The sound of barking dogs is the first sign of Her approach in Greek and Roman literature: "The Earth began to bellow, trees to dance, And howling dogs in glimmering light advance. In later myths, She is represented as a daughter of Zeus who rules the Underworld and the waning Moon. Black dogs were once sacrificed to Her in purification rituals, and Hecate could manifest as a dog. This is also a time to purify the house. Hermes and Hecate were worshiped together There are many more. crossroads, Hermes, whose head appeared at the top. Some of the most Hercules. Hecate has long been associated with crossroads where three roads meet. at the crossroads In the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, Hecate is called the “tender-hearted”, a euphemism perhaps intended to emphasize her concern with the disappearance of Persephone, when she addressed Demeter with sweet words at a time when the goddess was distressed. Christian era, the numerous herms at crossroads throughout Europe were replaced by stone I am the shadowy, still tomb; all things must come to Me and bare their breasts to die and be reborn to the Whole. According to the Encyclopaedia of Ancient Deities, Hecate 'was only worshipped at night by torchlight'. But traditional beliefs that evolve over time may have little to do with historical origins. Pairs of dogs ere Mabon – March 21st The Woman's Dictionary, Symbols and Sacred Objects by B. Walker. the tenth century A.D. it was ordered that any woman must be sentenced to a three-year Musaeus claims She was born to Asteria and Zeus, Euripides says She is a daughter of Leto, while Thessalian legend has it that Hecate is the daughter of Admetus and a Pheraean woman. The potion in Hecate’s cauldron contains 'slips of yew'. As the power of the Solar Gods rose, Hecate became increasingly demonized, until by the Middle Ages She was reduced to a parody of an evil crone. Hecate was the original Holy Trinity for Greek, Egyptian and Celtic cultures. The son of Cronos did her no wrong nor took anything away of all that was her portion among the former Titan gods: but she holds, as the division was at the first from the beginning, privilege both in earth, and in heaven, and in sea. The way to choose is to enter the void There are few legends about Her, and no fixed genealogy. She received honor also in starry heaven, and is honored exceedingly by the deathless gods. I raise up the oppressed and empower the disenfranchised. Several images of Hecate show Her holding a snake. Her approach was heralded by the howling of a dog. Ostara – Mar. where three roads converge Samhain – Oct. 31 In this form she came to be known as the goddess Trivia “the three ways” in Roman mythology. dark moon night Hecate or Hekate (ancient Greek Ἑκάτη, Hekátē, pronounced /ˈhɛkətiː/, in Shakespeare /ˈhɛkət/) is a chthonic Greco-Roman goddess associated with magic, witchcraft, necromancy, and crossroads. Whatever the reasons, Hecate’s power certainly came to be closely associated with sorcery. Dogs were closely associated with Hecate in the Classical world. Symbols and Associations. Her images and And when men arm themselves for the battle that destroys men, then the goddess is at hand to give victory and grant glory readily to whom she will. "Amulet of the Frog" bore the words, "I Am the Resurrection." Blood-coloured itself, it was sacred to the blood-eating goddess Hecate. The Romans adopted Hecate, and Her role shifted again. Listen to the words of the Dark Goddess of Transformation; She who of old was also called among men Kali, Hecate, Cerridwen, Lilith, Persephone, Fata, Morgana, Ereshkigal, Arianhrod, Durga, Inanna, Tiamat, and by countless other names: "Hear me child, and know Me for who I am. Once the offering is given, depart without looking back. Hecate was sent to the Underworld after incurring the wrath of Hera for stealing a pot of rouge for Europa, who was one of Zeus's lovers. One surviving group of stories suggests how Hecate might have come to be incorporated into the Greek pantheon without affecting the privileged position of Artemis. Frog - Frogs were sacred to the Egyptian midwife of the gods, the Venture into the dark so that you may awaken to Balance, Illumination, and Wholeness. I am the velvet depths of the night sky, the swirling mists of midnight, shrouded in mystery. Much allegorizing was employed (by the and engraved with an image of the Goddess Hecate. Dogs were closely associated with Hecate in the Classical world. has mounted high is the symbol of the cultivation of the crops which she made to grow up Axle. It has been claimed that her association with dogs is “suggestive of her connection with birth, for the dog was sacred to Eileithyia, Genetyllis, and other birth goddesses. This practice has a very long history. Baskets were carried by Moon-goddesses ordinary size, with supernatural knowledge and powers. In late Classical Greece contact with childbirth was impure, so Cabiri plunged Hecate into the Underworld River Acheron to cleanse Her. Egypt, people placed frog amulets on mummies to help them find rebirth. All wild animals are sacred to Hecate and She sometimes appears three-headed as dog, horse & bear or dog, snake & lion. (the New moon, associated with the Underworld. Dandelion tea is used to call spirits and is said to enhance psychic ability. Since Hecate is the goddess of witchcraft, it should come as no surprise that many of her goddess symbols play a prominent role in the celebration of Halloween. I am the passionate and seductive lover who inspires the poet to dream. She scorns and insults Artemis, who in retribution eventually brings about the mortal’s suicide. Her most important sanctuary was Lagina, a theocratic city-state in which the goddess was served by eunuchs. Beltane – Oct 31st/Nov 1st represented the human fetus, which it roughly resembles. In Hecate fled to Earth and hid in the house of a woman who had just given birth. March 24 2:28 am CT (Chicago, Illinois, USA), 24 March 8:24 pm AEDT (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia), Imbolc – Feb. 2 In ancient Greece, snakes were the creatures most commonly associated with the dead, and it was commonly believed that the dead could appear as snakes. offerings were made and for whom there were special festivals called Compitalia. and all beginnings come from endings Lammas – Feb 1st/2nd There was an area sacred to Hecate in the precincts of the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, where the priests, megabyzi, officiated. Some of the Herbs associated with Hecate are: the infinity sign or the ankh, it also represented union of male and female principles as "Most importantly, child, I am you. Some neo-pagans refer to her as a “crone goddess”, though this characterization appears to conflict with her frequent characterization as a virgin in late antiquity. One road led to the Elysian Fields, the abode of the blessed, reserved for the great and the heroic. Wolfbane, Aconite - The classic mythological origin of aconite was the Many other herbs and plants were associated with Hecate, including garlic, almonds, lavender, myrrh, mugwort, cardamom, mint, dandelion, hellebore, and lesser celandine. Like elves, the fairies were The Greeks began to emphasize Her darker aspects; Hecate as Goddess of the Dead & Queen of Witches. Samhain – April 30th/May 1st A mysterious incident occurred in 415 B.C. In Ancient Greece, animal sacrifices would have been made, but leaving a Hecate’s Supper at the Crossroads is a more appropriate offering today. the stars. Like the totems of Hermes—herms placed at borders as a ward against danger—images of Hecate (like Artemis and Diana, often referred to as a “liminal” goddess) were also placed at the gates of cities, and eventually domestic doorways. There are many more. It is finally agreed that Persephone shall spend part of the year in the Underworld with Hades and the rest on Earth with Demeter. their own life-giving "magic blood." one-plus-the-other. Hecate probably originated in the mythology of the Karians in southwest Asia Minor and was integrated into Greek religion around the sixth century BCE. The Christian Church was still trying to stop people leaving offerings at the crossroads as late as the 11th Century, and it is certainly carried on today so it is entirely possible that there is an unbroken tradition. Contrary to modern Pagan assumptions, Demeter represents the old crone woman, Persephone the wife woman, and Hecate is the Maiden. under such names as Titania (Gaea, ancient mother of the Titans), Diana, Venus, Sybil, Heaven." Hecate is one of the most important figures in the so-called Chaldaean Oracles (2nd-3rd century CE), where she is associated in fragment 194 with a strophalos (usually translated as a spinning top, or wheel, used in magic) “Labour thou around the Strophalos of Hecate.” This appears to refer to a variant of the device mentioned by Psellus. Were the two aspects associated or confused in some way? with the first signs of the annual Nile Flood, were heralds of life-giving fertility in at the crossroads and all are desirable Its red color was associated with I am the web which connects all things. 1 The Goddess Oracle by Amy Sophia Marashinsky, Hecate is a Goddess shrouded in mystery, for there is continuing debate about Her name, origin and character. Willow - Willow wands are used for divination and casting of the circle. The place of origin of her following is uncertain, but it is thought that she had popular followings in Thrace. She closely parallels the Roman goddess Trivia. Lammas – Jul. Hesoid claims that She was born of the Titan Perses and the star goddess Asteria. Circe, a fairy could transform a man into an animal or turn him to stone. they were named for the Roman Hermes, Mercury. Hecate’s best-known role in Greek myth is in the Homeric Hymn to Demeter. Yew berries carry Hecate’s power, & can bring wisdom or death. from which comes fay (la fee), from the Latin fata. "Destroyer" who ruled the gates of death. Related gemstones: 'Hecate' is the female equivalent of 'Hekatos', an obscure epithet of Apollo, with whom She is sometimes associated. Dogs accompanied Hecate in Greece. In later myths, She is represented as a daughter of Zeus who rules, Hecate has long been associated with crossroads where three roads meet. but only one can you travel The pole-encircling constellation of Ursa Major was sometimes known as Helice's Animals Associated With Hecate. replaced by crosses during the Christian era. Samhain is especially significant to Hecate, but several Festival days are celebrated in Her honour: The 13th August is the time to ask for Her blessing on the coming harvest, for as Goddess of Storms Hecate has the power to destroy the crop before it can be cut. Black female lambs were sacrificed to her. Additionally, this led to her role of aiding women in childbirth and the raising of young men. worshiped Hecate. persecuted for doing so, when the elder (Hecate) deities were newly defined as devils. Which one will you choose? The dog is also well known as a guardian of the house, standing at the front door to stand watch, and this seems to relate to Hecate’s role as guardian. to the Goddess as agriculturist and harvest spirit. Your donations help keep the WOTC & Coven Life meet their daily operating expenses and most importantly spreading the word of our Goddess. Aconite, Belladonna, Root of the Dandilion, Yew, Willow. Little round cakes decorated with lit miniature torches were also offered on the eve of the New or Full Moon. He gave her splendid gifts, to have a share of the earth and the unfruitful sea. - at the height of a very patriarchal period in
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