In this episode of Hellenic Polytheism 101, we explore the foundational myth of Zeus and the defeat of Kronos, examining how this story shapes divine kingship, succession, and order in ancient Greek religion.

We then turn to the epithets of the gods, titles that reveal their functions, localized cult worship, and depth.

Using examples such as Apollo Smintheus ("Mouse Catcher") and Hekate Propolos ("Guide"), we uncover how epithets served as vital keys to understanding the gods in their many aspects across time and place.

We close with a thought-provoking question: Are the gods bound to prophecy? Drawing from myth and philosophical tradition, we consider the role of fate in the lives of the Olympians themselves.

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Intro: 0:00

July Patreon - Altars to the Gods, Zeus + Justice and Book Recs: 2:48

Epithets of the Gods, Hades and Poseidon: 4:18

Zeus vs. Kronos, Rhea and the Olympians: 11:05

Epithets Continued Apollo, Zeus and Hekate: 35:09

Are the Gods Bound to Prophecy?: 55:07

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At Styx and Bones, we don’t just study the goddesses—we teach how we see ourselves reflected in them, speak their names, and develop archetypes based on their historical epithets to help us reflect, reconnect, and remember.

In ancient Greek religion, goddesses weren’t abstract. They were complex, multifaceted beings known through their epithets—names like Areia, Paphia, Enodia, or Soteira. These titles held real meaning in temples, rituals, and the lives of worshippers. Today, we research and reconstruct these forgotten threads—not just to recover history, but to reclaim our own stories through them.

These archetypes, developed through our research at the temple. are more than categories—they’re mirrors. They help us see ourselves reflected in the divine, and understand how each aspect of the goddess teaches us something about power, love, war, beauty, protection, and more.

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Greek Goddess Archetypes Boxes, Readings and Myths:

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Why We Developed Greek Goddess Archetypes: (10:09)

Breaking Down the Greek Goddesses into Our Archetypes: (15:22)

How We See Ourselves Reflected in the Greek Goddess Archetypes: (56:12)

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Did Persephone and Aphrodite really hate each other—or is there more to the story?

In this video, we dive deep into the myth of Adonis, the beautiful mortal man caught between the goddess of love and the queen of the underworld. But this isn’t just about drama—we’re going beyond the surface.

We explore how Persephone and Aphrodite were both honored in ancient Greek religion as Despoina, the "Mistress of the House," a powerful title that speaks to their divine authority and queenship.

We’ll unpack how their worship overlapped, what their titles meant in ancient cult practices, and how modern interpretations often fall into the trap of pitting two powerful women against each other—a dynamic that reflects more about us than the ancient world.

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Aphrodite Month in Our Mystery Cult!: 1:53

Aphrodite Restock + Statue Updates in the Temple: 5:20

Do Aphrodite and Persephone Hate Each Other?: 7:57

Why the Dark Divine Feminine Movement Appropriates our Religion: 23:19

Despoina the Epithet of Queen: 27:40

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