Yes! She needs more love. But I would like to add that while largely a protector, some of her servants might paint a different image. She had these demons called "Empousa" under her service, which were basically vampires with hair made of flames, one donkey leg, and one prosthetic leg made of bronze or brass (other descriptions exist, but this seems like the most common one). They use shapeshifting to seduce and feed on the blood of young men, and in some cases also ate their flesh.

I've realized that most of the gods and goddess that are considered evil are merely misunderstood. They are selfless and caring and the gods that are considered great are nothing but envious and hateful beings

Why would anyone find it sad that she had no children or husband? She had her dogs. That's more than enough.

in my teens and very early 20's, my X at the time was a very devoted wiccan and always told me, "I know you work late hours but Hecate will always see you home and always safe", in my early 30's now I can feel this every time I go hiking or running in the woods with my 2 dogs, I never disagree when my dogs want to take a different path on a crossroads, no matter which way they take I always come home safe, I have grown closely connected with this goddess in my experience, you should always trust your dogs even if its short time or long time you will always discover something.

"Raising a family" means something different to a necromancer.

Hecate is a very popular Goddess amongst modern-day pagans and Occultists such as myself.

She does have children! She’s the Mother of Witches 🖤💫✨

The main thing I've always taken from Hecate is her association with borders, doorways, thresholds, crossroads, liminal spaces. I feel really drawn to that because all my life I've felt like I'm neither here nor there - just hovering in the borderlands, never quite leaving, never quite arriving.

Lilith: It is I, the first witch. Hecate: Btch, get out of my way.

She was not only associated with the underworld, the night and the moon, she was also named by Zeus as ruler of the sky, the sea and the earth, liminal spaces or inbetweens, light and knowledge of herbs and poisons among the usual you've stated in your video.

She's another goddess misunderstood in today's time, just like Hades. Most of her persona seen in media makes her evil or conniving, which she is not. Thank you Disney's Hercules! 😒

Honestly Persephone, Hecate, and Hestia are my favorite greek goddesses. ❤

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I like this goddess in particular because, like her, I am drawn to those who are different. The more angry, scared, and damaged they are, the more compassion I have for them. Animals as well. I particularly love cats.

One of my favorite, lesser known Goddesses. Underrated and unknown, I think she is misunderstood due to Abrahamic religions portraying her as evil. Nyx, Thanatos, and the rest of the Primordials are among the underappreciated Gods of Greek mythology. You should make one about Nyx and her children. Zeus even fears angering her because she could engulf the world in darkness.

I love how important she is to the Wiccan religion, blessed be.

I love that Hecate adopted her animals instead of going to a breeder. I appreciate learning more about her.

Goddess of the Odd ones. Huh. No wonder I'm drawn to her.

Awwww. She had animals friends

my favorite goddess. she has a temple in Turkey, which I’d like to visit

She sounds like a nice goddess

Come to me Hekate, Mother of Angels, Cosmic World Soul, Trioditis - With three forms and three faces, Kleidouchos - Key-bearer, Soteira - Our Saviour. Mistress of witchcraft, The far-reaching One, Oh mistress Hecate, Patron Saint of all stray Animals, Tender-hearted, Flower of fire, our kindly Guardian. I call to Hekate, who stands at the crossroad, who stands at the city gate, who stands before my family’s home, to watch and to ward off evil. Bearer of torches, Leader of hounds, Holder of keys, Daughter of the deep earth and the starry sky, You tread upon the path less traveled; You walk, with certainty and without fear, in the dark night, in the wilderness, along roads most treacherous, among those who skirt the edges of order. Hekate, friend of all animals, protector of your beloved, You know the perils of all the worlds, as each world is your realm to wander. Thus do You hold safe my home, thus do You bar the door from all ill, thus do You drive away the baneful and the false. Hekate, compassionate goddess, I call to You. Be kind to me, protect me from all harm and protect all these stray animals I love, your daughters and sons. Be our guardian against evil. Protect us from restless dead and other evil spirits. Dear Hekate, be not restrained by my threshold, for my entire home is under your dominion. I invite Thee, Queen of the Night, Queen of all witches. I invite Thee to my home, to reside in this altar made for Thee. Make me strong and cunning so I may defeat all my enemies at once. Great mother Hecate, I call Ye forth Gracious Goddess, Up above Protect all these animals I love Keep them safe and free from harm At any danger, set off alarm Keep them safely from here to there Let no weather be no care Circle of protection gather round When danger comes hunting They can't be found.

I love hearing about these more nuanced, less smite-y Greek gods. We hear so much about Zeus smiting everyone and Hera being a vindictive bitch...it's nice to hear about the gods rescuing those in need and caring for those who are different as well.

Can’t wait for her to be on Chilling Adventures of Sabrina!!😂😂❤️

Hecate represents the ungovernable aspects of feminine divine. You did a good job of describing her nature without falling into stereotypes of what men might fear about Her. Bravo.

2:11 that crown... the torch... the robe... could that be... THE STATUE OF LIBERTY?!!?

I have always pronounced her name as you did (most of the time), although I have heard the other pronunciations online. Interestingly, there is also the Egyptian goddess Heqet (H'ket), who was their goddess of witchcraft. Since she predates Hecate by over 1,000 years, some have speculated Hecate's name was derived from Heqet. She was a frog-headed woman and one of the primordial deities of Chaos. She was mostly worshipped in the delta region of the Nile, where it is a swamp, but also had shrines and temples throughout the Nile River region. As consort of Khnum, ram-headed god of craftsmen, Heqet was also the goddess of fertility, birth and rebirth (Khnum crafted men on his potter's wheel; Heqet breathed life into them). As a witch, she could reanimate the dead.

I absolutely LOVE and ADORE Hecate❤️ she’s my deity and mother❤️❤️

Hecate was also worshiped at doorways...in Ancient Society they would place the letter "Y" above doors/pathways...it was believed that one would whisper praise to Hecate to make the best decision ...Right or left when passing through the pathway ..as Hecate was the goddess of Crossroads.

I love your description of Hecate. A lot of the people that I've talked to in my Mythology class have assumed that she is a cruel deity because of her connection to the afterlife, but you're right, she really is a benevolent Goddess. I just wish more people knew that and respected her power rather than fear it.

Another piece I learned about Hecate was that she held a somewhat similar role to Cerberus. While Cerberus had the duty of preventing the souls of the dead from leaving the Underworld, Hecate would prevent the living from entering into the Underworld. Though the story of Demeter and Persephone stands as an exception to this rule. In the research I've done, I've come across something of a debate as to whether Hecate was really childless. Some argue that she was, while some argue that she may have been the mother of Circe. I haven't looked into the arguments enough to draw my own conclusion though.

I just finished part 3 of chilling adventures of Sabrina and I remember that I saved one of your videos and wouldn't you know it, it's about the same goddess in which witches start to pray.🙂🙂🙂

Blessed be all wiccans reading this :)

hestia is one of the most forgotten god

I love Hecate she is an amazing goddess. When he talking about devoting time to her on November 30th each year I thought it was going to be bad but it wasn't. I love the fact that people would adopt a dog or help those who were neglected and alone. She really is an amazing goddess. I think Hades and Hecate are my new favorite greek god and goddess.

I never looked as Hecate as evil!

Hekate is my favorite Greek goddess ever. I love her relationship with the night and witchcraft and how she's a protector of the dead.

Hoooly shit! My friend Sheila is a wiccan. We don't speak or hang out as much as we did in high school, but every November 30 she goes and volunteers at an animal shelter on 8th street. I believe... going on 10 years now. I never thought to ask her, why that particular day. Just thought it was a day she just picked and stuck with it. Woooow... Thanks!

My Goddess, Hekate! Thank you for such a lovely tribute to the World Soul

I offer prayers and gratitude to her everyday ... I am so thankful to have her in my life .

Ironic. The goddess of witchcraft and necromancy was also the original Saint.

Oh geeze, hearing that Nov 30th was dedicated to Hecate kinda hits home. My black cat Shadow, passed Nov 30 2013, he was 15 and would've been 16 May 2014.

I LOVE HER. She has been always one of my fav goddesses :3

I believe that she is also known to help us heal and uncover our shadow self.

Hecate is such an interesting and loving goddess that why did they gave her the title the goddess of kindness and mercy

In Greek we pronounce her as e-KA-ti, the "H" in front of the name is actually an ancient Greek secondary intonation (δασεία) which, in the English transliteration becomes the letter H. I love your analysis- Ekati is one of my favorites along with Hades - another greatly misunderstood God. Thank you!

Many thanks for these gentle insights. I love the archetypal element of Hecate within the divine feminine. This inspires me to honour and value the gentle aspects of the physic abilities that help nurture and care for the neglected. I am not surprised to learn she is connection with the moon and dogs. Love Love Love. Thank you once again.

Thank you for such a respectful and informative video. She has helped and guided me many times in my life, as has Athena and some of the Japanese kami. Hecate is someone that I have certainly asked for her advice on how to proceed at times of major life decisions and has given me hints in dreams.

My Greek friend is named Hecate...which is why I clicked on this video...BUT NOW I SUBSCRIBED BECAUSE I LOVE GREEK MYTHOLOGY!!!

I tip my Witchy hat to you Sir you really did your research quite thoroughly and I enjoyed the video. As devout worshiper of Hecate I can say I am impressed with how you explained what she is all about. Many blessings to you )O(

Here I am feeling "witchy "and up pops "Hecate", the 🌙 moon Goddess of Witches. I knew about her before I saw photos or printed info. I was 16 yrs. old and didn't know 1 person who knew about witchcraft or Goddesses.

Thank you for dedicating time and energy to Hekate. This is such a great and informative vid. Hekate, as with Hades, is one of my favorite Greek deities and deity in general. I feel like I learned a few new things about Hekate and that your vid does her some serious justice. Thank you.

this should be an official holiday- Nov. 30th - day of hecate - volunteer anywhere for the day

Great job getting on the trending page as a "Creator on the Rise"!

Hecate is a great sorceress/goddess!!! She fulfilled my prayers over the protection of my house from all negativities, including the downfall of a neighbour filipina witch! Glory be to Madame HECATE!!!Thanks!!!

Hecate's symbol was the letter "Y"....in ancient doorways you will find that symbol placed above them. When walking thru a gateway or a doorway one was advised to say a small blessing to Hecate as to help make the right choice on the path that would follow once passing thru. It also was a symbol of her three headed images. She was the past the present and the future all in one goddess. Hecate did not need "love" as we know it...she was beloved and followed by so many believers ...she called them "Her Children" and followers of Hecate called her "Their Mother"...if ever lost all one has to do is call out to Hecate and she would come to advise the best solution, much like a "Loving Mother."

Finally a video on Hecate!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Very interesting video. I have not heard of her before. Thank you for another great video! :)

I was looking for pronunciation guidance, so was very pleased to find how thoroughly you addressed that at the beginning. Thanks!

came here after watching chilling adventures of sabrina part 3

Thank you for making this and showing the factual compassionate core of the goddess!

Some of my favorite Gods and Goddessess are Nyx, Hestia, Hades, Hecate, Pontus, Chaos, Apollo, Artemis, and The Three Fates. Most of these are so underrated, even when they are some of the most important Gods and Goddessess. Yes, i said some because i know Apollo, Artemis, Hades, and The Three Fates are very important to Greece mythology. Thank you for making these videos.

There are reasons why we follow and feel the way we do about certain mythical Gods and Goddesses. Some speak for us. They speak to us and we honour that. Hecate speaks to me in everything I do. I'm not a Pagan or Wiccan follower but chose to be a witch. Eclectic, solitary. I believe that I was born into witchcraft. I tried other paths but none fit. Hecate is a source of strength. My dogs and cats have been rescues, I foster rats and have fostered dogs. I'm an empath and a medium. Darkness calls to me. Thank you Goddess Hecate for all your gifts.

Here after watching CAOS , I felt so drawn to her❤️

Very Well Done. I thought I knew a lot about Hecate, but you gave me new information. Thank You!

Yes! I love learning about Greek myths and relearning the ones I forgot. Bring on the myths

Omg THE WAY ITS PRONOUNCED IN GREEK !!!! IT SOUNDS SOO GOOD 😭💕

Absolutely amazing information! Thank you so much for providing this information. The illustrations were beautiful.

Perses (Πέρσης) meaning the radiant was the titan of the night time sky & Asteria (Αστερία) meaning "of the stars" or "like the stars" was the female titan of starlight. Their offspring is Hecate (Εκάτη) meaning "the one from afar" as an allusion to the titaness being able to affect or harm from afar. Her cult was stronger in Asia Minor mainly in the Hellenic city of Melitos. An epithet often used in greek was "τριτηα" meaning the triple. This alludes to the help she provided to the Olympians in their battle against the Gigantes (giants) and as a reward she was given authority over the three realms the primal Gods commanded, Heaven (Zeus), Sea (Poseidon) and the Underworld (Hades). As all titans related to light, (Perses, Asteria, Euryfaessa, Hyperion) had some oracular power so did she. All the above as primordial powers were related and invoked during witchcraft so was she. Being a lunar titan she helped Demetra find Persefone when all lights were out. When Persefone was not able to fully return to Earth she escorted her in the underworld. Sacred places to her were the places where three roads met. As a goddess of the underworld two kinds of sacrifices were offered: grains and food left as offerings on such places, and blood offerings of dogs as was done for Hades.

My friend and I just had a conversation about Hecate and the pronunciation of her name. Thanks for the clarification. I've been watching your videos for a short while now and I feel your channel should be Way more popular. Keep up the great work Sir.

Woah there are a lot of myths about hekate I didn't know about..! Great video!

Im here after watching chilling adventures of sabrina season 3. Is there anyone else? Hecate is so cool btw.

I've been meaning to get back to Greek mythology, glad I found your channel

Great video!!! I love Hecate she is one of my favorites along with Artemis. The way I say her name is the fourth pronunciation you said. Definitely going to subscribe and check out the rest of your content!

My matron goddess in her glory, you left somethings out but a good simple explanation

Such a beautiful and underrated goddess. I'm glad you gave her a spotlight

As always great job!

Hecate is my favorite goddess

Thanks so much Greek Mythology has always been a wonderful thing to me.

Wonderful! Thank you for this - I always feel her at the crossroads...🧙‍♀️🧡

I have just learned of this beautiful goddess so when I heard that a way to honor her on her day November 30th is by adopting a dog or going to a shelter is mind blowing cuz that’s when I got my dog...crazy

This was my favorite video because i found it hard to dig up a lot of information regarding the goddess. For example, i didnt know she could be a elderly woman. So i like that this is super informative. Especially with the animals. I had no clue thats what they were about. Overall i really enjoyed this video.

Fantastic video! Hecate is one of my favorites in Greek mythology!

Amazing video! Concise, precise, well researched and well executed. 10/10, subscribed!

Great video. I myself pronounced Hecate as in Greek. I call her Hecate Soteria. Which is found in the Chaldean Oracles

I had no idea that Hecate had a positive side like caring for the abandoned and/or unwanted. I had the impression that Hecate was more nefarious and evil...great vid👍🤘

That was an excellent video. Thank you for making it and sharing! I didn't realize what Hecate did. Especially caring for the lost and abandoned and helping with new beginnings.

Amazing content thank you for creating quality videos they never fail to impress.

Can you do one of Apollo next! He is a very complex diety, and sometimes his powers are paradoxical which I think is very interesting.

Goddess of Witches♡

I love this video! Hecate is an idol to me. Please keep on doing videos on more obscure deities and Goddesses!

Love these stories, have been reading ‘The Iliad’ & now I have bought ‘Greek Mythology Explained’.... makes my daily commute enjoyable 🙏

Yayyyyyy tha k you for answering my request!

A just note on the goddess. Thank you very much for the upload. :)

Fantastic video! Thank you so much for making it! I cannot find many more like it!

What caught my attention the most was that she was helping those in need.

She may be the goddess of witchcraft but every goddess has her own talents.So Hecate has her own.

She is beautiful

I loved hearing what you came with. It was really good.I enjoyed it. You did a great a job with everything.

I love her do much!!! Yes, she definitely helps all those in need. Especially children, she will always answer a call to help a child, any child, regardless of religious beliefs!!! She also helps the elderly, physically and mentally disabled!!! She always always helps fami,ies in need regardless of religious beliefs or whether they are rich, poor, or middle class!!! She always always answers if you are a student if any age, any religious beliefs, it doesnt matter if you are homosexuals or heterosexuals, to her you are all her beloved children!! She once said to me, "do not give action to those thoughts that would harm another, think and rethink and analyze your thoughts, because even your good intentions would harm another, so be careful of your thoughts! Take responsibility for all you dom say and act, because there are no scape goats in life, you must answer for all you do, say and act upon. So learn to take responsibility for those things that you do right and do no harm to another!! We do not cast spells against the will of another, regardless, free will is a gift from the Heavens and therefore must be respected always!!" Then she called me her daughter, and told me to never stop praying in any religious language. To keep the doors of the spiritual realm open and alive un my life, so that blessings will come through!!! She has been faithful and I live her. I am eclectic and or as active prayerband worship in many religious LANGUAGES and live them all. I have heard her screaming and crying for the deaths if children in the Middle East, Africa, Central and South America, Asian Nations, and many others. Because of hunger, wars, famine, abuses, tortures. Even in the United States, Europe!! She absolutely loves children and can't see them suffering!!! The truth.