Hestia, hearth-keeper, maidenly home-loving one,
dweller in the center, I praise and honor you.
Awesome Zeus, wielder of lightning, master of storms,
ruler of Olympos, I praise and honor you.
Hera of the lovely eyes, guardian of marriage,
graceful one, Zeus' fair bride, I praise and honor you.
Mighty Poseidon, at your will seas rise or calm.
Ocean-king, sailors' friend, I praise and honor you.
Demeter, good mother, you the seasons obey.
Honored harvest-bringer, I praise and honor you.
Great Hades, you who rules in the depths of the Earth,
wealth-holder, peace-bringer, I praise and honor you.
Grey-eyed Athena, weaver, wise one, warrior,
revered battle-maiden, I praise and honor you.
Far-shooting Apollo, seers' inspiration,
health-giver, brilliant one, I praise and honor you.
Agile Artemis, fair of form and fleet of foot,
huntress and markswoman, I praise and honor you.
Fierce Ares, strong and save, peerless warrior,
strength-giver, protector, I praise and honor you.
Aphrodite, glorious beauty, passion's mistress,
golden sea-born goddess, I praise and honor you.
Excellent Hephaestos, genius of fire and forge,
invention is your gift. I praise and honor you.
Swift-footed Hermes, guardian, guide and messenger,
light-hearted luck-bringer, I praise and honor you.
Wild-haired Dionysos, bringer of wine and dance,
music, joy and passion, I praise and honor you.
Gentle Persephone, Hades' young bride, mighty
queen who welcomes the dead, I praise and honor you.
Watchful Hekate, fair maiden of the crossroad,
you who see things hidden, I praise and honor you.
Skillful Asklepios, healer unparalleled,
all seek your gifts in time. I praise and honor you.
Goat-footed Pan of wild forests and mountain peaks,
sweetly you play the pipes. I praise and honor you.
Blessed Gaia, mother of all, giver of life,
all-encompassing one, I praise and honor you.
Eros, ancient one, pure impulse and raw power,
swift-shooting heart-piercer, I praise and honor you.
Nike, to whom we pray for success in all things,
bringer of victory, I praise and honor you.
Tyche, luck-bringer, goddess of the saving throw,
yours is all good fortune. I praise and honor you.
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