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Household Gods

by Hearthfire Handworks
We usually think of ancient Greek religion as taking place in temples, but there was as well a strong aspect of household worship. For the most part, household gods were not only […]
Posted in Greek Gods 101, Greek Pagan Basics, hecate, hestia

Introduction to Hestia

by Hearthfire Handworks
Hestia, goddess of the hearth, holds a central place in Greek religion. Her interest is primarily in the realm of home and family, alhough she is also concerned with civic matters and […]
Posted in Goddesses and Gods, Greek Gods, Greek Gods 101, hearth goddess, hellenic gods, hellenic paganism, hellenic polytheism, Hestia