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Prayers

“Praise be” / “Praise Skunk”

Commonly used to express thankfulness to skunk for skunks holy blessings


“Skunk bless”/ “Skunk bless you”

Invokes skunks blessings on others


Altars

It is common to use an Altar when practicing Church of Skunk. The photos to the right are of the first known Church of Skunk altars.

Statues of skunk and other deities of the practitioner's choice may be placed together so that offerings and/or sacrifices can be made. The Gods in church of skunk may be appeased by offerings and grant their blessings upon the offerer.

Offerings and sacrifices can be made any time and consist of any items; however, flowers, insects, and other food items that might strike the fancy of Skunk are most typical.

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altar

Below is an example of an offering being made at the altar or Skunk, Badb, and Hazelnut.

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Below is an example of a more permanent altar. It is complete with a sacrifice bowl in which offerings to Skunk, Macha, Badb, Hazelnut, and Dolly can be burned.

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Apparel

Church of Skunk members often wear articles of clothing depicting Skunk and other holy Deities. Earrings and hats are most common. Below is a photo of Church of Skunk members donning striped skunk hats. (which is available for purchase here).

hats

Holy Herbs

Marijuana
Contains the aromatic essence of skunk and can be used in religious ceremonies

Skunk Cabbage
Contains skunks name and it's own pungent aromatic qualities