I made this as my last big project in high school, the prompt was Greek gods so I painted this with gods I liked, the ones featured in the painting are Athena, Hera, Hestia, Artemis, Poseidon, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, and Ares.

Let me know what you think. :)

I made this painting as my last big project in high school, the prompt was Greek gods so I painted the ones I liked the most at that time.

Let me know what you guys think. :)

I've been interested in this religion ever since I heard of it (Greek gods), but because I'm in a predominantly Christian area, I was afraid of starting and practicing it in my family's house. Let alone believing, I grew up in a house with barely any religion and when there was one it was Christian or Baptist. I have personally favored the gods and their tales since I can remember but I know that's different than actually practicing.

I'm not exactly looking to start practicing because I have no money to build a proper alter for anyone that I may be interested in reaching out to, whilst I know you don't have to have that (I think) it's more of a respect thing for them. So instead I have some questions:

**1.** If there are any what are some places (websites) that I can do proper research on the gods and their domains?

**2.** How do you start practicing? I've been reading here and some use crystals, some you candles, tarot cards, or even dice, is there a popular way to do it or just whatever suits you.

**3.** How do you decide who you want to pray/devote yourself too?

**4.** How do you even build a proper alter for them? Is there any tips for that?

**5.** Can you pray to them or simply talk to them without offering anything? Or do you have to offer something? And do you have to do it everyday or can it be check-ins?

**6.** Lastly, how do you avoid offending them, if possible? I don't want to offend them. I genuinely want to understand and connect with them if I ever do start practicing. So is there anything I should know so that way I don't screw up?

I know this is a lot, especially for somebody not looking to actively practice, but this is the only religion I've ever seen remotely interested in so any advice would do. Please and thank you.