Chalice of Dionysus
Tribal Altar drawing for and as tribute to the Hellenic God #Dionysus, god of wine, theatre, madness, liberation, freedom, ecstacy, orgies, and much more.
The style of chalice is based off of an actual beefy ceramic chalice I threw on a ceramics wheel.
Part of a collaborative project with The Temple of Dionysus.

#hellenicpolytheism #pagan #art #traditionalart #wine #grapes #freedom #templeofdionysus

Hekate's Protection Sigil

Tribal altar symbol drawing for #Hekate. Drawn and inked by me, Austin Robbestad.

Part of an ongoing tribal altar drawing project for the Gods for The Temple of Dionysus.

Please do not use, redistribute, altar, feed to AI, or similar without my express written permission. DM for personal use.

#Hecate #hellenicpolythesim #pagan #witchcraft #tribal #art @templeofdionysus #dagger #snake #torch #triplemoon #greekgods #symbol #protection #sigil @witchcraft #art

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✧Welcome to the Temple of Dionysus! We are a nonprofit member organization of TOLIS, federally recognized across all 50 states and based out of the southern New England area of the US. We are dedicated to honoring the ancient Hellenic God Dionysus. Our mission is to create a sanctuary where individuals can connect with the divine, explore their passions, and embrace the madness of the chaotic power of creativity, community, and expressive freedom to "Know Thyself."

.•`°🐱★°Sneak peak into Server°★🐱°`• .
☘️ Official Discord server of the https://www.templeofdionysus.org/
🌿 Free resources, knowledgeable members on Hellenism, official temple services such as Mutual Aid, and more!
🍷 Volunteer Team where you can join and show off your skills to support the Temple and the Community!
🐆 Many awesome categories to participate in, like the Temple Agora, Crafter's Circle, and regional text channels!
🎭 Mount Pernasus: A Space to share your Music, Art, Poetry and more!
🍇 Daily Delphic Maxims with interesting questions!
🌌 Divination Services, with member volunteers, staff approved diviners and oracular services.
🎭 Really exciting events planned (We do march in Pride Parades!) from our events team to bring in the joy and fun within the Community!
🪔 Religious Spaces to show your Altar, write prayers, ask for help, and even Rituals!
🏳️‍🌈 We are an all inclusive community, operated by LGBTQ+ people as well as autism and ADHD friendly! All paths and curiosities welcome!

We strongly believe in the safe space of Xenia & Hospitality. We are dedicated to creating worship experiences and resources for individuals in a diverse and inclusive community based on Greek mythology that fosters beautiful community submitted masterpieces that encourages our PATH:

The Power of Purpose
Alliance of Art
Theatre, Transgression, and Transformation
Healing and Hope

♡ We also have a Volunteer Team with different categories to help not only the Temple, but also our Members. Interested? Then come join us, take a look around, and make yourself comfortable! We can't wait to meet you! ♡

https://discord.gg/Dionysus

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Temple of Dionysus Newsletter - The Dandelion

Did you know The Temple of Dionysus is starting a newsletter? Would you like to contribute?

What:
We’d like to share short stories, news, and art, from our community with the community.
We’re looking for 3-4 news pieces, and 3-7 mini-blogs including but not limited to:
opinions pieces, poetry, recommendations for Dionysian media, as well as short stories and myths.

Submissions should be no longer than 750 words.

We’d also like to feature art and comics, as well as fake ads.

When:
We are planning the first issue to be ready for publication in October, then every other month afterward.
We’d like submissions for the first issue submitted by September 1st, 2025.

How to Submit:
Please use the subject line: “NEWSLETTER”.
Please include a heading, summary, word count and how you’d like to be credited for your work.
Text based submissions should be attached as a pfd or written in the body of the email.

October’s Theme is:
Don’t panic, Organize.

Where:
Submissions should be sent to:
dionysus@templeofdionysus.org

If you want to be added to the mailing list, please sign up for our Patreon at the free tier.

Please keep in mind all of this is being done by volunteers.

#templeofdionysus #hellenicpolytheism #helpol #volunteerwork #newsletter #dionysus #hellenism #nonprofit #dandelion #dandelionnewsletter

Looking for Answers?

The next oracular day is Wednesday, July 3rd. If you have a question for our Pythia, please send it in by the evening of July 2nd to ensure it’s considered.

Questions are answered in the order they are received. As always, the Gods decide the timing. If the omens are not favorable, your question will be held and answered on the following month’s oracular day.

🔮 This service is free to all.

Donations and offerings are deeply appreciated, as we are a small religious nonprofit and rely entirely upon the support and generosity of the community to continue operating.

To submit your question or learn more, visit:

https://www.templeofdionysus.org/oracle

To follow our lunar calendar, including oracular days and sacred festivals:

🌙 https://www.templeofdionysus.org/google-calendar

In divine service,

Alyx the Amused

The Pythia of Providence

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The Pythia of Providence

“Tell the people that my hall has risen from the ashes. Phoebus reclaims his house, his mantic bay, and his prophetic spring; the sacred water flows forth.”

I am an oracle of Apollo.

For most of my life, I was extraordinarily reluctant to take on the title. Afterall, the word “Oracle” itself is a Roman word that is both somehow overused and misunderstood by the general public. I have been hiding from the true word, simply out of fear.

Has it been fear of rejection or —

Fear of being burnt at the stake for being a woman who speaks the truth.

I am beyond fortunate that I had the support and care of my community. I am forever thankful for the people along the way who listened to me, who taught me, who guided me.

So for a very overdue announcement - so that I am no longer hiding in the closet —

I have always been an oracle. I became a Pythia in the winter of 2022, after accepting the offer from Apollon and swearing several related oathes.

Countless confirmations have been done on my behalf with countless forms of divination. I make no claim that I am the only Pythia. I make no attempt to claim sole authority on the Gods. I make no demand that anyone listen to what I have to say. I make no pretense that I am perfect or infallible.

At the end of the day, this is a job. A sacred job, yes— and a job nevertheless. A role for which I have been trained and prepared. A role for which I certainly feel like I could use more training.

I have spent so much of my life terrified to be who I am. I have been afraid of proudly and publicly proclaiming who I am.

I realized today, in a stunning moment of grief and solidarity, that I am not the first woman to feel afraid of speaking openly about her gift. I am not the first woman to live in fear of herself and her abilities.

I am not the first woman to want to deny herself—

just to fit into modern society.

Today- I was reflecting on the irony of marching with the Temple of Dionysus in a Pride Parade later this month - in Salem, Massachusetts- while mortally afraid to come out of this particular broom closet. Seriously.

Sometimes the Gods have to make it ridiculously clear before I listen about myself.

A pride parade. Where I am hiding. Where I am not proud. Where I fear.

Literally behind the banner of Dionysus. Literally among our own people.

In the place known for the deaths of innocent women persecuted for the crime of speaking up. For the crime of the mere suspicion of oracular abilities. A constant reminder of a society terrified of oracles, of witches, of women.

People have asked me- why Providence? Why Rhode Island? The truth is that I feel safer here—in the place founded by religious refugees who fled to avoid persecution and literal witch hunts.

The place where our freedom of religion is carved deeply into the marble dome.

The Gods did not give oracles to the world in order to placate us. We are not here to tell the powerful that they are righteous. We are not here to win favor, influence, or applause.

We are here to serve the Gods.
To speak truth.
To guide.
To protect.
Oracles disrupt injustice.
The Gods will not be silenced.
Oracles have existed since the dawn of humanity-
and we are going to continue existing.

Recently someone asked me,

“So you just decided you were an oracle?”

No. That would have been nice.

I just reached a point in my life where I could no longer deny it.

And at the urging of my family, friends, and community,

I began to genuinely understand the gift—

& train my mind

so the weight of the prophetic voice of the God

doesn’t completely flatten me into a human pancake.

For the record, I don’t think it’s the gift that’s rare— but rather the investment in oneself to nurture and protect that connection to the divine— and the investment of the community to create an environment where an oracle can do more than survive. To create a world where an oracle can flourish.

I am an oracle of Apollo.

And it is only through the continued support of my community, that I am able to continue to exist as such.

It is with deep honor that I now proudly proclaim-

The Gods speak.

For my community, for those who respect the weight of this burden, for my friends and family- old and new- Thank you. I look forward to serving you.

For those who would act in jealously or seek to cause division and despair, for those who decide they can legally or socially outlaw our deeply held religious beliefs, for those to would have us fall to infighting, and for those who simply do not want to believe that the Gods should speak — I have just one thing to say.

"More weight."

- Alyx the Amused, Pythia of Providence

#templeofdionysus #apollo #providence #pythia #oracle #hellenicpolytheism #pagan #KnowThyself

"I need a hero - one that jumps into the fire and exclaims without desire -
Herakles - The Hero of the Hour

Herakles the Merciful

When Herakles comes to mind, most people tend to picture an optimistic cartoon character fighting against fictional family drama or make believe monsters.
Rarely do people think of the God of Strength and Heroes as one of the more commonplace figures in the modern world.

Yet, Herakles is all around us.

We see him in our local fire departments, rushing into danger to save sleeping children.

We see him lending Strength to the chronically ill.

We see him helping people embrace their mistakes and learn and grow.

For Herakles is far from a mysterious mythological figure who only belongs in the history books. Herakles is a modern super hero - ready to answer the call when others need him.

Herakles is also a God of Redemption, Self-improvement, Second Chances, and Forgiveness.

Yes, forgiveness - mostly forgiveness you give yourself. Herakles set out to prove that even the worst of offenses against the Gods can be atoned for.

Herakles proved that people can change.

Of course, even though many people who have harmed others do not change, as it would seem impossible, Herakles proved definitively that it could be done, and it starts by learning to forgive yourself...

He did the crime and he served the time. His sentence ended when he completed his community service. It is not fair in any way to punish Herakles for old crimes.

The first time I ever prayed to Herakles, it was right after my late husband died. Herakles was there for me. Even though he and I didn’t really see eye to eye. At the time, I did not have any kharis with the son of Zeus. We didn’t have a relationship. I had never prayed to him or even made the smallest of offerings.

Then, after I was suddenly and tragically widowed, I simply showed up asking for his help and Herakles helped me. No questions asked. No demands or expectations. No mentions of my lack of prayers or offerings.

That is simply who he is. That is the Herakles that I remember. The one who goes out of his way to help people. The one who never turns down a friend in need—regardless of if they feel like they “deserve” the help.

Herakles single-handedly proved that there was no crime that was truly unforgivable in the eyes of the Gods. He taught the world that humans can change. That if we really work for it, we can learn and grow and become better people. He taught the world that no human is beyond redemption. The Herculean task of self-improvement, of self-forgiveness, of atonement—it isn’t an easy road to walk. It’s long and windy. It doubles back and veers off wildly to the side from time to time. Yet, the path continues forward.

We all make mistakes. It’s what we do afterwards that makes all the difference. Herakles helps us find the strength to admit our faults and to strive to become better people. Herakles helps us learn to forgive each other, and to forgive ourselves.

In this era of division and disconnection, we are fortunate to have the might of Herakles to protect us.
~ The Pythia of Providence - circa 2023

#hellenicpolytheism #herakles #hercules #greekgod #greekhero #hero #heroes

Calling Bacchae of All Genders!

Join our Dionysian marching group on June 28 in Salem, MA.

LGBTQ2IA+ Dionysians!
Among others, the Temple of Dionysus calls us to gather in a procession in Salem for the North Shore Pride Parade!

Location:
North Shore Pride 2025
Salem, MA

Date & Time:
June 28 2025
11am

https://www.eventcreate.com/e/dionysiapride

#Pride #templeofdionysus #Salem #NorthShore #hellenicpolytheism #pagan #dionysus #bacchus #parade @TempleOfDionysus #dionysia

Save the date!

The Temple of Dionysus will be marching in the North Shore Pride Parade on June 28th.

https://northshorepride.org

Information on how to RSVP to march with us will be provided soon.

@TempleOfDionysus #hellenicpolytheism #pride #parade #northshore #dionysus #pagan #hellenism #helpol #templeofdionysus

Happy 4/20, to those who celebrate!

Dionysus is a god of intoxication - which includes the plant celebrated on 4/20 each year.
For entertainment purposes only - We made a fun little oracle game to coincide with today's celebrations!
Embrace the Madness!

https://templeofdionysus.org/baked

#dionysus #4/20 #baked #cannabis #hellenicpolytheism #templeofdionysus #webgames

We have opened the oracle question submission page in preparation of the first Oracular day of the season on April 6th, 2025.

We offer this service freely to all here: http://www.templeofdionysus.org/oracle

As always a reminder, the quality of your question impacts the helpfulness of your answer.

#pagan #hellenicpolytheism #dionysus #apollon #oracle #delphicoracle #pythia #apollo #greekgods #templeofdionysus @TempleOfDionysus

Please, my lord, hear me as I pray!
If ever I have honored you
If ever my offerings have pleased you
Hear me and grant me a boon
For we are in need of your intervention
To save us from tyranny and evil
Please, blessed Zeus
Save us from the darkness
Let Apollo’s light and Athena’s wisdom
Lead the way where fear and bigotry have taken hold

More information on our Temple, our leader, and me.

https://www.linktr.ee/templeofdionysus/

#dionysus #templeofdionysus #nonprofit #hellenic #polytheism #pagan

For those who are following this account as the Temple of Dionysus, we are moving the official account over to the Pagan+ server. Feel free to continue to follow this account, however, future Temple posts will be through the new account.

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How Not To Worship
by Alyx the Amused

There are countless guides available for how to worship the Greek Gods and it is not my intention here to reinvent the wheel.

The truth is that while I often claim that there is no wrong way to worship* - there is in fact one major trap that I see folks fall into.

Worship should bring you joy and if it feels like a chore, you should try something else.
Many of us are taught from an early age that prayer should be a silent and solemn act. We are told to sit still and listen. We are told to obey without question. These ideals, while common place in our modern society, are not Hellenic. We are supposed to question the world around us, we are supposed to question ourselves. This is the nature of philosophy, of science, and of art. To ask questions and to pursue truth.

Worship should be ecstatic, liberating, incredible. Worship should fill you with joy and a sense of purpose. To worship is to be human. Worship is an art form and it is not easily relegated to straight lines or whispered regrets. If you’re not here yet, that’s alright. Everyone walks their own path, in their own way, in their own time.

The Gods accept you as you are. The Gods accept you where you are.

The Gods ask us to be our very best selves; they do not ask us to be anyone else.

Worship is ultimately, for us, more than it is for the Gods. Even burnt offerings were largely meant to be shared in a communal feast. Worship is supposed to bring us together, not push us apart.

So worship in the ways that work for you. Dance or sing or write poetry. Stare up at the stars in wonder and go bird watching on a mountain. Do whatever it is that inspires your soul to light up from within*. Breathe. Live. Cry. Be human.

The Gods want us to freely express ourselves* and to find joy in the moment. If an offering or prayer makes you feel burdened or overwhelmed, it is not the right offering or it is not the right setting.

The joy of being human is that we have free will and when we choose of our own free will to spend our precious time, our limited energy, our finite resources on community and connection (Xenia always), we please the Gods. By and large, the Gods are not interested in coercing payments out of desperation. They are Gods, not mafia bosses.

Just be yourself. You are enough, my friend.

There’s a common misconception that happy people do not pray as well as unhappy or desperate people. This idea lends itself to the notion that the Gods have a vested interest in keeping people desperate and sorrowful. The core of that point would be then that the Gods are worried that we will abandon our altars and our shrines if we do not need them. It is not our Gods who bear that insecurity, but another God who I will leave unnamed. Finding freedom in happiness does mean that we are free to leave our Gods behind us, and it is only then that we are capable of consenting to worship. The Gods want us to choose them, not be forced or compelled to their worship under fears or threats.

The state of politics is right now is designed to overwhelm and divide us. It’s designed to make us dependent on weak people who can find no better way of protecting themselves against the dangers of critical thinking, of questions, and of joy. The best way to thwart those who wish us misery is to find our joy. Dionysus’ worship has been outlawed countless times by weak people seeking to control with fear and hatred. Dionysians have survived this before and Dionysians will survive this again.

Why would such great lengths be taken to outlaw the God of Ecstasy if Ecstasy was not truly powerful?

The truth is that happy people are not easily controlled. Happy people are not easily manipulated. Happy people are not lead to hatred through anger or violence through fear.

Our Gods want the sounds of joyous laughter at their altars, not the sounds of broken-hearted wailing. Our Gods are not so insecure that they need us in a constant struggle for safety and survival. Our Gods do not need to be feared.

If another unnamed religion finds more worship when people are out of options and desperate, well- that’s their problem, not ours. Ours is a faith built on community, freedom, and joy.

We know that you have your choice in Patron Deity and we thank you for flying Air Hermes ;)

*harm none.

- Alyx the Amused, Temple of Dionysus Director

#templeofdionysus #dionysus #greekgods #freedom #joy #community #liberation #hellenicpolytheism #hellenism #helpol #dionysiansalwayssurvive

Hey everyone! We’ve been fighting back against the constant pressures of doom-scrolling, too. Instead of sharing news of the state of the world, we would like to take some questions about Hellenism and Greek Mythology from the community to answer. Please share with us your questions, your curiosities, and your thoughts! We love to hear from you~ especially if you are new to Hellenism or to Dionysus.

To accompany this, even though it is a work in progress, we are excited to share our Temple prayer book written by our wonderful director, Alyx the Amused. We would love to hear your thoughts and critiques on this book, as well. It is available on our Patreon, which is free to subscribe to. No pressure to upgrade.

- Alex, Director, ToD

https://www.patreon.com/posts/prayers-for-full-103280882?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_fan&utm_content=web_share

Our community on Discord is small at the moment, however, we would love to make much more use of it as well. For those of you with Discords, you may join the Temple of Dionysus here:

https://discord.gg/KP5j6TGQ

#templeofdionysus #pagan #communities #hellenicpolytheism

Might be a day late, however, if you missed our printable cards last year- here they are! We didn’t have the time to create new ones for 2025, unfortunately. We hope to have new ones for 2026. As always, if you’re an artist and you would like to design and share cards, please let us know! We’re happy to help promote our community artists.

Print double-sided for the best quality!
https://www.patreon.com/posts/98465249

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How to do Xenia: comic infographic | Greek Myth Comix
https://greekmythcomix.com/2025/02/11/how-to-do-xenia-comic-infographic/