Would it be wrong of my to praise the gods of coffee? Because really, I can't live with out. Do you think the Aesir would mind? *G*
2007-11-30 06:14:42 · 20 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If I can pray to the god of parking spaces, you can pray to the goddess of the coffe bean ;)
2007-11-30 06:33:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 10⤊ 0⤋
Well. we all know that the Norse peoples made it as far as North America (Vinland) They generally took advantage of what they found wherever they went because they were a practical people. Had they sailed further south and come across the coffee bean I think they would have 'been' certain to use it to make beverages.....probably alchoholic ones.
That being the case I don't think that The Aesir (or Vanir ) would mind you offering a prayer to the coffe bean.
2007-11-30 17:39:12 · answer #2 · answered by freyatru 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it would probably be more sensible to praise the Spirit of Coffee- though if its so important to you, I reckon you can take it as a deity.
As for the Aesir- why would they mind? I've never heard that they demand worship like the Christian deity does- only a warrior's spirit.
2007-11-30 21:36:03 · answer #3 · answered by ThatGirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, it's a goddess.
Secondly, coffee is a plant native to central america, I believe, although it grows also in southern america and africa. So if you're folkish, you really can't mix that with the norse gods.
Thirdly, IMHO, the Aesir don't really give a **** untill you keep praising and honouring them on regular basis as you did before. If I was you, I'd go ahead.
Fourth, do a me favour and throw in a prayer for me, will ya? Tell my dearest Caffeina that I miss her SOOOO much ever since I was forbidden to drink coffee... *cries*
2007-11-30 14:46:38 · answer #4 · answered by Ymmo the Heathen 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
if the aesir don't like it, offer them some coffee or a nice tea. even gods need a jolt now and then.
myself, i praise caffeina's less-appreciated consort, the great and powerful dew, every morning. sometimes twice. he has a way of getting me up... of waking me up. none of my other deities seem to care. ours are not jealous gods, for the most part.
2007-11-30 19:05:14 · answer #5 · answered by bad tim 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I give much praise to Caffeina, goddess of the bean; she who awakens the spirit and stirs the mind.
EDIT: I thought I was the only one who prayed to the parking space gods. I'm happy to hear they are getting more recognition.
2007-11-30 16:03:37 · answer #6 · answered by Glee 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
As a Pagan, I'd say fine. In general, we tend to be rather eclectic. On the other hand, Heathens tend to be a bit more strict regarding their pantheon.
I guess it has to be a personal decision.
Actually, the Heathens I know tend to be rather eclectic too. Probably not a problem.
2007-11-30 15:10:17 · answer #7 · answered by Donald J 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
You have never heard of the Charge of the Coffee Goddess?
:-P
2007-11-30 19:16:00 · answer #8 · answered by xx. 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've been in a caffeine celebration ritual. Most brought coffee, I brought Earl Grey (hot), others had hot cocoa. Having been up late with the celebrations at a gathering, we were in need of the caffeine wights and gave them thanks for the liquid booster.
2007-11-30 16:24:35 · answer #9 · answered by Aravah 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Caffeina is an acceptable deity in almost every pantheon. I don't think the Aesir would mind. (In fact, if you share it with them, they would probably like it.)
2007-11-30 14:19:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 12⤊ 0⤋
Aye Caffeina and her priest Juan Valdez.
2007-11-30 19:45:13 · answer #11 · answered by Cinthia Round house kicking VT 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋