good because you know where the herbs come from and what was used to grow them. It often avoids things like harmful pesticides.
Or you can find things in nature. Things such as seashells can be used as offerings or representations of the water element, sticks can be used to make wands, leaves can be used to make wishes or to meditate with, and plants can be used for herbs.
Finding Books
Find books at libraries, charity shops, second hand shops, or online sources such as thriftbooks. Another option is ebook, which reduces the amount of cut down trees.
Buying from chain stores
Research where the companies and brands source their products.
Some things to consider are as follows: Are they from overseas which may make the process to get items to you longer and cause air pollution? Are they grown in your region, state or province? Are they sustainable? Are they reusable? Are they recycled? How much waste is produced by using it? Are they ethically sourced?
Know that you don’t have to check off all the boxes above nor do you have to check off any of them, as it may be inaccessible. But just be more aware of where your items come from.
Disposing of Spells
I have a post that has sources and tips on disposing of spells that you can find here. But I’ll reiterate some of the tips here:
Check how biodegradable something is before burying it or putting it into bodies of water. Things like glass aren’t the best things to put into water or to bury as it may harm the animals that live there or that can find it in the ground. It also doesn’t degrade very fast and will be stuck in that area for a long time.
Do not introduce new species as they may be invasive to that area. Things like herbs, leaves or flowers may grow into plants. If they weren’t found in that area or if they come from overseas, try not to bury it or leave it in the wild in a new area. For example, something bought in England shouldn’t be introduced to Canada unless it is also native in Canada. Otherwise you may be introducing a new invasive species.
this spell is actually quite personal to me as it was the first spell i ever performed! i was nine and very interested in witchcraft, so i decided cast a charm to help my sister sleep better
time:the morning is best as the powder needs time to charge in the sunlight!
gather:cinnamon, rose oil / water, lovage leaves
✨ take a teaspoon of cinnamon and add seven drops of rose oil or water
✨ boil a small pan of lovage leaves and let it to steep for 2 or 3 minutes
✨ add one teaspoon of this to your previous ingredients
you can use the rest of the lovage potion for a sleep-inducing bath!
✨ leave the mixture out to dry beneath the sun. as it turns into a powder, its intent is charged by the sunlight
✨ finally, sprinkle your powder lightly on the bed you wish to bless.
Esabats are 12/13 moon celebrations that honor the goddess in her assoziation with the moon. Traditionally covens would meet on Esabats to celebrate and work with the Goddess to bring healing and assistance for their members. Specific Goddess would be called apon during Esabats.
here are some mudane and simple ways to incorporate magic into your everyday life witchcraft does not have to be extravagant or a ritual all of the time it can be as simple as tending to yourself or going out into nature.’their is magic in the mundane’
meditation mediate daily to clear your thoughts and maintain a good headspace
pray to your deities or whomever you work with/believe;deities,spirt guides;universe
visualize how you want the day to go
hydrate to fuel your mind body & soul
open window allow the air in
charge your water with crystals
cleanse yourself to remove negative energies
cleanse your environment
journal write down your thoughts dreams and intents
yoga stretch your body to get the energies flowing
breathe
hold yours crystals allow there energies to fill you up
pick a book from your bookshelf and close your eyes flip to a page read the page look for any signs clue or advice
pick a tarot card
tend to your plants and garden water and feed them
tea based on your intent
coffee magic
read & research witchcraft
tea leaf reading
do kitchen magic
draw sigils on food
put moon water into tea
give pets moon water
bathe to cleanse yourself both physically and spiritually
look into the mirror and say affirmations
do glamor magic
pick clothes based on intents;black for protection
pick jewelry on based on intent;sun for harmony
put essential oils on based on intents;lavender for peace
carry spell jars with you
pick a crystal based on intents
light a candle based on your intent for the day
bless objects
go out into nature
ground yourself
hug a tree
leave an offering to mother nature
keep an eye out for animals you see and later look up their symbolism
~•The Essentials For Your General Magick Cabinet •~
ALT
I create intuitively chosen mystery ensembles inspire by the occult, witchcraft, and mythology where many of my own handcrafted creations fill the box in my Etsy shop, thus, I often am asked by those new to Witchcraft or who are beginning to explore different aspects of their spiritually to include ’the essentials’, or whatever it is I think would benefit someone who is just delving into the world of new age spirituality and witchery.
It doesn’t matter what books you read or blogs you may follow, there always seems to be some inconsistencies here and there regarding what tools are ‘essential’ for a beginner. Sure, there’s a lot regarding the altar and shrine set up, but what if you do not have the space to dedicate to an altar? What if you prefer to perform your craft on the fly, or find yourself leaning toward secular practices rather than devoting yourself to deity worship?
The handful of tools and supplies I have put together here covers pretty much any ordinary practice that would take place in any spell or ritual and give you an inexpensive basis from which you may build upon as you continue learning, practicing, and exploring what ignites your spark and helps to recover your light. :)
•White Candles or Tea Lights (And Matches or a Lighter)- One may enter any Family Dollar or Dollar Tree and find multipacks or single white candles or tea lights in abundance. Many spells call for a specific colored candle to be used that corresponds with the purpose or intentions to be expressed or manifested. This extends beyond what is known as ’candle magick’ and falls into a category I personally just learned was called ’sympathetic magick’- which is a fancy word for choosing spell or ritual tools, components, and supplies that have some kind of symbolic or intrinsic association to what you desire. The act of creating the right atmosphere for manifesting your will is a type of magick unto itself that can extend well beyond an altar or shrine. Picking the corresponding moon phase, time of day and day of the week, herbs, oils, and candle colors are all forms of sympathetic magick, with candle color probably being the easiest aspect to understand and acquire. White Candles may be substituted for any colored candle that a spell or ritual may call for, as white is considered the absence of color, you may imprint upon it whatever color you desire it to be. This kills the need for a large stash of chime candles or votives of all different colors. Sure, it’s nice to have the appropriate color a spell calls for and having such in your possession does help conjure the atmosphere whoever created the spell intended to conjure, but in a pinch, any white candle or tea light with something to light them with will work just as well as that pink or red candle for your love spell or whatever it may be you are attempting.
•Clear Quartz Crystals- Clear Quartz only recently became semi-scarce due to over mining and demand, though one may still purchase Clear Quartz crystal points in bulk for around $10-15 for a 100 gram bag on Amazon and beyond, where if you prefer raw stones over tumbled and polished, you may be able to get them even cheaper. Clear Quartz is believed to be the 'Master Healer’ by Reiki Masters, as it possesses many different healing properties in addition to cleansing, grounding, and aligning the chakras. In witchcraft, Clear Quartz is used in many different rituals as it is an amplifier of energy that can enhance the efficacy and success rate of spells and manifestations aside from amplifying the energy of any and all other components and crystals around it. Clear Quartz may be readily substituted for any crystal, should a crystal be called for in any sense, and its abundance in nature and online make it an essential choice for having on hand for everything from creating ChargingorMoon Water, creating crystal grids, talismans, spell jars, mojo / Gris Gris bags, or simply placing in your home or on your altar to help facilitate whatever you may be attempting to conjure or manifest at any time.
•Olive Oil- it’s no joke that essential oils, especially those that are organic or completely natural and high quality are quite expensive. If one were to purchase even just the handful of essential oils commonly mentioned in most witchy books, occult texts, and herbalist grimoires, you would be looking at a good $30-$60 investment for the basics. Olive Oil, on the other hand, may not be particularly cheap at the grocery store, but when you consider the amount you get for the price compared to the .33fl oz bottles of essential oils, you are getting quite a bargain and a tool that may be substituted for any particular oil something may ask you to use, including for dressing / anointing candles and ritual tools. The ancient Greeks and Romans often used Olive Oil as an offering to the Gods, and it has long been considered a sacred nectar in many different religions. If you already have a selection of essential oils, you may use Olive Oil as a carrier oil to make them last longer by diluting them and rebottling them or to make your own essential oil blends and ritual oils. Olive Oil is naturally pure and will allow your oil blends to work with most diffusers and burners while providing a hypoallergenic carrier option should you wish to apply any to your skin.
•Salt- So many things salt may be used for and so many reasons to keep a stash of salt around set aside for spiritual endeavours. Sea Salt in particular is a component of many spells, rituals, potions, and magickal concoctions. It is representative of the element of Earth and is associated with many simple practices you can easily integrate into your daily rituals for cleansing, banishing, and protection. Using salt for cleansing offers a no-burn, inexpensive, sensitivity friendly option for the modern witch that can be purchased on the cheap virtually anywhere that sells things.
•Sage- The next few items are more essential for the diligent witch putting together their toolbox, as one can avoid the herbal aspects of witchcraft entirely if they desire to with many more modern texts not blending the old world concepts of herbalism/ old world medicine being akin to magick. Sage is often burned for cleansing purposes, either in smudge or incense form, but it may also be substituted for any herb a spell may call for, provided you are not trying to concoct a definitive product or recipe as a result. Sage may be easily grown within your own home- I myself have a common Sage plant I grow indoors and have been reading the benefits ever since I purchased the starter from a small nursery in Kentucky, as I never seem to have any luck sprouting seeds myself. Sage may be added to spell jars and the like as easily as one would add a handful of crushed Clear Quartz for the added benefit of maintaining a cleansed vessel for manifestation. Sage incense may also be substituted the same way.
•Roses- Roses and Rose Petals have always been associated with love spells and love potions, but many do not realize that Roses have a positive energy so profound, that vibrates on so many levels, that they may be adapted to serve virtually any purpose in any spell or spiritual practice, not just spells associated with love, romance, or sexuality.
•A Bell or Bells- Whether you wish to drop the money on an intricate antique or visit your local consignment store or dollar store and pick up some used school bells or jingle bells, the bell and bells are probably the most underrated tool a witch can utilize, like, ever. Bells have a long multicultural history of providing blessings of prosperity, protection, and good luck, with many beliefs rooted around the belief that the ringing of a bell resonates throughout the fabric of the cosmos, reverberating across space and time. Percussive instruments, as bells are, are often used for cleansing rituals and spiritual healing. It is often stated that ringing a bell 'resets’ the atmosphere and energy around you, effectively banishing negativity and providing a blank slate for conjuring new energy and any other spiritual activities. Don’t balk at the bells!
ALT
If you’re the creative type, you may create what are known as ’Witch’s Bells,’ often made from wreaths or braided twine, beaded rings, etc with three or more bells attached meant to be hung off the doorknob of the entrance to your space or they may be made as a handheld tool to be used for regular rituals. These are then blessed or enchanted in some way that depends on the practitioner and the purpose they wish them to serve.
What about those of us that have limited storage space? Or those that may not be able to light candles or incense due to living arrangements or allergies? This is where myself and many others can step in and offer you a hand. In my own shop, I offer hand crafted and personalized / customized spell kits created for your specific needs that will provide you all the materials for any specific spell or ritual you desire. There are other sellers that offer similar options, some that are personalized and others more general, but if you are looking for something more 'disposable’ to be at your disposal at any given time, this may be worth looking into.
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My own spell kits range anywhere from $12-$35 depending on what it is you request and the materials you require. As I cater to all skill levels and handicaps in terms of what one can feasibly perform or utilize in any given situation, if you do happen to have a particular spell in mind but have no idea how to proceed in your current situation,I will be more than happy to consult with you and hand select or create a spell kit with detailed instructions and tools to aid you on your spiritual journey, regardless of your destination. As I take great pleasure in assisting others in manifesting their dreams and desires, I will always work with you and put your needs above your budget.
ALT
Just some food for thought for those of you who have been blindly purchasing items for spells or spiritual endeavours to have on hand 'just in case’ and to remind everyone that magick and successful manifestation is less about the 'stuff’ and very much about your intentions when using it to conjure energy and become the catalyst for change, however you proceed to do so.
Wishing everyone a blessed weekend and throwing a friendly reminder out there that the current sale that has been ongoing in the shop will be ending soon- this will be the last until next month so please take advantage if you have had your eye on something. I will be retiring some older designs at the end of September 2021 for recreation / re imagining and to pursue new and better concepts to take other’s places. These designs will go on one last farewell sale during the month for a good 25%-50% off until they are sold out. As always, I appreciate everyone’s support of my Craft and crafts. It has been a pleasure to work with and get to know so many amazing people! A dream come true to do this full time!
-Samantha
Owner, Designer, Creator, Chaos Witch & Spiritualist 20+ Years Practice
Today, I’ll be going back to the Hellenistic Period, to the Hasmonean dynasty of Judea. The recipe in question is a simple honeyed-hens, recorded by Seleucid accounts of a feast held by one of the ruling elite. Though the original recipe refers to it plainly as chicken with honey, I’m going to be recreating it today based on our knowledge of contemporary dining habits!
In any case, let’s now take a look at the World That Was! Follow along with my YouTube video above!
1 - Prepare the Chicken To begin with we need to season our chicken. Do this by sprinkling some salt, some freshly ground black pepper, some ground coriander, and some ground cumin on top of your chicken, before rubbing it in with your hands. In antiquity, chicken would have been eaten, along with wildfowl like duck, and even doves or pigeon. Any of these birds would work well here, but chicken would be the easiest meat to deal with today.
Leave your chicken aside while you go make the sauce.
2 - Prepare the Sauce Next, we need to make a sauce to go with this. In antiquity, mustard seeds and vinegar would have been the base of several sauces or condiments. You can easily do this here, but a better solution would be to use pre-made wholegrain mustard, like I’m doing.
In any case, toss about a tablespoon or two of mustard into a bowl, along with a good glug of olive oil. On top of this, add an equal amount of honey, along with a few crushed cloves of garlic. Mix all this together into a fairly thick sauce. If you want, you can thicken this over a medium heat for a few minutes until it’s just about bubbling. I didn’t do this, but it turned out well!
3 - Assemble the Dish Toss your seasoned chicken into a lightly oiled baking dish. Pour over your sauce, and try and spread it around evenly. If you want to, you could place the chicken into a Ziploc bag with the sauce and leave it to marinate overnight in the fridge.
Either way, place your prepared chicken into an oven preheated to 200° C / 400° F, and let it all bake away for 40 minutes, flipping them over halfway through so they cook evenly.
Take the chicken out when they’re browned and cooked through, serve up warm on a bed of edible greens like rocket, and dig in!
The finished dish is super succulent and flavourful. The spices were very floral and nutty, improved by the time spent baking. The mustard and honey mix caramelised at the bottom of the baking dish, which was a delicious bit of sweet heat when serving up!
The meat itself was very tender, with the skin on top crisping up significantly during the cooking process. In antiquity, it’s unknown if birds were divided up into legs, wings, thighs etc, before or after cooking. Though it’s likely that they may have been prepared both as a whole roasted chicken that was then divided up at the table, as well as pre-cut into more easy to manage pieces like I did here. It’s really a matter of personal preference today anyway.
I just had a deep deep session yesterday with Zeus. Read a few hymns for him, said some prayers and gave him my true and deep thanks for everything that he does for me in my life. I nearly cried at the deep presence of Zeus as I praised him. At the end of my prayers I sat there, my gentle hand caressing the smooth bronze of my Zeus statue, thanking him for being there for me when no one else was, for the path he has shown me, for the guidance he continues to bring to me. Thanking him for the joy and calmness, the storms that kept me and continue to keep me safe and for the blessings he continues to bring upon me when I need them most.
Zeus truly is a kind loving God full of goodness and mightyness. A God that watches over this world with a kind heart and wise mind of law, order and truth.
Feeling his loving presence is something I will forever be grateful for.
It’s a Thursday and I get news of Northern Lights on Jupiter, I am wearing my Zeus shirt, Zeus ring, lightning necklace and my lightning earrings. I feel like a walking Zeus shrine today! I feel GREAT becuase of Zeus!
I praised Zeus for a bit, taking care of the staute of him on my altar making sure he isn’t dusty. Of course, my big bronze Zeus getting alot of hugs today and forever. Listening to some amazing Greek music feeling nothing but euphoria!
My passion for this path is endless, worshipping Zeus brings me absolute joy that I can never explain in full words.
I feel really relaxed and calm. I feel the sweet energy and presence of Lord Zeus! I feel Electric!
Lord Zeus, you light up my little world with your divine mightyness. I adore you and all that you are, all that you do and everything you bring to this universe!
Strong wielder of the Thunderbolt, one of true law, order, truth and justice ⚖You keep this universe running smooth. Such an amazing ruler you are.
So fatherly and caring, loving and accepting.
I thank you everyday for your love and protection. I appreciate you and the amazing blessings your bring.
My area was spared from the worst of the storm but we did get a little wind and heavy rain!!
I thank Zeus for that!
I love you, Lord Zeus
Your presence melts my heart and lights up my little world
Even tho I was a little cranky over my stuff getting soaked out in the rain this morning while grabbing a coffee, I deeply enjoyed feeling your soothing rain on my skin. Came back home feeling great after it. Your storms truly amaze me.⚡⛈⚡
Got my new addition to my little altar for you Lord Zeus! A little meditation tea infuser that is dedicated to you!
Zeus I honor, Zeus I praise, my devotion will last forever and always⚡⚡
Such a handsome and mighty God you are, you truly bring light, law and order to this universe. All-seeing Allfather Zeus, who wields the power of Lightning, who brings the rain upon the lands. You amaze me in every single way.
I thank you for being the one who was by my side through my toughest days. I thank you for your continued protection, wholesome love and care. You truly bring joy into my life, Lord Zeus
Going to take this time during the storm to honor Zeus and all that he is and all that he does.⚡⛈⚡
He is so mighty and magnificent, such an All-seeing father. Master of the storm, powerful wielder of the Thunderbolt.
I will take in the beauty and power of your storms and respect them. May it go easy on us.
Zeus, I love and honor you with everything in my heart! Forever grateful for the relationship that we have, you are so special to me and I love you unconditionally
O Thundering Zeus, I will honor you during your big mighty storm coming my way⚡⛈⚡
Your presence in my life is truly magical, and I thank you for it every single day. My heart even melts for you, Zeus, that’s how happy you make me when you are around me.
I will never stop showering you with nothing but true devotion, love, care, affection and honor.
I will be a walking shrine for you, Lord Zeus, that’s how passionate I am with honoring you
The fact that he accepts and loves what I give him makes my heart so happy.
Doing this makes me happy and I enjoy it every time.
I love and adore the almighty Zeus, he is so special to me and he truly is such a wholesome God.
He is so mighty but so sweet, he’s got a bit of tough love but still very kind and guides me through situations. I thank him everyday for everything that he is and everything that he does.
I truly honor Zeus, the almighty wielder of the Thunderbolt, all wise and All-seeing l, fatherly and full of law and order. He truly brings light into this universe.
Zeus, I love you unconditionally and honor you with all my heart
I feel the presence of the almighty Zeus heavily today!
I actually went out in the rain for him and I felt pure bliss and joy. I love stormy weather, always felt connected to it! I praised Zeus in the rain as the drops hit my skin so flawlessly. I wanted to stay out there for while, just enjoy Zeus’ storms all day and meditate.
Storms bring me such comfort, I thank Zeus for that
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The almighty Zeus!!!! So very powerful, so magnificent and pure. All-seeing and wise, full of truth, justice, law and order. Fatherly, caring and loving. Such a amazing God I am forever grateful to have a strong relationship with. Powerful wielder of the Thunderbolt, master of the storm, bringer of rain and wind. A true protector I feel safe with. Trusting and wholesome, ever so divineand sweet. Zeus amazes me in every single way.
I thank you Zeus for being the most wholesome God I have ever worshipped in my life. I am truly grateful for your protection and true presence in my life. Honoring you is such a passion of mine and I cherish every moment I have with you. I wouldn’t be who I am if it weren’t for you, Lord Zeus. I love you unconditionally and purely
The little container with “Zeus” and a heart on it is the herb blend.
Zeus loves my little altar and I am SO glad I can make the king of Gods happy, giving him so much love and care for all that he’s done for me and this universe.
I praise you, Lord Zeus! I love you unconditionally and I am forever grateful for the true bond and connection we have together
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