Hymn To All The Gods
by D. Romano
I sing to Thee, Mighty Gods.
You who dwell in Olympos, apart from man yet always a part of our lives.
You who dwell amongst men, constantly reminding them of you presence.
You who dwell between worlds, shepherding spirits and guiding the dead.
You who dwell in Haides, greeting those who have passed on.
You who dwell in city, forest, stream, river, sky and ocean.
To all of Thee I sing.
Zeus, King of the Gods.
Wielder of Lightning, God of Sky.
Stern Father and Protector of Strangers.
You who are Just as well as Mighty.
Lusty in appetite, yet eternally bound to Your One Bride.
Hera, Wife of Zeus.
Cow-Eyed Protectress of Marriage.
Child, Spouse, and Solitary,
Model of Womanhood.
Poseidon, Lord of the Sea.
You who are the Sea, Wielder of the Trident.
Earth Shaker, God who builds mountains and tears down cities.
Patron to those who make a living on the Sea.
Demeter, Goddess of Grains.
Protectress of crops and all things which grow.
You who are called Mother.
You who grieve at the loss of Your daughter,
Yet look forward knowing what good is to come.
Aphrodite, Great Goddess of Love.
You who spark the flames of lust and affection in the hearts of men.
Sea born Goddess, Protectress of all the myriad forms of love;
what others deny or hide, You gladly embrace.
Hestia, Goddess of the Hearth. You who gave up Your place among the Mighty Gods
In order to walk among men, keeping families strong.
You are the spirit of the family bond.
Haides, Lord of the Dead.
You who drew the loneliest lot, the Underworld.
You who welcome all who have passed on,
Receiver of Many Guests.
Athene, Grey-eyed Aegis Bearer.
Patroness of the great city of Athens.
Wise and Just, Swift and Righteous.
Creating beauty on the loom,
Yet always ready for battle.
Apollon, Lord of song and music.
Far darting, swift and quick.
Healer and plague bearer,
Protector of Youth,
Giver of Prophesy at Delphi.
Artemis, Virgin Huntress.
Protector of Wildlife,
Eternally Chaste Maiden.
Protectress of all that is wild and untamed.
Hermes, Swift Messenger of the Gods.
Lord of Thieves, Silver-tongued God, giver of persuasion.
Lucky in all things, Master of Chance.
You who guide the souls of those who have passed
Into the welcoming arms of Haides.
Ares, Regal God of War.
Riding among men, reveling in feats of power.
You who inspire man to fight for what is just and good.
Passionate, Strong, Fierce and Proud.
Hephaistos, Lame God of the Smith.
Giver of Insight and Invention.
Skillful Creator.
Builder of fine gifts and mighty cities.
Persephone, Maiden Queen of Haides.
As Kore, you walked the world of Man
Married and Mourned, You walk between Worlds.
Ever the Maiden
Ever welcoming and comforting.
Dionysos, Two-faced God.
You are the Yin and the Yang.
Male and Female, Mortal and God.
Sane and Euphoric, Joyful and Tragic.
Hekate, Mysterious and Wise.
Favored of the Mother and the Maiden Bride.
Triple-faced Goddess of the Crossroads.
Your fires protect the homes of man,
Guide our Souls.
To all of Thee I sing.
You who dwell in Olympos, apart from man yet always a part of our lives.
You who dwell amongst men, constantly reminding them of you presence.
You who dwell between worlds, shepherding spirits and guiding the dead.
You who dwell in Haides, greeting those who have passed on.
You who dwell in city, forest, stream, river, sky and ocean.
I sing to Thee, Mighty Gods.
Copyright © 2007, D. Romano