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| Hecate is associated with doorways. |
Hecate is a goddess in Greek religion and mythology, most often shown holding two torches or a key and in later periods depicted in triple form.
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| Triple-formed representation of Hecate. Marble, Roman copy after an original of the Hellenistic period. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
She was variously associated with crossroads, entrance-ways, dogs, light, the Moon, magic, witchcraft, knowledge of herbs and poisonous plants, necromancy, and sorcery.
She had rulership over earth, sea and sky, as well as a more universal
role as Saviour (Soteira), Mother of Angels and the Cosmic World Soul.
She was one of the main deities worshiped in Athenian households as a
protective goddess and one who bestowed prosperity and daily blessings
on the family.
She also closely parallels the Roman goddess Trivia, with whom she was identified in Rome.
