Thanks go out to Elizabeth for keeping The Second on the Second going. Be sure to visit her HERE. This is the post I'm bringing back for a second look.
First published on Jan. 2, 2015
One of the things I was thinking about with the beginning of this new year is the Goddess Hekate (or Hecate) from Greek mythology. Hekate is associated with a crossroad or a new path and often a new year.
Hekate
pen and ink on mixed media paper
Hecate is most often depicted as having three heads, or three separate forms. That of a young maiden, a mother, and a crone. This symbolizes the cycle of life. She often carries a torch. I suppose that is to light the way.
While there are many other symbols associated with the goddess, those are the features I chose to illustrate. I have an admittedly superficial knowledge of Greek mythology. I do find it interesting though.
Are you familiar with any of the old myths?
