How to Connect to the Greek Goddess Hekate
Are you drawn to the Greek Goddess Hekate or want to start in Hellenic Polytheism and worship and don't know where to start? Hi! I'm Chelsea a High Priestess to King Hades, devotee to the chthonic and a teacher of hellenic polytheism. I run a temple to the chthonic gods called Styx and Bones!
Hekate is a Greek goddess of crossroads, torches, necromancy, magic and so much more and many feel drawn to her worship but don’t know where to start. In this video and blog, I outline a few ways to help you connect to the goddess Hekate and where to start in your own practice - these are all things I personally have done and still do!
Respecting Hellenic Polytheism and Hekate’s Ancient Roots
It’s important to remember that Hekate or (Hecate) is a goddess that is apart of hellenic polytheism (hellenism/greek religion) and she is an open practice but with anything we always want to make sure we’re approaching new religions and divinities with respect! I run a temple called Styx and Bones dedicated to teaching about the greek gods, hellenic polytheism and ancient magic in a way that’s base in history, fact and more alongside of my co-host Dr.K an archaeologist!
Be sure to check out Styx and Bones Temple and Styx and Bones podcast for further information on Hekate!
Researching the Greek Goddess Hekate
Who really is the Greek Goddess Hekate? This is a question I get asked all the time as I sift through the mass amounts of misinformation on the internet, blogs and even some high profile books. In order to connect to Hekate - you have to understand Hekate in a way the ancients did.
Understand the goddess will help you form a better connection to her and the connection to your worship or practice!
When we lead with misinformation - it can lead us to having issues with connecting to this ancient goddess.
Hekate as the Mother, Maiden and Crone?
One big piece of misinformation around Hekate is her being the Mother, Maiden and Crone - this is not a true concept and this is apart of new age nep-paganism.
This isn’t who Hekate is even though we do see her in a triple form! That triple form is known as a Hekataeon.
On my second podcast, Styx and Bones podcast we have done FOUR amazing episodes on tracing Hekate throughout history, who she really is, some of her epithets (titles) and more to help you understand her and this is all base din historical and archaeological fact.
Check out one of our episodes on Hekate below!
Leaving Offerings to the Goddess Hekate
Offerings are a HUGE part of hellenic polytheism and is imperative to do - to show a sign our respect to the gods and is something the ancient peoples always practiced!
One of Hekate’s favorite offerings is leaving a bulb of garlic either on a sacred dedicated space to her or at a crossroad. Garlic is more than just an offering associated with Hekate and has many important properties of protection within the ancient world.
Celebrating Hekate’s Sacred Day
Another way I recommend connecting to the goddess is by celebrating one of her sacred days known as Deipnon (Hekate’s Sacred Supper). Deipnon falls on the darkest lunar cycle of every month and was important to some of the ancient peoples.
Not everyone celebrated Deipnon as Hekate was never a goddess that was state sanctioned to venerate like Zeus, Athena or Hera would have been. We celebrate Deipnon to appease the goddess and ask her for her protection against the restless dead.
For more information on Hekate and how to celebrate her sacred day check out my podcast episode on the Styx and Bones podcast below!
Wishing you the best of luck in connecting with the powerful ancient goddess Hekate - and stay tuned for more blog posts on magic, connecting with the greek gods, spirit communication and more!
