Erotic Mythology 🌹

Do you wanna learn about the sacred plants of the #GreekGods?
I made a handy list here:

https://www.eroticmythology.com/sacred-plants-greek-gods/

#hellenicPolytheism #mythology #GreekMythology #paganism #ancientGreekReligion @mythology @antiquidons @pagan

Feb 11, 2023 at 3:24pmWeb
Show threadPanicButtonFeb 11, 2023
@AimeeMaroux I was taught that the giant fennel was sacred yto Hephaestos, possible connected via fire thanks to Prometheus.
Ares, though, yeah.. Modern pagans sometimes attribute thorny or capsaicin-bearing plants to him. The closest otherwise I've seen is the Peony, due to its namesake healing his injuries.
Show threadErotic Mythology 🌹Feb 11, 2023

@PanicButton The fennel stalk is in the addendum, although I couldn't find an ancient quote to confirm it.

I guess war isn't very flowery 😬
I have seen thistle and other thorny plants from modern pagans as well but nothing from ancient texts. It's hard enough finding out if the boar is really one of his sacred animals or just a modern association.

Show threadPanicButtonFeb 11, 2023
@AimeeMaroux It should be referenced regarding the Atiic torch-races in his honor, but I am a 90 minute drive from my books to search right now.