The Messed Up Origins™ of Hecate, Goddess of Witchcraft | Mythology Explained - Jon Solo

[@JonSolo]

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[@dualpromaxgamingandmemes7635]

Noice could u plz do the lore of the dream smp

[@tayloredwards4968]

I really hope you have a happy Halloween🎃

[@allimenendez3149]

You’re awesome, thanks!

[@franziskathiel4669]

Maybe i missed it, but i can't find the video about Dyonisus. His lore is very interesting. I wish to see a video about him!

[@sonyaadams9656]

Thanks you, you finally talked about my favorite goddess

[@BitchyHistory]

"What he didn't realize is that he was in a Greek myth" had me literally laughing out loud 😂

[@BitchyHistory]

@Balance of The hill somewhere after 13:37, the myth related to Queen Hecuba.

[@splitfries69]

dude I cackled

[@pocapaypay]

Me too! Lol

[@jungjiallie5255]

14:15

[@vardiganxpl1698]

That's basically like saying "What he didn't realize is that he was in a horror story"

[@hbanana7]

I’d love a series of Asian mythology. Like how the concept of Japanese “oni” or demon, evolved from Indian mythology. It would be a whole series. The concept of oni exists in so many cultures in Asia.

[@LucianCorrvinus]

It's is thought the earliest Faiths all were rooted in Animism the concept of a anything having a Spirit. So it would hardly be surprising that our earliest Mythos we can reliably piont to, the Indian, or Indus, would bear that out. Though I think it can be safely postulated that the concepts could of arrived independently if it is so that Animism lies below all Faiths as thier bedrock....

[@obsidianathame8783]

Yes, Filipino folklore would be interesting because my grandma is Filipino and some of the little folklore she has told is interesting

[@JonSolo]

I think that's a great idea ;)

[@markuhler2664]

1st I've heard of a connection between Japan & India. Makes more sense that any connection would be to China. But the Shintoism is similar to animism found worldwide. More likely it developed independently, barring any studies you've had in it. Delving into Asian myths would be fantastic though - you're spot on there. I'd also love to see other ancient cultures from around the world. There's enough material for Jon's children and grandchildren to carry on the channel.

[@ladyluck8027]

Oooo this is such a good idea

[@alexandriacollins7119]

Another version of her parentage says that Hecate's mother was Nyx, another goddess who Zeus feared angering.

[@AnimeAngel88]

Yeah, probably because pissing off the literal goddess of night who is on terms with Gaia as far as age and power isn't a good idea.

[@ahunkytortoise4560]

@@AnimeAngel88 He happily dissed gaia though

[@nataliawashington872]

@@ahunkytortoise4560 who was Gaia?

[@vincentthomasgray4033]

@@nataliawashington872 Goddess of the earth

[@elysio481]

@@nataliawashington872 Zeus grandma

[@mirheartsoju]

Can we talk how metal Hecuba is? She literally gouges Polymester's eyes. WHAT A QUEEN

[@the3rdolenyevasibling225]

Plus she convinced other Trojan women to kill the kings' sons.

[@mirheartsoju]

@@the3rdolenyevasibling225 the power she possesses. And she's a mortal, mind you

[@the3rdolenyevasibling225]

@@mirheartsoju this is what happens when u max out the charisma skill in games lol

[@sophiemichel8045]

Literally

[@Fledhyris]

Gotta say if someone killed my son I'd feel the same way. Respect.

[@ardhanarisvara333]

As a witch and devotee I was really nervous about this.I'm glad you showed how Hecate is not evil. I wish you had mentioned how Shakespeare sullied Hecate's name or how Crowley badmouthed her. Or how her cult is alive today in the pagan and witchcraft communities. Quite a few books about her have been written in the past 10-15 years. Jason Miller, Sorita d'Este, and Jeff Cullen being just a few. Also, "virgin" or "maiden" didn't refer to someone who'd never had sexual intercourse or showed no romantic interest, but someone who was unmarried. Someone who was not tied down by family duties. In reference to Artemis and Apollo, Hecate has a very strong connection. They're her cousins as their mothers Asteria and Leto are sisters. Artemis's name is directly linked to Hecate's in the Greek Magical Papyri and some of the scrolls call upon Hecate and Apollo together. There's also the Chaldean Oracles that show worship of Hecate and Zeus together. Although that was a few centuries after the fall of Rome.

[@bungiecrimes7247]

All of these gods are evil because they are basically just humans with extraordinary powers. And we humans are naturally evil and good.

[@Angelwitch99]

Blessed be sister I am a feolow devotee and actually was pne of the ones to recommend this video but I will confess even I had my doubts before I watched it tue first time about how he would portray her and her followers. Honestly I think hey did a very good job breaking a lot of the negative stereotypes about Hecates, but you do have a good point there are several points he didn't cover that it would have been really nice if he did. It would have been particularly nice if he had mention the fact that she is still has a large number of devotees today. It would have given a nice nod to all of us and it would have brought this Goddess that a lot of hos followers out side of the community think of as Ancient or even fictional and made her that much more real by connecting her to the modern day

[@Windwolf001]

@@bungiecrimes7247 pick any god, it'll be evil. That's because we as humans wrote the myths, they weren't written by any deity.

[@ironandzinc]

You couldn't be more wrong from the truth.. I know the source where you dug up this false definition of virgin off the internet.. just because it suits your narative does not mean it's true... as well, you are not a "witch".. you're "larping"

[@PeterParker-ff7ub]

How do you learn magic?

[@ahnobiahnobitok9057]

It's as if Zeus feared women as much as he desired them. He never faced them or their mothers full on. He seduced them or tricked them.

[@bluebird3281]

Sound policy

[@Ash.Crow.Goddess]

Great observation!

[@smb-c3po]

No one is ever gonna want me anyway.

[@hc-xc7si]

Seduced back in the days meant ravished aka rape

[@FrensKafka]

BETAH

[@taekwongurl]

Love this Goddess, she is badass af and Zeus "respected" her in a way that was actually just a healthy dose of don't-poke-the-bear b/c her particular brand of magic was older than him. She's awesome. Edit: Please leave the troll in the comments alone. They're not even a real Christian or Catholic or etc.

[@sydneygrace3745]

We love to see it 🖤

[@GunnerLegend]

Theres one god and that is Jesus Christ and is in 3 trinities, god the son, god the father, and god the holy spirit.

[@LazlaTheFallen]

@@GunnerLegend if youre bible worshipper read your psalm 82 and until then gtfo with your heresy :D

[@rowanmelody6946]

@@GunnerLegend So you can't even get your own religion right. Jesus Christ was God's only begotten son. So while there is the trinity, Jesus was God's son, not God himself. If you go to church on a regular basis, most Christian churches have the Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed, in which you acknowledge this. Also, this is a channel that covers origins/myths. Not where we are declaring that you're only saved if you follow the specific god/goddess/whatever that's featured in the video.

[@GunnerLegend]

@@rowanmelody6946 In the Ten Commandments, it says do not worship another god and Jesus Christ is a god he is part of the trinity, god the son, god the father, and god the holy spirit.

[@debrose3190]

Dude people really don't understand the true origin of alot of gods and goddesses. It's good channels like this exist.

[@pinkacupkatekittycat2986]

Same, i am worried about the next generation with all of the false info and nature pollution.....

[@kenhollis6197]

@@pinkacupkatekittycat2986 Aye. Mother Nature will survive, no matter what; people speak of the "end of the world," but it's really the end of humanity. The world will live on without us.

[@pinkacupkatekittycat2986]

@@kenhollis6197 true.... I just hate animals getting hurt in the process...😢

[@DR3ADER1]

And they're all sociopathic, power-hungry tools written by con men. Just like ALL RELIGIONS.

[@fruitsbasketfan]

I am a Hecatean witch. I worship Hecate and talk to her like she’s a friend. I came to love her because she’s also a spokesperson for outcasts and people who just don’t feel like they fit in. One of my most precious offerings to her is a pretty offering candle with black colored wax and a pomegranate fragrance, garnished with gemstones and rosebuds. I’m so happy that Jon finally did a video about her 😊 I would also like to one day befriend others who know her too or who would like to learn about her 😊

[@goddessmoonlove6993]

I would like to know more about her. I feel like she is trying to connect with me

[@fruitsbasketfan]

@@goddessmoonlove6993 Hi, the first thing I would recommend to get closer to Hecate is to read and research more about her so that you know who she is and what she’s about. You can also pray to her and make offerings to her like pomegranate, lavender, wine, incense, etc. Hecate chooses those who she would like to work with, if she chooses to work with you look for 3 signs from her. They can be anything, a dog, a crow, a snake, a horse, a storm ⛈, an owl 🦉, a key 🔑. You do not need to sell your soul to her, she is a benevolent goddess and a good soul.

[@goddessmoonlove6993]

@@fruitsbasketfan thanks for that insight. So far I have helped find my friend dog (ride around til I found him) and seeing owls everywhere and nothing else but her in my dreams with her torch her energy was comforting and u can sense a kind of serious vibe same time and didn’t know who she was until today and when I seen what she looked like I’m almost passed out like same face height everything like she came directly to my dream state so did that count as 3?

[@fruitsbasketfan]

@@goddessmoonlove6993 yep that’s 3 😁

[@alexterieur8813]

Do you have to be female to be a Hecatean

[@Undead_Queen]

Hecate seems awesome: Helping those who were in times of need, being a great lookout for persephone's safety, and being away from the drama in Olympia. Also she just happens to have multiple places were she can just chill out!! She seems so cool and badass!🖤 Sorry, I'm new to all this mythology so I'm just really fangirling over these interesting stories😅

[@weedhigh2564]

yeah she is, do delve deeper into her you will find out that she is really overlooked today and was one of the biggest badasses, there was literally nobody among all the gods that wanted or did mess with her, in some stories all she needs to do is appear when gods mess with humans and said gods always go "oops, sorry, wont do it again, please dont hurt us" , i oversimplified it ofc but yeah, she is super awesome (ancient Greeks had the right idea on how to portray strong women, not the bullshit we are getting fed these day)

[@benjaminacuna8013]

We must also remember that prior to what maidenhood meant after the dark ages, during the time of the ancient Greeks “maidenhood” was not conflated with virginity but instead meant young women who were not married nor sometimes had children. So Hekate being a maiden meant she was unwed nor wanted to be. We must also remember that powerful women who were “witches” tended to be independent women and the goddess was also independent to the misogynistic Greeks could vilify and revere a powerful non virginal woman.

[@LucianCorrvinus]

Aye....besides the Hellenistic Goddesses had access to sacred pools that could restore thier virginity.... or so go certain Tails mostly involving Hera and her ability to keep Zeus interested as apparently she refreshed herself every year .

[@DR3ADER1]

They weren't, they were also con women and equally delusional tools who believed in fictional sociopaths who lusted for power and pseudoscientific concepts such as magic.

[@benjaminacuna8013]

@@DR3ADER1 damn who hurt you…..

[@DR3ADER1]

@@benjaminacuna8013 ANY religion and cult that use and promotes pseudoscience and bullshit and in addition, utilises fictional characters such as Spiritual Deities to mislead and ruin the lives of the vulnerable are inherently shitty. They only warrant my complete contempt and bile, because religions and cults HARM PEOPLE and indoctrinate them into thinking and performing delusional nonsense. Also, use capital letters next time, you're capable of using them, so don't be fucking lazy.

[@josephang9927]

No evidence witches were "independent women". Better examples are women who had their own businesses and land, not superstitions. This is a modern feminist construction.

[@Angelwitch99]

I am a Hecatean wiccan and was one of the people to request you cover her as part of your Halloween episodes. Thank you I loved this so much and I especially love that you began by establishing that neither Hecate nor those of us who follow her are inherently evil you have no clue how much that means to me and many others like me.

[@ouranosodysseus286]

in greek way, chtonien gods are not evil, they re just cthonien, and he forget to say that hecate share the moon with artemis, in fact hecate is the godess of impermanency and mysteries.

[@JariDawnchild]

I was told in trance years ago that all who look to Hekate will eventually stumble over eachother. I expected to find other devotees somewhere in these comments, but it's truly amazing precisely how widespread we are lol. Was on a game's livestream last week and a couple people had a four-message sort-of conversation about it.

[@Angelwitch99]

@@JariDawnchild I can believe it. I am fast learning that we are a much larger and more widespread group than any of us realize and I am always shocked by where I find other Hecatean witches, wiccans, and just devotees in general

[@lordbyronkeith9488]

@@Angelwitch99 We are legion after all. Yes, I quoted AHS but in this case it IS so true.

[@GrimFelArt]

I requested Her too, I'm a Hecatean Pagan and my birth name irl is Hecate 😁

[@farrennickol167]

You did a great job! I'm a witch and Hecate devotee so I was a little nervous about this video. So many people, especially non pagans, view her in a negative way. You did wonderful explaining what kind of Goddess she is and I really appreciate it 😊

[@soulsnatcha402]

Blessed be sestren

[@KickAssCowgirl27]

Same! So glad she's getting the positive recognition she deserves in this video, unlike the unfortunately negative portrayals made by the general populous/non-pagan/non-witch community. In my opinion, she is the most positive, protective, and kind hearted diety I've come across/researched! Blessed be to all!💗

[@Angelwitch99]

Blessed be sister I hope our Dark Mother smiles favorable on you and that you have a lovely Halloween/Samhain this year. I agree that he did a very good job explaining who Hecate is. I was one of the ones requested this video, and even I had some concerns that he might portray Hecate and those of us who worship her in a negative or at least less than favorable light

[@sashathebold4935]

I came here to say this

[@ladyraven3418]

Same here, fellow Torch Bearer. I was pleasantly surprised/relieved. Though, people are still doing Hades, Kirke, and Medea dirty. (Odysseus' men were probably acting like damned fools)

[@ivoryrose4812]

Fun fact, the story I personally knew of Persephone (and I believe it's an older version of the myth) is that Persephone CHOSE to eat the pomegranate seeds and stay in the underworld with hades. And I've heard somewhere that the word "kidnapped" was used differently back then, meaning that the parents (I believe more specifically the mother) didn't agree to the marriage between the couple

[@shadowdawnmoon]

I believe she fell in love with Hades and chose to eat the seed so she could stay. Of course Demeter was furious about this and caused all the drama.

[@rivershaley]

do you have any historical hellenic references for that?

[@rivershaley]

i really think “chose” is a stretch considering she’s described being “terrified with tears” by ovid(though he was roman). in the hymn to demeter helios tells her directly that zeus arranged for persephone to be taken by hades and he’s described as “seizing her by force” “drove his chariot as she screamed out loud” . the rape of persephone is emphasized as an awful act in the mythos and hymns. to deny that is to deny a major role of hekate in the mythos. two quotes directly from persephone to demeter: “but he, stealthily, put into my hand the berry of the pomegranate, that honey-sweet food, and he compelled me by biâ(meaning force) to eat of it. As for how it was that he snatched me away, through the mêtis of the son of Kronos, my father, and how he took me down beneath the depths of the earth” “He took me away under the earth in his golden chariot. *It was very much against my will*. I cried with a piercing voice. These things, grieving, I tell you, and they are all alêthea(meaning truth).”

[@graceneilitz7661]

That doesn’t exist. Unless you are talking about a story made up in the 1980s by a woman who wanted more feministic mythological stories. Persephone was always unwilling, and Demeter had every right to be angry and sorrowful at the kidnapping of her daughter by her brother. As a side note, Demeter was betrayed by all three of her brothers during the search for Persephone.

[@graceneilitz7661]

@@shadowdawnmoon Yes, be angry at the mother who just had her precious daughter kidnapped by her own brother. You also clearly haven’t read the Homeric hymn to Demeter which is the oldest known telling of the Taking of Persephone myth.

[@AnimeAngel88]

Hecate was sometimes associated with Isis, the Egyptian Goddess of Magic who was worshipped as a universal mother, which means both goddesses were considered very OP.

[@darriendastar3941]

I'm always at how much research, writing, information and jokes you can fit into such a short amount of time. It's a major talent. So, thank you for sharing it.

[@JonSolo]

that means a lot to me! thanks for saying so :)

[@franziskathiel4669]

Hecate is a really good godess! I read on wikipedia once that she was also caregiver to homeless people. That happened by the way the worshipper putted out offerings (Foods) to her without burning them so homeless can feast on it at night.

[@LucianCorrvinus]

Mother cares for all those who are Lost and/or Dispossessed...the marginalized...so, Homeless would be naturally in those categories....by the way, we who call Her Mother or Queen do so as well...but I'll bet you knew that already..

[@franziskathiel4669]

@@LucianCorrvinus No I really didn't thanks for telling me I'm happy to hear from it!

[@DR3ADER1]

Nope, it was a scam that preyed on the homeless in the same way religious charities prey on the vulnerable today. Hecate IS NOT REAL, SHE DOESN'T FUCKING EXIST! The Ancient Greeks were also con artists who used religion to indoctrinate people. You can get mad at me for being a pesky Atheist, or you can accept the truth and reality of it all.

[@ladyraven3418]

She is guardian of the marginalized, for sure.

[@franziskathiel4669]

@@DR3ADER1 really is fine I just bring interested in the Storys wtf xD

[@Moonlightmystic]

She’s not evil but she is fierce. I have been studying Hekate for years and I found this to be a very informative video. Thank you

[@meghaffer]

I grew up in a conservative Christian home and feared her and other pagan gods. Now as a pagan I have a very positive view of Hecate. I love learning more about her history and mythology. Great video!!!

[@augustevarkalaite321]

Hecate is not shown in a negative light or serving evil witches in the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. She helps the witches to defeat the Satan and his evil worshiper.

[@QWERTYUIOP-wu6ht]

Exactly! Hecate was portrayed more of a "Wiccan" goddess in CAOS

[@Palace_Diaries]

Girl chilling adventures of Sabrina a show but yes hecate Is nice

[@heathercalifano7909]

Is it possible that Hecate with the three heads relates to the Mother, the Maiden and the Hag in Wiccan culture? I know you mentioned they have strong ties to each other. Does that mean she is the last surviving Greek goddess worshiped today?

[@galaxyskeleton]

Yes! And she's not the last ;)

[@monanokihill6169]

I did a bit of reading on this. It does relate to that which also symbolises phases of the moon and seeing past, present and, future. I think you may be rite. I know a few people who still hold Athena in high regard

[@inacatt]

More than likely! Sometimes Hecate is portrayed as having one young head/body, one adult body, and one elderly body.

[@atropasilentium]

All of the Greek pantheon is still worshipped today by both Greek Polytheists and witches alike. But it is possible that the Wiccan Goddess stems from pre-existing ideas of Goddess triads. Groupings of threes is fairly common in a lot of cultures.

[@heathercalifano7909]

@@galaxyskeleton Nice! 😀

[@Saki35721]

I honestly didnt know anything about Hecate and I'm glad to have learned about her. She seems chill. Id worship her.

[@zackgeldhof1206]

Go for it. She's pretty cool!

[@gracebartz2098]

Honestly I would to🤷‍♀️

[@LucianCorrvinus]

'Chill'...? Oh dear Heart...no. But She is awesome, honorable, fierce, wise, and still powerful....She can be forgiving and infinitely patient but let us make no mistake SHE is not indulgent nor does she suffer fools gladly. And I thought that that should be made clear just in case you do decide to follow...

[@blank8278]

She seems to be able to control herself unlike other gods like Zeus or Poseidon. Which means she is good in my books. I hope he does a video on Moros the embodiment of doom one day. He seems like an interesting deity who may have some weird and wonderful abilities.

[@isabelleleaverland5931]

As a witch myself i think you did a great job with this video

[@annmcdaniel1092]

Blessed be sweet sister! 😻

[@chrisgamer9099]

I found this to be very interesting because I knew little to nothing about Hecate, I'm glad to know that her real background is more that of a chill deity. Being a Christian myself it's really sad to see and hear other Christians slander and dilute the truth, especially one of our rules under God is DONT LIE!!! So thank you Jon for laying down the truth I appreciate and enjoy your videos.

[@blackeyedsusan727]

Cool comment. In all earnestness, please add to your reading list (+) other media learning the origins of the European witch trials and persecutions in the anti-Semitism rife in Europe, especially in Germany and Central Europe in the Medieval period. It's a real and brutal history, not the romanticism taught to us about Medieval Christianity and its cathedrals before the schism. And, it led to the needless destruction of treasure troves of Jewish writings, cultural artifacts, and millions of innocent lives. Be well. ✌🏼

[@nanaabaafriyie2453]

We Christians don't really care about Hecate though. I didn't even know about her until today. Her name isn't even mentioned in the Bible so I have no idea what you're talking about

[@itsyahomiescott3742]

@@nanaabaafriyie2453Oh and the reason Hecate isn’t in your precious Bible is because SHE’S NOT A CHRISTIAN FIGURE!!!

[@_SPQR_]

Hecate/Trivia is one my favorite deities in Greek/Roman mythologies. She’s actually my #1 favorite goddess/Titaness. I know she wasn’t evil when I first heard about her and was intrigued to learn about her so ty for this vid!

[@ladylunaginaofgames40]

If your gonna cover the mysteries and Hecate, you should cover the party god Dionysus. He's not only associated with the mysteries, he's just that bizzar and his punishment are practically ridiculous and harsh

[@Telenaus]

wish there was enough info on mythras to do one as well

[@georginawonder]

Dionysus is one of the Greek version of Lucifer. Dionysus is also called “The Light Bringer”, just like Lucifer, also Hekate and even Jesus. Hekate is a Light Bringer because of her associations with torches and guiding the way to their destination. She guides souls to their destinations, and she has the keys of the all the gates of the universe. That’s what a Light Bringer does. Lucifer is a different persona than the devil. The Devil is a creation of Christianity not of pagan religions. This is why we pagans don’t believe in The Devil, we believe in Lucifer who was misunderstood, he made bad choices but all gods made some sort of bad choices in pagan myths.

[@ladylunaginaofgames40]

@@georginawonder pretty sure it was the church's idea to make a greek god of partying and madness into lucifer, because that came out of nowhere.

[@georginawonder]

I forgot to add… Also, the figure of “ Light Bringer” is to be knowledgeable of the mysteries of the Universe. Ones you have the knowledge you bring the light, the awakening of knowledge and wisdom. That’s what Hekate, Dionysus, Lucifer, Jesus, Phaethon and I think Prometheus are.

[@ladylunaginaofgames40]

@@georginawonder again, in my learning of Dionysus, I never found anything that makes him a lightbringer. I do know that his cult would get drunk or high to access universal knowledge, but I'm pretty sure this have something to do with the church trying to make all old gods look bad. Though it did take a while before Dionysus was accepted by all.

[@jasonbrennan9918]

Some versions have Galinthias become a cat instead - possibly because the cat replaced the polecat for domestic pest control. I mention this because it also ties into the association of witches and cats in the modern day.

[@JonSolo]

good call!

[@jacqueymuse3404]

As someone who is obsessed with Greek mythology, I already kind of knew some of her story, and I never thought she was evil. I think she helped whenever she was asked, and if she wanted to. She was cool. I like her stories

[@faithcrisis2138]

As a huge fan of Hecate's mythology, you hit about all the nails on the head, thank you for doing this episode!

[@weedhigh2564]

if you were really a huge fan, or really knew anything about Hecate, you would know that many important things about her were left out as well as some were just wrong (like who her mother is for just one example)

[@AdamIshak01]

I just caught up in Lore of Olympus maybe 7 minutes ago so this video is such a great reward. My Queen getting the recognition she deserves.

[@LucianCorrvinus]

Our Mother has NEVER been without Respect.....and She cares not about 'deserved'.....

[@whatevertime3776]

I also just caught up and was so excited to see this

[@nyxen8712]

Hahaha me too. Love that story

[@annasippo7575]

I had a mythology themed birthday party this year and my costume was Hecate, i did lot of research on Hecate before doing the costume and quickly became one of my favorite goddesses 💜

[@tygenesis9947]

I've been playing a lot of smite because of his channel I love it so much and I cannot wait for him to drop a Thanatos video

[@thomvdommelen]

what I love about the greek gods and old gods in general is that they feel so human. They are kind, helpful and forgiving, but at the same time they can be horrible, ruthless and scary. They are reel characters who you can learn from. Unlike most gods now, like the christian one, who is so perfect in every way that he seems impossible to be reel. He is unrelatable. You don't learn from perfection, you learn from flaws and mistakes.

[@nanaabaafriyie2453]

that means you've never really known Christ.

[@LadyKhaosTheDisorderedWitch]

Thank you for not bashing witchcraft and Hecate!

[@TeganCory1231]

I couldn't stop laughing when you said that the fates and Goddess of Childbirth (I'm not going to attempt to spell her name) Just stood up in shock I was literally sat there like outsmarted by a midwife.

[@jessnalulila5552]

The Goddess of Childbirth is named Eileithyia

[@onesunnyday5699]

I know she's not evil, I have an alter to her. She's protective, loving & very helpful to those loyal to her. The last day of the month & the new moons belong to her, eggs, garlic, onion & fish are offered along with red wine. Frankincense is burned, prayers are said & poems are read 💜

[@WindyBurns]

)0(

[@rowanw1312]

Frankincense, and mur. MUR-DER (Judas no!)

[@soulsnatcha402]

Blessed be

[@LucianCorrvinus]

Mother Loves you too....

[@rowanw1312]

Hecate is super awesome, personally don’t worship her as I align more with Celtic beliefs

[@katiaazizi]

I didn’t know her backstory at all so this whole thing was new to me. She looks adorable in her little red hood. 😍 I’m guess guner is the wolf? I’m I right?

[@_MonaLee]

I've honoured Hecate` since I was a young girl & never heard of her as being 'evil' until these last several years or so in the newest wave of interest in Witchcraft, Spirits, the paranormal & such. What she is, is intense power, so I suppose those that can not handle her intensity will call her a slur as if to have their last attempt at toning her down to accommodate their fear & comfort themselves. But try as they might, they can not stop the dark of the moon, it is of Nature's course. 🌑 I enjoyed your video, ty. Hecate` ~ Hecate` ~Hecate`

[@Daddy_Jinx666]

I’m a worshipper of Hecate and it’s so refreshing and amazing to see channels like yours help erase what the church as put on her! Interesting fact, to celebrate/worship her, instead of sacrificing dogs, you’re meant to spoil them and help them🥰🥰🥰

[@deathisnotwhatseems]

Bro there's an actual creator & you worship a goddes explains how you are

[@renayedev709]

Hecate is the Goddess that is called upon during Samhain(Sa-when), in the Wiccan Religion. Which is on Halloween each year. To help bring in the Wiccan New Year. Hecate is also represented as the 3 main goddesses of the Wiccan Religion. There's a lot more information about it in the Wiccan Religion, but I don't want to take up too much space.

[@WindyBurns]

)0(

[@LucianCorrvinus]

Not all Wiccans would. Let's be careful with the absolutes....deal? And no, I've developed out of Wiccanism into personal Faith., as We are wart to do sometimes. And that's ok...our Ways as Witches or Followers or Wiccans can take it and it makes Us, the Greater Circle of Neopaganiams stronger by inclusivty....

[@Angelwitch99]

@@LucianCorrvinus As a wiccan I could not agree more absolutes are a tricky thing in wicca and even more paganism at large because our paths are very individualized especially among solitaires such as myself but you are also right that it simple adds to our diversity and makes the community as a whole that much stronger

[@kenhollis6197]

@@Angelwitch99 Aye. An individual or group that holds Hecate as the Triple Goddess might, but otherwise, calling upon a Greek goddess during a Celtic festival seems odd.

[@anniesue4456]

Hekate is called upon 2 special sabbats and 12 deipnon per year!!!! Our Ancestors are primarily invoked on All Hallows Eve

[@Lucky0Sleven7]

Bruh, I’m a Christian but that damn joke at the end was the funniest thing you’ve ever said!!!! Lol hahaha 😂😂😂

[@grace5033]

same!

[@jub-jubshorts6743]

It was pretty FUNNY 🤣

[@amaksuba]

Totally!!!!!😆

[@albatross1688]

I'm a Christian too. I'm still subscribed and look forward to the next vid.

[@EquesCodicis]

Well guess thats Just how Religion spread but yes its funny

[@Artretha]

I never believed Hecate to be inherently evil, but witchcraft itself isn't inherently evil, either. Also, my reaction when Jon said he will be going over other mythologies: Yes! Woohoo!

[@zackgeldhof1206]

Yah I never thought of her as evil either. *Shrugs and puts more flowers around Hekate statue.*

[@christianjohnson5379]

Perhaps we counted witchcraft like what we see in Harry Potter, I can understand, but it is true that a lot of witchcraft seems to be directed towards Satanism, so I don't really blame some Christians for having an aversion to witchcraft.

[@LucianCorrvinus]

Witchcraft is neither Good nor Evil....it is a tool...as such it is not the Tool that is so, but the Hand that wields them ......

[@LucianCorrvinus]

@@christianjohnson5379 sorry Witchcraft, and those who practice it, can tell you Satanism us distinct from Witchcraft....neither of which stray into the realm of Faith where my Mother's followers reside....well Satanism CAN, but it's a personal thing you must ask of each Satanist...

[@bloodyneptune]

'I dont blame christians' i feel like you didn't watch the video

[@andreahelenbanach2635]

I really love watching messed up origins...you actually research multiple versions and not just the mainstream/popular versions and actually dive deeper into origin which I find very refreshing, one origin I wish you would have done is Lilith/Ishtar because that goes back to Sumerian and I think she like Hecate have greatly been misjudged and vilified....really hope you keep doing these

[@beautyindarkness8146]

Blessed be the mother, maiden and crone. Thank you for covering this, Jon.

[@denistuohy2535]

Holy shit you’ve got over a million subscribers? I remember watching you years ago when you were Johnny Gasim. I haven’t watched in a while but good for you man!

[@BriaunnaMartinez]

I'm a christian and I loved how you made that comment at the end to the hades statue I was literally laughing my ass off out loud

[@sapnasana6804]

I wish you could consider doing Indian Mythology one day, I'm really curious about it and it's really interesting

[@Selene13zz]

Another fellow witch and I honor Hekate at certain times with ritual. I appreciate your approach and good research (I've heard that's a great book). Hekate was a balance of dark and light, and no darkness isn't evil it's just the sides of us which we bury because of extreme emotions like shame, anger, guilt, etc. She is the one we do 'shadow work' with to shine a light on our darkness and bring us into balance. This was well-done for a condensed version and all (most?) of us witches appreciate it.

[@Somebody6020]

Absolutely love this comment! So true! 💫💚💫

[@Imber420]

Got to watch some of this in my English class cause we're reading Macbeth, and my teacher, who watched the full vid the night before, said she absolutely loved it! Recommended ur sleeping beauty video for her to watch cause it was a super memorable one for me. Made me really happy to geek out about ur awesome content with someone :)

[@ttvdjkytti]

I am SOOOO glad you finally did a video on Hecate :) I've been curious about her and your videos are amazing!

[@brisebastiano4974]

Thank you for being respectful lol Hekate (yes, you can spell it with either a 'C' or a 'K' lol) still has a following, we still invoke her in many ways, but these days I sincerely doubt any of us would dare harm a dog thank goddess!

[@jasmineg3928]

I clicked on this as soon as I saw Hecate’s name! She’s one of my favorites and I always wanted to know more about her

[@krisandersen8695]

Being a good Pagan, and a fan of mythology, I knew most of these myths of Hecate. I thank you for presenting a historically accurate portrayal of the goddess, and I hope she smiles on all of your undertakings.

[@ftsumnerwitchdoctor]

sometimes when the ads are particularly treacherous i neither like nor subscribe- but i do watch the entire video. in this instance im rewatching for a second time. dont feel bad im just in it for the hekate

[@arturostwald7670]

Hey Jon just wanted to let you know that i had some trouble keeping my thoughts in check today but because of you ive managed to calm down... so Thanks :D Also youre Videos are always on Point, see you in the next one.

[@lizkirwan3783]

You rock Jon!!! Appreciate the work you put into this. Really really awesome. Thank you.

[@Something125_]

I’ve been waiting for a video on Hecate!!

[@aminahunter5278]

Please do stories of Native American Mythology! Native American Mythology has a lot of Messed Up Stories going from before the creation of life to monsters/creatures to never cross paths with to even Gods that Native American Tribes pray to this day and still teach about to their children. I'm part Lenape-Nanticoke and I'm Mixed so it would be cool to hear stories that have Native American roots and values. They also highly respect witchcraft and have their own laws of witchcraft ranging from Medicine Man or Medicine Woman to Gods or Goddesses associated with witchcraft like Hecate. As a Witch myself I Highly Recommend to some cool Native American Myth Stories

[@alicefindlay5053]

I would recommend circles of hecate vol 1. As it does a deep dive into references and artifacts that have a deep connection to hekate as well as learning about her temple in lagima which paints an interesting picture for Her and Zeus.

[@SummerRainBoiser]

I recognize myself as a witch and this is pretty accurate!! Great job. I've been waiting for a good amount of videos so I can binge watch!

[@AngelJuliet]

Jon- they turned her into a weasel Me- oh because of the stereotype of weasels lying and stealing? Jon- because of the way they give birth Me- . . . ok then.

[@vonderp2892]

What the Hecate! Cant believe I’ve never heard of her before!! Love the vids brother, keep em coming!

[@miranouaihed3860]

We don’t give sacrifices to her…. We just give offerings. Sacrifices make it sound like we sacrifice a soul for her which is untrue

[@giovannag9783]

Just wanted to say you did a good job on portraying Hekate as a chill Goddess that actually helps. I do want to add that Hekate is also seen as THE primordial all mother. She is also said to be the mother of angels, Goddess of daemons and is seen as a balance keeper and mediator between worlds. She is a Goddess of infinite power that has influence in all beliefs and doesn't need worship in order to have power. She is also said to create her own realms and destroy them as she sees fit. Again though thank you for portraying her in a positive light!☺️☺️☺️

[@cleoharper1842]

I had a Wiccan roommate in Key West who worshipped Hecate, so I got a rather privileged education some years ago. She's definitely one of the cooler deities. Awesome job as ever, Jon. Thanks for this! Before anyone snarks on the idea of a flaky roommate (which she definitely was), I found her practices much more tolerable/interesting than those of some fundamentalist-type roommate. She also threw better parties. And at least she wasn't constantly trying to convert me. Honestly one of the most stress-free living arrangements I've ever been in...until it wasn't. 😬

[@INGATORII]

There is a comic called lore Olympus that gets her personality down perfectly and does not portray her as evil

[@farhanrafi8481]

Could you please bring up how Circe, she is Helios’ daughter, her mother is also a minor goddess. That makes Circe a divine being, ive also heard that she is the Goddess of sorcery so I dont think she needs to call Hecate for anything since she had her own powers

[@iggyhouz8309]

I know it has been a year but I was equally questioning this quip about Circe who is part Titan too being Helios' daughter and her mother a nymph which is where she is believed to have gotten her magical abilities along with her two brothers and sister by the same mother. Perses, Hekate's father is Circe's brother. Circe was banished to Aiaia so unless Hermes had mentioned her neice to her how would she know of her let alone have a need to evoke her?

[@Muse0esuM]

As an modern Hekatean i truely enjoyed this video! You should read Keeping her keys, a guide of modern hekatean witchcraft.

[@pandamainiak2895]

I actually always thought she was good not evil but like a helpful goddess I've read many books on Greek mythology and all the stories made me come to the conclusion as well as watching the Sabrina series (which is strange but interesting) they used her as a new source of power and tbh I thought it was cool

[@Jinkun2702]

As a pagan, let me just thank you for clarifying that neither Hecate nor pagans are evil. The media really misrepresents us and it always really touches my heart when someone takes the time to educate themselves on our beliefs and practices. Thank you for sticking up for us! 🌒🌕🌘

[@soulsnatcha402]

Blessed be

[@Angelwitch99]

Blessed be

[@LucianCorrvinus]

Well....Evil is highly subjective in estimation. Let us rather say....that We are not by necessity Good nor Evil...but some of Us you do NOT want to piss off.....let Us not lose the Mystery and Caution that protect many of Us, even today....

[@Jinkun2702]

@@LucianCorrvinus I was going off of the shows he put up (like the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) that label witches as Satanists who use "black magic" etc. Energies used in spell work are neutral and it's the practitioner's intent that shapes whether they're used for "good or bad".

[@Angelwitch99]

@@LucianCorrvinus very true

[@KC_Eden]

The tale of Hades and Persephone is so romantic in a messed up way. 😜

[@It_Is_Oylenox]

The story of an uncle kidnapping his niece away from his sister to keep her in the underworld until she had to eat, trapping her, romantic 👍

[@elecrom_9757]

@@It_Is_Oylenox Most versions of that myth state that the kidnapping was because of Demeter, who certainly would not have given her blessing even if Persephone herself would have been fine with marrying Hades, mostly because even Demeter did not ask her. Also you realize that Greek Mythology is literally incest from the earliest possible point? Gaia gave birth to Uranos and then they had several children, the Titans being one set of them, who also married amongst each other. Rhea and Kronos where siblings and their children the Olympians just continued the family tradition.

[@It_Is_Oylenox]

@@elecrom_9757 ye I know but it just bothers me

[@tainii-san5879]

@@It_Is_Oylenox compared to most Greek love stories I would say Persephone won the jackpot when it comes to love. Before she wasn't really a goddess of anything in particular ( we don't know what her cults saw her as exactly, and the modern explanation of her being the Goddess of Spring doesn't make sense in a way) but when she got with Hades she became his equal and became the Queen of the Underworld. Considering also how women were viewed and seen in the Greek mythos to have a story where a woman rules equally with her husband is nothing that should be overlooked! Not to mention, it was not so much kidnapping as it was an arranged marriage since Zeus(head honcho of the Gods) gave her to Hades. And while we're on the topic of incest and questionable morality,there is also a myth that Zeus raped Persephone . So in comparison,Hades is among the morally righteous gods in the mythology.

[@LucianCorrvinus]

@@tainii-san5879 the Gods could be incestuous without the prescriptive applied to Humans. So it is and so its always been with many Gods. That's cuz Gods are usually from a singular progenitor or pair.. They are all related anyhow. They are also beyond Human limitation. In ancient Greece women were not equals. The had some autonomy but not to the level of being seen as co rulers. Persephone and the cultus around her own journey to the Underworld are the basis of what we know of as the Elusyan ( sic) Mysteries and was perhaps the greatest cultas of it's time. ..eclipsed only by Isis cultas that spread across the known World and was the last great Goddess cultus to fall to Christianity in early CE...Common Era aka AD....there has been some evidence the worship and understanding of Her predates those mysteries and the story itself. Making Her a Queen if the Underworld from earliest conception. Much like Engekhal from Mesopotamia or Hel from Nordic Mythos. And some say the reason Zues gave Her to Hades was because Hades had been cheated by Zeus game of knucklebones that divided up the Heavens the Sea and the Underworld after the war with the Titans.....and Hades found out....

[@TheDandyMann]

I love how there's also a Sniper Rifle named after her, the PGM Hecate .50 BMG to say it's magical is an understatement lul

[@jessicajayes8326]

Professionals have standards.

[@TheDandyMann]

@@jessicajayes8326 Yup, and PGM are damn good at being professional

[@kittysmile9936]

Thank you so much for the witchcraft talk! It is so incredibly difficult to help someone understand how magic is neutral and can be used for both good and bad when they just immediately push it to satanism. Im so tired of every witch being seen as evil, whenever i see one help a hero or do something good it brightens my day because people will get to see that NOT EVERY WITCH IS EVIL. In disney specifically every witch is evil which is why i liked moana so much, It showed how truly neutral magic can be.

[@BravestCoward]

Oh yeah? AVADA KEDAVRA

[@BiohazardBunney]

I really see Hekate as a mother figure, and a friend, because of how she was with Persephone. She is the light in the darkness. I also see her as a Goddess of nature, combining her with Artemis.

[@eyalm867]

there's this online comic called lore Olympus where's she's portrayed as kind, and in hero's of Olympus she's I guess good but not really either. that's the only portrayal of Hecate I have ever seen

[@Dragonsamurai300]

As a worshiper of Hecate I approve this video's content. Hecate is a great goddess and she's been helping me with everyday stuff fairly well. She's very nice though sometimes she can be enthusiastic about trying to get me to improve on skills that will be useful in my day to day practices or tasks.

[@betzyberumen6910]

Hekate is my matron. So I am very happy you made this video it's very accurate and enjoyable. You are so spot on with the type of rituals Hekate teaches rebirth/resurrection rituals. I need to get that book you mentioned now! Anything Hekate and Keys is something I need in my life thank you for mentioning it lol 😆

[@darkcrystal4561]

Hecate is one of my favorite goddesses of all time!! Thank you so much for this video!! 💜🖤🔮

[@AuthenticWe]

You did pretty good on this.. you did miss a few key points.. the triple head of her was because Ishtar,isis, Hecate are the same triple goddess, and the phases of the moon which is how lunatics came about, Constantine the first started the quest to stop their worshipping cults .

[@ramonantoniodejuanbennett6239]

Fun Fact: Gozer from Ghostbusters was partially based on Hecate and her Sumerian equivalent Ishtar.

[@onesunnyday5699]

I always imagined Hecate was the female ancient Greek version of Papa Legba of African Orishas

[@christopherking4607]

Jon: *gets a sponsor about good sleep* Me: *watching this at 1 in the morning*

[@rayraysully5486]

I'm a practicing witch of 20 years and she is my Goddess 🔮🧙‍♀️ )O( thank you so much Jon for educating and dispelling ignorance that people have about this incredible deity!

[@hannahbotanica3311]

You're awesome dude. Thanks for pointing out the bad rap (religious bigotry) Hekate gets & why it's BS. Your research was on point & I always appreciate your morbidly wonderful sense of humor. She is also the perfect Goddess to cover for Halloween/Samhain 🎃👍

[@colours01]

She’s an archetype. Love her. Loving your information.

[@elizabethlovett4318]

I've never seen any representations of Hecate or any gods besides those in Disney's Hercules so my view hasn't been colored by such things. I've always found any goddess of any religion or culture fascinating especially when they aren't pure good or bad like you say. Including Hecate though I was unclear about whether Circe & Hecate were the same goddess so I learned that and quite a bit more on this goddess that this video helped me realize I knew very little about. Though going researching mythology can be a bit of a pain especially when sources conflict. Thanks for this video 😃

[@CosmicBlueRavenEntity]

You should see her in Lore Olympus on Webtoon. The author takes some artistic liberties with it being in a modern setting and some characters being more villainous, but she represents Hecate very well

[@rileypredmore2302]

Hecate is one of the goddesses that I worship daily. Love her so much

[@jamiemcdonough6548]

Awesome excellent video, Jon Solo. Thanks for the implication of Shakespeare being guilty of villainizing Hecate unfairly without blaming me for teasing you after the Libra video. I meant well by you. I love your channel. And look forward to next week's video. I don't mean to sound vain by thanking you for not hating on me. I understand in the comments I'm just a drop of water in the sea, but I appreciate it all the same. Keep having fun.

[@Eris_-ey5dx]

Thank you so much for this unbiased review if Hekate, her origins and myths. Due to this episode, I subscribed to the channel. I’ll just take Ryan’s place 😜

[@JaneenStokes10]

I worked with her, and she is the most beautiful goddess I ever worked with. She has incredible power, but she is not evil nor heartless. When she does destroy it's actually for a purpose. And she will always protect her children no matter what magick is thrown. She can look into the souls and heart of men.

[@jon2849]

Can you turn me into a beautiful woman please?

[@JaneenStokes10]

@@jon2849 😌 I think your handsome just the way you are

[@jon2849]

@@JaneenStokes10 I'm serious. Does that mean you can or couldn't? Is it possible? That's why I asked. I'm transgender.

[@JaneenStokes10]

@@jon2849 I think you can do this all yourself 😂👌😘

[@jon2849]

I'm not a witch. I don't do spells.

[@Oakborn25]

This video got a Like & subscribe from me and I maybe fell in love just a little with Jon. Hecate is so much more than media often depicts, she is more powerful, altruistic, honorable and fierce than any other deity. She has zero tolerance for injustice and that flex is intimidating to religions founded on misogyny and greed.

[@haileyharmon5298]

A Hecate video? Hecate stans rise up!

[@hallowedwhispers3054]

I’ve been waiting for this one for so long

[@sailingblacklotus]

I named my sailboat Hecate! Initially named after Hecate Strait where I used to sail to remind me of home. Just felt right. Just discovering the origins of the name. Thanks for the quality video!

[@katw.6519]

Hecate is a Chthonic goddess of Crossroads, Dogs, snakes, Magic, keys. She 'told' of Persephone's kidnapping by Hades, and the three faces are supposed to show she is a Maiden, Mother, and Crone.

[@tastemyhammer2757]

My favorite care taker of Gunther.

[@LucianCorrvinus]

For some of you its Mythology.....and We never stopped praising and Following my Mother.

[@Hurricayne92]

“A companion of Persephone” now I can just see the 2 of them have the best parties on the Underworld while Hades cooks for them 🤣

[@Lunasmysticaldelights]

Wonderful job I’m glad someone showed her in a positive light. It’s annoying when media shows traces of magic as being dark or evil