Hecate | The Ancient Origins of the Goddess of Witchcraft
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:39 Hecate and Macbeth
2:40 The Moirai
6:00 What was Hecate to the Ancient Greeks?
7:00 Hecate's origin story
9:00 Hecate in the Homeric Hymn of Demeter
12:07 What Hecate looked like
12:50 The three faces of Hecate
14:53 Dogs and Hecate
17:37 Hecate's Polecat
19:37 The evolution of Hecate
22:51 Hecate and the Moon
26:17 Etymology - was she Greek or Anatolian?
30:45 The Sanctuary of Hecate
33:00 Worshipping Hecate
35:38 Hecate's supper (Hekate's Deipnon)
Resources used:
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Fisher, Martini. 2019. “The Horse, the Snake and the Dog: The Three Heads of the Real Queen of the Night.” Martini Fisher. April 12, 2019. martinifisher.com/2019/04/12/....
“HECATE (Hekate) - Greek Goddess of Witchcraft, Magic & Ghosts.” n.d. Www.theoi.com. Accessed May 26, 2023. www.theoi.com/Khthonios/Hekat....
“HECATE CULT - Ancient Greek Religion.” n.d. Www.theoi.com. www.theoi.com/Cult/HekateCult....
Herring, Amanda. 2022. “Hekate of Lagina: a Goddess Performing Her Civic Duty.” Anatolian Studies 72. Cambridge University Press: 141-65. doi:10.1017/S0066154622000072.
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We're so fortunate to have chosen this time to be alive! I am awestruck that I can spend the day researching my interests while I clean house! I'm 61 years old, and have been practicing for nearly 5 decades. Never did I dream that I could pop up a video about Goddesses and Witchcraft, just playing on my TV. Thankyou for doing all the hard work and giving us such an in depth presentation!
There's something about hearing witchcraft spoken about in a British accent. Never gets old
When I went to Ephesus, I was looking around and found this faded carving of Hecate in a wall, and it felt so special to me. I said my first proper prayer to her there, and soon after a black dog showed up near it. He was pretty big but well behaved and sweet. It was a special day for me to really see her presence
sounds like a very special experience
after i left islam, i’m proud to say i’ve embraced hecate as one of my patron goddesses. thank you lady of the library, for another exquisite video 🌿 can’t wait to check out your website!
@signora not to be rude but why did you leave Islam for?
Oh same. Left Islam and became agnostic for a while then i found Hekate and Athena and im feeling so much better
I feel more of a draw from Hel, Kali, and Nemesis.
@Cu6upckuû You realize that Allah is a pagan god as well ? Allah has existed and has been worshipped for thousands of years much longer as the Sky Deity, father of Allat (An Arabic Goddess associated with Wisdom).
@Cu6upckuû and we wonder why people leave Islam. Keep at it, mate.
I adore that Hecate's role as Persephone's companion when she leaves the underworld gave me the mental image of the two arm in arm, chatting away as they walk up from Hades to Persephone's half of the year with her mom. Thanks for the informative video!
Gosh the gossip they would spill
Reading your comment brought tears to my eyes as I visualized it actually happening.
hades is another name for ares, persephone and ares were brothers in reality, and they gor merried and also had children
I had two big black dogs(cane corso/bull mastiff mix and a German shepherd/rottweiler mix for anyone curious). My shephard/rotty recently passed away due to a stomach flip, which oddly enough is the reason my mastiff passed away. When my mastiff passed away, about two weeks before his passing i got this caring female voice in my head say that "he will pass in two weeks, be prepared" and sure enough in two weeks, he did. In my beliefs, they are with Hekate.
🖤
I am so sorry about your babies
As an ex Christian who converted to witchcraft, i am now a devotee to Hekate, It's marvellous how all cultures are choosing to embrace Hekate as their goddess and queen in the 21st century. The old gods are returning, not that they ever really left. Wonderful video, so well explained. Thank you for sharing. Long live Hekate 🙏
You don't "convert" to Witchcraft, you answer the call and become your Higher Self with freedom of self discovery, unlike the Church. Good for you :)
@@ChefKindra Quite right, well put ✌️🙂
Does Hecate take boys under her wing? I want to worship her. I’m trying to reach out but I’m not sure if I’m actually seeing signs. I’m watching this to learn about her right now, but she really tends to woman, do you think that has a factor in trying to reach out to her
@@isthatrllyanders I am a male witch, and Hekate takes anyone who reaches out to her in need. She is a mother figure as well as a goddess to me. Just to edit: follow your heart, i guarantee she will accept you and look after you as long as she sees potential in you and knows that you're genuine 🙂
Do you know they called the old ones ?is it's just gods and They exist from along time?
Very well researched. Thank you so much for this! I honour Hekate mostly as the Goddess of Empathy and Self-Development. She sent me my twin flame and healed me from depression and anxiety. Not a mean feat. Nowadays I dedicate all my shadow work to her and she continues to shine her twin torches on my path of ascension and spiritual awakening. Hail Hekate! 🔥🔥
Please explain more
Shoutout to /r/Hecate! Lots of interesting discussions going on there! Check it out while it's still up, because reddit is making big changes, unfortunately, and we may not be able to keep running it in the same capacity. Going to post a link to this video there, at any rate.
Im interested in hearing more. I suffer from depression and anxiety
As a daughter of Asterie she is a star goddess. As a daughter of Perses she is associated with Sirius. Her three forms, association with dogs, and the underworld also indicate Sirius. Her torches… boundaries… lions… all Sirius. The more you look into it the more you see her clearly.
Hecate is extremely dear to me. She has been an inspiration and source of strength for me since I was born. Thank you so much for making a video on her.
So little is known about her, she's one of the goddesses I regularly worship. I'm glad you really dug into the past and gave all the info, as most don't and just stick to the more Roman/Medieval stuff. Her origins are super important, as they tell us that even Zeus wouldn't cross her and would follow her wishes. Zeus!!! He respected her above any other goddess and arguably is the only one he saw as a equal. She has dominion over land, sea and sky, something even Zeus doesn't have. Even though Zeus agreed to the rape of Persephone, he agreed with Hecate that she shouldn't have to stay there forever, even tho this was convention at the time. She's truly one of the more fascinating goddesses of the ancient world.
You should check out ‘Circle for Hekate,’ by Sorita d’Este! It’s a huge deep-dive into Hekate’s history and historical worship 😁
hecate are 3 different persons, is not one person
In the beginning of my pagan path, hekate was one of the first goddesses to make herself known in my craft
Same and I wasn’t like expecting her either
I started on the path at 14, worked with others by the age of 21 and have never looked back. As an old man now, the path you take is important but only to you. Embrace the knowledge of any and all of the deities as you travel your own true path. Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate, Demeter, Kali, Innana, Neptune, Osiris, Merlin, Manannan, Helios, Horned One, Cernunnos. If you know, you know, Blessed be.
Yes! Only a few of us can see the golden thread that connects the energy of the 3 throughout history🙏🏽
Started around the same age. I'm now 45. Been on the witch path for 3 decades. I'm grateful for my journey. So much learned, so much more to learn
Hecate is who I call upon for justice. She has never disappointed. Learned to invoke her away from the household. There's a cemetery I use that has a large magnolia tree at a crossroads. Works like a charm
How do you invoke her
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I've seen many speak of this and I've been very drawn to her since last year but always been too hesitant and I'm I'm thinking it's time . I've seen so many signs linking to her
I'm a neopagan and a dedicant of Hecate. I loved that you brought light to how misinformed a lot of current sources about her are. Very well made and entertaining video ❤ ❤❤
I'm neopagan as well! It is kind of a shame that some ancient traditions are getting lost because of modern interpretation. I'm glad channels like this exist to help educate the original traditions! Not that original or modern is wrong. Traditions change over time, of course. If modern paganism works best for someone, good for them! I prefer learning all interpretations and seeing what vibes best with me
Hecate devotee here, too... Hail, Sister!
So you're saying you're A? Dimme goddess
All my cats have classical names… and my first cat was called Hecate, so she has a special place in my heart. ❤️ I love your videos, thank you so much!
I plan on naming my first cat Hecate too!!
I have 3 Dogs and they all have classical names too! Apollo, Phoenix and Titan. I had no idea about Hekate before naming them, and now I think she may have been subtly guiding me🥰
@@CinziaDuBois I destroyed magic ❤All who reads Warning 3 days. Friends will to. J power
I first met hecate when a homeless crazy man saw me walking out of a food bank and made eye contact wirh me and said her name, i later learned who she was because of whatever voices or compulsions he heard telling him to speak her name to me lol.
My favorite aspect of Hecate has always been her association with crossroads, borders, doors, gates, etc. and liminality. I just love her chthonic nature and how she is both representation and holder of the key to other realms. She is neither here not there but powerful both in each place but in between them as well.
Sirius rises at lughnasa. She sets around beltain. It depends a bit on your longitude. The boundaries of time. The gates of the seasons… the seasons of life…
I love the way you think and your wordsmith ability 🤔😊♥️
I'm remembering the movie Jason and the Argonauts from the 60s. They had Medea, a priestess of Hecate. She performed a ceremonial dance and an edict. There was a statue of Hecate. Huge, three lioness heads, covered in gold. They got it a bit right. I fell in love with Hecate immediately. I was 12. 1972. Thank you Cinzia. ❤❤
That's beautiful, honestly.
Oh my goodness! This was where it started for me and Hecate too! Think I watched it in about 1997 when I was a little girl. It was and still is one of my most favourite films. ❤
I have seen Hekate in a vision with the face of a lion.
I remember requesting a Hecate vid and thinking “god Cinzia is gonna make such a good video on this!” Outstanding work and so excited for your podcast! P.S. I love hearing the pups in the background! 💕
YES SAME
I’m a Christian, but I love learning about things like this. A friend of mine is Wiccan and she has enlightened me on certain aspects of these topics. It’s just insanely fascinating.
Hecate really can't stop getting herself caught up in trinities, huh. I've loved the whole three-in-one goddess idea ever since first reading Neil Gaimian's Sandman, so it's great to see the history behind the stories!
Awesome video… some years ago I began a journey of spirituality and self discovery… as I self studied, I felt drawn to Hecate and she became my patron Goddess. Long story short, after some I performed a self initiation, during my meditation, I asked for my craft name, within about 15-20mins I had an overwhelming sense of a presence within my room. Shortly after I felt a touch on my shoulder and my name popped into mind. It was an experience I have not forgotten… Throughout this journey, I have learned/experienced many things, I now understand that I am a spiritual being. I no longer follow the dogma of my religious upbringing, I have evolved from my learning/practicing of the craft and have embraced a unity with all things. This journey through life we will continue to learn and grow until the day spirit returns to the greater collective. But, Hecate remains apart of me, I still speak her at cross road and other Hecate aspects. After all she is one of the oldest and most powerful of Goddesses, she predates Greek mythology… Blessed Be
When you say that Baccylides attests that Hecate sprang from the night itself, it's worth noting that he is talking about Nyx (the Goddess who *is* Night), who has a number of 'children' without a father, Hecate being one of them.
I appreciate that you made Hecate your next subject soooo much! Thank you! So excited to finish watching this while I get ready for work!! 🖤
A really fascinating and informative video! I've been casually interested in ancient Greek mythology since I was a little kid, but somehow I'd never come across Hecate's connection to the Titans before, nor her possible role in the birth of Zeus (when she's mentioned at all). I really feel like I learnt something new watching this. Thank you.
Hekate came to me during my Saturn return and guided me through the winter of my life. I converted from Catholicism to Hellenistic paganism and I have felt fulfilled ever since.
Do you have Pisces in your Saturn placement in your birth chart?
@@johnnyanderson5906 Aquarius
@@johnnyanderson5906 I do XDDD
I'm so happy to see this video about one of my favorite goddesses. "And she's not wrong ". 😂
Hail to the Great Goddess Hecate 🙏🏾👑🖤🖤🖤🌛🌑🌜🔑🔥🐕
I found you & your AMAZING channel a month or so ago & have LOVED every single thing I've watched!! The time and effort you put into these are.... OUTSTANDING!! Extremely excited for the Goddess of Witchcraft. 🙏💜
thank you! 😃
@@CinziaDuBois My comment got a like! Sorry to bother you if it seems inappropriate, but I think it relates to what was implied by 'consorting with the devil' and if anyone could verify or refute what was "well understood" in those dim dark distant days ... ?
@@davidrogers8030 Slang for clandestine encounters of a more carnal nature.
As a worshipper of Hecate she is queen! Queen of crossroads and keys 🖤
Now I have something nice to watch in bath!! And it’s my favourite greek goddess ❤ Thank you ❤❤
... And hello to you dog of the library. Indeed thou timing is immaculate. And Hecate looked upon dog of the library and found that it was indeed good.
I’m a new Hekate devotee so i’m really enjoying this !!!! Thank you so much for your clear and concise explanations of everything!!!
Never realized how complex Hecate was. I mean, all of the mythological characters are complex and have deep roots, but it is always fascinating to see how things like this go from one thing to another to another. Facinating!
I was shocked when reading Macbeth for my exams in secondary school when Hecate popped up as the Weird Sisters boss or patron
I can't wait for your Aphrodite/Venus video. You bring so much depth to these narratives and Venus/Aphrodite is criminally underrated with how many layers and nuance apply to her. And thanks for this one.
Have you seen OSP's Aphrodite video? If you haven't I think you'd enjoy it 😊
@@aharris6516 I have seen it. She's done better videos.
@@gooderambles Not sure if you're talking about Red or Cinzia, but I wasn't trying to compare them, just thought you might find Red's video interesting.
@@aharris6516 I found Red's video disappointing. Her analysis was pretty basic, especially compared to her videos on Dionysus and Persephone (still talking about Red, here).
@@gooderambles That's fair, honestly I haven't rewatched any of those videos in a while so I can't comment. It was just what I thought of when you mentioned different layers of Aphrodite.
I always love learning about new things and this essay about Hekate/Hecate is just amazing, I used to do research when I was younger in the gods and goddesses but I have to say I never learned that she had any connection to dogs or hounds of any sort, that is amazing. I wonder if she and Bastet ever traded teaching techniques? or woes about their animals over drinks? I mean just because one is for cats and one is for dogs does not mean they can't share their love and support each other
Thank you, most sincerely, for your marvelous essay on Hecate. As the first deity ever to make a conscious and named impression on my life, Hecate has been dear to my heart throughout most of my days and nights on Earth, and I never tire of hearing more lore, more stories, theories and memories about the roles she has played in other lives and civilizations. Were I asked, I would say that, from my own experience at least, she is currently the most active and palpably present of all the ancient Greek gods in the world of today. One sees her and feels her presence everywhere, and I am always grateful to other humans who acknowledge her and thank her and give her some of the respect she is due. So thank you, once again! I may have thought that I knew everything there was to know about Our Lady Of The Crossroads, but you have taught me even more, and I will recommend this delightful video to everybody I know. All the best to you. Blessed be to all of your scholarly endeavors, and may Hecate's blessing light your way always. --N
1. Cthoniē/c-of the underworld]/magic and witchcraft 2. Nyktypolos- she who wanders at night 3. Skylakagetis-leader of dogs 4. Trioditos- she of the triple road (cross roads) 5. Enodia)- she of the road 6. Sōteira- savior 7. Atalos- tender 8. Kourotrophos- nurse of the young 9. Phōsphoros- bringer of light
Thank you so much for making this. I knew she was the goddess of magic and the lady of the lamp, I was introduced to her as the only one to aide Demeter as she searched for her daughter, before even Helios would admit he had seen what happened. I always worry when I see someone is covering a mythic figure or a god, how will they handle it, will it be a wreak? Your video was amazing.
I'm a devotee thank you for your special care in this.
I’m a recent practitioner of witchcraft and have an altar for Hecate in my home. I additionally have a triple goddess tattoo on my wrist. It was wonderful to learn Hecate’s origins prior to her being known as Mother Maiden and Crone Thank you sharing! Very fascinating!
Great video. One aspect worth exploring that is not really covered is the Egyptian connection with the name. 'Heka' is both a god and the word for 'magic' in Ancient Egypt and 'et' is a feminising suffix. It is possible that the Carian goddess had another name but that an Egyptian one stuck. The Egyptian god Heka is depicted holding two crossed snakes and the 'snake goddess' of the Minoans, who seems to have much in common with Hekate is also often shown holding two snakes. The snakes are also sometimes more resembling an umbilical cord that twists around the goddess image which might hint at connections with childbirth.
It was actually Qus not Egypt that had Heka. Important, because it makes sense that Hekate became the goddess of the ancient Greek witches. The constant city state wars would have women and children fleeing. Qus is located closely to the city in Greece where the ancient temple to Hekate was. The "te" ending in Greek made it feminine.
After i left Islam, i began to see "signs" of hecate everywhere. Triples, black dogs and cats, the moon shined clearer than ever before. One night i decided to call out to Hecate, asking for guidance. As i was falling to sleep, i heard a woman's whispers swirling around in my head. It sounded like she was walking around my house muttering some kind of enchantment. I felt protected by it. I am not the type of person to get down on my knees and "worship" anyone or anything, with my experince with Islam i know how dangerous that can be. But i do admire wisdom and guidance and I am very interested in learning more about her.
Hail Hecate. Blessed be
The dog head may be a relation to Sothis or Sirius the dog star usually associated with Isis.
Hecate is one of my favorite goddesses thank you. I love your content
I was just re-watching your Medusa video last night, wishing you would make a Hekate video! I actually squealed when I saw the notification. I am not a squealer, but here we are. 💜
You should look up Basque witchcraft and the Akelarre of Zugarramurdi (Sacred ritual Cave) for the real thing. This belief system is likely 10s of thousands of years old. And is deeply rooted in our history.
I hate to be that person, but this doesn't date back tens of thousand of years. Civilisation as we know it is only about 6,000 years old, and the earliest evidence we have of any form of witchcraft is around 931 BCE, which was only just under 3,000 years ago. And then Basque witchcraft only dates back to the early 1500s, which is only 500 years ago
@@CinziaDuBois Göbekli Tepe is estimated to be 10,000yrs old and Yona Guni is much older.
*...for your mind is not a vessel to be filled,* _but a fire to be kindled_ 🦋
Great video. I like how your dog paid respect to Hecate as well.
i’m actually writing a paper about the elusive goddess, and this is helping me exponentially!! thank you for your time and effort!!
When I tell you I freaking RAN here -
the doggy barking in the background is on them hahaah
theme*
She could be summed up, to me, as the goddess of change, cycles, and transition... dooways= Outside to Inside. Liminal= Light TO Shaow, or dark TO light, or living TO Dead. Persephone= Maiden TO Mature TO Crone back TO Maiden, which is why she she is the escort or companion to Persephone. Same with her familiars, the nurse TO the pole cat and the regal queen TO the wretched vengeful b!tch. Same with menstrual blood. The keys are change from outside to inside, and torches being in the dark to being in the light... Am I the only one that felt this way?
Thank you for this, it’s by far the best summary on Hecate that I’ve encountered.
hi! I've been researching hecate for the past three weeks and stumbled upon this video. After reading old articles from 1913 and primary sources dating back centuries that the libraries had- this video was such a refresher. I was able to breakdown all my research and discover even more information. I was scribbling down so much information while you were talking that I couldn't keep up at one point. Thank you for this video, an absolute blessing.
I worked with her before but without knowing as much as I should have. I want to work with her again and I feel like it makes her happy to learn more about her.
Thanks for this neat Hecate video!
As a devotee, I am so grateful for this thorough scholarly summary 🖤
I think it’s cause you’re just trying to work with them. You’re not allowed to just use them, they dislike that and think it’s disrespectful. You first have to bond with them, set ur intentions with them, it’s something that is gradual over time. I tried reaching out to Hecate, eros, even my spirit team, I didnt get anything but I’m still trying because I know it’s out there.
@@isthatrllyanders I think you maybe meant this to reply to a different comment? But nonetheless, wishing you well on your journey. Glad to hear you’re being patient. If you’re curious for suggestions you can try connecting with the earth, both because the earth is an extension of everyone you mentioned but also because it’s physically tangible-you can literally connect from right where you are.
@@r_r_r_r I am so sorry i don’t even know what happened 😭 I DID reply to the right person i don’t know how the EXACT SAME message got sent to you 😭
@@isthatrllyanders All good! ✨
@@r_r_r_r thank you for what you said tho i really appreciate it.
Helios and Hecate are the higher divine aspects of being human. "Them watching Persephone's capture" is the divine feminine and divine masculine observing the descent of concious spiritual essence( fem principle) be in-cubed or incubated into physical reality. Most ancient stories telling of descension speak from a viewpoint higher than human normalities so they are relayed through constructs the human perception can recognize( re-learn).
Persephone is one of many dying & resurrecting vegetation God/desses, part of Earth's rhythms.
Those videos are always a treat
[Citation Needed] on any of the Moirae being an Old Woman. Greek gods were noted for their agelessness (the Graeae are notable in their senectude) even Hera (who does do the three stages thing) remains young in the third stage: Widow (the other two being girl-child & wife) The closest I've been able to find is them (the Moirae) being equated with the Graeae (but then theyre all old) or Atropos, the leader, being described as shorter in The Shield of Herakles Also huge [Citation Needed] for the "Shes the only Titan left working post Titanomachy" Argonautica mentions Selene (not Artemis) watching Medea's escape; Helios (not Apollo) also is doing his sun role (see Medea's sun chariot); or Rhea-Kybele...
Absolutely the best voice for any kind of story telling. Love anything Hekate
absolutely fabulous video, I’ve been excited about this one for a while!! well done as always!
Thank you for creating such a thorough and well-researched video. I have learned so much on your channel!
I adore your videos and this one made me especially happy as I have a strong fondness or love for Hecate. Thank you for this one!
I have been doing my own research on her since Sunday, so impressed with the timing of this video. Thank youuu for such an amazing work!
Really like this format, your voice with the music is quite calming. It's a lovely accompaniment to my work.
These videos are so fascinating; thank you for sharing!
Thank You Goddess Hecate ❤
Thank you for sharing your big beautiful brain with us on the topic of the goddess❤️
Ive always been fascinated by the triple goddess, great video
Stunning detail! Very impressive! Thank you for your efforts!
So great! A real pleasure to find such a clear and erudite exposition: congratulations!
Can I just say a big thank you for listing the resources you've used in the description. This feels like a really great starting point to learn more about Hekate!
Thank you. I learned so much! Many blessings
That was such a beautiful teaching! Thank you so much.
Thank you for another excellent video. I had no idea how much there was on Hecate!
I enjoyed learning about Hecate from you. Thanks!
Although I have always pronounced Hecate as you do, I’ve recently been corrected by a couple of Greek speaking friends, who suggest that the emphasis is placed on the second syllable.
so cool to find this in my recommended. Ive always loved greek mythology and when i began practicing witchcraft i became incredibly drawn towards Hecate. Something about her slowly pulls me in. i have two dogs myself and coincidently my altar has always had two candles on it.
Its truly top notch narration work and relevant important photos as well, the videography looks professional. I really like it. Its not sleepytime lectures. I like those to, sometimes. It looks like I've found a new favorite
thank you so much for this. i love researching about Hecate, it's intriguing how popupar she became without any grand myth.
I discovered your channel today. You're my favorite Content Creator.
This was an amazing video. Thank you!
What an absolutely stunning presentation thank you ❤️🌹😊🧙♂️
Thank you for this video. I love your depth and care in the true knowledge and understanding of the gods and goddesses. I love your work and hope to see more😆! If I could be as learned as you, I would die a happy man🙏🏼💓
Thank you for sharing. I'm very new to my practice. She came to me recently and I wanted to hear others experiences and knowledge of her. I love your voice.
amazing! ❤ thank you so much!
Love this video! Thank you!
It's wonderful to hear someone explain the history of Hecate. I found the dog sacrifice evidence very interesting. First I have ever heard of archeological evidence, but I had read of dogs being sacrifieced to Hecate somewhere. I am not surprised that historians and historical fiction writers have mansplained the Godesses into simplified and homoginized forms. I love the I Claudius Books, but I dont believe Graves had much interest in female deities beyond dramatic writing. But I haven't read "The White Goddess", so I couldn't say for sure. Anways, I loved this video! Thank you for making it.
I love this resently i been working on myself I've been doing alot of soul searching i know who i am now I've accepted my craft i been listening to the goddess she been teaching me alot so thank you 😊
LOVE THIS, LOVE YOU❤
I love exploring and learning about the Gods and Goddesses of the wide world. But my favorite Goddesses frome all I've learned so far are Inari, Hestia, and Aurora.
am really appreciating this video 100%
Fascinating thank you!
Excellent Essay. Thank you
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you, Cinzia.
I'm so glad!