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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.


Hecate British  
/ ˈhɛkətɪ /

noun

  1. Greek myth a goddess of the underworld

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of Hecate

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


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County Board of Supervisors, which governs the unincorporated community of about 7,300, to stop the 12-acre battery proposal from Chicago-based Hecate Energy.

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

Hecate cut the size of the planned development to 245 acres, which it says will still produce the 60 megawatts of electricity in the original design.

From New York Times ● Nov. 2, 2021

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 ● Oct. 30, 2021

Hecate stood with her torches, watching and waiting—which infuriated Hazel so much, she found one last burst of energy.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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