When the sun goes down I will be doing this festival, which honors Apollon. Yesterday's ritual was great and I loved honoring both Artemis and Demeter. I blended both rituals together to honor them. I hope that you all have a good one and here's some info about the day.
Pyanopsia, also spelled Pyanepsia, in ancient Greek religion, a festival in honour of Apollo, held at Athens
on the seventh day of the month of Pyanopsion (October). The festival’s
rites incorporated remnants of rustic magic, including two offerings,
consisting of a hodgepodge of pulse (edible seeds) and a branch of olive
or laurel bound with wool, around which were hung fruits of the season,
pastries, and small jars of honey, oil, and wine. The offerings were
carried to the Temple of Apollo, where they were suspended on the gate.
The doors of private houses were similarly adorned. Both offerings have
been connected with the Cretan expedition of Theseus, who vowed a thank offering to Apollo if he were successful in slaying the Minotaur.
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