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Been thinking about Orphic asceticism today:
I don't think the point of asceticism in Orphism is to reject "worldly pleasures" because they're bad or "sinful." Aside from a few explicit prohibitions, most of which are common sense (ex. no murder or cannibalism), the ascetism in Orphism isn't really about complete rejection or total renunciation at all.
Instead, the point is to eliminate the "distractions" that veil our inner, Divine nature. The point is to reduce excessive preoccupation, obsession, greed, untempered lust, and violent rage. It's more about self-control and discipline instead of denial and self-mortification.
Thoughts?
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Been thinking about Orphic asceticism today:
I don't think the point of asceticism in Orphism is to reject "worldly pleasures" because they're bad or "sinful." Aside from a few explicit prohibitions, most of which are common sense (ex. no murder or cannibalism), the ascetism in Orphism isn't really about complete rejection or total renunciation at all.
Instead, the point is to eliminate the "distractions" that veil our inner, Divine nature. The point is to reduce excessive preoccupation, obsession, greed, untempered lust, and violent rage. It's more about self-control and discipline instead of denial and self-mortification.
Thoughts?
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Been thinking about Orphic asceticism today:
I don't think the point of asceticism in Orphism is to reject "worldly pleasures" because they're bad or "sinful." Aside from a few explicit prohibitions, most of which are common sense (ex. no murder or cannibalism), the ascetism in Orphism isn't really about complete rejection or total renunciation at all.
Instead, the point is to eliminate the "distractions" that veil our inner, Divine nature. The point is to reduce excessive preoccupation, obsession, greed, untempered lust, and violent rage. It's more about self-control and discipline instead of denial and self-mortification.
Thoughts?
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Been thinking about Orphic asceticism today:
I don't think the point of asceticism in Orphism is to reject "worldly pleasures" because they're bad or "sinful." Aside from a few explicit prohibitions, most of which are common sense (ex. no murder or cannibalism), the ascetism in Orphism isn't really about complete rejection or total renunciation at all.
Instead, the point is to eliminate the "distractions" that veil our inner, Divine nature. The point is to reduce excessive preoccupation, obsession, greed, untempered lust, and violent rage. It's more about self-control and discipline instead of denial and self-mortification.
Thoughts?
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Been thinking about Orphic asceticism today:
I don't think the point of asceticism in Orphism is to reject "worldly pleasures" because they're bad or "sinful." Aside from a few explicit prohibitions, most of which are common sense (ex. no murder or cannibalism), the ascetism in Orphism isn't really about complete rejection or total renunciation at all.
Instead, the point is to eliminate the "distractions" that veil our inner, Divine nature. The point is to reduce excessive preoccupation, obsession, greed, untempered lust, and violent rage. It's more about self-control and discipline instead of denial and self-mortification.
Thoughts?
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"Why do the Gods love us?" is a question that I see asked a lot. And it's a valid one! This is what I think:
1. From a Neo-Orphic perspective, we are technically the relatives of the Gods! We are a part of them, and they are a part of us.
2. We show love to them. Kharis, or reciprocity, is a big deal to the Gods. When we approach them with love in our hearts, they can feel it. And what we give to them, they are likely to reciprocate.
3. Love (the Divine kind, not the Earthly types that we know) is the "default" state of the universe. It's a unifying force. Since this Love in inherent to the Gods, they long to unite with us just as much as we want to unite with them.
What do you think? 🩷
#Orphic #OrphicMysteries #pagan #paganism #polytheism #religion #faith #spirituality #spiritual
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"Why do the Gods love us?" is a question that I see asked a lot. And it's a valid one! This is what I think:
1. From a Neo-Orphic perspective, we are technically the relatives of the Gods! We are a part of them, and they are a part of us.
2. We show love to them. Kharis, or reciprocity, is a big deal to the Gods. When we approach them with love in our hearts, they can feel it. And what we give to them, they are likely to reciprocate.
3. Love (the Divine kind, not the Earthly types that we know) is the "default" state of the universe. It's a unifying force. Since this Love in inherent to the Gods, they long to unite with us just as much as we want to unite with them.
What do you think? 🩷
#Orphic #OrphicMysteries #pagan #paganism #polytheism #religion #faith #spirituality #spiritual
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"Why do the Gods love us?" is a question that I see asked a lot. And it's a valid one! This is what I think:
1. From a Neo-Orphic perspective, we are technically the relatives of the Gods! We are a part of them, and they are a part of us.
2. We show love to them. Kharis, or reciprocity, is a big deal to the Gods. When we approach them with love in our hearts, they can feel it. And what we give to them, they are likely to reciprocate.
3. Love (the Divine kind, not the Earthly types that we know) is the "default" state of the universe. It's a unifying force. Since this Love in inherent to the Gods, they long to unite with us just as much as we want to unite with them.
What do you think? 🩷
#Orphic #OrphicMysteries #pagan #paganism #polytheism #religion #faith #spirituality #spiritual
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"Why do the Gods love us?" is a question that I see asked a lot. And it's a valid one! This is what I think:
1. From a Neo-Orphic perspective, we are technically the relatives of the Gods! We are a part of them, and they are a part of us.
2. We show love to them. Kharis, or reciprocity, is a big deal to the Gods. When we approach them with love in our hearts, they can feel it. And what we give to them, they are likely to reciprocate.
3. Love (the Divine kind, not the Earthly types that we know) is the "default" state of the universe. It's a unifying force. Since this Love in inherent to the Gods, they long to unite with us just as much as we want to unite with them.
What do you think? 🩷
#Orphic #OrphicMysteries #pagan #paganism #polytheism #religion #faith #spirituality #spiritual
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"Why do the Gods love us?" is a question that I see asked a lot. And it's a valid one! This is what I think:
1. From a Neo-Orphic perspective, we are technically the relatives of the Gods! We are a part of them, and they are a part of us.
2. We show love to them. Kharis, or reciprocity, is a big deal to the Gods. When we approach them with love in our hearts, they can feel it. And what we give to them, they are likely to reciprocate.
3. Love (the Divine kind, not the Earthly types that we know) is the "default" state of the universe. It's a unifying force. Since this Love in inherent to the Gods, they long to unite with us just as much as we want to unite with them.
What do you think? 🩷
#Orphic #OrphicMysteries #pagan #paganism #polytheism #religion #faith #spirituality #spiritual
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No one told me that Kaos (the new Netflix show with Jeff Goldblum as Zeus) is about Orpheus and Eurydice and takes place in the Underworld, and I'm even more on board now! Can't wait to do a media analysis using an Orphic lens~
#Kaos #Netflix #OrphicMysteries #Orphism #pagan #paganism #polytheism #spirtuality #religion
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Oh! I almost forgot to share a new find that I intend to add to my Orphic/Eleusinian Mysteries resource list:
Not only have I found a poetic translation of the Orphic Lithica, someone was very kind to transcribe the messy PDF into something more readable!
Enjoy!
Original PDF Translation: https://www.academia.edu/42010690/The_Lithica_Orpheus_on_Gems_taken_from_Natural_History_of_Precious_Stones_and_Gems_by_Charles_William_King
Transcription: https://whtwnd.com/minormobius.bsky.social/3kyjzt5c3422j
I'm always on the lookout for other translations, so if you know of a more literal/accurate one, please consider sending it my way! It would be hugely appreciated!
#OrphicMysteries #OrphicLithica #pagan #paganism #polytheism #religion #classics #crystals
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Oh! I almost forgot to share a new find that I intend to add to my Orphic/Eleusinian Mysteries resource list:
Not only have I found a poetic translation of the Orphic Lithica, someone was very kind to transcribe the messy PDF into something more readable!
Enjoy!
Original PDF Translation: https://www.academia.edu/42010690/The_Lithica_Orpheus_on_Gems_taken_from_Natural_History_of_Precious_Stones_and_Gems_by_Charles_William_King
Transcription: https://whtwnd.com/minormobius.bsky.social/3kyjzt5c3422j
I'm always on the lookout for other translations, so if you know of a more literal/accurate one, please consider sending it my way! It would be hugely appreciated!
#OrphicMysteries #OrphicLithica #pagan #paganism #polytheism #religion #classics #crystals
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Oh! I almost forgot to share a new find that I intend to add to my Orphic/Eleusinian Mysteries resource list:
Not only have I found a poetic translation of the Orphic Lithica, someone was very kind to transcribe the messy PDF into something more readable!
Enjoy!
Original PDF Translation: https://www.academia.edu/42010690/The_Lithica_Orpheus_on_Gems_taken_from_Natural_History_of_Precious_Stones_and_Gems_by_Charles_William_King
Transcription: https://whtwnd.com/minormobius.bsky.social/3kyjzt5c3422j
I'm always on the lookout for other translations, so if you know of a more literal/accurate one, please consider sending it my way! It would be hugely appreciated!
#OrphicMysteries #OrphicLithica #pagan #paganism #polytheism #religion #classics #crystals
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Oh! I almost forgot to share a new find that I intend to add to my Orphic/Eleusinian Mysteries resource list:
Not only have I found a poetic translation of the Orphic Lithica, someone was very kind to transcribe the messy PDF into something more readable!
Enjoy!
Original PDF Translation: https://www.academia.edu/42010690/The_Lithica_Orpheus_on_Gems_taken_from_Natural_History_of_Precious_Stones_and_Gems_by_Charles_William_King
Transcription: https://whtwnd.com/minormobius.bsky.social/3kyjzt5c3422j
I'm always on the lookout for other translations, so if you know of a more literal/accurate one, please consider sending it my way! It would be hugely appreciated!
#OrphicMysteries #OrphicLithica #pagan #paganism #polytheism #religion #classics #crystals
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Oh! I almost forgot to share a new find that I intend to add to my Orphic/Eleusinian Mysteries resource list:
Not only have I found a poetic translation of the Orphic Lithica, someone was very kind to transcribe the messy PDF into something more readable!
Enjoy!
Original PDF Translation: https://www.academia.edu/42010690/The_Lithica_Orpheus_on_Gems_taken_from_Natural_History_of_Precious_Stones_and_Gems_by_Charles_William_King
Transcription: https://whtwnd.com/minormobius.bsky.social/3kyjzt5c3422j
I'm always on the lookout for other translations, so if you know of a more literal/accurate one, please consider sending it my way! It would be hugely appreciated!
#OrphicMysteries #OrphicLithica #pagan #paganism #polytheism #religion #classics #crystals
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One must stop drinking from Lethe's waters before one can sup from the pool of Memory.
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One must stop drinking from Lethe's waters before one can sup from the pool of Memory.
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One must stop drinking from Lethe's waters before one can sup from the pool of Memory.
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One must stop drinking from Lethe's waters before one can sup from the pool of Memory.
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This is pure personal gnosis, no backing in any historical tradition as far as I can tell, but I truly believe that moldavite is quintessentially Orphic. In my opinion, all tektites are because they are formed by meteorites crashing into the Earth.
Tektites are "children" of Earth and starry Heaven. What's more Orphic than that? 😋
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This is pure personal gnosis, no backing in any historical tradition as far as I can tell, but I truly believe that moldavite is quintessentially Orphic. In my opinion, all tektites are because they are formed by meteorites crashing into the Earth.
Tektites are "children" of Earth and starry Heaven. What's more Orphic than that? 😋
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This is pure personal gnosis, no backing in any historical tradition as far as I can tell, but I truly believe that moldavite is quintessentially Orphic. In my opinion, all tektites are because they are formed by meteorites crashing into the Earth.
Tektites are "children" of Earth and starry Heaven. What's more Orphic than that? 😋
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This is pure personal gnosis, no backing in any historical tradition as far as I can tell, but I truly believe that moldavite is quintessentially Orphic. In my opinion, all tektites are because they are formed by meteorites crashing into the Earth.
Tektites are "children" of Earth and starry Heaven. What's more Orphic than that? 😋
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This is pure personal gnosis, no backing in any historical tradition as far as I can tell, but I truly believe that moldavite is quintessentially Orphic. In my opinion, all tektites are because they are formed by meteorites crashing into the Earth.
Tektites are "children" of Earth and starry Heaven. What's more Orphic than that? 😋
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“No magic is more powerful than that of the Orphic Hymns.”
-Marsilio Ficino#MarsilioFicino #OrphicHymns #Orphic #OrphicMysteries #Religion #magick
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“No magic is more powerful than that of the Orphic Hymns.”
-Marsilio Ficino#MarsilioFicino #OrphicHymns #Orphic #OrphicMysteries #Religion #magick
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“No magic is more powerful than that of the Orphic Hymns.”
-Marsilio Ficino#MarsilioFicino #OrphicHymns #Orphic #OrphicMysteries #Religion #magick
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“No magic is more powerful than that of the Orphic Hymns.”
-Marsilio Ficino#MarsilioFicino #OrphicHymns #Orphic #OrphicMysteries #Religion #magick
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Weekly offering to Ζαγρεου-Διονύσου.
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Weekly offering to Ζαγρεου-Διονύσου.
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I became the caretaker of this lovely painting ("Dionysus" by Linda Larson, 2020) three years ago. #orphicmysteries #hellenicpolytheism
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I became the caretaker of this lovely painting ("Dionysus" by Linda Larson, 2020) three years ago. #orphicmysteries #hellenicpolytheism
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Weekly offerings. Relax, it's pomegranate juice - the blood of Ζαγρεου, just as the wine is the blood of Διονύσου. #orphicmysteries #hellenicpolytheism
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Weekly offerings. Relax, it's pomegranate juice - the blood of Ζαγρεου, just as the wine is the blood of Διονύσου. #orphicmysteries #hellenicpolytheism
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Weekly offerings. Relax, it's pomegranate juice - the blood of Ζαγρεου, just as the wine is the blood of Διονύσου. #orphicmysteries #hellenicpolytheism
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Weekly offerings. Relax, it's pomegranate juice - the blood of Ζαγρεου, just as the wine is the blood of Διονύσου. #orphicmysteries #hellenicpolytheism
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Someone was in need of a little love and attention today. 🍇🍾🍇 #dionysos #zagreos #orphicmysteries #Hellenist
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Someone was in need of a little love and attention today. 🍇🍾🍇 #dionysos #zagreos #orphicmysteries #Hellenist
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If you're interested in Hellier and its potential connections to the Mystery traditions, might I suggest reading the Orphic Hymn for the Titans.
I've included the Taylor translation, since it's public domain, but the Dunn translation is my favorite.
https://www.sacred-texts.com/cla/hoo/hoo41.htm
#Hellier #occult #OrphicMysteries #OrphicHymns #Mythology #HighStrangeness #Titans
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If you're interested in Hellier and its potential connections to the Mystery traditions, might I suggest reading the Orphic Hymn for the Titans.
I've included the Taylor translation, since it's public domain, but the Dunn translation is my favorite.
https://www.sacred-texts.com/cla/hoo/hoo41.htm
#Hellier #occult #OrphicMysteries #OrphicHymns #Mythology #HighStrangeness #Titans
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If you're interested in Hellier and its potential connections to the Mystery traditions, might I suggest reading the Orphic Hymn for the Titans.
I've included the Taylor translation, since it's public domain, but the Dunn translation is my favorite.
https://www.sacred-texts.com/cla/hoo/hoo41.htm
#Hellier #occult #OrphicMysteries #OrphicHymns #Mythology #HighStrangeness #Titans
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If you're interested in Hellier and its potential connections to the Mystery traditions, might I suggest reading the Orphic Hymn for the Titans.
I've included the Taylor translation, since it's public domain, but the Dunn translation is my favorite.
https://www.sacred-texts.com/cla/hoo/hoo41.htm
#Hellier #occult #OrphicMysteries #OrphicHymns #Mythology #HighStrangeness #Titans
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If you're interested in Hellier and its potential connections to the Mystery traditions, might I suggest reading the Orphic Hymn for the Titans.
I've included the Taylor translation, since it's public domain, but the Dunn translation is my favorite.
https://www.sacred-texts.com/cla/hoo/hoo41.htm
#Hellier #occult #OrphicMysteries #OrphicHymns #Mythology #HighStrangeness #Titans
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Whenever I ponder the myth of Orpheus and what it is meant to reveal about the Mysteries, I always find myself left with this question:
Are we Orpheus? Or are we Eurydice?
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Examining the parallels between the Orpheus/Eurydice, Haides/Persephone, and Dionysus/Semele myths reveals what I think is the core of Orphic theology.
#polytheism #paganism #Pagan #OrphicMysteries #theology #religion
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"I am a child of Earth and starry Heaven,
but descended from Heaven; you yourselves know this.
I am parched with thirst and dying: quickly, give me
the cool water flowing from Memory’s lake."
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For those of you who are curious about the Orphic and Eleusinian Mysteries and would like to learn more, I've compiled a list of free resources to kickstart your research!
I also periodically update the list to add new resources that I come across in my studies.
Hope y'all enjoy!
https://orphic-eleusinian.carrd.co/
#pagan #paganism #polytheism #orphic #orphism #orphicmysteries #eleusinian #eleusinianmysteries
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For those of you who are curious about the Orphic and Eleusinian Mysteries and would like to learn more, I've compiled a list of free resources to kickstart your research!
I also periodically update the list to add new resources that I come across in my studies.
Hope y'all enjoy!
https://orphic-eleusinian.carrd.co/
#pagan #paganism #polytheism #orphic #orphism #orphicmysteries #eleusinian #eleusinianmysteries
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For those of you who are curious about the Orphic and Eleusinian Mysteries and would like to learn more, I've compiled a list of free resources to kickstart your research!
I also periodically update the list to add new resources that I come across in my studies.
Hope y'all enjoy!
https://orphic-eleusinian.carrd.co/
#pagan #paganism #polytheism #orphic #orphism #orphicmysteries #eleusinian #eleusinianmysteries