Definitions

1. noun

In ancient Greek mythology, the goddess of magic, witchcraft, crossroads, and the night. She is often depicted as a triple goddess, with three faces or forms.

“The ritual was performed to honor Hecate, the goddess of magic and witchcraft.”

2. proper noun

A moon of Saturn, discovered in 1847 and named after the Greek goddess.

“The astronomers studied the surface features of Hecate, a moon of Saturn.”