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Hecate
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synonyms: Trivia ???
tags: [mythology] [rare]
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Definition:the Greek goddess of magic, crossroads, fire, light, witchcraft, and the underworld
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Hecate was closely associated with plant lore and the concoction of medicines and poisons. In particular she was thought to give instruction in these closely related arts. Apollonius of Rhodes, in the Argonautica mentions that Medea was taught by Hecate, "I have mentioned to you before a certain young girl whom Hecate, daughter of Perses, has taught to work in drugs.
Wikipedia: Hecate
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With Hecate's ban thrice blasted, thrice infected,
Thy natural magic and dire property
On wholesome life usurp immediately.
William Shakespeare. Hamlet
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