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Posts about religion, skepticism, and how it fits into the scientific world.
Ways of Worship: Tyche
Tyche is the Goddess of luck, wealth, fortune, fate, and chance. Her Roman form is Fortuna. Her parents were said to be Aphrodite and Zeus, or Aphrodite and Hermes. She was said to be a companion of Nemesis and Agathos Daimon. The three gave out luck and fortune, as well as took it away, when punishment needed to be dealt out. Tyche was often the guardian spirit of the city's fortune and prosperity, and would be depicted with a crown shaped like the city's walls. Her statues would vary depending on the city, with either a stock of wheat, stepping on a swimmer, or with a cornucopia.
By Lilli Behom7 years ago in Futurism
Ways of Worship: Hephaestus
Hephaestus is the God of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges, and the art of sculptures. His Roman form is Vulcan. Hephaestus's parents are Hera and Zeus, but some myths claim it was just Hera alone. His wife is Aphrodite, although she is known to be unfaithful. He has many children including Thalia, Eucleia, Eupheme, Philophrosyne, Cabeiri, and Euthenia. Hephaestus is one of the 12 Olympians.
By Lilli Behom7 years ago in Futurism
Ways of Worship: Eris
Eris is the Goddess of chaos, strife, and discord. Her Roman form is Discordia. There are many variants on who her parents might be. Some say it was just Nyx who gave birth to her, while others claim it was Nyx and Erebus. Some still think it was Zeus and Hera. She had many children, mainly thought to be Dysnomia, Atë, Lethe, Limos, Algos, Hysminai, Makhai, Phonoi, Androktasiai, Neikea, Pseudea, Logoi, Amphilogiai, and Horkos.
By Lilli Behom7 years ago in Futurism
Ways of Worship: Dionysus
Dionysus is the God of religious ecstasy, winemaking, wine, ritual madness, grape harvest, fertility, and theatre. His parents are Zeus and Semele, the Princess of Thebes. His wife is Ariadne, the daughter of King Midas. The two met on the island of Naxos after Theseus left her stranded there. Dionysus' Roman form is Bacchus. He is one of the 12 Olympians and the last God to be added. It's said that Hestia was originally an Olympian, but stepped down when Dionysus came to Olympus to keep the peace between the other Olympians and her family.
By Lilli Behom7 years ago in Futurism
Six Uncommon Magical Symbols or Items
Fancy yourself some cool symbols to satisfy an intellectual or mystical itch? Well, I hope you're ready for what's ahead. There are so many symbols out there that tickle our subconscious and reveal what and how our ancestors perceived the world and life's merciless circumstances.
By Aliciel Alone7 years ago in Futurism
Ways of Worship: Pan
Pan is the God of wildlife, shepherds, flocks, nature of mountain wilds, masturbation, and rustic music. His Roman form is Faunus. Like most "minor" Gods, his parentage is widely disputed. It is said his parents are either Hermes and Dryope—or Aphrodite, or Penelope. His children are Syrinx, Echo, and Pitys. His official title is the Rustic God. As seen above, he is depicted as a styre (human with goat legs and horns) with a beard and often pan-pipes. Pan-pipes are pipes made of different lengths of reeds and also known as a syrinx.
By Lilli Behom7 years ago in Futurism
Buddhism
Buddhism has found its way into mainstream modern society. Despite its age, this philosophy and spiritual practice continues to speak to us because of its elegant simplicity. Buddhism originated in Northern India over 2500 years ago. It consists of the Four Noble Truths and the Eight-Fold Path. The philosophy of Buddhism had a noble birth.
By Nalda Parker7 years ago in Futurism
Ways of Worship: Nemesis
Nemesis is the Goddess of divine retribution, justice, and revenge. She handed out punishment for evil deeds, undeserved good fortune, and hubris. Her Roman form is Invidia. Nyx is Nemesis's mother, however, her father is widely disputed. Some say Zeus, while others claim Oceanus and even Erebus. Nemesis's children are as disputed as her father. Some myths claim she is the mother of Helen and her twin Clytemnestra, and likewise the twins Castor and Pollux, but Leda was also sourced to be the mother of both sets of twins. In the case of Castor and Pollux, Nemesis is said to be the birth mother, while Leda was the one to raise the twins as an adopted mother and the only one they knew.
By Lilli Behom7 years ago in Futurism
Bring Religion Back: The Answer to All Our Problems!
I’ve never been a religious person. Even when I was little enough to be open to the idea of religion, I could remember sitting around thinking about how “ridiculous” the Bible sounded. MY heart somehow always knew that religion wasn’t where I was going to put my hope and faith, and I would learn later in life to put all that hope and faith into myself; God's not going to build me.
By Kennedy Brown7 years ago in Futurism
