Hecate
Also known as Trivia in her Roman equivalent, Hecate is the goddess (previously a Titan) of magic, crossroads, moon, ghosts and necromancy whom is often depicted holding two torches and a key (torches may originate from her Titaness mother; Asteria as she was Titan of the Shining Light and often bore with her a torch). She bears a keen association with her cousin Artemis (Both of which refused marriage to remain under the title; “Virgin Goddess”. The association is further exemplified by their own personal paradigms regarding the protection of women, being both known as protectors of women. This holds especially true for times of childbirth. Additionally, Hecate herself would undoubtedly be prayed to with womanly troubles with an immense …show more content…
This brief allusion of Helios is meant to show somewhat of his acceptance of her actions, tolerant of her actions driven by boorish passion and primitive instinct. This will be drawn into further detail with a juxtaposition between Helios and Apollo. Apollo Being the twin brother of Artemis, the God’s domain spans across a myriad of areas; music, the Sun, art, medicine, plague, archery and light, as well as a few others. Birthed from Zeus and Leto, he is often represented with a golden lyre/harp and a bow in hand. He took Helios’s role as Sun God, as Helios was thought as primitive compared to the more recent ones. He is currently responsible for maneuvering the golden chariot led by four horses across the sky, from east to west, to serve as the Sun for the humans below it’s gaze.
Furthermore, as the God of music, poetry, art and knowledge, he is leader of the Muses, the Goddesses who represent the the inspiration for art, science and literary works. He had also directed a choir for them.
Although a prominent God, his role within Medea is a miniscule one, as he is only briefly alluded within the text;
Also known as Trivia in her Roman equivalent, Hecate is the goddess (previously a Titan) of magic, crossroads, moon, ghosts and necromancy whom is often depicted holding two torches and a key (torches may originate from her Titaness mother; Asteria as she was Titan of the Shining Light and often bore with her a torch). She bears a keen association with her cousin Artemis (Both of which refused marriage to remain under the title; “Virgin Goddess”. The association is further exemplified by their own personal paradigms regarding the protection of women, being both known as protectors of women. This holds especially true for times of childbirth. Additionally, Hecate herself would undoubtedly be prayed to with womanly troubles with an immense …show more content…
This brief allusion of Helios is meant to show somewhat of his acceptance of her actions, tolerant of her actions driven by boorish passion and primitive instinct. This will be drawn into further detail with a juxtaposition between Helios and Apollo. Apollo Being the twin brother of Artemis, the God’s domain spans across a myriad of areas; music, the Sun, art, medicine, plague, archery and light, as well as a few others. Birthed from Zeus and Leto, he is often represented with a golden lyre/harp and a bow in hand. He took Helios’s role as Sun God, as Helios was thought as primitive compared to the more recent ones. He is currently responsible for maneuvering the golden chariot led by four horses across the sky, from east to west, to serve as the Sun for the humans below it’s gaze.
Furthermore, as the God of music, poetry, art and knowledge, he is leader of the Muses, the Goddesses who represent the the inspiration for art, science and literary works. He had also directed a choir for them.
Although a prominent God, his role within Medea is a miniscule one, as he is only briefly alluded within the text;