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Goddess Symbols
and Sacred Objects
of Hecate
Goddess symbols, individualized for each goddess, were incorporated into the worship of
the ancient goddesses, were often worn as jewelry, and also used in the household decor as
talismans to seek the goddesses special gifts, blessings, or protection. A large
number of goddess symbols have survived in statuary and other works of art.
Many of the goddess symbols come from the legends
surrounding a specific goddess and were "characters" in her story. Other goddess symbols were derived
from the rituals used in the ancient rites of worship of these pagan goddesses.
Hecate, "The Distant
One" ( best known as Hecate, Greek goddess of the Crossroads) is often
represented by symbols associated with her personality traits and her role as Queen of the
Night. Since Hecate is the goddess of witchcraft, it should come as no surprize that many
of her goddess symbols play a prominent role in the celebration of Hallowen.
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| General: |
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Torch, dark moon, raisin & currant cakes, crossroads, three-headed animals or statues,
the number 3, masks, and candles. |
| Animals: |
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Dogs, horses, sheep (especially black female lambs), owls, bats, snakes, and boars. |
| Plants: |
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Willows, dark yew, blackthorn, groves of trees, saffron, raisins and currants, and
gourds (especially pumpkins) |
| Perfumes/Scents: |
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Queen of the Night (a light flowery fragrance), cinnamon, myrrh, mugwort, honey, lime, and
lemon verbena |
| Gems
and Metals: |
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Sapphire, silver, gold, moonstone, black tourmaline, black onyx, hematite, smoky quartz and any
stone that is dark or luminous |
| Colors: |
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Black, orange, yellow-orange, and red-orange |
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Be sure to read the stories and see the goddess symbols that follow
them. |
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Read the Stories of the Goddesses
Return To Goddess Gift
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