Hecate

noun

Hec·​ate ˈhe-kə-tē  ˈhe-kət 

: a Greek goddess associated especially with the underworld, night, and witchcraft

Examples of Hecate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hahn: Agatha wears this locket around her neck with Hecate — the maiden, mother, crone. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 12 June 2025

Greek mythology features several goddesses associated with the moon, including Artemis and Hecate. — Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024

Rick Riordan: Percy, Annabeth, and Grover have to pet sit for Hecate, the goddess of witches, in her haunted mansion during Halloween week. — Josh Weiss, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024

The other, from Hecate Energy, seeks to lease 403 square miles in a nearby area about 17 miles off the coast. — Melissa Santos, Axios, 26 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Hekatē

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Hecate

• defecate