#hekatesia

For my second ever Deipnon, I offered incense, butterfly pea flower infusion as libations and a home made meal of garlic-chickpea patties, tahini-dressed greens and rosemary potatoes. A strawberry for my departed fur baby Aurora. Yesterday marked 2 months since I lost Aurora but gained Hekate in my life. For this Hekatesia/dark moon/new moon ritual I offered my gratitude to Hekate for everything in my life. I also prepped myself to release any negative energies and be more open to new goodness. Blessed Hekate, may Your light keep on illuminating my path🕯️

When talking about ancient sites associated with Hekate one site in particular is referenced to, and discussed, over and above all the rest. Lagina, located not far from the modern day border of Greece and Turkey, hosted one of the most recognisable in literature about Hekate because it is was probably one of the most significant ancient cult associated with her. Usually when Lagina is mentioned…

Hecate, my Goddess, my Queen of Witches, and my Ruler of the Night. I praise your light and love and power. I see you in the Earth and sky around me. I feel you in the mountains and moonbeams. I hear you whisper in songs mistaken for howling wind and rain. These offerings are yours to bless, Gracious Hecate, Infernal Queen, Dark Mistress, and Muse of the Moon. My prayers to you, as thou wilt, so mote it be.

Above is my offering to Hecate for Hekatesia. She is my goddess and my life eternal in this world and the next. May she help us all on our own paths and radiate her guidance in our wake.

Antik dönemde dini merkez olan Lagina’dan siyasi merkez Stratonikeia’ya bağlılık bildirmek amacıyla düzenlenen Hekatesia töreni, bu yıl öğrenciler tarafından sembolik bir yürüyüşle hayata geçirildi. Muğla Büyükşehir Belediyesi, İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü, Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi, Yatağan Kaymakamlığı, Yatağan Belediye Başkanlığı ve Stratonikeia-Lagina Kazı Başkanlığı’nın iş birliğiyle…