Mounikhia

Mounikhia is a Hellenic festival. Festival of Artemis at the full moon of Mounukhion. Held at the harbor of Munikhia (Piraeus), where worshippers carried round cakes stuck with torches — called 'amphiphontes' (shining all around) — in procession to honor the moon goddess. Sacred to Artemis as a light-bringer in the night sky.

Festival of Artemis at the full moon of Mounukhion. Held at the harbor of Munikhia (Piraeus), where worshippers carried round cakes stuck with torches — called 'amphiphontes' (shining all around) — in procession to honor the moon goddess. Sacred to Artemis as a light-bringer in the night sky.

The spiritual theme of Mounikhia: Artemis lights the night — the moon as guardian of all who walk in darkness. Reflection prompts: What wild or untamed part of yourself needs Artemis's protection? Where in your life do you most need to trust your instincts rather than your plans?

Here is how to celebrate Mounikhia: - Bake or buy round cakes; place a candle in each as an offering - Moonlit walk or vigil in honor of Artemis - Offerings to Artemis: bow imagery, deer, silver candles - Reflect on the protection of the wild places in your life

The deities honored at Mounikhia are: Artemis. Festival of Artemis at the full moon of Mounukhion. Held at the harbor of Munikhia (Piraeus), where worshippers carried round cakes stuck with torches — called 'amphiphontes' (shining all around) — in procession to honor the moon goddess.