verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style

What was Hecate the goddess of?

In Greek mythology Hecate was the chief goddess presiding over magic and spells. She was associated with witchcraft and sorcery and was also regarded as a protective force. She had power over heaven, earth, and sea and was connected to the moon, night, and crossroads. She was also regarded as a deity of the underworld and was able to move freely between the realms of the living and the dead.