HECATE
\hˈɛkətˌe͡ɪ], \hˈɛkətˌeɪ], \h_ˈɛ_k_ə_t_ˌeɪ]\
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(Greek mythology) Greek goddess of fertility who later became associated with Persephone as goddess of the underworld and protector of witches
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(Greek mythology) Greek goddess of fertility who later became associated with Persephone as goddess of the underworld and protector of witches
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hek'a-t[=e], n. a mysterious goddess, in Hesiod having power over earth, heaven, and sea--afterwards identified with many other goddesses, her power above all displayed in the matter of ghosts and bogies. [L.,--Gr. Hekat[=e]--hekas, far.]
By Thomas Davidson
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