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Encountering the Gods

“Olympians adopt all manner of incognitos for their appearances before Homeric heroes, sometimes cloaking themselves in a fog, sometimes assuming the likeness of a mortal familiar to the character whom they visit, sometimes transforming themselves into the birds that descend effortlessly from their lofty perches.”

-Debora Tam Steiner, Images in Mind

Over the years, I have heard Hellenic polytheists lament many times their distance from the gods. I have heard them remark that perhaps long ago the gods walked amongst us, but that now we must experience them on a purely spiritual level. And I have seen the same people dismiss what I would consider amazing encounters with comments about “coincidence” and “synchronicity” and perhaps “signs.” But I wonder if perhaps we aren’t missing something very powerful that is right in front of us.

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You Are Jean Grey

Although your fate is often unknown, you always seem to survive (even after death). Your mind is your greatest weapon, literally! Powers: telepathy and telekinesis, the ability to project thoughts into the mind of others, communication with animals

Which of the X-Men Are You?

Of the female characters, I did always like her best. ^_^

Your Animal Personality

Your Power Animal: Eagle Animal You Were in a Past Life: Whale You are active, a challenger, and optimistic. Hard-working, you are always working towards a set goal.

The Animal Personality Test

Erm... So why's the picture of a fish...? (Unless it's because I'm a Pisces).... Otherwise, yes...

You Are a Champagne Woman

A true mystery, no one can quite figure you out... That is, until you start drinking. Then you tend to let loose. You're fun to drink with, but it definitely takes you a few drinks to loosen up. You prefer to date a man who likes the finer things in life... like a five star dinner with that champagne.

What Kind of Drinking Woman Are You?

Well, true enough, I'd say. /:-? I do appreciate people who appreciate the finer things in life, but five stars aren't necessary. I admit that I am always curious about those sorts of things--enough to want to try them at least once and see if they're worth the money. Sometimes they are and sometimes they aren't. Frankly, whether I consider something to be "finer" has nothing to do with how much it costs or how many stars it has... And, actually, I'm not very fond of the taste of champagne, unless it's in a mimosa.