how can I know if I'm working with an imposter or a bad spirit instead of the real Persephone? I'm really paranoid

Hello! I have been very much resisting this call for a long, long time, and I think it is because I know that the personal work to be done as a worshiper of Persephone is going to be very emotionally difficult. I know that the best offering I have to any deity is myself and how I show up in the world as their follower, but that involves some hard self-work sometimes.

I would love if people shared some examples of the shadow work and/or self-care rituals that you have felt called to do under her guidance, just to start giving me an idea! Thank you in advance. 💖🙏🏻

Hi. I was wondering if anyone else read the chapter on Persephone in Jennifer Larson's Ancient Greek Cults? The Greek colonies in Sicily and southern Italy had different cultic understandings than the Athenians. Persophone was often seen as taking on the aspects of marriage and protection of children that were normally assigned to Hera and Artemis, respectively.

I don't have kids, but I'm married, and I get a great vibe when I turn to the Queen of the Underworld as a goddess of marriage. I was wondering if anyone else had this understanding?

I'm really happy at how this turned out, so I thought I'd share 🖤💐

It was said that Persephone was picking daffodils when Hades abducted her. Turns out I got some growing in my yard. ❤️

I got a tattoo done last month and thought I'd share it art by @flivel on tiktok

for the coming of spring id like to make some offerings for Persephone / presents, what are some good ideas? I've recently planted some flowers seeds in my garden but would like to do more

I wish I was allowed to take a video of the original artwork. Each image faced a different direction. It shows both of Persephone’s aspects, Demeter and Hekate

So, there was a bit of an incident earlier yesterday on r/CultOfAphrodite, and I had to step in. following several comments, I have decided to make the following rule:

AI art of Persephone or any other god isn’t accepted at any time. AI art is the theft and composite creation of other people’s art that has real artistic specialty. This isn’t what Aphrodite stands for.

Please give me your thoughts below.

I (almost) finished it today.

hi! I want to make a spell jar for Persephone and I was wondering if there’s a good time based on the moon to do so or would any day be good?

hi everyone!! i’m a daughter of Aphrodite but recently felt drawn to Persephone, found this subreddit and thought i’d share! if anyone has any advice in terms of prayer, offerings, etc. i’d love to hear it!

I was just about to set my altar for worshiping Persephone but the only place that’s big and clear enough for me to use is where I keep my plants, more specifically orchids. I know orchids are associated with Aphrodite, is it an issue?

Hi guys for contexts I’ve been practicing for a few years. I’ve always had a feeling that Persephone was always with me at time however I haven’t made any offerings or talked to her in a very long time as my life has been hectic. I do have an altar for her and the strangest thing happened. I recently got back together with an ex boyfriend a few days ago and I looked randomly at her altar and her little statue turned AWAY with her back to me???? I am so freaking out right now, this has never ever happened and I 100% did not move it and I live alone. I am so scared that I’ve angered her… what do it do…

I’ve been reading up on Persephone a lot over the past few months. I’ve always been drawn to her story and I am quite certain she has been sending me signs along the way. I am gathering bits and bobs for my first altar to her from which I will make offerings on Ostara. However, today the most beautiful thing happened. A butterfly crawled onto my hand and let me keep her warm until she could spread her wings and fly off. I have read that Persephone could appear as a butterfly. Here’s a picture I wanted to share of her beauty. Would I be right in thinking this a sign that I should be working with her?

Greetings all!

I am wanting to announce a course I will be teaching on Hellenism. I have taught several courses focused on specific elements of Dionysian worship (mythology, festivals, the Bacchae, etc), and yet I have seen a need going largely unmet for Hellenists, especially those who are much newer to the faith.

I have noticed that a lot of folks throughout the Hellenic community seem to have questions about the foundations - how to practice, what philosophies and theologies to believe, even how to define Hellenism. Some books exist, but many are either academic works that aren't written for Hellenists, or Hellenist works that aren't always factually correct.

This course isn't going to tell you what to do or what to think - however, what it will do is cover what we know of what Ancient Hellenists did and thought, what scholars who have dedicated their lives to these questions can interpolate from that knowledge, and how Hellenists today use these sources and interpolations to build religious practices that connect us to the gods.

Overview of The Course

What we'll cover:

• What is Hellenism?

  • The basics of what Hellenism is, methods of Hellenic revivalism, a history of Hellenism, and a survey of Hellenism today.

• How do Hellenists Practice?

  • We'll look at both modern and ancient methods of prayer, rituals, offerings, & festivals.

• What do Hellenists believe?

  • We'll look at ancient texts and modern adaptions of theology, philosophy, ethics, & the conceptions of the afterlife.

• How do we move forward?

  • We'll look at how to do research, at an introductions to mysticism, how to establish personal traditions, & how to connect to larger group traditions.

Courses will be held in slack Sundays 8pm to 10pm EST - beginning March 17th and going until April 7th. As an 4 week course, this will be $100. This includes access to course materials and one on one consultations about the material. To sign up, email bibliothecadionysia@gmail.com on or before March 16th (ideally before, spots are limited!)

FAQ:

How is this course taught?

Discussions are held through slack, with readings provided before hand.

What qualifies you to teach this course?

In addition to being a Dionysian Hellenist for over a decade now, I am studying Classics, and have some knowledge of both Latin and Ancient Greek, as well as French (All three languages, among others, are necessary for reading all of the scholarly material available on Greek religion). I have also read a lot of scholarship on Greek religion. Also, through the courses I have taught courses on Dionysian mythology, literature, and festivals, I have experience in structuring courses to ensure that the material presented is both accessible and informative.

Above all, if there is a question I do not know the answer to, I do know how to find it.

Why do you charge for courses? What if I can't afford it?

I wish I could offer courses free, however, there is a lot of work that goes into them. There is the 8 hours of instruction time, plus many more hours of myself writing the material, researching, and this isn’t taking into account the years of research and language training that allows me to teach the course in the first place. Charging for the course is what allows me to offer it. (Many religious instructors of other religions are also paid, it's just that their salaries are sourced through the congregations - we do not have those at this time)

However, I am well aware not everyone can afford it. Though I do like to point out it breaks down to $25 a week, I know not everyone can afford that. So, if you cannot afford it but would still like to take the course, please reach out and request an energy exchange.

What if I can't make the times?

As the course is held through slack, discussions are able to be reread at whichever time is most convenient for you.

How do I sign up?

Email bibliothecadionysia@gmail.com on or before March 16th (ideally before, spots are limited!)

have u ever celebrated the return of persephone? or any special day that you celebrate her?

I started working with Persephone very recently and keep seeing owls. For some background, I have been hiking for years and have never seen an owl in real life until the last week. I have now had two very close sightings of owls in the past week. I can't find anything direct online, but I thought I read about a connection to her and owls before. TIA :-)

What are your favored methods of worship of Queen Persephone? I once made a video on her. I am also making a small, miniature temple out of plaster.

I have a question about offerings. if I make offerings of perishables like food or drink, is it rude to consume it myself after? because I'm cautious of letting it rot in my room or letting it go to waste

Hi! I’ve been a practicing witch for about 4 years now, but even though I’ve heard most witches working with deities, I’ve always considered it an extremely serious matter that i have to really think of before committing to anything. I, however have a few unclear aspects when it comes to deity work. The views people have on this seem to be divided, but…am I supposed to wait for the deity to want to work with me or contact me…or how am I supposed to start this practice? All my life I’ve been really drawn to Persephone, ever since I’ve ever heard about her story in greek mythology for the first time, and I did a lot of research on her, I know what offerings she likes, what offerings she’d hate, what symbols and signs she’s associated with, and I’d really love to work with her, it’d be my dream…but idk if I’m supposed to wait for her to “contact” me. I can’t say i’ve ever seen any signs that she’d want to work with me so yeah

Any help?