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

“To fulfill that need, Hecate Grid undertakes a very deliberative approach to potential development,” said Bobby Howard, a senior manager of development and origination at Hecate Energy.

From Los Angeles Times

Hecate fixed her torches in them, then walked a slow circle around Hazel, regarding her as if they were partners in some eerie dance.

From Literature

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

At the same time, they aren’t focused on how exactly charm bags ward off bad dreams or how worshiping Hecate, the goddess of light, has helped her reveal other people’s lies.

From Washington Post

As a classics scholar who studies both magic and the senses in the ancient world, this idea of a witch-inspired perfume fascinates me — and "Hecate" is just one of many magic-inspired fragrances available today.

From Salon