Hestia
Culture & Region
Ancient Greece
Time Period
c. 8th century BCE onwards (Homeric Hymns)
Domains
Hearthhomedomesticityfamilystatesacred fire
Symbols & Animals
Hearth firekettledomestic altar
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- Every home and public prytaneion; Delphi
Key Myths & Stories
Eldest Olympian; virgin; gave seat to Dionysus; maintains sacred fires
Related Deities
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