Preparing Myself To Pray To The Gods Of The Night, The Moon, Sleep And Dreams.

'In the Arms of Morpheus', 1894 by William Reynolds-Stephens

"To Hygeia (Health), Fumigation from Manna.

O much desired, prolific, general queen. Hear me, life-bearing Hygeia, of beauteous mien, mother of all; by thee diseases dire, of bliss destructive, from our life retire; and every house is flourishing and fair, if with rejoicing aspect thou art there. Each daidal art they vigorous force inspires, and all the world thy helping hand desires. Aides (Haides), life's bane, alone resists thy will, and ever hates thy all-preserving skill. O fertile queen, from thee for ever flows to mortal life from agony repose; and men without thy all-sustaining ease find nothing useful, nothing formed to please. Without thy aid, not Aides' self can thrive, nor man to much afflicted age arrive; for thou alone, of countenance serene, dost govern all things, universal queen. Assist thy mystics with propitious mind, and far avert disease of every kind."

Orphic Hymn 68 to Hygeia (trans. Taylor)

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Greek Gods 101: Asklepios

Asklepios is a God of medicine and doctors. Excluding the universal offerings, some common offerings include:

Depictions of Serpents

Medication

Medical Tools (Bandages, Braces, Needles, Stethoscopes, Etc.)

Water

Healthy Foods

Citrus Fruits

Essential Oils

Herbal Teas

Mobility Aids or Depictions of Them

For devotional acts, some activities that can be done for him include:

Staying Hydrated

Eating Healthy

Exercising

Taking Care of Yourself or Others When Ill

Self-Care

Going to Doctor’s Appointments or Check-Ups

Learning First Aid

He is celebrated in 1 Athenian holiday:

Asklepia

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"To Asklepios (Asclepius), Fumigation from Manna.

Great Asklepios, skilled to heal mankind, all-ruling Paian (Paean), and physician kind; whose arts medicinal can alone assuage diseases dire, and stop their dreadful rage. Strong, lenient God, regard my suppliant prayer, bring gentle health, adorned with lovely hair; convey the means of mitigating pain, and raging deadly pestilence restrain. O power all-flourishing, abundant, bright, Apollon's honoured offspring, God of light; husband of blameless Hygeia (Health), the constant foe of dread disease, the minister of woe: come, blessed saviour, human health defend, and to the mortal life afford a prosperous end."

Orphic Hymn 67 to Asclepius (trans. Taylor)

Greek Gods 101: Hypnus

Hypnus is a god or daimon of sleep. Excluding the universal offerings, some common offerings include:

Blankets

Pillows

Lavender

Poppy Seeds

Poppies

Chamomile or Other Sleep-Inducing Drinks

Poppy Bread

Any Sleep Medications You May Take

Amethyst

For devotional acts, some activities that can be done for him include:

Sleeping

Dreaming

Keeping a Dream Journal

Tracking Your Sleep

Making Your Bed

Developing a Nightly Routine

Getting/Wearing Pajamas

Drinking Sleep-Inducing Drinks

He is not celebrated in any Athenian holidays.