";s:4:"text";s:3005:" In Hesiod she is the daughter of the Titan Perses and the nymph Asteria and has power over heaven, earth, and sea; hence, she bestows wealth and all the blessings of daily life. She was once a widely revered and influential goddess, but her reputation has been tarnished over the centuries. Hecate or Hekate (/ ˈ h ɛ k. ə. t i /; Ancient Greek: Ἑκάτη, Hekátē) is a goddess in ancient Greek religion and mythology, most often shown holding a pair of torches or a key and in later periods depicted in triple form. Hecate, Greek goddess of the Crossroads (known as "the Distant One") is often represented by symbols associated with her personality traits and her role as Queen of the Night. Her symbols are serpents, horses or dogs (Her sacred animals), light (especially a torch), myrrh, silver and moonstone. "Hecate's themes are the moon, beginnings and magic. Hecate was the Greek goddess of magic, witchcraft, crossroads, ghosts, necromancy, knowledge of herbs and poisonous plants.She was also known as the goddess of the moon and night. Hecate is the Greek goddess of the three paths, guardian of the household, protector of everything newly born, and the goddess of witchcraft. Symbols and Associations Hecate has many symbols.