Hecate (/ ˈhɛkəti / HEK-ə-tee; [4] Ancient Greek: Ἑκάτη) [a] is a goddess in ancient Greek religion and mythology, most often shown holding a pair of torches, a key, or snakes, or accompanied by dogs, [5] and in later periods depicted as three-formed or triple-bodied.

Mar 9, 2023 · Hecate, daughter of Asteria and Perses, was a powerful but mysterious goddess usually associated with magic, witchcraft, and the Underworld. Though often an object of dread, Hecate was sometimes seen as a kind goddess and a protector of justice.

Mar 22, 2021 · A mysterious goddess of sorcery, necromancy, and ghosts, Greek Goddess Hecate is undoubtedly one of the most intriguing characters in all of Greek mythology!

Like most Greek goddesses, Hecate is anthropomorphic and not exactly displeasing to the eye. She is usually presented holding a pair of torches or a key, and occasionally with a tripartite skull—each face like the corner of a triangle.

Hecate was the ancient Greek goddess of magic, witchcraft, the night, moon, ghosts and necromancy. She was the only child of the Titanes Perses and Asteria from whom she received her power over heaven, earth, and sea.

Hecate is the goddess of magic, witchcraft, crossroads, boundaries, ghosts, necromancy, and the dark side of the moon venerated by the ancient Greeks. She is the attendant of Persephone and is the chthonic queen's most trust servant.

Aug 3, 2017 · Hekate is a goddess of life, death, regeneration, and magic. She rules wisdom, choices, expiation, victory, vengeance, and travel. She is the witness to every crime. • She is invoked for justice, especially for sexual crimes against women and girls. • Hekate is invoked when justice is not forthcoming from other channels.

Oct 19, 2019 · Hecate (Hekate) was the goddess of witchcraft in Greek Mythology. She was also known as the goddess of magic, the night, the moon, ghosts and necromancy. Her parents …

Jun 22, 2017 · Hecate (Hekate) is a goddess of Greek mythology capable of both good and evil. She was associated with witchcraft, magic, the Moon, doorways, and creatures of the night like hell-hounds and ghosts. Hecate often carries a torch in her connection with the night.

Hecate was the chief goddess presiding over magic and spells. She witnessed the abduction of Demeter’s daughter Persephone to the underworld and, torch in hand, assisted in the search for her. Thus, pillars called Hecataea stood at crossroads and doorways, perhaps to …