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Embroidery of Ærmís

These photographs are of an embroidery of Ærmís (Hermes, Ἑρμῆς), the great Olympian God of Ællînismόs (Hellenismos, Ἑλληνισμός), the ancient Greek religion. It measures 23" by 18" and it is sewn on silk with thread in colors of gold, silver, and red. The body of the God is painted. He wears the winged cap and he holds the Kirýkeion (Kerykeion or Caduceus [Latin], Κηρύκειον). Rather than the usual winged sandals, the God is flying above a cloud on a winged wheel. And the needlepoint declares him to be Angæliophóros (angeliophoros; Modern Gr. αγγελιοφόρος Etym. αγγελία "message" + φόρος "bearer."), meaning messenger. This embroidery is in the possession of the author who has also taken the photographs and releases them to the Public Domain.

The story of the birth of the Gods: Orphic Theogony.

We know the various qualities and characteristics of the Gods based on metaphorical stories: Mythology.

Dictionary of terms related to ancient Greek mythology: Glossary of Hellenic Mythology.

Introduction to the Thæí (the Gods): The Nature of the Gods.

PLEASE NOTE: Throughout the pages of this website, you will find fascinating stories about our Gods. These narratives are known as mythology, the traditional stories of the Gods and Heroes. While these tales are great mystical vehicles containing transcendent truth, they are symbolic and should not be taken literally. A literal reading will frequently yield an erroneous result. The meaning of the myths is concealed in code. To understand them requires a key. For instance, when a God kills someone, this usually means a transformation of the soul to a higher level. Similarly, sexual union with a God is a transformation.

The story of the birth of the Gods: Orphic Theogony.

We know the various qualities and characteristics of the Gods based on metaphorical stories: Mythology.

Dictionary of terms related to ancient Greek mythology: Glossary of Hellenic Mythology.

SPELLING: HellenicGods.org uses the Reuchlinian method of pronouncing ancient Greek, the system preferred by scholars from Greece itself. An approach was developed to enable the student to easily approximate the Greek words. Consequently, the way we spell words is unique, as this method of transliteration is exclusive to this website. For more information, visit these three pages:

Pronunciation of Ancient Greek

Transliteration of Ancient Greek

Pronouncing the Names of the Gods in Hellenismos

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