Hestia witchcraft during funerary rites

during funerary rites

gentle spirit of the home

The symbols painted on the candle depict a crook and flail

awaken and rise

The Romans identified Lugh with Mercury

Hestia witchcraft during funerary ritesOffering candles to Hestia, Greek goddess of the home, the hearth, family, and hospitality. She is the sister to both Demeter and Hera and bears the representation as the kindest of all the Olympian spirits. She is said to be modest, humble, but exceptionally powerful for protection. When Dionysus ascended to Mount Olympus, there were no seats for him within the pantheon. Hestia, needing no persuasion or incentive, rose from her seat to settle next to