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

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

Howard said that there have been no incidents at Hecate sites and that safety features include 24/7 monitoring for fire, smoke and gas as well as systems controlling temperature and ventilation. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024

Trained as a witch under the tutelage of Hecate, Witch of the Crossroads, Melinoë has never met her family, who were taken from her by Chronos, the Titan of Time. — Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024

The mixture of grudging respect and parental admonishment in Hecate's voice in these scenes underlies a complex relationship that is sure to develop in interesting ways throughout the full game. — Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 2 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Hekatē

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Hecate

• defecate