Hecate is the Greek goddess of witchcraft, the crossroads, and the moon, keeper of the keys between worlds and bearer of the torches that light the way through the dark. She stands where three roads meet, her hounds at her side, a guardian of thresholds and a guide for those who walk the hidden paths. To witches and magicians she is among the most beloved of all deities, a patron of the Craft itself. This statue, hand-painted in a soft bone-cream finish and standing about 11 1/4 inches tall, brings her presence to the altar as a focal point for magic, protection, and guidance at the crossroads of life. Key Features The goddess of witchcraft and crossroads. Hecate, torchbearer and keeper of the keys, in a detailed devotional form. Hand-painted bone-cream finish. Resin, hand-painted in a soft bone-cream color, roughly 6 x 6 x 11 1/4 inches. A devotional focal point. A modern devotional sculpture for the Craft, not an archaeological reproduction. Product Details Dimensions: about 6 x 6 x 11 1/4 inches Material: resin Finish: hand-painted bone-cream Form: Hecate, goddess of the crossroads Use: deity statue, altar focal point, witchcraft, protection, and crossroads work SKU: SH721 Sold by Plentiful Earth The Spiritual Significance Hecate rules the liminal places, the crossroads, the thresholds, the doorways, the boundary between the living and the dead, and the dark of the moon. She is the goddess of witchcraft and magic, of ghosts and the restless dead, of necromancy and the night, and yet she is also a protector, a torchbearer who guides souls and seekers through darkness. She is often shown in triple form, three faces looking down each road of the crossroads at once, seeing every way forward. On a modern altar, Hecate is honored as the patron of witches and the Craft, as a guardian of the home and its thresholds, as a guide at the crossroads of difficult decisions, and as a power for protection, shadow work, and spirit contact. Practitioners often keep her near the door or work with her at the dark moon, the time most sacred to her. How To Use Place her on an altar, at a threshold, or near the front door, where her guardianship of the crossroads is at home. Welcome her by cleaning the statue, holding it, and speaking her name and your hopes; a first offering of bread, eggs, garlic, or honey is traditional. Call on her for magic, protection, or guidance at a crossroads by lighting a candle, ideally at night or the dark moon, and stating your intention. Honor her with the deipnon, Hecate's Supper, leaving offerings at a crossroads or threshold at the dark moon as the ancient devotees did. Keep the space clean and dust the statue gently with a soft cloth. Pairs Well With Goddess Hecate Bronze Statue, 11.25 Inches the same Hecate in a bronze finish. Moon Diana Statue, 10.25 Inches a fellow goddess of the moon and the night. Black Tourmaline a protective, grounding stone for crossroads and shadow work. Plain Cast Iron Cauldron with Lid the witch's working vessel for her altar. White Sage Smudge Sticks to cleanse the space and the statue. History & Occult Background Hecate is an ancient goddess of pre-Olympian, Titan descent, daughter of Perses and Asteria, and Hesiod praises her in the Theogony as honored across earth, sea, and sky, with privileges respected even by Zeus. She became the goddess of the crossroads, the trivia or three-ways, where her triple image stood and where offerings were left at the dark moon in the rite called the deipnon. She is central to the Greek Magical Papyri and to ancient ideas of witchcraft, and the Romans honored her as Trivia. In modern Wicca and witchcraft she is one of the most widely venerated deities, patron of the Craft and of the dark moon. Frequently Asked Questions Who is Hecate? She is the Greek goddess of witchcraft, the crossroads, and the moon, a torchbearing guardian of thresholds and guide between worlds. She is a beloved patron of witches and magicians. Why the crossroads and the triple form? Hecate rules liminal places, and the crossroads, where three roads meet, is her sacred site. Her triple form lets her look down every road at once, seeing all paths and choices. What offerings does she like? The traditional deipnon, or Hecate's Supper, includes bread, eggs, garlic, honey, and similar foods, left at a crossroads or threshold at the dark moon. Many devotees keep this monthly rhythm. How is this different from the bronze Hecate? This is the hand-painted bone-cream version; a companion piece is the same sculpt with a bronze finish. Both depict the same goddess, so the choice is one of finish. How do I care for the statue? Dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight to protect the hand-painted finish. Avoid soaking the resin.
