Pray to Zeus

Apollonaris Zeus · Post by **Apollonaris Zeus** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 6:57 pm

Once again as Burners from all over the world turn and make their way to the black rock desert for our gathering, I once again petition Zeus, the patron God of the Traveler to protect all so they may have safe journey to and from our most beatiful event. And that all that participate protect and harbor all that may come and ask for comfort, rest or food at your camp.

Dear Caring Zeus Make It So!

Zeus protects all that travel distances far and near may you read this story of law that is univeral throughout the stars as well as in Black Rock City. Last year I make homage to a camp that was dis-repectful of this law when I was tired and thirsty. I sat upon a couch that was not in use and all the comfort I got was being told to leave and I was not wanted.
The next day a dust devil and high winds came and swept away your belongings.

So please read this story of a time when man was respectful of universal laws...

BAUCIS AND PHILEMON
On a certain hill in Phrygia stands a linden tree and an oak, enclosed by a low wall. Not far from the spot is a marsh, formerly good habitable land, but now in¬dented with pools, the resort of fen-birds and cormorants. Once on a time Zeus in human shape, visited this country, and with him his son Hermes (he of the caduceus), without his wings, they presented themselves, as weary travelers, at many a door, seeking rest and shelter, but found all closed, for it was late, and the in¬hospitable inhabitants would not rouse themselves to open for their reception. At last a humble mansion received them, a small thatched cottage, where Baucis, a pious old dame, and her husband Philemon, united when young, had grown old together. Not ashamed of their poverty, they made it endurable by moderate desires and kind dis¬positions. One need not look there for master or for servant; they two were the whole household, master and servant alike. When the two heavenly guests crossed the humble threshold, and bowed their heads to pass under the low door, the old man placed a seat, on which Baucis, bustling and attentive, spread a cloth, and begged them to sit down. Then she raked out the coals from the ashes, and kindled up a fire, fed it with leaves and dry bark, and with her scanty breath blew it into a flame. She brought out of a corner split sticks and dry branches, broke them up, and placed them under the small kettle. Her husband collected some potherbs in the garden, and she shred them from the stalks, and prepared them for the pot. He reached down with a forked stick a flitch of bacon hanging in the chimney, cut a small piece, and put it in the pot to boil with the herbs, setting away the rest for another time. A beechen bowl was filled with warm water that their guests might wash. While all was do¬ing, they beguiled the time with conversation.
On the bench designed for the guests was laid a cush¬ion stuffed with sea-weed; and a cloth, only produced on great occasions, but ancient and coarse enough, was spread over that. The old lady, with her apron on, with trembling hand set the table. One leg was shorter than the rest, but a piece of slate put under restored the level. When fixed, she rubbed the table down with some sweet-smelling herbs. Upon it she set some of chaste Athena's olives, some cornel berries preserved in vinegar, and added radishes and cheese, with eggs lightly cooked in the ashes. All were served in earthen dishes, and an earthenware pitcher, with wooden cups, stood beside them. When all was ready, the stew, smoking hot, was set on the table. Some wine, not of the oldest, was added; and for dessert, apples and wild honey; and over and above all, friendly faces, and simple but hearty welcome.
Now while the repast proceeded, the old folks were astonished to see that the wine, as fast as it was poured out, renewed itself in the pitcher, of its own accord. Struck with terror, Baucis and Philemon recognized their heavenly guests, fell on their knees, and with clasped hands implored forgiveness for their poor entertain¬ment. There was an old goose, which they kept as the guardian of their humble cottage; and they bethought them to make this a sacrifice in honor of their guests. But the goose, too nimble, with the aid of feet and wings, for the old folks, eluded their pursuit, and at last took shelter between the gods themselves. They forbade it to be slain;
and spoke in these words: "We are gods. This inhospitable village shall pay the penalty of its impiety; you alone shall go free from the chastisement. Quit your house, and come with us to the top of yonder hill." They hastened to obey, and, staffs in hand, labored up the steep ascent. They had reached to within an arrow's flight of the top, when turning their eyes below, they beheld all the country sunk in a lake, only their own house left standing. While they gazed with wonder at the sight, and lamented the fate of their neighbors, that old house of theirs was changed into a temple. Col¬umns took the place of the corner posts, the thatch grew yellow and appeared a gilded roof, the floors became marble, the doors were enriched with carving and orna¬ments of gold. Then spoke Zeus in benignant accents: "Excellent old man, and woman worthy of such a hus¬band, speak, tell us your wishes; what favor have you to ask of us?" Philemon took counsel with Baucis a few moments; then declared to the gods their united wish. "We ask to be priests and guardians of this your temple; and since here we have passed our lives in love and concord, we wish that one and the same hour may take us both from life, that I may not live to see her grave, nor be laid in my own by her."
Their prayer was granted. They were the keepers of the temple as long as they lived. When grown very old, as they stood one day before the steps of the sacred edifice, and were telling the story of the place, Baucis saw Philemon begin to put forth leaves, and old Philemon saw Baucis changing in like manner. And now a leafy crown had grown over their heads, while exchanging parting words, as long as they could speak. "Farewell, dear spouse/' they said, together, and at the same moment the bark closed over their mouths. The Tyanean shepherd still shows the two trees, standing side by side, made out of the two good old people.

Think Again People they may visit your camp once again!

AIIZ

Apollonaris Zeus · Post by **Apollonaris Zeus** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 7:11 am

I'm out of here.

drive or fly safe people.

AIIZ

cowboyangel · Post by **cowboyangel** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 7:51 am

personally I prefer Aphrodite

SED · Post by **SED** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:02 am

Always been a Wotan man, myself.

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:00 am

SED wrote:Always been a Wotan man, myself.

May the High One guide thy steps.

Apollonaris Zeus · Post by **Apollonaris Zeus** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 11:08 pm

The time has come again and I wish all a safe trip to the playa.

I can't make this year, was hoping until this week, but the stars couldn't be aligned!

Have much fun, dance and drink

I won't watch it on the net, because I make me sad not being with you

AIIZ

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:00 am

Dyeus

Apollonaris Zeus · Post by **Apollonaris Zeus** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:40 pm

Dyeus or not, here I am and there he is!

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:04 am

Whatever juices your Zeus!

Apollonaris Zeus · Post by **Apollonaris Zeus** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:45 am

I thought it be nice to get the big man to protect all of you that are now or will begin your journey to Burningman. I hope that Zeus, Patron God of the Traveler whom have no shelter or refuge in their journey, looks over you.

Remember what happens to those that violate his universal law or a dust storm will rip your camp to shreds!

Hint:

To gain favour from Zeus.

Sacrifice the burning of Frankencense or toast some wine to him with a plea for protection.

Nothing more is what he asks!

AIIZ

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 11:16 am

FUCK ZEUS!

my god has TWO heads...better than one...

deal with it, grecian formula.

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:21 pm

I'm out of here.

If it were only true. That would be something worthy of praying to Zeus (or any other god) for.

Were it only true.

Monkeypoo · Post by **Monkeypoo** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:11 pm

I pray to Zeus. I do.

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Apollonaris Zeus · Post by **Apollonaris Zeus** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:15 pm

Badger wrote:
I'm out of here.
If it were only true. That would be something worthy of praying to Zeus (or any other god) for.

Were it only true.

Sorry badger I not going this year, maybe next, have a safe trip, enjoy the party and make nice when you get there! No one really hates you and I know you try.

Nice song monkeypoo. I liked it.

Simon, you too have a safe trip. please don't burn down the temple unless its yours. remember we help built yours after we freed your ass from the babylonians

AIIZ

Snowah Zark · Post by **Snowah Zark** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:23 pm

if you say so, mister all mighty, alpha to omega, app to zu...

if you say so...

but i know more than you think i know, and you know less than you think you do.

we will leave it at that, hopefully...

somehow, based on analysis of your psychological make-up, you will not allow me to have the last word.

it'll kill you...it'll eat you up inside like a tapeworm...

you have to think you are right, and need some form of validation, albeit electronically.

so, how's that working out for you, being all clever and shit?

don't answer.....i dare you.

i triple dog dare you.

Apollonaris Zeus · Post by **Apollonaris Zeus** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:30 pm

Hey if you want to play asshole go right ahead. I know you. your the one that yells torch the temple at BM.

Thread was meant to be a positive sacred energy.

Maybe Zeus will enlighten you in the next weeks!

AIIZ

Roberto Dobbisano · Post by **Roberto Dobbisano** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:35 pm

Zeus is my bitch, now.

deal with it.

cowboyangel · Post by **cowboyangel** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:57 pm

I'm stickin with BAAL

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:06 pm

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Jerome Templaugh · Post by **Jerome Templaugh** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 11:29 pm

let BAAL take care of his own...

Apollonaris Zeus · Post by **Apollonaris Zeus** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:15 am

Simon of the Playa wrote:FUCK ZEUS!

my god has TWO heads...better than one...

If the jews only had humored the nutty man like we did you wouldn't have lost 6 million later by the christains! There might never had been a christian faith and the jews could have continue the slaughter of orthodox against non-orthodox- another favored jewish pastime!

Ya don't know shit on the lies they brainwashed you with!

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:35 am

AIIZ, you know any other tunes?

Eshu (other names include ExÃº, Esu Eleggua, Esu Elegbara, Eshu Elegbara, Elegba, Legba, and Eleda) is an orisha, and one of the most known deities of the Yoruba mythology and related New World traditions.

He has a wide range of responsibilities: the protector of travelers, deity of roads, particularly crossroads, the deity with the power over fortune and misfortune, and the personification of death, a psychopomp. Eshu is involved within the Orisa (also spelt Orisha or Orixa)-IfÃ¡ system of the Yoruba as well as in African diasporic faiths like Santeria/Lukumi and Candomble developed by the descendants of enslaved West Africans in the Americas, where Eshu was sometimes identified with Saint Anthony, Saint Michael [1] or Santo NiÃ±o de Atocha , depending on the situation or location. He is often identified by the number three, and the colours red & black or white & black, and his caminos or paths (compare: avatar) are often represented carrying a cane, shepherd's crook, as well as a pipe.

Apollonaris Zeus · Post by **Apollonaris Zeus** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:47 am

Eshu= good power

may he grant safe travel and courtesy to all BM travelers!

In prehistoric times, one may think that strange travelers were always considered warring parties, but quite opposite. Sure if you acted in a hostile manner, you would expect the same return, but if not you were consider part of a greater tribe beyond the horizon.

You were also consider, even though they knew nothing about DNA, a viable source of new DNA, so a hospitable ritualistic sharing of the women to keep the traveler warm at night was in order.

Now Zeus would enjoy that and what greater motivation to become a traveler could there be.

"Honey, I must go on a walk-about! (damn, she's been so bitchy lately about venison these days)"

AIIZ

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:49 am

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:05 pm

funny, i JUST attached MY trusty staff to my trusty steed....it's 6 and a half feet tall, with a crooked neck, and the rest is hidden by saddlebag...

CHEERS!

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:10 pm

maybe funny isn't the proper word....

Uber Strange....

cowboyangel · Post by **cowboyangel** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:04 pm

"Let's see your God save you now Christian"

-Caligula, Demetrius and the Gladiators

Apollonaris Zeus · Post by **Apollonaris Zeus** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 9:49 pm

May Zeus protect the Chistains as well, I know the Hellenics will help them when they are traveling as well as I have always done! I alway pick up hitchikers, lodged and helped fed the traveler.

forgive Caligula for when be became emperor, he had already been poisoned and on the verge of madness.

A good reason to placate the nutty guy!

Yes, you are a god and of course we worship your statue in our temple, "did we not claim that Saul was the son of God!

Have a safe trip cowboyangel, may the spiritual body protect you as well!

May this be your best burn!

AIIZ

Apollonaris Zeus · Post by **Apollonaris Zeus** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:46 pm

I Apollonaris Zeus beseech Zeus protector and patron God of the Traveler to protect his own. those traveling to Burning Man to participate in the festivities of time honored events, To celebrate life, it pleasures of sight, sound and touch!

All they will ever be is that they can experience, let them know what the gods experience if it can only be a simple transcendence.

Let them party!

AIIZ