30 Days of Hekate
I will do my best to post the links here as they come out every day:
Day 1: Basic Introduction
Incidentally, this is part of a larger thing (trend? hashtag? One of those deals) called "30 Days of Devotion". Anyone is welcome to participate by creating their own thread. Feel free to start one here in the Gods/Goddesses subforum, or in the Members' Personal Blogs subforum. The full 30 days looks like this:
A basic introduction of the deity
How did you become first aware of this deity?
Symbols and icons of this deity
A favorite myth or myths of this deity
Members of the family – genealogical connections
Other related deities and entities associated with this deity
Names and epithets
Variations on this deity (aspects, regional forms, etc.)
Common mistakes about this deity
Offerings – historical and UPG
Festivals, days, and times sacred to this deity
Places associated with this deity and their worship
What modern cultural issues are closest to this deity’s heart?
Has worship of this deity changed in modern times?
Any mundane practices that are associated with this deity?
How do you think this deity represents the values of their pantheon and cultural origins?
How does this deity relate to other gods and other pantheons?
How does this deity stand in terms of gender and sexuality? (historical and/or UPG)
What quality or qualities of this god do you most admire? What quality or qualities of them do you find the most troubling?
Art that reminds you of this deity
Music that makes you think of this deity
A quote, a poem, or piece of writing that you think this deity resonates strongly with
Your own composition – a piece of writing about or for this deity
A time when this deity has helped you
A time when this deity has refused to help
How has your relationship with this deity changed over time?
Worst misconception about this deity that you have encountered
Something you wish you knew about this deity but don’t currently
Any interesting or unusual UPG to share?
Any suggestions for others just starting to learn about this deity?
