stop calling the mishibijiw (mishipeshu) a cryptid. stop calling thunderbirds cryptids. stop calling popular native spirits and creatures cryptids for the love of fucking god. ESPECIALLY the ones I know you're thinking about when you read this post. you know the one. don't do it.
@feralbasilthief brought this to my attention and I’m going feral it’s too cute
chinese snuff bottle via 丨鶴廬丨
drawstring bags, 18th and 19th century
from this post ==> https://carrionthird.tumblr.com/post/186343356397/snufkin-moomin-snufkin-gently-grabs-moomins
moomin loved it <3
Fuck off man
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Athena Offerings
Large altars:
Olive oil
Honey
Wine or juice
Bread
Olives
Pomegranates
Pears
Olive tree bark or leaves
Blue, gold, red, and white candles
Dragon's blood, frankensince, orange blossom, cedarwood incense
Large crafts such as pottery, textiles, etc.
Ship figurines
Snake skins
Figures of owls
Helms (toy or otherwise)
Shields (toy or otherwise)
Lance or spears (toy or otherwise)
Trophies and medals you've won
Your favorite books
Small/hidden altars:
Roses and sweet smelling flowers
Spices, especially cinnamon
Crystals such as lapis lazuli, azure, turqoise, onyx, star sapphire, ruby
Drawings of owls, snakes, ships
Small crafts like art, paper crafts, candle making, embroidery, or small items made by sewing or crocheting
Wool
Golden jewelry
A difficult test that you got a good grade on
Your job resume
Your diploma or graduation cap
Owl feathers
The playing card Queen of Spades
Pencils and pens (you can ask Her to bless them and use them for tests or writings)
Craft supplies such as needles for sewing/crocheting
Take some of your hair (gathered from your hairbrush) and wrap it around a spindal and offer it to Her
Actions:
Learn about self-defense
Learn about your rights
Defend and stand-up for others who need help
Create art dedicated to Her or of Her
Make or listen to music for Her
Make hymns or poems dedicated to Her
Handmade crafts for Her
Your work in general! Yes, really, She enjoys her devotees to work hard at their job(s), crafts, or classes!
Study and learn new information or skills
Read and learn about Her history
Learn more about the politics of your country/state, write letters to your senator or mayor etc.
Read
Learn about welding
Grow an olive tree
Wear clothing with her colors (royal blue, gold, orange, yellow, emerald green, red) or with owls on it
Wear jewelry with her favorite crystals
Play strategy games
Decorate your room with owls
Pray to Her for wisdom, knowledge, strength, help with studying, and help with your work or crafts
Self-care bath spells and rituals
Sources:
https://journeyingtothegoddess.wordpress.com/2012/07/10/goddess-athena/amp/
https://occult-world.com/athena/
https://vocal.media/futurism/ways-of-worship-athena
seriously though nothing can stop me from interpreting Real Life as canon just for how it progresses the canary curse situation. i'm obsessed with it. the curse gets broken in secret life and then in the very next "series", as much of a joke as it is, you get a situation like THAT. jimmy enters a mineshaft and everyone but him dies. not just his team, though obviously it's more significant because they were all red, but ren/martyn/skizz all get a mineshaft-death apiece. that canary's not doing his job anymore. he escaped his cage and made a break for the surface and everyone else is paying the price for it, and i for one could not be more proud of that little bird.
Apollo Offerings
"Apollon (Apollo) is the Olympian God of prophecy and oracles, music, song and poetry, archery, healing, plague and disease, and the protection of the young."
Large Altars:
Sun water
Wine diluted with pure water
Milk
Olive oil
Herbal teas
Honey and honey cakes
Orange or lemon pastries
Lamb or goat meat
Fruits
Cheeses
Wheat
Breads
Golden objects such as gold bowls, gold wine cups, flakes of gold, etc.
Bows and arrows, real, toys, or art
Images or art of the sun
All musical instruments, especially stringed instruments
Wolf and/or dolphin imagery
Any images of birds, especially crows and swans
Yellow, gold, and white candles
Incense such as frankincense or myrrh
Small/Hidden Altars:
Chocolates with orange or lemon flavors
Laurel wreaths
Gems such as amber, sunstone, and yellow sapphires
Laurel tree branches or leaves
Lily of the valley
Sunflowers
Aloe vera
Anise
Bandaids
Poetry you've written
Music you've written
Art you've drawn
Photos you've taken
Concert tickets
Golden jewelry or jewelry of the sun or arrows
LGBT+ flags
Divination items (tarot cards, pendulums, etc.)
Wolf and/or dolphin art, toys, or photos
All bird feathers, but especially swan and crow feathers
Devotional Acts:
Donate to medical charities
Support up-and-coming/indie artists and musicians
Sing to Him
Play musical instruments for Him
Hold dance parties
Make a playlist for Him and listen to it daily
Read poetry to Him
Take care of your mental health and remember to take your medicine, if you have any
Try archery
Try different types of divination
Try and wake up early and watch the sun rise
Go for a walk and feel the warmth from the sun
Let more sunlight into your home/room
Learn a musical instrument or how to sing
Learn simple medical care, like CPR
Learn about His history, His mother's history, and His sister's history
Learn about His lovers
Attend pride
Support LGBT+ rights
Wear yellow or orange clothing
Honor Leto and Artemis
Pray to Him and speak to Him often, things to consider praying for are guidance, healing/good health, inspiration, a prophecy or truth
Sources:
Official artwork from Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson
https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/Apollon.html
https://vocal.media/futurism/ways-of-worship-apollo
https://occult-world.com/apollo/