Prayers to the Theoi

Hail to you Dryads of [state / region]

Especially to the wonderful Dryads of [city] living in this urban landscape

Despite your sparse cover you lovely spirits dwell among us no less

Dryads among the [list of common trees of the area] your presence brings joy

Dryads of [state, region, and/or city] I pour out this [liquid] in recognition of you

Fair maidens of nature I thank you for the trees you reside in

Dryads, I have praised you before I will praise you again. Khairete!

— By IzkurEreshkigal

Notes

I'm posting this so it might be helpful to anyone in urban areas.

of Your splendor and grandeur ,

these heavens are Yours to control ,

subject to Your will .

You are their beauty ,

You are the grace with which clouds move ,

You are the rumbling of thunder , the strike of lightning and i cannot help but be in awe or Your power , my Lord .

Zeus , i look to the skies and think of You .

i look into the expansive blue and feel Your love , King of the Gods .

Hail Zeus !

Bring the magnanimous order with which you delight And the illumination you brought to the cosmos as in The dawn of the day where you enthroned yourself with your siblings Upon Olympus where the light dawns first, O King

Over my house your harmony prevails and In my spirit, your presence echoes with celestial patience. Come, omnipotent God of Gods! And be propitious to those who honor you, with offering, prayer and song!

portuguese:

i thank You for Your oceans ,

the grace of the waves as they lap over our skin ,

Your kisses through the salty air ,

Your deep blue gaze , calming ,

the unknown of Your grandiosity makes my knees quake but i know You are there .

as i look into You my heart stills ,

Your shades of blue hypnotizing .

Your domain a gathering ground ,

for us to feast and celebrate Your beauty .

to take a dive into Your cold waters ,

let the chill overtake us and forget all our troubles if only for a short time .

hail Poseidon !

God of the calm oceans .

God of the harsh oceans .

Caring and uncaring .

to dimetor — originally penned 20 july 2023 for a (currently defunct) personal prayer book

Hear me, you of the golden wand,

Son of rich-tressed Maia and mighty Zeus,

luck-bringing guide of mortals,

If ever I have burned pleasing incense or poured sweet wine for you,

Grant me this favor, Hermes Dôtor Eaôn,

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To the loving gods of Olympos and beyond, the gods of the depths of the Underworld,

May Dionysos Androgynos stand by the side of all transgender and gender non-conforming individuals in the face of adversity.

May Ares Enyalios raise his arms in support of those who are impacted the most by the needless war that has been raged against us.

May Aphrodite Symmakhia remind those who struggle how beautiful, handsome, and gorgeous they look within their own skin and how worthy they are of love from others and love from themselves.

May Hermes Kharidotes grace the hearts of those suffering with boundless joy, adventure, and laughter, and may every new day bring something new to look forward to.

May Apollon Paean help to mend the internal (and even external) wounds of those who have endured countless emotional attacks and survived an endless mental warfare.

May Artemis Hemerasia soothe the troubles and worries of all those who doubt their own legitimacy and place in the world, and remind them that they do belong and that they are enough as they are.

May Athena Alalkomeneis watch over all who require her divine protection and keep them safe from all forms of harm, evil, and malintent.