Libation to Hermes

We're having our Libation to Hermes this evening.

Homeric Hymn to Hermes

I sing of Cyllenian Hermes, the Slayer of Argus, lord of Cyllene and Arcadia rich in flocks, luck-bringing messenger of the deathless gods.  He was born of Maia, the daughter of Atlas, when she had made with Zeus, -- a shy goddess she.  Ever she avoided the throng of the blessed gods and lived in a shadowy cave, and there the Son of Cronos used to lie with the rich-tressed nymph at dead of night, while white-armed Hera lay bound in sweet sleep: and neither deathless god nor mortal man knew it.
And so hail to you, Son of Zeus and Maia; with you I have begun: now I will turn to another song!
Hail, Hermes, giver of grace, guide, and giver of good things!


Upcoming festival / libation dates can be found here:
http://www.hellenion.org/calendar.html

Libation to Zeus this weekend!

Check out the Hellenion calendar for more info
http://www.hellenion.org/calendar.html

Libation to Aphrodite

Offer a libation to Aphrodite the second weekend of Feb.

Beautiful amethyst & quartz crystal grapes, perfect for your Dionysos shrine!
Back on the Rack

Easy Pastitsio recipe

Great recipe for a dish that's perfect for a meal after your Hellenic rituals:
http://www.recipe.com/easy-pastitsio/

Zeus bust

Recently I found a large (20 inch) Zeus bust at an estate sale! There are a few chips that I still need to touch up. Anyway, wanted to share a photo:

Will post another one once I get it touched up and properly set up in the Zeus shrine.

Great new store for ritual supplies in Santa Fe

If you're looking for inexpensive ritual supplies in Santa Fe, check out Back on the Rack on the Southside. 6700 Cerrillos to be exact. It's a consignment store with tons of candleholders, end & coffee tables that can for used for altars, tablecloths (altarcloths), offering bowls, etc. There's a really cool coffee table there right now w/ a glass top and the base has rams heads & feet! How great would that be for a chthonic altar!