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Fundraising for the Bakcheion

Coming together to celebrate Dionysos at Many Gods West 2015

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Fundraising for the Bakcheion

Coming together to celebrate Dionysos at Many Gods West 2015

Coming together to celebrate Dionysos at Many Gods West 2015

Coming together to celebrate Dionysos at Many Gods West 2015

Coming together to celebrate Dionysos at Many Gods West 2015

Markos Gage
Markos Gage
Markos Gage
Markos Gage
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Olympia, United States
$1,822 USD 71 backers
55% of $3,270 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal


What is the Bakcheion?
Bakcheion (Βακχεῖον) is a sacred guild honoring Dionysos Bakcheios, the god of ecstatic deliverance. Formed with the sole intent of hosting a Dionysian ritual at Many Gods West 2015, the Bakcheion includes members from all over the United States and the polytheist and pagan spectrums.

The Ritual
Held on the 1st of August at the conference hotel. The ritual will be open to registered participants and conference members. It will include a devotional performance, music and offerings in honour of Dionysos and his retinue. 

Impact
Foremost, this sacred act is dedicated to Dionysos with the intent of honoring and pleasing our beloved god. However, this ritual will also be an opportunity for pagan community members to come together in joint celebration; some, for the first time. Participants come from different backgrounds. 

It is our hope that the work we do and the energy created will have an impact that will resonate throughout the polytheist and pagan community--granting blessings, strengthening bonds and establishing networks. Looking towards the future, the success of this ritual has the potential to be a strong impetus for creating future Dionysian gatherings and events.

Call for Donations
The Bakcheion consists of volunteers with members offering their services for free and out of their own pockets. As some relief, we're calling for donations to help cover member travel expenses, accommodation and performance costs; including props and materials, libations / offerings and whatever other expenses may surprise us. If donations exceed the asking amount, it will be distributed back into supporting the polytheist community.

Perks
Your donation could be a devotional act, and in the spirit of Charis, Bakcheion members are also offering their services as perks.

$8 Sample Vial (1/32 oz) of the Katharsios Anointing Oil, blended by Aridela (description below) - A small way to connect with our ritual

$10 Handcrafted Bone Pendant by Dver. Choose one from a selection of 10-15 different small animal bones, claws, teeth and antler, which will be drilled and wired so it can be strung on a cord or chain. 

$25 Darkwood Incense Powder by Dver. Two-ounce bottle of special ritual powdered incense containing vetiver, cedar, sandalwood and patchouli. 

$25 Sannion is offering to write a poem or prayer on the subject of choosing.

The first donation of $25, win one signed copy of Thunderstruck with Wine by H. Jeremiah Lewis (Sannion) 

The first donation of $30, win one signed copy of Ecstatic by H. Jeremiah Lewis (Sannion) 

$60 Katharsios Consecrating Oil 
1/2 oz bottle, blended by Aridela. This is the oil we shall be using for the ritual. All pure essential oils and ingredients were chosen for their spiritual and energetic properties, to support the spirit, help heal old wounds and fears, transform stagnation into transformation, and to bring joy and freedom of expression.  Contains:  Beeswax absolute and the essential oils of myrrh, spikenard, galbanum, petitgrain, orange, benzoin and a couple drops of wine in a base of jojoba oil.   (Inquire about shipping outside the U.S.)

$100 All perks from Sannion. 


Want to help?
Apart from donating to the cause, spreading the word is of great value. We're also offering unique, original designed t-shirts and apparel on CafePress with any revenue going towards the cause. If you want direct involvement, feel free to join us.

Finally
A massive thank you for any help you can offer and for reading through our cause.

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Choose your Perk

Our Deepest Gratitude

$1 USD
A donation at this level will gain the assurance their money helped us to come together as a community to achieve the best ritual for Dionysos. We thank you for your support!
0 claimed

A Blessing / Candle-lighting

$5 USD
A blessing / Candle-lighting by one of the Bakcheion team. Great for inviting liberation and purification into your life, or for breaking down barriers. (Warning: Dionysos determines if these blessings actually happen--we're just intermediaries.)
3 claimed

Sample Vial of Katharsios Oil

$8 USD
Sample vial (1/32oz) of the Katharsios Oil (description below)
Estimated Shipping
July 2015
10 out of 25 of claimed

Recap of the Ritual

$10 USD
Over the course of the conference, I plan to journal and take as many pictures as I'm allowed. Anyone who donates at this level will receive a personalized email recapping the ritual and the events around it.
Estimated Shipping
September 2015
4 claimed

Handcrafted Bone Pendant

$10 USD
Dver Winter will make you a small pendant from an authentic, ethically acquired bone, tooth, antler, or claw. (These come from a limited selection of about 10-15 options from various animals, and will be drilled and wired so you can string it on a chain.) A unique ritual for us will get a unique piece of jewelry for you!
10 claimed

Recap and Prayers

$15 USD
Anyone who donates at this level with receive the recap of the ritual and conference the same as the $10 level. Then, as a bonus, will also receive the chants, consecrations and prayers said during the ceremony. So you can use them in your private practice or just enjoy the poetry written by our talented Bakcheion.
Estimated Shipping
September 2015
5 claimed

Customized Poem or Prayer

$20 USD
One of our team members compose a poem or prayer on a subject of your choosing.
2 claimed

Katharsios Consecrating Oil

$60 USD
1/2 oz bottle, blended by Aridela. This is the oil we shall be using for the ritual. All pure essential oils and ingredients were chosen for their spiritual and energetic properties, to support the spirit, help heal old wounds and fears, transform stagnation into transformation, and to bring joy and freedom of expression. Contains: Beeswax absolute and the essential oils of myrrh, spikenard, galbanum, petitgrain, orange, benzoin and a couple drops of wine in a base of jojoba oil.
Estimated Shipping
July 2015
4 out of 10 of claimed

All perks from Sannion

$100 USD
All non-limited perks from Sannion. Poem or prayer on the subject of choosing. An essay on the subject of your choosing. Divination (up to 3 questions). A blessing / Candle-lighting.
2 claimed
sold out

Thunderstruck with Wine

$25 USD
1 out of 1 of claimed
sold out

Dver's Darkwood Incense

$25 USD
4 out of 4 of claimed
sold out

Signed Ecstatic

$30 USD
1 out of 1 of claimed
sold out

Handcrafted Altar Plushie

$50 USD
Estimated Shipping
August 2015
3 out of 3 of claimed

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