Hecate

or Hek·a·te

[ hek-uh-tee; in Shakespeare hek-it ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

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

Hecate

/ ˈhɛkətɪ /

noun

1. Greek myth a goddess of the underworld

Other Words From

• Heca·tean Heca·taean adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hecate¹

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

Example Sentences

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

She stared at the white cliffs in the distance and thought about why Hecate had sent Gale the polecat.

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

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

From Salon