Hecate | The Ancient Origins of the Goddess of Witchcraft
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:39 Hecate and Macbeth
2:40 The Moirai
6:00 What was Hecate to the Ancient Greeks?
7:00 Hecate's origin story
9:00 Hecate in the Homeric Hymn of Demeter
12:07 What Hecate looked like
12:50 The three faces of Hecate
14:53 Dogs and Hecate
17:37 Hecate's Polecat
19:37 The evolution of Hecate
22:51 Hecate and the Moon
26:17 Etymology - was she Greek or Anatolian?
30:45 The Sanctuary of Hecate
33:00 Worshipping Hecate
35:38 Hecate's supper (Hekate's Deipnon)
Resources used:
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Fisher, Martini. 2019. “The Horse, the Snake and the Dog: The Three Heads of the Real Queen of the Night.” Martini Fisher. April 12, 2019. martinifisher.com/2019/04/12/....
“HECATE (Hekate) - Greek Goddess of Witchcraft, Magic & Ghosts.” n.d. Www.theoi.com. Accessed May 26, 2023. www.theoi.com/Khthonios/Hekat....
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Herring, Amanda. 2022. “Hekate of Lagina: a Goddess Performing Her Civic Duty.” Anatolian Studies 72. Cambridge University Press: 141-65. doi:10.1017/S0066154622000072.
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“Persephone and Hecate: The Maiden and the Crone.” 2022. COMMON ERA. October 18, 2022. commonera.com/blogs/the-commo....
@stacyrosa6672 6 місяців тому
We're so fortunate to have chosen this time to be alive! I am awestruck that I can spend the day researching my interests while I clean house! I'm 61 years old, and have been practicing for nearly 5 decades. Never did I dream that I could pop up a video about Goddesses and Witchcraft, just playing on my TV. Thankyou for doing all the hard work and giving us such an in depth presentation!
@adeleaslan8182 9 місяців тому
When I went to Ephesus, I was looking around and found this faded carving of Hecate in a wall, and it felt so special to me. I said my first proper prayer to her there, and soon after a black dog showed up near it. He was pretty big but well behaved and sweet. It was a special day for me to really see her presence
@user-mg2ip8cr8z 9 місяців тому
sounds like a very special experience
@elcoyote9410 8 місяців тому
There's something about hearing witchcraft spoken about in a British accent. Never gets old
@SignoraMariposa 11 місяців тому
after i left islam, i’m proud to say i’ve embraced hecate as one of my patron goddesses. thank you lady of the library, for another exquisite video 🌿 can’t wait to check out your website!
@jonathancarvalho399 11 місяців тому
@signora not to be rude but why did you leave Islam for?
@lamessahmed6410 11 місяців тому
Oh same. Left Islam and became agnostic for a while then i found Hekate and Athena and im feeling so much better
@Mark_Agamotto1313_Smith 11 місяців тому
I feel more of a draw from Hel, Kali, and Nemesis.
@schrodingerskatze2162 11 місяців тому
@Cu6upckuû You realize that Allah is a pagan god as well ? Allah has existed and has been worshipped for thousands of years much longer as the Sky Deity, father of Allat (An Arabic Goddess associated with Wisdom).
@user-br5xo8ss7c 11 місяців тому
@Cu6upckuû and we wonder why people leave Islam. Keep at it, mate.
@witchNwand 7 місяців тому
As an ex Christian who converted to witchcraft, i am now a devotee to Hekate, It's marvellous how all cultures are choosing to embrace Hekate as their goddess and queen in the 21st century. The old gods are returning, not that they ever really left. Wonderful video, so well explained. Thank you for sharing. Long live Hekate 🙏
@ChefKindra 6 місяців тому
You don't "convert" to Witchcraft, you answer the call and become your Higher Self with freedom of self discovery, unlike the Church. Good for you :)
@witchNwand 6 місяців тому
@@ChefKindra Quite right, well put ✌️🙂
@isthatrllyanders 6 місяців тому
Does Hecate take boys under her wing? I want to worship her. I’m trying to reach out but I’m not sure if I’m actually seeing signs. I’m watching this to learn about her right now, but she really tends to woman, do you think that has a factor in trying to reach out to her
@witchNwand 6 місяців тому
@@isthatrllyanders I am a male witch, and Hekate takes anyone who reaches out to her in need. She is a mother figure as well as a goddess to me. Just to edit: follow your heart, i guarantee she will accept you and look after you as long as she sees potential in you and knows that you're genuine 🙂
@nana-wj9gn 4 місяці тому
Do you know they called the old ones ?is it's just gods and They exist from along time?
@damejanea.macdonald2371 11 місяців тому
I adore that Hecate's role as Persephone's companion when she leaves the underworld gave me the mental image of the two arm in arm, chatting away as they walk up from Hades to Persephone's half of the year with her mom. Thanks for the informative video!
@Moss-and-Bees 7 місяців тому
Gosh the gossip they would spill
@wakingbeauty2113 2 дні тому
Reading your comment brought tears to my eyes as I visualized it actually happening.
@LawRoyaltyFreeMusic 14 годин тому
hades is another name for ares, persephone and ares were brothers in reality, and they gor merried and also had children
@bamsgirl12345 11 місяців тому
I had two big black dogs(cane corso/bull mastiff mix and a German shepherd/rottweiler mix for anyone curious). My shephard/rotty recently passed away due to a stomach flip, which oddly enough is the reason my mastiff passed away. When my mastiff passed away, about two weeks before his passing i got this caring female voice in my head say that "he will pass in two weeks, be prepared" and sure enough in two weeks, he did. In my beliefs, they are with Hekate.
@CinziaDuBois 11 місяців тому
🖤
@mariaceciliaparrales2153 11 місяців тому
I am so sorry about your babies
@stevenwilson9579 11 місяців тому
I started on the path at 14, worked with others by the age of 21 and have never looked back. As an old man now, the path you take is important but only to you. Embrace the knowledge of any and all of the deities as you travel your own true path. Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate, Demeter, Kali, Innana, Neptune, Osiris, Merlin, Manannan, Helios, Horned One, Cernunnos. If you know, you know, Blessed be.
@3ri33 10 місяців тому
Yes! Only a few of us can see the golden thread that connects the energy of the 3 throughout history🙏🏽
@elcoyote9410 8 місяців тому
Started around the same age. I'm now 45. Been on the witch path for 3 decades. I'm grateful for my journey. So much learned, so much more to learn
@HekateMaenad 11 місяців тому
Very well researched. Thank you so much for this! I honour Hekate mostly as the Goddess of Empathy and Self-Development. She sent me my twin flame and healed me from depression and anxiety. Not a mean feat. Nowadays I dedicate all my shadow work to her and she continues to shine her twin torches on my path of ascension and spiritual awakening. Hail Hekate! 🔥🔥
@ambertrufley6594 11 місяців тому
Please explain more
@RedSpade37 11 місяців тому
Shoutout to /r/Hecate! Lots of interesting discussions going on there! Check it out while it's still up, because reddit is making big changes, unfortunately, and we may not be able to keep running it in the same capacity. Going to post a link to this video there, at any rate.
@suckonmylips31 10 місяців тому
Im interested in hearing more. I suffer from depression and anxiety
@lilacsandobsidian 11 місяців тому
So little is known about her, she's one of the goddesses I regularly worship. I'm glad you really dug into the past and gave all the info, as most don't and just stick to the more Roman/Medieval stuff. Her origins are super important, as they tell us that even Zeus wouldn't cross her and would follow her wishes. Zeus!!! He respected her above any other goddess and arguably is the only one he saw as a equal. She has dominion over land, sea and sky, something even Zeus doesn't have. Even though Zeus agreed to the rape of Persephone, he agreed with Hecate that she shouldn't have to stay there forever, even tho this was convention at the time. She's truly one of the more fascinating goddesses of the ancient world.
@ravenmayfair5679 11 місяців тому
You should check out ‘Circle for Hekate,’ by Sorita d’Este! It’s a huge deep-dive into Hekate’s history and historical worship 😁
@LawRoyaltyFreeMusic 14 годин тому
hecate are 3 different persons, is not one person
@kweenshit 11 місяців тому
I'm a neopagan and a dedicant of Hecate. I loved that you brought light to how misinformed a lot of current sources about her are. Very well made and entertaining video ❤ ❤❤
@enbeast8350 11 місяців тому
I'm neopagan as well! It is kind of a shame that some ancient traditions are getting lost because of modern interpretation. I'm glad channels like this exist to help educate the original traditions! Not that original or modern is wrong. Traditions change over time, of course. If modern paganism works best for someone, good for them! I prefer learning all interpretations and seeing what vibes best with me
@sn8323 11 місяців тому
Hecate devotee here, too... Hail, Sister!
@billybray3494 6 місяців тому
So you're saying you're A? Dimme goddess
@bamsgirl12345 11 місяців тому
In the beginning of my pagan path, hekate was one of the first goddesses to make herself known in my craft
@rachelbrady1871 19 днів тому
Same and I wasn’t like expecting her either
@rodionromanovich449 11 місяців тому
Hecate is who I call upon for justice. She has never disappointed. Learned to invoke her away from the household. There's a cemetery I use that has a large magnolia tree at a crossroads. Works like a charm
@Bhavy607 11 місяців тому
How do you invoke her
@NovemberRain-1975 8 місяців тому
???
@hayleightuson9051 7 місяців тому
I've seen many speak of this and I've been very drawn to her since last year but always been too hesitant and I'm I'm thinking it's time . I've seen so many signs linking to her
@morganmayfair4755 11 місяців тому
As a daughter of Asterie she is a star goddess. As a daughter of Perses she is associated with Sirius. Her three forms, association with dogs, and the underworld also indicate Sirius. Her torches… boundaries… lions… all Sirius. The more you look into it the more you see her clearly.
@stevencook7156 11 місяців тому
Hecate is extremely dear to me. She has been an inspiration and source of strength for me since I was born. Thank you so much for making a video on her.
@linseyspolidoro5122 11 місяців тому
My favorite aspect of Hecate has always been her association with crossroads, borders, doors, gates, etc. and liminality. I just love her chthonic nature and how she is both representation and holder of the key to other realms. She is neither here not there but powerful both in each place but in between them as well.
@morganmayfair4755 11 місяців тому
Sirius rises at lughnasa. She sets around beltain. It depends a bit on your longitude. The boundaries of time. The gates of the seasons… the seasons of life…
@lindamaemullins-wr1jg 8 місяців тому
I love the way you think and your wordsmith ability 🤔😊♥️
@venetiab 11 місяців тому
All my cats have classical names… and my first cat was called Hecate, so she has a special place in my heart. ❤️ I love your videos, thank you so much!
@CinziaDuBois 11 місяців тому
I plan on naming my first cat Hecate too!!
@3ri33 10 місяців тому
I have 3 Dogs and they all have classical names too! Apollo, Phoenix and Titan. I had no idea about Hekate before naming them, and now I think she may have been subtly guiding me🥰
@raya.p.l5919 6 місяців тому
@@CinziaDuBois I destroyed magic ❤All who reads Warning 3 days. Friends will to. J power
@hannahn3484 11 місяців тому
I remember requesting a Hecate vid and thinking “god Cinzia is gonna make such a good video on this!” Outstanding work and so excited for your podcast! P.S. I love hearing the pups in the background! 💕
@imnobodywhoareu 11 місяців тому
YES SAME
@ChixieMary 11 місяців тому
I'm remembering the movie Jason and the Argonauts from the 60s. They had Medea, a priestess of Hecate. She performed a ceremonial dance and an edict. There was a statue of Hecate. Huge, three lioness heads, covered in gold. They got it a bit right. I fell in love with Hecate immediately. I was 12. 1972. Thank you Cinzia. ❤❤
@RedSpade37 11 місяців тому
That's beautiful, honestly.
@talulahjonesx 10 місяців тому
Oh my goodness! This was where it started for me and Hecate too! Think I watched it in about 1997 when I was a little girl. It was and still is one of my most favourite films. ❤
@witchNwand 6 місяців тому
I have seen Hekate in a vision with the face of a lion.
@simeonbusano7338 11 місяців тому
Hekate came to me during my Saturn return and guided me through the winter of my life. I converted from Catholicism to Hellenistic paganism and I have felt fulfilled ever since.
@johnnyanderson5906 6 місяців тому
Do you have Pisces in your Saturn placement in your birth chart?
@simeonbusano7338 6 місяців тому
@@johnnyanderson5906 Aquarius
@WindyTheEnchanted Місяць тому
@@johnnyanderson5906 I do XDDD
@keyfeatures 3 місяці тому
When you say that Baccylides attests that Hecate sprang from the night itself, it's worth noting that he is talking about Nyx (the Goddess who *is* Night), who has a number of 'children' without a father, Hecate being one of them.
@soulfoodsmama2980 11 місяців тому
I appreciate that you made Hecate your next subject soooo much! Thank you! So excited to finish watching this while I get ready for work!! 🖤
@ImaginaryWear 11 місяців тому
Awesome video… some years ago I began a journey of spirituality and self discovery… as I self studied, I felt drawn to Hecate and she became my patron Goddess. Long story short, after some I performed a self initiation, during my meditation, I asked for my craft name, within about 15-20mins I had an overwhelming sense of a presence within my room. Shortly after I felt a touch on my shoulder and my name popped into mind. It was an experience I have not forgotten… Throughout this journey, I have learned/experienced many things, I now understand that I am a spiritual being. I no longer follow the dogma of my religious upbringing, I have evolved from my learning/practicing of the craft and have embraced a unity with all things. This journey through life we will continue to learn and grow until the day spirit returns to the greater collective. But, Hecate remains apart of me, I still speak her at cross road and other Hecate aspects. After all she is one of the oldest and most powerful of Goddesses, she predates Greek mythology… Blessed Be
@rainbowbatsuit 11 місяців тому
Hecate really can't stop getting herself caught up in trinities, huh. I've loved the whole three-in-one goddess idea ever since first reading Neil Gaimian's Sandman, so it's great to see the history behind the stories!
@wyrdness 11 місяців тому
A really fascinating and informative video! I've been casually interested in ancient Greek mythology since I was a little kid, but somehow I'd never come across Hecate's connection to the Titans before, nor her possible role in the birth of Zeus (when she's mentioned at all). I really feel like I learnt something new watching this. Thank you.
@redraven7948 11 місяців тому
I found you & your AMAZING channel a month or so ago & have LOVED every single thing I've watched!! The time and effort you put into these are.... OUTSTANDING!! Extremely excited for the Goddess of Witchcraft. 🙏💜
@CinziaDuBois 11 місяців тому
thank you! 😃
@davidrogers8030 11 місяців тому
@@CinziaDuBois My comment got a like! Sorry to bother you if it seems inappropriate, but I think it relates to what was implied by 'consorting with the devil' and if anyone could verify or refute what was "well understood" in those dim dark distant days ... ?
@RedSpade37 11 місяців тому
@@davidrogers8030 Slang for clandestine encounters of a more carnal nature.
@glorbojibbins2485 9 місяців тому
I first met hecate when a homeless crazy man saw me walking out of a food bank and made eye contact wirh me and said her name, i later learned who she was because of whatever voices or compulsions he heard telling him to speak her name to me lol.
@InuitWomen_ 9 місяців тому
You should look up Basque witchcraft and the Akelarre of Zugarramurdi (Sacred ritual Cave) for the real thing. This belief system is likely 10s of thousands of years old. And is deeply rooted in our history.
@CinziaDuBois 9 місяців тому
I hate to be that person, but this doesn't date back tens of thousand of years. Civilisation as we know it is only about 6,000 years old, and the earliest evidence we have of any form of witchcraft is around 931 BCE, which was only just under 3,000 years ago. And then Basque witchcraft only dates back to the early 1500s, which is only 500 years ago
@silververnallbells191 2 місяці тому
@@CinziaDuBois Göbekli Tepe is estimated to be 10,000yrs old and Yona Guni is much older.
@mathieuleader8601 11 місяців тому
I was shocked when reading Macbeth for my exams in secondary school when Hecate popped up as the Weird Sisters boss or patron
@grace-4072 3 місяці тому
I’m a new Hekate devotee so i’m really enjoying this !!!! Thank you so much for your clear and concise explanations of everything!!!
@TerryFedora 11 місяців тому
Never realized how complex Hecate was. I mean, all of the mythological characters are complex and have deep roots, but it is always fascinating to see how things like this go from one thing to another to another. Facinating!
@LuiWallentinGttler 11 місяців тому
... And hello to you dog of the library. Indeed thou timing is immaculate. And Hecate looked upon dog of the library and found that it was indeed good.
@alexislevine2819 7 місяців тому
1. Cthoniē/c-of the underworld]/magic and witchcraft 2. Nyktypolos- she who wanders at night 3. Skylakagetis-leader of dogs 4. Trioditos- she of the triple road (cross roads) 5. Enodia)- she of the road 6. Sōteira- savior 7. Atalos- tender 8. Kourotrophos- nurse of the young 9. Phōsphoros- bringer of light
@lesliemoiseauthor 11 місяців тому
I'm so happy to see this video about one of my favorite goddesses. "And she's not wrong ". 😂
@gooderambles 11 місяців тому
I can't wait for your Aphrodite/Venus video. You bring so much depth to these narratives and Venus/Aphrodite is criminally underrated with how many layers and nuance apply to her. And thanks for this one.
@aharris6516 10 місяців тому
Have you seen OSP's Aphrodite video? If you haven't I think you'd enjoy it 😊
@gooderambles 10 місяців тому
@@aharris6516 I have seen it. She's done better videos.
@aharris6516 10 місяців тому
@@gooderambles Not sure if you're talking about Red or Cinzia, but I wasn't trying to compare them, just thought you might find Red's video interesting.
@gooderambles 10 місяців тому
@@aharris6516 I found Red's video disappointing. Her analysis was pretty basic, especially compared to her videos on Dionysus and Persephone (still talking about Red, here).
@aharris6516 10 місяців тому
@@gooderambles That's fair, honestly I haven't rewatched any of those videos in a while so I can't comment. It was just what I thought of when you mentioned different layers of Aphrodite.
@jackaidan5506 Місяць тому
As a worshipper of Hecate she is queen! Queen of crossroads and keys 🖤
@barbaralaibuta7710 11 місяців тому
Now I have something nice to watch in bath!! And it’s my favourite greek goddess ❤ Thank you ❤❤
@ladykoiwolfe 11 місяців тому
Thank you so much for making this. I knew she was the goddess of magic and the lady of the lamp, I was introduced to her as the only one to aide Demeter as she searched for her daughter, before even Helios would admit he had seen what happened. I always worry when I see someone is covering a mythic figure or a god, how will they handle it, will it be a wreak? Your video was amazing.
@foofighter5509 11 місяців тому
The dog head may be a relation to Sothis or Sirius the dog star usually associated with Isis.
@naomiseraphina9718 9 місяців тому
Thank you, most sincerely, for your marvelous essay on Hecate. As the first deity ever to make a conscious and named impression on my life, Hecate has been dear to my heart throughout most of my days and nights on Earth, and I never tire of hearing more lore, more stories, theories and memories about the roles she has played in other lives and civilizations. Were I asked, I would say that, from my own experience at least, she is currently the most active and palpably present of all the ancient Greek gods in the world of today. One sees her and feels her presence everywhere, and I am always grateful to other humans who acknowledge her and thank her and give her some of the respect she is due. So thank you, once again! I may have thought that I knew everything there was to know about Our Lady Of The Crossroads, but you have taught me even more, and I will recommend this delightful video to everybody I know. All the best to you. Blessed be to all of your scholarly endeavors, and may Hecate's blessing light your way always. --N
@_celeste_ 11 місяців тому
I was just re-watching your Medusa video last night, wishing you would make a Hekate video! I actually squealed when I saw the notification. I am not a squealer, but here we are. 💜
@keyfeatures 3 місяці тому
Great video. One aspect worth exploring that is not really covered is the Egyptian connection with the name. 'Heka' is both a god and the word for 'magic' in Ancient Egypt and 'et' is a feminising suffix. It is possible that the Carian goddess had another name but that an Egyptian one stuck. The Egyptian god Heka is depicted holding two crossed snakes and the 'snake goddess' of the Minoans, who seems to have much in common with Hekate is also often shown holding two snakes. The snakes are also sometimes more resembling an umbilical cord that twists around the goddess image which might hint at connections with childbirth.
@JustKrista50 23 дні тому
It was actually Qus not Egypt that had Heka. Important, because it makes sense that Hekate became the goddess of the ancient Greek witches. The constant city state wars would have women and children fleeing. Qus is located closely to the city in Greece where the ancient temple to Hekate was. The "te" ending in Greek made it feminine.
@chronicdooler 11 місяців тому
Hecate is one of my favorite goddesses thank you. I love your content
@graceantha 7 місяців тому
i’m actually writing a paper about the elusive goddess, and this is helping me exponentially!! thank you for your time and effort!!
@Nobody_Fn_Important 11 місяців тому
I always love learning about new things and this essay about Hekate/Hecate is just amazing, I used to do research when I was younger in the gods and goddesses but I have to say I never learned that she had any connection to dogs or hounds of any sort, that is amazing. I wonder if she and Bastet ever traded teaching techniques? or woes about their animals over drinks? I mean just because one is for cats and one is for dogs does not mean they can't share their love and support each other
@GoddessShawnaLane 11 місяців тому
Hail to the Great Goddess Hecate 🙏🏾👑🖤🖤🖤🌛🌑🌜🔑🔥🐕
@Lewilddesi 11 місяців тому
I’m a recent practitioner of witchcraft and have an altar for Hecate in my home. I additionally have a triple goddess tattoo on my wrist. It was wonderful to learn Hecate’s origins prior to her being known as Mother Maiden and Crone Thank you sharing! Very fascinating!
@ronaldmccomb8301 11 місяців тому
Great video. I like how your dog paid respect to Hecate as well.
@gutterhalo 11 місяців тому
I'm a devotee thank you for your special care in this.
@tibbers 11 місяців тому
I have been doing my own research on her since Sunday, so impressed with the timing of this video. Thank youuu for such an amazing work!
@therealvlad505 Місяць тому
After i left Islam, i began to see "signs" of hecate everywhere. Triples, black dogs and cats, the moon shined clearer than ever before. One night i decided to call out to Hecate, asking for guidance. As i was falling to sleep, i heard a woman's whispers swirling around in my head. It sounded like she was walking around my house muttering some kind of enchantment. I felt protected by it. I am not the type of person to get down on my knees and "worship" anyone or anything, with my experince with Islam i know how dangerous that can be. But i do admire wisdom and guidance and I am very interested in learning more about her.
@Luumus 11 місяців тому
Really like this format, your voice with the music is quite calming. It's a lovely accompaniment to my work.
@RavenwingAcademy7511 8 місяців тому
Helios and Hecate are the higher divine aspects of being human. "Them watching Persephone's capture" is the divine feminine and divine masculine observing the descent of concious spiritual essence( fem principle) be in-cubed or incubated into physical reality. Most ancient stories telling of descension speak from a viewpoint higher than human normalities so they are relayed through constructs the human perception can recognize( re-learn).
@Lee-jh6cr 8 місяців тому
Persephone is one of many dying & resurrecting vegetation God/desses, part of Earth's rhythms.
@Sweetinfernalcreature 11 місяців тому
I adore your videos and this one made me especially happy as I have a strong fondness or love for Hecate. Thank you for this one!
@NeonCicada 10 місяців тому
*...for your mind is not a vessel to be filled,* _but a fire to be kindled_ 🦋
@dogbite.dimple 11 місяців тому
absolutely fabulous video, I’ve been excited about this one for a while!! well done as always!
@reresharma 10 місяців тому
hi! I've been researching hecate for the past three weeks and stumbled upon this video. After reading old articles from 1913 and primary sources dating back centuries that the libraries had- this video was such a refresher. I was able to breakdown all my research and discover even more information. I was scribbling down so much information while you were talking that I couldn't keep up at one point. Thank you for this video, an absolute blessing.
@katherinehalling6630 Місяць тому
I worked with her before but without knowing as much as I should have. I want to work with her again and I feel like it makes her happy to learn more about her.
@nightlyre198 11 місяців тому
When I tell you I freaking RAN here -
@jasonjenkins812 5 місяців тому
Thank you for this, it’s by far the best summary on Hecate that I’ve encountered.
@melolore1280 11 місяців тому
Absolutely the best voice for any kind of story telling. Love anything Hekate
@lynseybowe8693 10 місяців тому
Thank you for creating such a thorough and well-researched video. I have learned so much on your channel!
@MintyCow101 9 місяців тому
so cool to find this in my recommended. Ive always loved greek mythology and when i began practicing witchcraft i became incredibly drawn towards Hecate. Something about her slowly pulls me in. i have two dogs myself and coincidently my altar has always had two candles on it.
@mtgirl73sg 9 місяців тому
Stunning detail! Very impressive! Thank you for your efforts!
@thewizardofawes8194 9 місяців тому
So great! A real pleasure to find such a clear and erudite exposition: congratulations!
@danniereid6938 4 місяці тому
Can I just say a big thank you for listing the resources you've used in the description. This feels like a really great starting point to learn more about Hekate!
@markwynne725 11 місяців тому
Thank you for another excellent video. I had no idea how much there was on Hecate!
@milaces1323 11 місяців тому
This is without a doubt one of my favourite channels in Yt. Great work as always Cinzia!
@CinziaDuBois 11 місяців тому
aww thank you so much ♥️
@trindal359 10 місяців тому
Its truly top notch narration work and relevant important photos as well, the videography looks professional. I really like it. Its not sleepytime lectures. I like those to, sometimes. It looks like I've found a new favorite
@winterburden 11 місяців тому
Thanks for this neat Hecate video!
@r_r_r_r 7 місяців тому
As a devotee, I am so grateful for this thorough scholarly summary 🖤
@isthatrllyanders 6 місяців тому
I think it’s cause you’re just trying to work with them. You’re not allowed to just use them, they dislike that and think it’s disrespectful. You first have to bond with them, set ur intentions with them, it’s something that is gradual over time. I tried reaching out to Hecate, eros, even my spirit team, I didnt get anything but I’m still trying because I know it’s out there.
@r_r_r_r 6 місяців тому
@@isthatrllyanders I think you maybe meant this to reply to a different comment? But nonetheless, wishing you well on your journey. Glad to hear you’re being patient. If you’re curious for suggestions you can try connecting with the earth, both because the earth is an extension of everyone you mentioned but also because it’s physically tangible-you can literally connect from right where you are.
@isthatrllyanders 6 місяців тому
@@r_r_r_r I am so sorry i don’t even know what happened 😭 I DID reply to the right person i don’t know how the EXACT SAME message got sent to you 😭
@r_r_r_r 6 місяців тому
@@isthatrllyanders All good! ✨
@isthatrllyanders 6 місяців тому
@@r_r_r_r thank you for what you said tho i really appreciate it.
@germainelowpt7206 11 місяців тому
Those videos are always a treat
@lymanmaddox1694 11 місяців тому
I enjoyed learning about Hecate from you. Thanks!
@kid__wavyy 11 місяців тому
I discovered your channel today. You're my favorite Content Creator.
@meidson12 7 місяців тому
thank you so much for this. i love researching about Hecate, it's intriguing how popupar she became without any grand myth.
@KelciaMarie1 11 місяців тому
Ive always been fascinated by the triple goddess, great video
@emelizabxth 11 місяців тому
Thank you for sharing your big beautiful brain with us on the topic of the goddess❤️
@bonnieturningcrow3685 5 місяців тому
That was such a beautiful teaching! Thank you so much.
@NIGHTGUYRYAN 11 місяців тому
oh wow, you consistantly hit on some of my favorite darksided topics. great channel!
@markwarrensprawson 11 місяців тому
This was awesome! I, for one, would love, love, love to see more of these dedicated to those deities and events more spooky and magical in their nature. A video about Pan, for example, that would just slay folk. Dionysus, Babalon, heck, even the real Lucifer, Medea or Asclepius. This was so much fun!
@imnobodywhoareu 11 місяців тому
the doggy barking in the background is on them hahaah
@imnobodywhoareu 11 місяців тому
theme*
@ShadowPantherWitches 11 місяців тому
Hail Hecate. Blessed be
@musicallycaffeinated143 6 місяців тому
These videos are so fascinating; thank you for sharing!
@matthewgreen5961 7 місяців тому
Thank you for this video. I love your depth and care in the true knowledge and understanding of the gods and goddesses. I love your work and hope to see more😆! If I could be as learned as you, I would die a happy man🙏🏼💓
@ronsorage78 7 місяців тому
What a wonderful voice. First time with a vid of yours.
@aaminyahlove 7 місяців тому
Thank you for sharing. I'm very new to my practice. She came to me recently and I wanted to hear others experiences and knowledge of her. I love your voice.
@T-LexR 2 місяці тому
i absolutely loved this. stumbled on it while i was researching hecate for my new section on my grimoire about deities and it's the best summary i've found around. i don't know if you'll read this or care but i would love a similar video for Anubis, since he is also one i am writing notes on and studying about.
@faerie5926 11 місяців тому
Ahhh you should do one of these on Lady Artemis! :3 Anyway, I've been wanting to work with her so this will be a wonderful resource!
@markhutchins7059 6 місяців тому
I love this resently i been working on myself I've been doing alot of soul searching i know who i am now I've accepted my craft i been listening to the goddess she been teaching me alot so thank you 😊
@sleepygander 10 місяців тому
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you, Cinzia.
@CinziaDuBois 10 місяців тому
I'm so glad!
@DevontheSongwriter 11 місяців тому
This was an amazing video. Thank you!
@Rodl696 9 місяців тому
Your videos give me much pleasure. Thank you Cinzia.
@CinziaDuBois 9 місяців тому
Glad you like them!
@robertparolin2001 11 місяців тому
This is the second recent video from my subscriptions where Robert Graves gets dunked on 😂
@debbiemikulsky25 5 місяців тому
Thank you so much Hecate has wanted to work with me This helped me so much 😇💗🙏🌈
@barjamlin7962 11 місяців тому
Although I have always pronounced Hecate as you do, I’ve recently been corrected by a couple of Greek speaking friends, who suggest that the emphasis is placed on the second syllable.
@EliteValor1003 8 місяців тому
I love exploring and learning about the Gods and Goddesses of the wide world. But my favorite Goddesses frome all I've learned so far are Inari, Hestia, and Aurora.
@QuaesitorDei 11 місяців тому
What a video! Wow! Loved it! ❤😊
@giuseppersa2391 7 місяців тому
What an absolutely stunning presentation thank you ❤️🌹😊🧙♂️
@williammashtalier479 8 місяців тому
It's wonderful to hear someone explain the history of Hecate. I found the dog sacrifice evidence very interesting. First I have ever heard of archeological evidence, but I had read of dogs being sacrifieced to Hecate somewhere. I am not surprised that historians and historical fiction writers have mansplained the Godesses into simplified and homoginized forms. I love the I Claudius Books, but I dont believe Graves had much interest in female deities beyond dramatic writing. But I haven't read "The White Goddess", so I couldn't say for sure. Anways, I loved this video! Thank you for making it.
@MiloOnYoutube 11 місяців тому
thanks to this very informative vid and some of the comments here😅 I’m sending myself down a rabbit hole about Hecate and modern paganism to learn out of curiosity 🤓
Р@ССИЯН ПРИВОЗЯТ ПО ЧАСТЯМ! Он пойдет на войну, умрёт, а я куплю квартиру и оденусь/Золкин, Карпенко
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