Hestia -Esther Kim- Due: June 9th

ContentGreek name of the godRoman name of the godSymbols with the god

Hestia’s domainHestia’s relativesHestia’s weapon

Hestia’s special powersHestia’s personality

Bibliography

The Greek name of the God

The Greek name of the god is Hestia.

The Roman name for the God

The Roman name for Hestia is Vesta.

Symbols associated with Hestia

Hestia’s symbol is hearth. The hearth fire of a Greek or a Roman household was not allowed to go out. At the more developed level of the polis, Hestia symbolizes the alliance between the colonies and their mother cities.

Hestia’s DomainHestia is the goddess of the family union, she is also known as the goddess of fire. Her personification gave people the idea of home. And the fire of Hestia was always kept burning.

Hestia’s RelativesHestia is one of the three Great Goddesses of the first Olympian generation. Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades are siblings. Her parents are Cronus and Rhea

Hestia’s weapon

There is no specific weapon for Hestia, but her heart keeps the fire to keep burning, and her mind made people to think of home and their household.

Special Powers of Hestia

Hestia is known to be mild mannered and upstanding. She never takes part in any arguments or wars. Hestia only minds her own business. Her awareness is focused and her energy is impersonal. Unlike Athena and Artemis, she didn’t venture out to explore the world. She remained inside, contained within the heart.

Special Personality Traits

Hestia’s personality is calm. She was one of the nicest godess among the Olympian generation. She gave up her seat in favour of newcomer Dionysus to tend to the sacred fire on Mt. Olympus. Hestia was very considerate to the others.

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