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“In the center of the storm, there is calm. In the center of confusion, there is peace. In the center of exhaustion, there is rest. Cernunnos, sitting in the midst of the world, lead me to the center and grant me the calm and peace and rest that is found there.” - Ceisiwr Serith A Book of Pagan Prayer http://amzn.to/157Ypzd Image Credit: vityso @ DeviantArt
Pan the Forest God Johfra Bosschart
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Hymn to Cernunnos
By Taliesin
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From the first cries,
Since the Dawn of Time,
Beyond the thick shadow of night,
Beyond the vibrating brightness of the day,
In power you watch and abide,
Rumbling and haughty, protective father.
So many times since your advent the Wheel has turned
So many times in your deep caves the waters have flowed
So many times under your instinct the earth has vibrated
So many times, in your name, mysteries have been revealed.
And the men of old, in the mist, stood up for you
And the women of yesterday, under a dome of stars, danced for you.
From the first tremors of the world
Every union of beings through you has become fruitful.
Wild god, who searches the night
Now I sing to you.
I sing to you, in the ancient woods.
I sing to you, according to the wind that inspires.
I sing to you, on the sacred heights of my country.
I sing to you in front of the world
And reaffirm the bond that unites me to You,
the Mist Slayer
He who opens our heights
You, the bearer of the flame of life
Masters of beasts and serpents,
Thou Great Purifier
He who kneads the creative humus
And survey our dreams as priests.
By the Deer that splits the forest
By the torque and the serpent!
Womb of the Mother!
Holy Mound!
Life Force!
Dark Roots!
Let the golden sap rise!
I sing to you, Flayed Lord!
I name you, Fertile God!
O Cernunnos!
Great Horned!
Regent of the Other Kingdom!
In the right balance that ties it all together
Let your power purify the Earth from all defilement,
And rekindle in us the fire of Life.
Let your wild spirit enter this circle,
Envelop this circle,
Protect this circle.
May your free spirit, nourished by ageless instinct,
Awaken in these places the Supreme Wyvern!
Taliesin is an important figure in Celtic mythology and Welsh literature, both a sixth-century historical poet and a mythical bard of Welsh literature. It is not always easy to tell them apart, especially since the latter is sometimes equated with Myrddin. His name is also associated with the Book of Taliesin, a collection of manuscript poems from the tenth century but thought to be contemporary in composition with the historical bard. Legend makes him the "Chief of the Bards of Brittany".
a prayer to Pan
hail to the joyous one, great Pan almighty !
protector of the woodlands and consort of the plants.
from the highest tree-tipped point to the lowest desert plain you dwell.
your melody is the sound the trees sway to,
your hoofbeat is the heart of the forest,
and your subjects flock when you beckon them
for all are invited to the festivities that never cease.
teach us your carefree ways, father of the birds and lover of the nymphai—
Noumios, Lytêrios, Sinoeis—
hear my prayer of reverence to you, immortal Pheraia !
Pan of the wild unknown, caretaker of the unseen !
for i will remember you with this prayer, and again with another.
Noumios — of the pastures
Lytêrios — Releasing
Sinoeis — Mischief, Bane
Pheraia — of the Beasts
I am completely and utterly normal about rivers, creeks, lakes, forests, ponds, hills, mountains, and other natural landscapes (lying)
A guide to worship of Pan- cheat sheets
Hellenic cheat sheets
Worshiping Pan (An extremely brief starter kit)
Overview
Pan is the Greek god of the wild, shepherds, flocks, rustic music, and rustic prophecy. He’s often seen as the border between civilization and the untamed wild, depicted as a satyr/faun with horns and goat legs. Companion to nymphs and a member of Dionysos’s entourage, many people worship him for his connection hunting, strong sexuality, madness (letting one’s wild side take over,) and undomesticated nature.
Ways to Connect
Spend time outside, particularly in areas where the nature is unkempt.
Spend time with farm animals, especially ones that can’t be fully domesticated (there’s a reason he’s so strongly associated with goats.)
Dance like nobody is looking
Ecstatic experiences, like parties and other places you can really let loose
Rustic music, especially with flutes
Help the planet, clean up litter
Offerings and reading Pan’s mythos
Altar Decor Ideas
Pressed plants
Goat and sheep iconography
Furs, antlers, and other animal items (ethically sourced is preferable, of course. If they’re hunted see if it was for meat and if every part of the animal is used, if possible.)
Pan pipes
Pictures of landscapes and nature
Other Notes
The Roman version of Pan is Faunus. While they are very similar there are some differences between them, especially in their depiction.
His name is where the word “panic” comes from, using noise to cause chaos against troops in battle or freaking out travelers in his area.
Pan is the son of Hermes and a nymph. Sometimes this nymph has a name, other times not.
A really traditional way of worshiping him involves night-long parties, a lot of dance, and knowing he’s shown up to the party when someone gets “possessed.”
UPG (Unverified Personal Gnosis)
While he can be very serious and even frightening, his normal face-to-face vibe during prayer is more like a weird friendly uncle.
Due to so many myths of him losing love interests or comforting others who have lost love, I consider him to be a god of heartache as well, willing to help those who are hurting.
I associate him with patchouli and pine.
I also associate him with the That’s Not a Deer up in the mountains near here.
If you would like to see this kind of post with other deities, let me know!
Rules for the Woods
Always carry something for trade, something for protection and something for offering.
