Socrates
Oversees inquiry and self-examination; blesses reasoned judgment, self-knowledge, and the pursuit of truth.
Wishes are drifting through the hall
Three steps to settle a wish
Make a wish
Wish in front of the Offer Tower and watch it fly across the hall.
Receive blessings
Offer incense, flowers, and lamps before the deity for your wish.
Return thanks
When it comes true, come back to give thanks and pass on the luck.
About
Socrates stands for the courage to question and the discipline to examine your own thinking. Pray for sharper learning, better judgment, calm under cross-examination, and the wisdom to know what you actually believe.
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