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n. - (Greek mythology) Greek goddess of fertility who later became associated with Persephone as goddess of the underworld and protector of witches.

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  • 'Hecate' -- a wonderfully beautiful thing, but that was also condemned, and sent into banishment.
  • In Western mythology, the Moon is called Hecate, the daughter of Perses.
  • Terri araising the Ancient One known as Hecate, or alternatively as Terri, in Joburg
  • The arrival of the "Hecate" relieved the "Vestal," which was ordered to proceed at once to sea.
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