Hecate (/ ˈhɛkəti / ⓘ HEK-ə-tee; [3] 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 …

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 …

In Hesiod she is the daughter of the Titan Perses and the nymph Asteria and has power over heaven, earth, and sea; hence, she bestows wealth and all the blessings of daily life. Hecate …

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 …

Sep 27, 2022 · Hecate is a goddess of magic, witchcraft, crossroads, and the night in Greek mythology. She is often depicted as a triple deity, symbolizing her association with the …

Feb 10, 2025 · The Greek goddess Hecate was associated with magic. She was also a lunar goddess of the crossroads and open gates between realms, including the underworld.

Dec 19, 2025 · Hecate is an ancient Greek goddess associated with crossroads, magic, and spiritual transitions. She is often portrayed as a triple-formed deity representing her ability to …

Jan 13, 2025 · Hecate, a powerful and enigmatic figure in Greek mythology, occupies a unique place in the pantheon of ancient deities. Known as the goddess of magic, witchcraft, the moon, …

Hecate is usually depicted with a burning torch in her hand and with a dog laying at her feet, its head raised. She is depicted on the altar of Pergamon with one body and three heads (ca. 170 …

Few deities possess the mystique and enduring allure of Hecate, the Greek goddess of magic, witchcraft, and the liminal spaces of life. Often depicted holding torches, standing at …