Cult of Hecate

The Cult of Hecate was an ancient religious tradition centered around Hecate, the Greek goddess associated with magic, crossroads, ghosts, and witchcraft. Practitioners honored her through rituals, offerings, and possibly secret rites, seeking her guidance and protection. Hecate was often depicted as a powerful, mystical figure overseeing transitions and boundaries. The cult’s influence persisted beyond classical Greece, inspiring later magical and mystical traditions. While much of what we know is from ancient texts and archaeological findings, it reflects a widespread reverence for her as a guardian of liminal spaces and a source of esoteric knowledge.