Where does “Hecate” come from?
Hecate derives from Ancient Greek Ἑκάτη, from the adjective ἑκάς, from the pronoun ἕ, from Proto-Hellenic hwe, from Proto-Indo-European swé, a reflexive pronoun meaning oneself.
Hecate (English): A powerful goddess of magic, crossroads, fire, light, the moon, and the underworld. Her Roman counterpart is Trivia
Definitions
- A powerful goddess of magic, crossroads, fire, light, the moon, and the underworld. Her Roman counterpart is Trivia
Ancestry of “Hecate”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Ἑκᾰ́τη | Hecate |