An addition to my daily Hellenic devotion

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Yesterday's PBP post got me thinking about the five gods whose images have been on my altar for years but who haven't made it into my daily devotions yet, because sometimes I am lame. I am hereby and officially adding them.

Ariadne, quick-witted and wise, who knows much
of love and of loss, I praise and honor you.

Heracles, stout and stalwart son of thundering Zeus,
able one, of might unmatched, I praise and honor you.

Hebe, good and gracious goddess, honored one who bears
the ambrosial cup, I praise and honor you.

Bright-crowned Helios, master of the fiery wain,
the feverish steeds before it, I praise and honor you.

Selene of the night sky, who bears the crescent
on her brow, watchful one, I praise and honor you.



Hestia, hearth-keeper, maidenly home-loving one,
dweller in the center, I praise and honor you.

Awesome Zeus, wielder of lightning, master of storms,
ruler of Olympos, I praise and honor you.

Hera of the lovely eyes, guardian of marriage,
graceful one, Zeus' fair bride, I praise and honor you.

Mighty Poseidon, at your will seas rise or calm.
Ocean-king, sailors' friend, I praise and honor you.

Demeter, good mother, you the seasons obey.
Honored harvest-bringer, I praise and honor you.

Great Hades, you who rules in the depths of the Earth,
wealth-holder, peace-bringer, I praise and honor you.

Grey-eyed Athena, weaver, wise one, warrior,
revered battle-maiden, I praise and honor you.

Far-shooting Apollo, seers' inspiration,
health-giver, brilliant one, I praise and honor you.

Agile Artemis, fair of form and fleet of foot,
huntress and markswoman, I praise and honor you.

Fierce Ares, strong and save, peerless warrior,
strength-giver, protector, I praise and honor you.

Aphrodite, glorious beauty, passion's mistress,
golden sea-born goddess, I praise and honor you.

Excellent Hephaestos, genius of fire and forge,
invention is your gift. I praise and honor you.

Swift-footed Hermes, guardian, guide and messenger,
light-hearted luck-bringer, I praise and honor you.

Wild-haired Dionysos, bringer of wine and dance,
music, joy and passion, I praise and honor you.

Gentle Persephone, Hades' young bride, mighty
queen who welcomes the dead, I praise and honor you.

Watchful Hekate, fair maiden of the crossroad,
you who see things hidden, I praise and honor you.

Skillful Asklepios, healer unparalleled,
all seek your gifts in time. I praise and honor you.

Goat-footed Pan of wild forests and mountain peaks,
sweetly you play the pipes. I praise and honor you.

Blessed Gaia, mother of all, giver of life,
all-encompassing one, I praise and honor you.

Eros, ancient one, pure impulse and raw power,
swift-shooting heart-piercer, I praise and honor you.

Nike, to whom we pray for success in all things,
bringer of victory, I praise and honor you.

Tyche, luck-bringer, goddess of the saving throw,
yours is all good fortune. I praise and honor you.