Aristophanes speaks of Hecate’s torches showing the way at night: It is also noted that at one time Hecate was seen as young and later she was a Mother. It is relevant to note that there is a common pattern found in folklore in many parts of the world of the Sun and Moon being questioned concerning events occurring on Earth, as they are assumed to be able to observe everything.
It has often been assumed that this relationship reflects their complementary nature as Moon Goddess and Sun God. She is often displayed holding 2 torches or a key. Hecate is the Titan goddess of magic, the Mist and crossroads.
Furthermore, Hecate is considered to be the triple-faced goddess, having three separate appearances and personalities. This passageâ"hymn" to Hecateâis the longest section in the entire poem pertaining to an individual deity other than Zeus. There are two other known references to Hecate in Archaic literature.
Only a few deities are well documented in literature and Hecate is one of the many who are largely absent, especially before the fourth century.  Also....one has to bear in mind that there is only so much factual information out there from paintings, plates, the Hymns, etc., regarding the Goddess Hecate and the rest of the written material is merely speculation and should be taken as such. For instance, the mention that Hecate had many children. There is only one factual evidence in which Hecate may have had one child, Skylla, and it was not from Hermes but from Porkys.  I have read some sources state that Hecate had many children and some with Hermes which is mere speculation with no evidence. In fact, the only association Hecate has with Hermes are their roles as chthonic Deities and/or guardians of the common people. For those reasons above, I am careful in what I believe to be information on Hecate or any other Deity for that matter and I tend to take more to heart on what scholars have to write than anything else.. Anyone can write a book but the difference is between whether it is factual or mere speculation on the author's part. Hecate is an ancient Goddess from an earlier pre-Greek strata of myth. By the Titan Coeus she was the mother of Leto and grandmother of Apollo and Artemis. Or, more emphasis was put on Demeter, thereby leaving Hecate as secondary, which contradicts what other scholars have said; i.e., that "It is noteworthy to mention that in Homer’s Hymn to Demeter is the connection between Hecate and Helios. The negative portrayal of powerful women such as Medeia and the Amazons who live outside of the bounds of society, is most common in Greek and Roman literature. Medeia’s primary role is usually that of an evil magician and herbalist. Of the three most likely roles for Hecate when she is found at entranceways, the evidence best supports that of guardian against outside dangers. ", suddenly she paused and her expression grew sad. One legend, which is the earliest surviving case concerns Iphigeneia (sometimes called Iphianassa, Phimede, or IphiHecate’s functions may have changed as the result of political manipulation. One scholar suggests that Hecate’s chthonic side must have been present from her beginnings in Karia and was brought to the forefront in the fifth century when superstitious fears and magic practices became widespread among the common folk. Hecate’s chthonic image became enhanced at the expense of her other functions in Athens to differentiate Her from Artemis as well as Her association with other Chthonic deities such as Persephone, Queen of the Dead who many feel are one and the same.In summary, Hecate is a Goddess for the people and most particularly women and not the entire community and was most likely honored in private ceremonies on Her own.
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