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Hestia

Hestia

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Greek goddess who watches over the home and its fire
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Hestia
  • Once upon a time I was a virgin in the service of Hestia, the goddess of the hearth.
  • praise Hestia

Why is Hestia the goddess of the hearth, you know, is there an explanation for that?

Examples

  • In Greek mythology, Hestia is the goddess of the hearth, home, and domesticity.

  • Hestia was a Greek goddess.

    Dr. T & the Women (2000)

  • Why is Hestia the goddess of the hearth, you know, is there an explanation for that?

    Gregory B. Sadler - That Philosophy Guy

  • Many ancient Greeks prayed to Hestia for warmth and protection in their homes.

  • In rituals, offerings were made to Hestia to ensure harmony and domestic peace.

Synonyms

Vesta
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  • Literature
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A Roman goddess of the home whose temple priests always keep a holy fire burning

is the Greek counterpart focused on home and domestic life

Surface Forms

Hestia main

Etymology

Hestia comes from an ancient Greek word that means 'hearth' or 'home', and her Roman counterpart was Vesta. She was the goddess who kept the household fire burning, a simple image of warmth and safety. So Hestia is remembered as the protector of the home and family.