Skip to content
Hearthfire Handworks

Hearthfire Handworks

Pagan thoughts, pagan things.

  • Home
  • About the Gods
  • About me
  • Prayer Bead Gallery
  • My Shop
  • More

    Category: Greek Gods 101

    An Introduction to Artemis

    Artemis, sister of Apollo and also an archer, is known as a goddess of the hunt as well as of animals and wildlife. Her companions are the… Read more “An Introduction to Artemis”

    August 13, 2017 by greekpagan

    Who is the Agathos Daimon?

    Agathos Daimon, literally, means “good spirit,” and that is certainly true; he is a granter of abundance, protection, fertility and good fortune–all kinds of blessings, really–to humankind.… Read more “Who is the Agathos Daimon?”

    July 18, 2016June 13, 2019 by greekpagan

    An Introduction to Pan

    Pan is a god of shepherds and hunters, wild places, mountains and woods; he was worshipped throughout Greece but always retained his rustic character. He is a… Read more “An Introduction to Pan”

    September 12, 2015August 13, 2017 by greekpagan

    Athena Ergane, Goddess of Work

    Because it is Labor Day here in the US, I honor Athena Ergane. As a goddess with a wide range of responsibilities, Athena has many different epithets.… Read more “Athena Ergane, Goddess of Work”

    September 6, 2015August 13, 2017 by greekpagan

    Gods Above and Gods Below

    When it comes to discussing the Greek gods, “chthonic” or “chthonian” is a very useful and somewhat confusing word. You’ve probably heard it applied to underworld gods… Read more “Gods Above and Gods Below”

    August 30, 2015August 30, 2015 by greekpagan

    Goddess Groups: The Furies

    While the Greeks typically regarded and approached their gods as individuals, there were some who could also be addressed in the aggregate–as a group. One such group… Read more “Goddess Groups: The Furies”

    August 10, 2015August 13, 2017 by greekpagan

    Household Gods

    We usually think of ancient Greek religion as taking place in temples, but there was as well a strong aspect of household worship. For the most part,… Read more “Household Gods”

    August 5, 2015August 5, 2015 by greekpagan

    The Altar of Eleos

    There were a number of deities within the Greek pantheon who are often regarded by modern scholars as mere personifications–deities bearing the names of concepts, such as… Read more “The Altar of Eleos”

    July 26, 2015August 13, 2017 by greekpagan

    Goddess Groups: The Fates

    While the Greeks typically regarded and approached their gods as individuals, there were some who could also be addressed in the aggregate–as a group. One such group… Read more “Goddess Groups: The Fates”

    July 23, 2015August 13, 2017 by greekpagan

    Goddess Groups: The Younger Graces

    While the Greeks typically regarded and approached their gods as individuals, there were some who could also be addressed in the aggregate–as a group. One such group… Read more “Goddess Groups: The Younger Graces”

    July 16, 2015August 13, 2017 by greekpagan

    Posts navigation

    Older posts
    Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.
    Hearthfire Handworks
    Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.
    Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
    To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
    Cancel