Hestia Goddess of the hearth, home family, and the state Statue 8.66"

Description: Hestia Goddess of the hearth, home family, and the state Alabaster Statue 8.66" Height: 8.66 inches (22 cm)Width: 2.75 inches (7 cm)Depth: 3.54 inches (9 cm) Weight: 1.14 lbs (520 gr) Greek Goddess of the Hearth and Domestic Life Hestia was the goddess of the hearth, home, architecture, domesticity, family, and the state. She was one of only three virgin goddesses, next to ATHENA and ARTEMIS. Although both POSEIDON and APOLLO wanted to marry her, Hestia made an oath to ZEUS that she would remain forever pure and undefiled, never entering into a union with a man. She is a goddess of the Olympian generation, daughter of Cronus and Rhea and sister to Zeus, Poseidon, HADES, DEMETER and HERA. When Cronus swallowed his children for fear one would dethrone him, Hestia was the eldest and thus swallowed first. After Zeus forced his father to disgorge his children, Hestia was the last to be yielded up, making her both the oldest and the youngest daughter. As the goddess of the hearth she personified the fire burning in the hearth of every home in Greece. Hestia receiving the first offering at every sacrifice in the household with families pouring sweet wine in her name and dedicating the richest portion of food to her. The hearth fire in the household was not allowed to go out by any family unless it was ritually distinguished. Though Hestia did not have a public cult, she was worshiped at any temple, regardless of the god the temple was dedicated to. Hestia is described as a kind, forgiving and discreet goddess with a passive, non-confrontational nature. Hestia was the eldest daughter of Cronos and Rhea.As with the rest of his children, Cronos ate her but eventually regurgitated her.She was a sibling to Demeter, Hades, Poseidon, Hera, and Zeus.She was primarily known the Goddess of the Hearth.Of all the gods and goddesses, she was considered the gentlest and mildest. Others, critically, have called her colorless because there is little information provided in regard to her character.Although Hestia appeared in a few stories, she was not overly significant in Greek mythology.Hestia is completely omitted from the works of Homer, author of the Iliad and the Odyssey.Poets such as Apollodorous, Hesiod, and Ovid allude to her in their works. Each city had a public hearth that was sacred to Hestia; the fire kindled there was never allowed to go out.New colonies took fire from the hearth in the prytaneion (also known as the town hall) and kept the fires going in those new locations.Every meal began and ended with an offering to Hestia.Like Athena and Artemis, Hestia was referred to as a virgin goddess.Although Apollo and Poseidon proposed marriage to Hestia, she requested of Zeus to remain a maiden forever.Domestic life was her dominion in spite of her desire to remain a virgin.She was one of only twelve Olympian deities.Her name literally means “hearth”; appropriately, her priorities were family and community.Children were accepted into the family by being presented at Hestia’s hearth. This observed first step ensured the goddess’s blessing on the new addition.Vesta was the Roman equivalent to Hestia.Public and private worship of Hestia was widespread.She represented communal security and personal happiness.Because Hestia remained a virgin, it follows that she had no children. Terms of Sale Return PolicyCustomers must inspect item(s) and notify us within 14 days of any problems.If you have a problem with your item please contact us before leaving feedback.Returns are accepted, the buyer must pay my initial shipping cost and also pay for the return shipping cost. Items must be returned in the exact same condition that they were shipped out in. I don't do returns based on size/colour and failure to read my item description and review pictures. WarrantyNo manufacturer's warranty should be expected unless stated in description Terms & Conditions By paying for this item you acknowledge you reviewed all the pictures/description are satisfied with the condition and any other feature the item has, if you have any questions about the item, size color ext, message me prior to purchasing. Only what is in the pictures is included, nothing else, don't assume anything. If cables, accessories or anything else isn't pictured then there not included. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, please don't be quick to leave negative/neutral feedback I'll do my best to work things out if there is a problem with your purchase. If you are satisfied with the product and service, please leave positive feedback. Thanks for looking, check out my other eBay listings. Be sure to click Follow This Seller if your interested in more items like this. Our shipments are processed within 1 business day of cleared payment. (excluding holidays) Thanks for looking!

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