Hecate

American  

[hek-uh-tee, hek-it] / ˈhɛk ə ti, ˈhɛk ɪt /

Or Hekate

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a goddess of the earth and Hades, associated with sorcery, hounds, and crossroads.

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Hecate British  

/ ˈhɛkətɪ /

noun

1. Greek myth a goddess of the underworld

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Other Word Forms

• Hecataean adjective
• Hecatean adjective

Etymology

Origin of Hecate

< Latin < Greek hekátē, noun use of feminine of hékatos far-shooting, said of Apollo as sun-god

Example Sentences

Howard said that there have been no incidents at Hecate sites and that safety features include 24/7 monitoring for fire, smoke and gas as well as systems controlling temperature and ventilation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2024

The second season drops April 19 and will be hosted by theater veteran Ching Valdes-Aran playing Hecate, with cameos by Anna Kendrick and Isabella Rossellini.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2022

But after facing an outcry from some in the community who feared the installation would mar the bucolic setting, Hecate scaled back its plans.

From New York Times • Nov. 2, 2021

A blend by Black Phoenix Alchemy Labs, meanwhile, offers to make you smell like Hecate, the three-faced Greek goddess of witchcraft.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2021

“At any rate,” Hecate said, “I turned her into a polecat. She’s much better as a polecat.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan