Essay About Hecate

Hecate, was the daughter of both Perses and Asteria who were Titans. Perses (her father) name when translated means “destroyer”, while on the other hand Asteria (her mother) name when translated means “the starry one”. With the strength, knowledge and power given to her by both parents, Hecate was finally born. She was given the strength, power and control over the sea, heaven and earth. A picture of Hecate can be seen as having three bodies while holding a torch in one of her hands. Her name was originally translated to mean the goddess of the moon. She grew up to be a beautiful young woman who was known for being helpful with decision making for those around her. An example of this is was during a story she was featured in, helping Demeter (also known as the goddess of harvest and fertility) to look for her daughter, Persephone

myths were sacred in the Greek culture and it helped people figure out how everything was

Once Zeus was fully grown he returned to his father’s realm and with the help of his mother, hoodwinked Cronus to drink an emetic that made him disgorge his children (Leadbetter). It was these children: Hades, Poseidon, Hestia, Hera and Demeter who helped Zeus wage the Titan war against Cronus. The women titans refused to help Cronus defeat the Olympians and even a few male titans helped aid the Olympians. After ten years of battles, the Olympians were able to banish the Titans into the Underworld (Titanomachy). It was after this war that Zeus seized the throne and divided the sky, the underworld, and the sea amongst him and his brothers. (Hades: the underworld, Poseidon: the sea, and Zeus: the sky.)

In ancient Greek Myths, the description of Zeus’ character can range from a heroic leader to that of a vile dictator, depending on the author’s intention. This contrast is especially noteworthy when comparing Hesiod’s Theogony with Aeschylus’ Prometheus Bound, as Zeus is presented as the world’s protector in the former, while he is portrayed as selfish and ruthless in Aeschylus’ tale.

These six would now be called the Olympians; Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Demeter, and Hestia. After the fall of Kronos Zeus, Poseidon and Hades, the 3 sons of Kronos, dived all the land into 3 sections. The heavens were covered by Zeus, the waters were covered by Poseidon, and the underworld, or the land of the dead, was covered by Hades. When Zeus (also known as Jupiter according to Roman mythology) took over the heavens it would mean that he was the one in charge so he ruled over the heavens and all the other gods and goddess. A summary of Zeus would him wearing a helmet, holding a thunderbolt, and protected by aegis, which is basically a shield, he also had an eagle with him which symbolized his power.

Greek Mythology is a collection of myths and teachings that originated from the ancient Greeks. Tales of Greek Mythology are usually related to gods or heroes, the nature of the world, and the significance and origin of the Greek culture and ritual practices. Greek Mythology was part of the polytheistic religion in ancient Greece. Many scholars study the myths in an attempt to understand the religious and political institutions of Ancient Greece and its civilization. The scholars also wanted to gain knowledge of the nature of myth-making itself. The earliest Greek myths were part of an oral tradition that began in the Bronze Age. Greek mythology is made up of several different gods and goddesses. Greek myths attempt to explain the origins

Spreading all throughout Earth, Hecate’s practice of magic had angered the Gods greatly. 7. Due to the spread of magic, Zeus had to figure a plan to defeat the higher power before it could replace the gods. Zeus sent Hermes, the messenger god, to tell mortals that if they captured hecate and surrendered her to The gods, they would be forever favored by The Gods. 4. Willingly, Hermes

Zeus states, “We need to do something to raise the moral of the Greeks; their low moral will cause Greece to fall apart, and Persia

Later came the conception of the vampire, which to a degree became intertwined with the belief of werewolves. Unlike werewolves, vampires were not birthed, but were the unclean dead, such as witches, sinners, murderers, prostitutes, and those who met an untimely death, that were essentially reborn or turned into vampires. Additionally, those born with teeth, a bony growth at the base of their backbone, on a holy day, or stillborn, were said to be vampires. In addition, vampires remain undecaying and often times bloated in their graves, but would emerge from their coffins at night to suck the blood of humans or engage in sexual acts with the sleep, who were often of relation. To allow the vampires to rest in peace, wooden crosses or flax and millet grains were left at their graves. Other methods included driving a stake through the vampire's body or decapitating or dismembering them so they lacked the ability to move. I have heard and read stories of other fearsome creatures, such as those in Greek mythology including the Sirens that lead sailors to their watery

Zeus’ affinity for being the main character of a myth is no different in the epic myth about his fight against Cronus and the Titans or the “Titanomachy.” In this larger-than-life battle Zeus has to overthrow his father Cronus and take his predestined place as king of the gods. In this myth however, Zeus has to grow and overcome many challenges that stand in his way to greatness. Zeus has to ask for help from his mother in order to be able to free his sibling from his father Cronus who had swallowed them whole. After Zeus frees his siblings he has to face the mighty Titans, so he asks the Cyclops and the Hecatonchires to aid him in this battle that lasts

The desire for power is a common struggle in both the human world and Ancient Greek myth. Hesiod’s Theogony is a classic piece of Greek literature that details the history and stories of Greek myth, including the relationship between the gods Ouranos, Kronos, and Zeus. Many humans are able to attain power by simply working towards their goals, while others often resort to betrayal. The only way a Greek god can rise to power is by overthrowing their predecessors. The battle between established gods and aspiring rulers exists because of their immortality. Since a Greek god cannot be killed, violent attacks are planned in order to take their power. The struggle between each of these generations constructs much of the Theogony related to power.

Most of the people in the Hestia group did not real just how powerful Demeter ws prior to this discussion. Steven mentions this and add that Demeter’s vast control over the Earth can end humanity. The gods, especially Zeus, only realized this when their sacrifices stopped coming in as a result of Demeter causing the Earth to become

The myths about these gods were probably made to explain the origins and behavior of nature.

Hestia was also receiving the first offering at every sacrifice in the household with people's families pouring sweet wine in her name and dedicating the richest portion of food to her cause she was a goddess. Some people would think of her as someone selfish but Hestia was described as a kind and forgiving and discreet goddess with a passive and non-confrontational nature. “Of all the gods and goddesses, she was considered the gentlest and mildest and although hestia appeared in a few stories, she was not overly scientific in greek mythology”. Others critically, have called her colorless cause they thought there was a little information provided in regard to her character or

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