Ancient Greek Goddess Hestia Statue Witch_Pentagram_Art In Greek mythology

In Greek mythology

handprinted on Egyptian Papyrus

Egyptian myths state that Horus lost his left eye in his war with Seth to avenge the death of his father

She was believed to help the dead enter the afterlife as she had helped Osiris

Ancient Greek Goddess Hestia Statue Witch_Pentagram_Art In Greek mythologyHestia's name and functions show the hearth's importance in the social, religious, and political life of ancient Greece. The hearth was essential for warmth, food preparation, and the completion of sacrificial offerings to deities. She was also offered the first and last libations of wine at feasts. Her own sacrificial animal was a domestic pig. Pausanias writes that the Eleans sacrifice first to Hestia and then to other gods. Dimensions: Height: 28cm