Hestia, also known as Vesta
Origin/Culture: Greek/Roman
Domain/Role: Hearth, Home, Family
Symbol/Iconography: Hearth, Fire, Kettle
Mythology/Stories: Hestia gave up her seat on Mount Olympus for Dionysus
Family Relationships: Daughter of Cronus and Rhea, siblings include Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Demeter, and Hera
Attributes/Qualities: Warmth, Hospitality, Stability
Depictions/Representations: Often shown as a veiled woman tending to a hearth
Worship/Temples: Hestia’s flame was kept burning in every household in ancient Greece
Symbols/Animals: Donkey, Pig
Historical Influence: Hestia’s presence ensured the safety and prosperity of the home
Sacred Texts: Hestia is mentioned in the Homeric Hymns
Evolution: Over time, Hestia became less prominent in Greek mythology
Modern Influence: Hestia is still honored in modern Pagan and Wiccan practices
Titles/Epithets: “First and Last,” “Goddess of the Hearth”
Sacred Sites: The Temple of Vesta in Rome
Attributes/Artifacts: Hestia’s hearth and kettle
Allies/Adversaries: Allies include Zeus and Hera, no known adversaries
Cosmology: Hestia is the eldest of the Olympian gods
Philosophical/Religious Significance: Hestia represents the importance of family and home
Power Score: 150/200
Attack Points: 30/50
Weapons/Tools: Hestia wields a magical hearth fire that can bring warmth and comfort to those in need.