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[[Human]]

Ive read in wikepedia very briefly, that the goddess Hecate is actually Lady Lilith (first wife of adam), is this true!?

[Wolf Heart]

Nothing is ever fact. Everyone has their own opinions on everything, including dealings with religion.

Hecate was the Goddess of the dark moon. People called upon her nearer to the end of their time of life, she would lead their soul through the passage way back to birth.

I personally do not believe in hardly anything in the christain church, therefore I do not believe in the story of Adam and Eve or any of the such. I have done much research on the history of Lillith and have heard no where that she is Hecate. Hecate and Lillith are actually from two different relgions and have different back stories so I personally don't believe they are connected.

Blessed Be,
Wolf Heart

[[EarthWitch]]

The Greek goddess Hecate was the only one of the Titans who Zeus allowed to retain authority once the Olympians had defeated them.

She was given the position within the new regime of being the guardian of the households and the protector of all that was newborn. This goddess of witchcraft was once highly revered and had great influence in the pantheon. Only with Hecate was Zeus willing to share the tremendous power of giving mortals anything she wished (or, if she please, the power of withholding it).

Hecate as Triple Goddess
Hecate was one of the three "triple goddesses", sometimes illustrated as Persephone (young maiden), Demeter (the mother), and Hecate ( wise-woman, old "crone"). The goddess Hecate features in the story of the abduction of Persephone and the wanderings of her mother Demeter.

Hecate, known for her farsightedness, had witnessed the abduction of Persephone and told Demeter, the mother what had happened. Later she became a close friend and confidant to the frightened Persephone and helped her adjust to life in the Underworld. To express his gratitude for her assistance to his young bride, Hades invited Hecate to become a permanent resident in his kingdom and allowed her to come and go as she wished.

Images of Hecate often depict of this "triple" aspect...showing her with three heads. It was said he could see in all directions, into the past, present, and even the future. Thus the crossroads were sacred to her, especially those with three roads that converged. In ancient times such intersections were often marked with three masks on a pole. and food was often left there to honor her and to feed those who traveled with her at night.

Queen of the Night

The reclusive Hecate (who was called the 'Queen of the Night') often enjoyed nightly jaunts, accompanied by her hounds and sometimes by a following of "ghosts" and others who were social outcasts.

The goddess Hecate was known (and also feared) as the protector of those who were oppressed and also those who tended to live a bit "on the edge". Her role in the Underworld, the land of the sleeping and the dead, undoubtedly made her feel more tolerant of those who most would shun out of fear or misunderstanding and more comfortable in their company.

Not surprisingly since Hecate had great influence in the "spirit world", appeals were often made to her for assistance in keeping one safe. She was known as a protector of young children, shepherds, and sailors. In addition, the goddess could be counted upon to help those who were dying, easing their transition into the "Otherworld" and helping them prepare for a return in their next life.
The Greek goddess Hecate is a goddess who helps us make transitions and new beginnings, especially ones that were not planned. As a magical goddess at home in the spirit world, she helps keep us in touch with our spiritual selves.

[Wolf Heart]

Very nice explanation EarthWitch, I even gained a bit of knowledge out of that. I did a paper long ago in school on Hecate. I did not know of her involvement with the Persephone/Hades story.
Thanks for that knowledge.

Blessed Be,
Wolf Heart

[[EarthWitch]]

You're very welcome. I have learned a lot from you also on this board. It is great!

[Wolf Heart]

Well thank you. I love to share information, I believe that knowledge helps us to become better people.

Blessed Be,
Wolf Heart

[LaFiamma]

Ive read in wikepedia very briefly, that the goddess Hecate is actually Lady Lilith (first wife of adam), is this true!?

http://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/Hekate.html

This is the best site that I know for information on Greek gods, and this is their section on Hekate.

Hekate is a maiden/virgin goddess and was called a nurse of children. She is one of the most favored of Zeus and an attendant of Persephone. She helped Demeter in her search when Persephone was abducted (though it was Hermes who brought her back from the underworld.) and only in much later times, mostly by way of some Roman writers, became known as a crone, and that was still very minor. The association with Hekate as a crone is extremely inflated in modern times, and the triple goddess grouping did not exist at all until the late 1800's or sometime in the 1900's.

Another good, albeit brief page on Hekate is here: http://www.hekate.nu

Hope this helps.

[LaFiamma]

The Greek goddess Hecate was the only one of the

Images of Hecate often depict of this "triple" aspect...showing her with three heads. It was said he could see in all directions, into the past, present, and even the future. Thus the crossroads were sacred to her, especially those with three roads that converged. In ancient times such intersections were often marked with three masks on a pole. and food was often left there to honor her and to feed those who traveled with her at night.

Yes, Hekate was frequently seen as a triple-faced goddess...however this was never a depiction of maiden/mother/crone until recent times.