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Hecate is a deity in ancient Greek religion and mythology, often shown with torches, dogs, and snakes. She has various associations with night, light, protection, and the moon, and was worshipped in Greece and Asia Minor.
9 de mar. de 2023 · Hecate was a powerful and mysterious goddess of uncertain origin, who ruled over magic, witchcraft, the Underworld, and more. Learn about her etymology, epithets, attributes, iconography, and cult in ancient Greece and beyond.
Hécate estava associada a fronteiras, muralhas de cidades, portas, encruzilhadas e reinos além do mundo dos vivos, frequentemente caracterizada como uma deusa “liminar”, mediando entre os reinos Olímpico e Titã e entre esferas mortais e divinas.
25 de out. de 2024 · 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 keep away evil spirits.
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3 de jun. de 2019 · A deusa grega Hecate, ou Hekate, é a deusa sombria da encruzilhada da Grécia. Hécate governa a noite, a magia e os lugares onde três estradas se encontram. Os principais santuários do templo para Hécate estavam nas regiões da Frígia e Caria.
Hecate was a cathonic goddess who helped Demeter in her search for Persephone. She was the daughter of Perses and Asteria, and was honoured in the households as a protective goddess who brought prosperity.
22 de mar. de 2021 · Learn about Hecate, the mysterious goddess of magic, necromancy, and boundaries in Greek mythology. Discover her origins, powers, symbols, and role in the underworld and the Olympian pantheon.