Hekate : Keys to the Crossroads
A Collection of personal essays,
invocations, rituals, recipes and artwork from modern
Witches, Priestesses and Priests who work with Hekate,
the Ancient Greek Goddess of Witchcraft, Magick and
Sorcery.
Edited by Sorita d'Este (Numerous Contributors)
Overview
Hekate is one of the most fascinating Goddesses of the
Ancient World. Loved, feared, hated and worshipped by
people throughout history, the Witch Goddess of the
Crossroads, facing three-ways, with her three faces,
remains an image of power and awe in the modern world
today, amongst those who understand and respect her
power.
This book “Hekate : Keys to the
Crossroads” brings together the experiences and
perceptions of more than twenty modern day Witches,
Priestesses and Priests all of whom work with this awesome
Greek Goddess in the UK today. Through their essays,
rituals and artwork they present a unique view into
the realms of this multi-faceted and popular Goddess.
PART I - Hekate’s History Myths
& Powers
Here author and Priestess, Sorita D’Este, presents
a detailed and comprehensive study of the history, myths
and powers of Hekate. This invaluable section offers
the reader insights to some of the roles, relationships
and powers Hekate held in the Ancient World
PART II - Hekate’s Witches
This section contains essays by sixteen Witches, Priestesses
and Priests who work with Hekate on a regular basis.
Each contribution is as unique as the person who wrote
it, clearly illustrating through bot their differences
and similarities that the many faces presented by Hekate
in the ancient world continue on today in the twenty-first
century. Hekate is a Goddess of transformation, initiation,
childbirth, death and rebirth. She is the Mistress of
Magick, Witchcraft and Sorcery. She is the key-bearing
Goddess of Night who illuminates the paths through the
mysteries with her bright torches, guarding the entranceways
and guiding travellers through the realms of Heaven,
Earth and Sea. Powerful and respected by Gods and mortals
alike, she has the power to bestow gifts and blessings
upon those who call upon her with honour and truth.
PART III - Recipes, Rites & Rituals
A collection of modern invocations, pathworkings, incense
and food recipes, together with a group mystery play
of the Adbuctionof Persphone by Hades in which Hekate
plays a key role.
Combining the best of research with
a wide range of experiences this compact volume opens
doorways to many of Hekate’s realms. It is a unique
journey - enchanting, funny, scary, magickal and daring,
challenging and informative. Whether you find yourself
agreeing or disagreeing with the perceptions you will
find within, one thing is certain : there is always
more to learn and experience when it comes to Hekate.
Contributors include: Alison, Amelia,
Brian Andrews, David Rankine, Harry Barron, Helen Hapi,
Inbaal, Iris, John Canard, Kay Gillard, Lezley Butler,
Magin, Dr. Nina Lazarus, Rainspider, Sue Bowman, Amanda,
Hannah, Helena, Pyxie, Zoe, Jenny Sumaya, Steve B.
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PB, £12.99, 154pp,
ISBN 978-1905297092
First published by Avalonia August 2005
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