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Hestia is one of the Olympian goddess and the daughter of Cronus and Rhea. She is the Goddess of the Hearth, and is also regarded as the Goddess of domestic life and family.

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Hestia, in Greek religion, goddess of the hearth, daughter of Cronus and Rhea, and one of the 12 Olympian deities. When the gods Apollo and Poseidon became suitors for her hand she swore to remain a maiden forever, whereupon Zeus, the king of the gods, bestowed upon her the honour of presiding over all sacrifices.

She was worshipped chiefly as goddess of the family hearth; but, as the city union was only the family union on a large scale, she had also, at least in some states, a public cult at the civic hearth in the prytaneion, or town hall. Hestia was closely connected with Zeus, god of the family in its external relation of hospitality and its internal unity. She was also associated with Hermes, the two representing domestic life on the one hand, and business and outdoor life on the other. In later philosophy Hestia became the hearth goddess of the universe.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Adam Augustyn.

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Hestia, in Greek religion, goddess of the hearth, daughter of Cronus and Rhea, and one of the 12 Olympian deities. When the gods Apollo and Poseidon became suitors for her hand she swore to remain a maiden forever, whereupon Zeus, the king of the gods, bestowed upon her the honor of presiding over all sacrifices.

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Hestia is carrying a flame at a hearth

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At birth, Hestia was the first to swallowed by her father, Cronus, in fear that one of his children will overthrow him. Later, Zeus forced Cronus to spit out Hestia and his siblings, with Hestia being the last one freed. This made her the oldest and the youngest daughter. After Posedion and Apollo became suitors for her hand, she became a maiden, and was bestowed by Zeus to preside over all sacrifices.

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A sculpture of Hestia

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Hestia is described as being peaceful, kind, forgiving, and discreet. She is also regarded as having a passive, non-confrontational nature. Hestia is depicted wearing modest clothing and a veil.

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Hestia • Facts and Information on Greek Goddess Hestia

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Hestia facts, information and stories from ancient Greek mythology. Learn about the Greek goddess of the hearth and domestic life, Hestia.