The Adyton of the Goddess
“AOTG”
“Control Your Will, For The Benefit Of All Benign Beings”
ABOUT US:
The Adyton of The Goddess [‘AOTG’] was founded in 1963 by Wendilyn Emrys. The AOTG is a Pan-Pagan Rational-Polytheistic Community that Honors our Ancient Goddesses in their many forms -- Athena is our Primary Patron Goddess -- and the Ancient Gods. We use the term Rational Polytheistic/Polythei
sts/Polytheism, because the Community of the AOTG view the Goddesses and Gods as Personified and Archetypal emanations of a Multi-Universal Mind/Soul [‘MUMS’]. Godds = Goddesses and Gods] personal power, presence, or cohesiveness. We each perceive of the Godds differently, and believe that they use different masks/forms to communicate with us. However, the AOTG's concepts are not dictatorial, we leave everyone to find their core beliefs regarding the Sacred individually. We may not totally agree with everyone on a particular subject, but we will be respectful of their concepts as long as they are respectful of ours. This applies to internal community communications and external communications with non-Pagans. The AOTG does not discriminate according to Race, Religion, Sexual Orientation, or Disability. We try to accommodate everyone within reason and with respect. But we also expect the same in return. We stand steadfastly against Oppression and Injustice where ever it is found. OFFERINGS & SACRIFICE:
Per the Pythia’s Oracle at Ancient Delphi that stated the Godds “delight most in Bloodless Offerings” we exclusively offer BLOODLESS offerings/sacrifice in our Rituals. These may be, but are not limited to:
1. Flowers & Plants
2. Candles / Olive Oil Lamps
4. Milk
5. Honey
6. Pure Clean Water
7. Wine
8. Volunteer Work
9. Charitable Work
10. Work to make the World a better place
11. Arts, Crafts, Artistic & Intellectual Expression*
[*As long as the components of the works are Bloodless]
RITUALS:
Right now, due to space limitations, our Rituals are Private [Members of the AOTG Only] and Public by Invitation. Our Rituals are based on Ancient Texts and Archaeological finds, but we are also an experimental group and open to using and incorporating new and varied ways of ritual into our repertoire. We are modern in our practice, and evolve, but try to keep to the truth of original practice. Foundress/Ijereja Wendilyn Emrys has created of the current Rituals of AOTG. LOCATION:
We are Located in Lake Balboa in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California. Hopefully one day we will have a full Temple Complex where all Pagans may come to commune with the Godds; and where non-Pagans can come to learn about Paganism. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:
1. To become a Registered Non-Profit Entity;
2. To become a Recognized Separate Religion;
3. To Establish Interest Groups for Social, Charitable, Professional and Educational events alongside and outside of Ritual Events;
5. To Establish Scholarships promoting the study of Paganism in local Universities.
[to be continued]
