CellsDividing Blog — hekate

Hecate stands in the crossroads of myth and mystery: torchbearer, keyholder, guardian of thresholds, and goddess of witchcraft. Hecate is one of the most complex and captivating figures of ancient mythology. Her influence continues to thrive in modern spiritual and magical practices. Who is Hecate? Hecate (Hekate) is a goddess whose origins trace back to ancient Anatolia and Thrace, with possible roots in Carian or other Anatolian traditions. Her worship was integrated into Greek religion by the Archaic period (c. 8th–6th century BCE), where she was often associated with fertility and household protection. While Hesiod’s Theogony highlights her as a...