Hekate

Hekate (or Hecate) is the Greek Goddess of magic, necromancy, and witchcraft. Being the guardian of doorways to other dimensions and crossroads, images of Hekate illustrate her with three faces and bodies. Sometimes her face ages among the three figures, signifying the three separate female phases of life: maiden, mother, and crone. In the abduction of Persephone, Hekate had heard her cries before she descended into the Underworld. She helped Demeter reunite with her daughter, and would later become Persephone’s companion in the Underworld when she returned to Hades each year. She would lead her to and from the depths below the earth with a torch in hand. Queen of the night, lover of dogs, and protector of realms, Hekate is a powerful figure for witches and wiccans alike. She is said to ward off evil spirits and is highly associated with the phases of the moon, ghosts, and death. On all Hallow's Eve, it is said that Hekate will appear to you if you leave offerings at a crossroad in the