Hekate

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"You who have power over the heavens, earth, and sea. Daughter of the Titan Perses. Protector of the wild places, goddess of the crossroads. Gatekeeper between the worlds. The son of Cronos honors you above all and shared his divine gifts with you. Grant us your protection and wisdom."

―Inscription on Hekate's statue

Altar to Hekate in the Shrine of Whispers

Hekate was an Isu, revered as a goddess in ancient Greek religion and mythology, associated with magic, ghosts, and necromancy. She was often depicted as three-formed.

She resided in the realm of Elysium which her friend Persephone ruled over.

Legacy and influence

During the 5th century BCE, a woman worshipped Hekate on the Greek island of Seriphos vocally enough for her to be known by the goddess.

During the 1st century BCE, a statue of Hekate was located in the Shrine of Whispers, the base of the priestess Melitta's operations.

Trivia

• In Origins, she is given the epithet 'The Hidden One', which is also what the names of the Egyptian deities Amun and Amunet translate as.
• In Greek mythology, Hekate was a daughter of the Titan Perses. She was revered even by Zeus.

Hekate with Kassandra

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Origins (statue only)
• Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
  • The Fate of Atlantis (first appearance)