Hestia was the ancient Greek virgin goddess of the hearth (both private and municipal) and the home. As the goddess of the family hearth she also presided over the cooking of bread and the preparation of the family meal. Hestia was also the goddess of th
Hestia is the Greek goddess representing the hearth and home. It is derived by the ancient Greek word Ἑστία, which means hearth, or fireside.
s chastity subsequently put in danger. At a rustic feast, the drunken god of fertilityPriapustried to rape the sleeping goddess. Fortunately, a donkey started braying and woke up both Hestia and the guests, who chasedPriapusaway in contempt. Ever since, donkeys were rested and garlanded on ...
Ares, the god of war, was the son of Zeus and Hera — the king-father and queen-mother of the other gods in the Pantheon family. With their constant bickering, infidelity and backstabbing, it's no wonder that the toxic nature and nurture of their relationship led to their son becoming...
Shop for Crystals to honor Hestia Hestia is a popular Goddess, our Goddess of Home and Hearth. Her favorite color is red because it represents her element, fire. In Greek mythology, Hestia is the eldest and youngest daughter of Cronus and Rhea. After her
Hermes is the Greek god of travel, athletes, sports, mischief, and trade. Hermes was considered the messenger of the gods. Hermes delivered the message to Hades that Demeter requested he releases Persephone back to the earth. 12. Hestia Hestia is the Greek goddess of the hearth and home. ...
God of the winds; often referred to as the keeper or controller of the winds. 2. Apollo God of music, prophecy and healing. 3. Ares The god of war was busy in ancient Greece. Nicole Antonio/DALL-E God of war. (Read more aboutAres.) ...
Poseidon, whose name is usually interpreted as “husband of the earth”, was god of the sea and – as expected – enjoyed particular popularity among the Greeks.His worship in the Mycenaean Pylos, in the Amphictyonia of Kalaureia, in the Isthmus of the Peloponnese and in Mykali in Ionia...
The sacred fire on the sacrificial altar was considered that of Hestia, and so the first portion of each sacrifice to any other god was given to Hestia to receive her blessing for the offering.A sister to the great Olympian gods of Greek mythology Hestia was the first born child of the ...
The name of the young Greek sun god, brother to the moon goddess Selene, who rode across the sky each day in a chariot pulled by four horses. Helios Continued Hestia Origin: Greek Meaning: "hearth, fireside" Description: Hestia is the name of the Greek goddess of the hearth, home and...