Hecate

Hecate Color Print

Queen of Witches... Queen of Ghosts... Mother of the Dark Moon... Goddess of Magick, the Underworld, and Guardian of the Triple Crossroads—the pre-Olympian moon goddess, Hecate, has carried many titles and worn many masks through the ages, but her power and influence still remain unbowed.

Hecate's Night is celebrated on November 16th and is a significant occasion in pagan traditions, particularly among witches and practitioners of witchcraft. It honors Hecate, the goddess of magic, witchcraft, and the crossroads, who is often depicted with torches and keys. On this night, practitioners gather to offer food and leave offerings at crossroads, believing that Hecate will guide them through their lives' transitions and decisions. The night is also associated with the Deipnon, a meal offered to Hecate, symbolizing purification and the protection of the household. 

Hecate is part of Roberto Mendoza's "Simply Divine" series, an Art Nouveau collection of multicultural Gods, Goddesses, Angels and Muses who have been modernized into fierce fashionistas!

• Each vibrant 5.25" x 5.25" semi-gloss, full color print is signed by Roberto Mendoza, and is shipped matted (matted to 8" x 10") and poly-bagged for its protection. Made in the USA.

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On My Etsy Shop: Yemaya Olokun

On My Etsy Shop: Signed & Matted 5x7 Yemaya Olokun Art Prints $20. Yemaya is an Orisha, originally of the Yoruba religion, who has become prominent in many Afro-American and Latin religions. Africans brought Yemaya and a host of other deities, and energy forces in nature with them when they were brought to the shores of the Americas as captives. Yemaya is the mother of all living things, as well as the owner of all waters. She is the vast ocean, the essence of motherhood, a protector of children, and a goddess of magic and witches. In Cuban Santeria, she has been syncretized with Our Lady of Regla.

Artist's Personal Note: Yemaya Olokun can be found in the deepest parts of the ocean. With her vast wisdom, and at times rather violent nature, this aspect of Yemaya can often be very overpowering.

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Artist's Personal Note: Yemaya Divina was created as a homage to the pure, clear and clean waters of the world. She represents the healing, loving, and nurturing side of the great ocean goddess.

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On My Etsy Shop: Lilith

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