Origin
Who originally worshipped her?
The Thracians
Was she born before or after the Olympians and Titans?
Before
Why did the Greeks change what Hecate was the goddess of?
They already had goddesses for the moon/childbirth/ and wilderness
What species are her 'daughters'?
Empusaes (female demons)
Is Hecate good or bad?
Both
Who were the Theracians?
An Indo-European-speaking civilization/group
What titan did she defeat with her torches during the war with Olympus?
Kryteus
Which meal did the Greeks use to honor Hecate?
Deipnon/evening meal
Did she have any siblings?
No, she was an only child
What does Hecate symbolize?
Duality
Where are the Theracians from?
Turkey/Northern Greece/Eastern Europe
Who did Hecate offer her assistance to when looking for Persephone?
Demeter
What are Hecate's torches often associated with?
The Underworld
Who are Hecate's parents according to other writers?
Zeus and Demeter
What is 'The supper of Hecate'?
The term used when offering Hecate foods or gifts.
Where did Hecate originate from?
Turkey/Anatolia
How often did Hecate light her torches to light Demeter's path through the underworld?
Every Night
What did people believe honoring Hecate meant?
Prosperity and Protection
Who were Hecate's parents according to Hesiod's Theogony?
Perses and Asteria
From 5th Century BCE what side of humanity was Hecate associated with?
The 'darker' side
Originally what kind of goddess was she?
Goddess of the moon/childbirth/and wilderness
What is the oldest literary reference to Hecate?
Hesiod's Theogony
What is Hecate often associated with?
Witchcraft and Necromancy
Who are Hecate's grandparents
Phoebe and Coeus
What mythological species were considered Hecate's companions?
Furies