Hecate is the Greek goddess of magic and crossroads. She is therefore the patron of witches such as those in Macbeth.
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Hecate is often portrayed, in many Greek myths and stories, a beautiful young woman holding torches. She often appears as a three aspected goddess. She has dark hair tied into a Greek ponytail, bright brown eyes, and very pale skin, which was why she was often called "Pale Hecate" in the play.
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Hecate was born to Asteria, the Greek Titan goddess of stars and Perses, the Titan god of destruction.
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