It's Like a Book Elegantly Bound

Chasers of Dusk and Dawn

Happy with this one <:

“A bow to Adrasteia”: an apology to Nemesis Adrasteia in advance for proud words that might spur her to action

"Live, Zeus preserve thee” (ζηθι, Ζευ σωθον): Blessing after sneezes

"Zeus, save us!" (Zeu, soson!): When someone sneezes

"Along with Athena, move also your hand"(σὺν Ἀθηνᾷ καὶ χεῖρα κίνει Sỳn Athēnâi kaì kheîra kinei.): like the English "God helps those who help themselves."

"Begin with Hestia": Begin at the right end.

“…what heaven sends (ta daimonia) must be borne of necessity, hostile action met bravely.” -Perikles, according to Thucydides

Gods grant good fortune/With good fortune, the Gods’ help (ΘΕΟΙ ΑΓΑΘΗ ΤΥΧΗ): prefaces announcements & prayers.

“The doors of the muses are open”: a proverb applied to those readily acquiring the best things in their education.” [Zenobius 1.89]

“The Graces are Naked”: [a phrase asserting that] it is right to give thanks for a gift without envy or vanity.” [Michael Apostolios 1.82]

"Now the gods are blessed" or "Now the blessed gods [exist]" (νυν θεοὶ μάκαρες): said of those who received deserved punishment for what they have done.

"By Zeus!" (ne ton Dia!)/Emphasized: ma ton Dia!

Pleading, in the name of/for the sake of Zeus: "pros Díos"

In Praise of Olympus

Devotion Prayers to the Gods of the Greeks

Hellenic Polytheism: Household Worship

Greek Religion: Archaic and Classical

These four are what builded me as a baby HP and while none are end all be all texts they did lead me to other books that have had a definitive impact on how I personally worship the Gods, so I do hope they are helpful to someone.

The first two I have in kindle format because I found them when I could not practice openly and now I use them as on the go prayer books since they can be accessed from my phone or kindle without letting on that I'm praying. The latter two can be purchased in kindle form but especially my Greek Religions book I have highlighted, sticky noted, and written all over that book there would be no way I could use the last two in any other format than physical.

Blessed Aphrodite,

Goddess of Love, born of seafoam and starlight,

I come to you with an open heart,

Wounded by longing, yet still beating with hope.

Let not false love find purchase in my spirit,

Nor cold hands hold what is meant to burn with warmth.

Teach me to love without losing myself,

To give with wisdom, to receive without fear.

Guard my heart from those who would break it in carelessness,

And guide me to those who cherish with truth and tenderness.

In moments of loneliness, be my comfort.

In the storm of emotion, be my calm.

Aphrodite, divine protector of the heart,

Hear my prayer and hold me close.

“Artemis”