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Hekate

The goddess of crossroads, thresholds, and liminal spaces - the spaces between one thing and another. Honoured with household offerings on the Deipnon, the dark night before each new moon, and closely associated with keys, torches, and dogs. Her nature spans both the visible world and the underworld, which is reflected in her many epithets.

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Hekate’s Deipnon 🌑

A time for reflection, offering, and illuminating the dark.

As the namesake of our brand, this monthly observance naturally holds a special place in our framework. In the ancient Athenian calendar, Hekate's Deipnon always occurs on the darkest night of the lunar cycle. While the night sky is physically at its darkest, ancient Hellenic tradition uses this moment to honor Hekate specifically in her role as the "Bringer of Light".

Hekatombaion

First month of the Athenian calendar, beginning the first new moon after Summer Solstice (Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere). Roughly July - August. Named for the hekatomb (a sacrifice of 100 oxen). Home to the Panathenaia and the Athenian New Year. 

Heliogenna

This multi-day modern festival celebrates the birth of the Sun and the dawn of the solar year. In ancient Hellenic tradition, festivals always incorporate a ritual element, but they are equally meant to be joyous celebrations that might include a great meal and the participation of friends. Your practitioners can participate by hosting a festive meal, lighting sun-coloured tapers, or simply spending time outdoors.