Hecate (Journal)
WordNet
noun
(1) (Greek mythology) Greek goddess of fertility who later became associated with Persephone as goddess of the underworld and protector of witches
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From the Greek hekatos (far-shooting), Hecate meaning "she who has power far off."
Proper noun
- The goddess of the night and crossroads, usually associated with witchcraft and sorcery, as well as ghosts and childbirth. Said to reside in Hades.