Hestia: Goddess of the Hearth & Sacrificial Flame - (Greek Mythology Explained)

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  • Today we take a look at another of the original six Olympians, Hestia goddess of the hearth, the home and family.
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  • @MythologyFictionExplained
    @MythologyFictionExplained  4 года назад +1337

    Hi, Hestia is cool, bye.

    • @drewc1863
      @drewc1863 4 года назад +20

      After you do Zeus and Hera, do Aphrodite.

    • @raidedeye2420
      @raidedeye2420 4 года назад +3

      @@drewc1863 Yes

    • @srstriker6420
      @srstriker6420 4 года назад +4

      Mythology & Fiction Explained did you know that werewolves are hounds of God?

    • @srstriker6420
      @srstriker6420 4 года назад +1

      Beloved Ruby Thiess of Kaltenbrun is where you need to know.

    • @Pretty_Coconit
      @Pretty_Coconit 4 года назад +2

      The most goddess that i like is her.

  • @natkatmac
    @natkatmac 4 года назад +1654

    Hestia is the responsible older sister that everyone needs

    • @leeannschaffer1433
      @leeannschaffer1433 4 года назад +14

      Yes!!! Like me! I was thinking the same thing!😂

    • @sapphirII
      @sapphirII 4 года назад +36

      Especially when the other gods are problem childrens...

    • @hestiathegoddess865
      @hestiathegoddess865 3 года назад +6

      I'm not in the least bit responsible but thanks.

    • @thereplication2567
      @thereplication2567 3 года назад +5

      Except her anime counterpart.

    • @hadesmapping8654
      @hadesmapping8654 3 года назад +11

      @@sapphirII Well not hades he only harms people which tries Something with persephone

  • @AzazinNote
    @AzazinNote 4 года назад +889

    Hestia is basically the one Olympian you can't say something bad about. No power struggles, no fucking up with mortals.
    I always liked the interpretation that she gave up her place as one of the 12 Olympians to Dyonisius to avoid conflict.

    • @hestiathegoddess865
      @hestiathegoddess865 3 года назад +14

      I'm sure if you look you could find something bad.

    • @user-dw9tn9yy7f
      @user-dw9tn9yy7f 3 года назад +90

      @@hestiathegoddess865 I honestly checked everywhere on the internet regarding any negative actions she might’ve done. She’s clean.

    • @deravash7651
      @deravash7651 3 года назад +7

      @@user-dw9tn9yy7f You forgot where she burned infants alive as a receipt for her soup.

    • @user-dw9tn9yy7f
      @user-dw9tn9yy7f 3 года назад +36

      @@deravash7651 source?

    • @mrnobody153
      @mrnobody153 3 года назад +39

      @@deravash7651 Where's the goddamn sauce, man?

  • @chrisp.9385
    @chrisp.9385 4 года назад +1652

    Hestia also known as the most underrated Olympian

    • @patrickmcpherson97
      @patrickmcpherson97 4 года назад +84

      Her and Hephaestus.

    • @barbiquearea
      @barbiquearea 4 года назад +82

      @@patrickmcpherson97 Both happen to be fire gods.

    • @tvbnine793
      @tvbnine793 4 года назад +46

      Does Hades qualify since he lives in the Underworld

    • @gachamehh7575
      @gachamehh7575 4 года назад +24

      she was the forgotten goddess

    • @chrisp.9385
      @chrisp.9385 4 года назад +8

      @@tvbnine793 i mean by popularity

  • @dseed87
    @dseed87 4 года назад +792

    I like the idea of praying at home rather than going to church

    • @ousamadearudesuwa
      @ousamadearudesuwa 4 года назад +3

      true

    • @nikolas_schreck
      @nikolas_schreck 4 года назад +58

      Church is wicked in most cases...money hungry driven by greed.

    • @bakedbeans42
      @bakedbeans42 4 года назад +14

      Prayer through work and act is the best form of worship. In the Bible there are many cases, an example being building a home for your family. Although it is for you and your family, you do it with the strength and belief of God making it more powerful for the believer.

    • @jessicabrown7274
      @jessicabrown7274 4 года назад +21

      Maybe cleaning the house was also a form of worship for her, sweep the hearth, sweep the floor, wash the dishes, clean dishes to serve offerings to goddesses and gods, major insult serving good food on a dirty dish?

    • @SuperBenette
      @SuperBenette 4 года назад +5

      Its not going somewhere to pray, its preparing the food for the Gods, it was believed that the smell of the food was carried up into the etheric worlds to the Gods, the worshipping could also be a offering, you can go to worship or bring a offering .The Gods like it if you take care of them, she was the queen because the Gods liked her, this world would be a nasty place if there isnt a motherfigure arround.

  • @JAYDOG1337A
    @JAYDOG1337A 2 года назад +166

    I just like that Hestia is one of those rarest of gods among any pantheons, the ones who don't fuck over humanity in any way, no cryptic lessons, no divine punishment, she is responsible for that feeling of comfort and safety when you are truly home.
    I'm an atheist, but I still can appreciate Hestia.

    • @tpilot_error404
      @tpilot_error404 Год назад +8

      What you appreciate is what she , the image, represents . It's a symbol to not forget honoring the simple fact of having a home and good food to share.
      Humans are storytellers. Some call that religion.

  • @AndyStarzs1
    @AndyStarzs1 4 года назад +709

    Oh Hestia. First born and Lastborn of the Olympians, Oldest and Most Revered of Them All.
    Hail Hestia!

    • @Stefanseyes
      @Stefanseyes 4 года назад +3

      An injustice 2 reference?

    • @AndyStarzs1
      @AndyStarzs1 4 года назад +15

      Susana Nascimento not really.
      I was just hailing Hestia lol!
      And plus, I was listing her title

    • @srstriker6420
      @srstriker6420 4 года назад +3

      Susana Nascimento how so?

    • @Stefanseyes
      @Stefanseyes 4 года назад +2

      @@AndyStarzs1 there is a line in injustice 2 with that xD

    • @LucianCorrvinus
      @LucianCorrvinus 4 года назад +6

      Hail Hestia, most beloved...

  • @tanzanos
    @tanzanos 4 года назад +685

    In Greece we still use the names of mythological gods to many things:
    Hestia: Home
    Enceladus: Earthquake
    Eolus: Wind
    Echo: Echo
    Demetra: cereals ( Demetriaka: Demeter's)
    Chronos: time
    Chaos: chaos
    Hades: underworld
    Amongst many others.

    • @Chrai0n
      @Chrai0n 4 года назад +63

      Phobos: Fear
      Aion: Age
      Kairos: Opportune time
      Bia: Violence
      Nike: Victory
      Zelus: Zeal

    • @chaoscagawan8193
      @chaoscagawan8193 3 года назад +18

      I really hate my legal name

    • @knowlove4128
      @knowlove4128 3 года назад +3

      Thanks for sharing your insight🙌

    • @dorkpool768
      @dorkpool768 3 года назад +19

      @@chaoscagawan8193
      Teacher: Alright time for role call
      Teacher: Jake
      Jake: here
      Teacher: Emily
      Emily: here
      Teacher: Primordial Deity Chaos
      You: ugh... here

    • @emberandfriendsanimations2454
      @emberandfriendsanimations2454 2 года назад +2

      Of course, echo and chaos carry over to other languages

  • @monta_squid
    @monta_squid 4 года назад +208

    Hestia has always been to interesting to me; how she willingly and calmly stayed away from trouble but seemed like she stood her ground when needed. That said, I’m sad there aren’t many stories of her, but it makes sense why. The religious and cultural impact she had is amazing, especially for a goddess who is less recognized.

    • @colt9836
      @colt9836 2 года назад +15

      Queen Hestia is among the most powerful Gods, for She has soft power over all.
      If you didn't acknowledge Her birthright and Her honor, the other Gods considered it a personal offense.

  • @brettsgamingtavern7429
    @brettsgamingtavern7429 4 года назад +194

    Hestia is a badass in her own right. Love is hard to deny.

    • @hestiathegoddess865
      @hestiathegoddess865 3 года назад +5

      I don't exactly deny it. I just... look up asexual on Hermes's thing. You'll learn a bit.

    • @knowlove4128
      @knowlove4128 3 года назад +1

      More like...goodass???

    • @dorkpool768
      @dorkpool768 3 года назад +1

      ikr she's super cool yet Dan Machi made her to be such a dumbass, i was so sad then.

  • @owenorceater7845
    @owenorceater7845 4 года назад +284

    i was so unbelievably happy to see hestia getting some love here!! you're right, she is absolutely overlooked far too often, especially considering how important she was culturally. thank you for this.

    • @AnimeCritical
      @AnimeCritical 4 года назад +3

      You should look into the series Danmachi. Hesita is the main character there.

    • @owenorceater7845
      @owenorceater7845 4 года назад +3

      @Non Non too true ^u^

    • @ryan1000011
      @ryan1000011 3 года назад +4

      it's because she has few temples because she was worshiped in the home so there's little grand writings on her
      it's like if ppl in 3000 yrs was looking on our history the things we just take for granted like an oven aren't going to be studied as much as a server bank even though we use the oven more
      she's very cool though

    • @jewels3846
      @jewels3846 2 года назад

      @@ryan1000011 reminds me of something i heard (not sure on how factual it is but sounds reasonable) that there is some old recipe for concrete and no one could replicate it until they figured out water meant salt water as that was the bodies of water they had in abundance.
      They never thought to specify salt water because back then it was common sense but modern day took it to mean tap water should work as its still water.

  • @davidalves31057
    @davidalves31057 4 года назад +460

    I would be just like her if I were in Olympus, the one who stays way from all the troubles and dramas!

    • @alkebulanawah4242
      @alkebulanawah4242 4 года назад +19

      Would u also pledge yourself as an eternal virgin?

    • @davidalves31057
      @davidalves31057 4 года назад +15

      @@alkebulanawah4242 That's the hardest part 😂

    • @AnimeCritical
      @AnimeCritical 4 года назад +9

      @@davidalves31057 Don't you mean the best part?

    • @davidalves31057
      @davidalves31057 4 года назад +17

      @@AnimeCritical Everybody is hot on Olympus, it would be hard 🤣

    • @AnimeCritical
      @AnimeCritical 4 года назад +2

      @@davidalves31057 Naah, just become friends with everyone.

  • @ericapotter2292
    @ericapotter2292 4 года назад +117

    If the Greek mythology was just like royal families where the oldest gets to be the next queen/king, Hestia would've been the Queen of Olympius

    • @hestiathegoddess865
      @hestiathegoddess865 3 года назад +11

      I wouldn't be too good of a ruler. Anyways, they go by the order we were regurgitated which makes me last.

    • @PatRick-zi3ok
      @PatRick-zi3ok 3 года назад +14

      @@hestiathegoddess865 She participated during the titanomachy wars. Shes a fire goddess and titans feared of her fire that could burn the titans deep to their bones. shes very powerful as a first child of rhea and chronus she inherited so much power in her own right. but choosed not to participate in any drama and conflict aside from titanomachy wars

    • @legoking6165
      @legoking6165 2 года назад +7

      Honestly, she would've probably been the best one out of her siblings to be ruler of the gods.

  • @astrofabio68
    @astrofabio68 4 года назад +129

    Since child I always found Hestia-Vesta very interesting character, because she just was almost invisible in mythology but and the same time very important in greek or roman religion

    • @SuperBenette
      @SuperBenette 4 года назад +3

      You said it, she could make the Gods invincible with her offering.

    • @MissMoontree
      @MissMoontree 2 года назад +5

      Hestia is just quietly sitting near the fireplace in a rocking chair. Chilling, minding her own business. She keeps that fire burning.

    • @colt9836
      @colt9836 2 года назад +7

      Because She is the Goddess of the Hearth.
      Without Her, there is no Olympus;
      Without Her, there is no Home.
      There's a reason why the Gods love and respect Lady Hestia.

  • @sarahleonard7309
    @sarahleonard7309 4 года назад +199

    As much as I enjoy the stories, I absolutely love learning how ancient peoples actually lived. So Hestia appeals to me very much.

  • @michaelmcanally5783
    @michaelmcanally5783 4 года назад +23

    Hestia's alter is the hearth, and in every temple there is an eternal flame, with which they would dispose of the remains of sacrificial offerings, and thus Hestia is the most honored of the gods and goddesses of the Greek and Roman deities.

  • @MandysLittleLife
    @MandysLittleLife 4 года назад +461

    As a woman with asexual tendencies, I love the forever maiden goddesses. Artemis and Athena have always been faves of mine, but I didn't know as much about Hestia. Great video!

    • @lorenzoguerrero7520
      @lorenzoguerrero7520 4 года назад +36

      Hestia is also the least problematic of them all.

    • @MandysLittleLife
      @MandysLittleLife 4 года назад +20

      @Non Non Her sexuality doesn't really matter to me. The fact that she chose celibacy is the part that makes her relatable to me.

    • @MandysLittleLife
      @MandysLittleLife 4 года назад +13

      @Non Non Mythology doesn't entirely agree with you there.

    • @MandysLittleLife
      @MandysLittleLife 4 года назад +4

      @Non Non There isn't just one perspective. That's the beauty of mythology. But I know the opinion you are giving does not go with popular opinion from a mythological standpoint. It does not mean your viewpoint is without merit, but it doesn't seem to be the common understanding. It could be a beautiful way of looking at it though.

    • @MandysLittleLife
      @MandysLittleLife 4 года назад +2

      @Non Non You sound like a gnostic. Not that that is bad or anything. I actually like gnosticism.

  • @robenkhoury7079
    @robenkhoury7079 4 года назад +411

    Hestia is like the Switzerland during the world wars, stay away from all the problems 😂

    • @robenkhoury7079
      @robenkhoury7079 4 года назад +7

      @Non Non true

    • @SuperBenette
      @SuperBenette 4 года назад +40

      She was the one that took all the burdens on her, without complaining, have you ever heard of a women that take the role of the mother to her brothers and sisters when the mom died, that is the symbol of the Goddes Hestia, she had extremely good taste and was very artistic, she had to hide her own talents and take care of those in need.

    • @ryan1000011
      @ryan1000011 3 года назад +22

      she faught in the titan war. she's insanily respected and powerful that zues couldn't make her marry and that she patted him on the head shows she wasn't fearful of him

    • @hestiathegoddess865
      @hestiathegoddess865 3 года назад +7

      No use confronting anyone when you're literally just a goddess of home and hearth. What am I gonna do? Make a nice dinner?

    • @PatRick-zi3ok
      @PatRick-zi3ok 3 года назад +17

      She participated during the titanomachy wars. Shes a fire goddess and titans feared of her fire that could burn the titans deep to their bones. shes very powerful as a first child of rhea and chronus she inherited so much power in her own right. but choosed not to participate in any drama and conflict aside from titanomachy and gigantomanchy wars

  • @TerraMcgarden
    @TerraMcgarden 4 года назад +90

    Hestia is my most favorite goddess besides Athena. I want to someday write about some of the classical myths and add more of how it affected Hestia. Specially her inside her father's stomach.
    The only thing I didn't know about her in this was the last myth where someone tried to be too much for her. I like to think Hestia's brothers adore her cause she was in a way the one who raised them (yeah even Poseidon) living inside of their dads stomach. Anyway.
    Thank you for doing Hestia, shes amazing and deserves the love.

    • @AndyStarzs1
      @AndyStarzs1 4 года назад +7

      Yes! She basically raised them all and comforted all of her siblings. She was the first to eaten, so it was to be expected she should’ve became mean and irritable. Being a scared young girl who has gotten eaten by her father, but no. She chose to stay kind and help comfort her siblings as they might’ve done for her, had they taken her place.
      She is truly so kind

    • @immystery3946
      @immystery3946 2 года назад

      I had the same theory about Hestia raising her siblings, and it makes sense why she's responsible, and then she has all the home skills, it just makes sense

  • @barkasz6066
    @barkasz6066 3 года назад +44

    I feel like Hestia is one of the most ancient powers ever. A holdover from perhaps hunter-gathering times. What would be more logical to venerate than a motherly figure associated with the hearth at the center of any home? Also great choice of music. “Secunda” by Jeremy Soule from The Elder Scrolls.

  • @TheConallK
    @TheConallK 4 года назад +107

    I'd say that while the wild stories of the other gods are what make mythology fun to explore, the gods and goddesses with minor roles within the surviving mythology are also interesting.

  • @lordofbamfs-3941
    @lordofbamfs-3941 4 года назад +72

    We finally got a vid on Hestia! She really deserved a spotlight!

  • @themetal
    @themetal 4 года назад +135

    Hestia is a good girl. Nobody pick on her or else.

    • @Jaspergers
      @Jaspergers 3 года назад +4

      Or else imma 🧍‍♂️🏌️‍♂️

    • @heartsxx3150
      @heartsxx3150 3 года назад +2

      peiriod

    • @varisugocsay1152
      @varisugocsay1152 3 года назад +1

      @Kiss the color of a constellation Because everyone know that Hestia the Best Girl - Posted by the Flame of Home gang

  • @justinallenlindley9796
    @justinallenlindley9796 4 года назад +73

    Hestia is a primary deity on my alter, thank you for this.

  • @vincixi3053
    @vincixi3053 4 года назад +20

    She is also the Goddess of Architecture. She had a fair share of evry greek building there is. And every hearth is her temple

  • @iamjabby3688
    @iamjabby3688 4 года назад +26

    I like her in the Percy Jackson novels she is so calm and sensible unlike the other gods

  • @bwalker77
    @bwalker77 4 года назад +46

    The Ancient Greeks' mythologies give us an insight on the mentality they had at that time. I find it very fascinating that the goddess of home & family, the goddess of marriage and the goddess of love are 3 different goddesses. They separated concepts that, to us, are intrinsically linked.

    • @colt9836
      @colt9836 2 года назад +2

      Lady Hestia is the Goddess of phila: the love of siblings, friends, parents. The love of family.
      She is the love of home, the Hearth.
      Hera is the Goddess of marriage; Aphrodite is the Goddess of romantic love (eros) and sexual passion.

  • @varisugocsay1152
    @varisugocsay1152 3 года назад +18

    I like how in reality the Hestia worship was one of the most important one from the era but no one speak about it, in ancient grec and rome every home had a holy fireplace just for her or her local analog, but today everyone just think about her as the underpreciouted one.

  • @dgorsch
    @dgorsch 4 года назад +139

    Got to love that Skyrim music

    • @Teddy-rv8iw
      @Teddy-rv8iw 2 года назад +1

      Only Skyrim music can make you feel as if your in Hesia's domain.

  • @jairokasso9351
    @jairokasso9351 4 года назад +130

    is really interesting that the practice of bringing fire from your previous city to your new home is really the same thing that some natives in brasil do when moving from a village to a new one: they pick torches or something to carry the coals from their sacred fire and light up a new one, the thing is so sacred that if the fire is put off they dont simply make fire with manmade methods but rather retrieve it from another sacred fire or from fire caused by lighting or something like that.

    • @srstriker6420
      @srstriker6420 4 года назад +2

      Jairo Kasso I thought it was Prometheus?

    • @covenawhite4855
      @covenawhite4855 4 года назад

      @@srstriker6420 Greek Mythology contradicts itself because religious beliefs of stories change over time when people pass down Gods Orally. But when people finally wrote them down they had to choose between each island of Greece religious stories. Because when people do not contact each other for a long time they develop a different culture and since stories were passed down orally from the first Greek culture to the many spread out islands had different stories. No one wanted to give up their stories so they changed from text to text. :)

    • @Polydopamine
      @Polydopamine 4 года назад +4

      @@srstriker6420 Hephaestus' fire and Athena's Techne that Prometheus stole are the fire of creation and the technology. Hestia is about the sacred hearth fire. The homes had a heath at the middle of the house, for cooking and warmth. Hestia is actually the most important household deity, you always open and close your prayers and litanies with a prayer to Hestia. Next is obviously Zeus Ktisios (zeus of the house), agathodaemon (the benign spirit) and your ancestors. Hermes and Apollo are usually worshiped just outside the house, and Hecate at the door of the estate. Virgin goddesses are never accompanied by males in the ΒΩΜΟΣ(lacarium) so most common households generally had a statue of Hestia inside the house, since they didn't have many rooms and couldn't afford to devote an entire room for household worship.
      Anyway, I digress.

    • @srstriker6420
      @srstriker6420 4 года назад +2

      Polydopamine well this is really complicated

  • @madelyntielking6483
    @madelyntielking6483 2 года назад +24

    Hestia, Ares, and Hermes are probably my favorites among the greek gods. Artemis, Athena, Demeter, and Haephestus get an honorable mention.

    • @madelyntielking6483
      @madelyntielking6483 2 года назад

      @@stormyweather8236 Depends on what version of the legend you read.
      Probably the best interpretation is that, because Athena could not go against the rest of the (mostly male) gods, she instead gave Medusa her power and distorted her looks so that no man would ever rape her again.
      Sadly, women were too often vilified in Greek mythology, which leads to interpretations of the story that make Athena the villain, when what she was trying to do was protect her most loyal follower in a way that the others would condone.
      It's worth remembering that these myths were told during a time when victims of assault/rape were blamed and punished, and not the person who attacked them. (Something that still happens far too often today)
      What choice did Athena have? If she stood against the man who raped Medusa, she would face the wrath of the other gods, but if she did nothing, she would still face the wrath of the other gods. She did what she could, she gifted Medusa powers under the guise of a curse so that she would never again be a victim.

    • @stormyweather8236
      @stormyweather8236 2 года назад +1

      @@madelyntielking6483 you're actually a genius. Though it may take a while for me to rewire my brain to like Athena

    • @madelyntielking6483
      @madelyntielking6483 2 года назад

      @@stormyweather8236 Don't worry. I also went through a time of disliking Athena. Glad I could help!

    • @colt9836
      @colt9836 2 года назад +1

      @@stormyweather8236 Hi, hello, Hellenic pagan here.
      The story we know all too well about Medusa comes from Ovid, a Roman writer from the late BCE (56, iirc) and is considered to be, basically, fanfiction of Greek mythology.
      In actuality, Medusa was always a gorgon, a half-woman, half-snake. Because, you see, women were, as Madelyn pointed out, *highly* vilified. There's a reason why most shapeshifters are women.
      Additionally, in Ovid writing of the myth, it's heavily implied that Athena transformed Medusa into such to protect her from men. As the goddess couldn't do anything against Poseidon, the king of the sea.
      It's a big mess and shit is crazy.

  • @rosalindmatteson3697
    @rosalindmatteson3697 4 года назад +15

    Since in my youth, I read all the myths I could, I knew most of this. However, Hesta or Vesta, was a favorite of mine since she is about the only one who never did any evil to humans. I also love the fact that she gave her seat up on Olympus for Dionysus, to keep the peace.

  • @highlandoutsider8148
    @highlandoutsider8148 4 года назад +155

    So if I burn the bacon, I'm accidentally making an offering to Hestia? Seams like a good excuse next time the fire alarm goes off 🤔 lol

    • @Lionstar16
      @Lionstar16 4 года назад +16

      I'm sure Hestia would appreciate the burnt bacon :) :)

    • @christinafreese113
      @christinafreese113 4 года назад +1

      😂😂😂

    • @SuperBenette
      @SuperBenette 4 года назад +7

      Not to Hestia, a offering to the Gods, even in the bible they describe how to make a offering, maybe the bacon part is out, they tell you what to offer.

    • @hestiathegoddess865
      @hestiathegoddess865 3 года назад

      @@SuperBenette I'll take anything. Doesn't really matter.

    • @hestiathegoddess865
      @hestiathegoddess865 3 года назад

      I appreciate your bacon. ;)

  • @AndyStarzs1
    @AndyStarzs1 4 года назад +203

    YES. YES. I love Hestia. Yes. I LITERALLY SUBSCRIBED JUST FOR THIS MOMENT. WITH THE BELL OPTION. JUST FOR THIS MOMENT.

    • @ChuckNorris-qy4rn
      @ChuckNorris-qy4rn 4 года назад +5

      Is it because of the anime

    • @AndyStarzs1
      @AndyStarzs1 4 года назад +14

      Chuck Norris
      Uh. No.
      Fuck that gutter piece of shit anime for ruining the visage of the wondrous Hestia. Fuck that shit. Making her a busty anime girl loli trope. It’s nothing but an insult to Hestia.
      And if you are curious, I’ve been an avid fan of Hestia from Greek myths since I was a child. Because I loved what she stood for. She represented a healthy and happy home, and I came from a bad and broken home, so when I learned about her, I prayed to her for a time to wish that my home would be happy and whole. It didn’t really work. But she still has a place in my heart.

    • @rickimaruh
      @rickimaruh 4 года назад +5

      @@AndyStarzs1 okay buddy, it's a fiction to begin with, it's not something to be taken seriously, if you're man enough you should know that more than anyone, the goal of that anime isn't to tell the tale of Hestia as well.... but, respect for you. the most religious man i've seen on the internet so far.. wish you a happy life man

    • @AndyStarzs1
      @AndyStarzs1 4 года назад +8

      Hunter 2.0
      I love anime and understand you. But Hestia barely gets any recognition in media and other sources, and that anime is actually her ONLY and MOST famous incarnation so far which ruins her reputation. Now, when I google “Hestia” images of the anime Hestia and information about the anime Hestia pops up. And that’s annoying and nothing but disgusting.
      If Hestia had gotten more widespread recognition, I wouldn’t mind. But she only has ONE. And that ONE takes precedence.
      I’m along the lines of “if she doesn’t get talked about ok, but if she does get talked about, those who talk about her must make it good.”
      The anime doesn’t. They turn her into something to be Rule34 so easily. Like goddamn.

    • @chatspam1238
      @chatspam1238 4 года назад +3

      @@AndyStarzs1lol I would have believed you if your yt wasn't all weeb shit. Nice try .

  • @kattpage6201
    @kattpage6201 4 года назад +12

    Thank you for this video. Hestia has been my patron goddess for nearly 20 years now. I appreciate you educating people about her.

  • @dustietu
    @dustietu 4 года назад +10

    Thank you. First heard of Hestia about 20 years ago while visiting friends of friends. They had an alter for Hestia. Great to hear more about her again.

  • @da_ghoul9432
    @da_ghoul9432 4 года назад +93

    Burning a portion of your food was an offering to Hestia. Just found out my wife worships the Greek Gods.

    • @hestiathegoddess865
      @hestiathegoddess865 3 года назад +12

      It's because of people like your wife that we're still alive. If you worship a god, they can continue living but when everyone stops we die. So tell your wife Hestia said hi.

    • @Coochieeater3000
      @Coochieeater3000 3 года назад +16

      @@hestiathegoddess865 I think he was being sarcastic lmao cause his wife always burns her food?

    • @vanmars5718
      @vanmars5718 3 года назад +1

      😂😂😂

    • @user-oq7ub4el1d
      @user-oq7ub4el1d 3 года назад +5

      I've saved the world with pasta!

    • @chengkuoklee5734
      @chengkuoklee5734 2 года назад +1

      So barbeque is the best way to honor Hestia?

  • @EspeonMistress00
    @EspeonMistress00 4 года назад +54

    Let me put this in the 'For Peaceful Sleep' playlist.

    • @crochetcharms
      @crochetcharms 4 года назад

      yaasss. I'm literally watching it before bedtime. lmao

    • @yourmotherheaux
      @yourmotherheaux 4 года назад

      I have 5 playlists of that lol

    • @voltaire5427
      @voltaire5427 4 года назад

      The music is from Skyrim

  • @ztellarvibrationz8753
    @ztellarvibrationz8753 4 года назад +11

    Hestia's always been my favorite in Greek Mythology and doesn't get enough appreciation. I really loved this a lot, thank you!

  • @damianallen8377
    @damianallen8377 4 года назад +13

    My all the time favorite Greek goddess. And while I did know some about her you definitely gave me new information about her and how valued she was by her worshippers in everyday life. And I certainly love the fact that there's no ridiculously crazy stories about her the painter in a horrible light.

  • @zvonimirtomac7896
    @zvonimirtomac7896 4 года назад +45

    One hot topic you picked.

  • @johnoneil9188
    @johnoneil9188 4 года назад +11

    Hestia is certainly one of the gods you hear the least about because most people these days mostly just remember the big stories. I find it very interesting to learn about her because she is very closely connected to everyday life in ancient Greece. The other gods may have all those grand stories but she is the one people would think of most often.

  • @thehopesystem3795
    @thehopesystem3795 4 года назад +3

    I worship Hestia. This is the first video I have seen covering her worship and her few stories. Thank you very much. Even having heard these stories before, having a place where they are all together to share to people who wonder WHO my goddess is is a huge boon.
    Thank you.

  • @kentobias4995
    @kentobias4995 4 года назад +30

    The FIRE Goddess 🔥

  • @mocifear4598
    @mocifear4598 4 года назад +15

    I know of a person who asked for help from hestia and he recieved help, he prayed to many Christian God's and other God's and goddesses, she was the only one who assisted him and answered, he has an alter in honour for her :) thought I would share this x

  • @AlricReid
    @AlricReid 4 года назад +9

    I love all the videos on Greek Mythology, and every other Mythology. I’m happy to hear everything there is about Greek Mythology.

  • @wintersnow6816
    @wintersnow6816 4 года назад +33

    Hecate and Hestia, please do keep us strong and wise. Protect us from the foolish, fickle spells of the heart. Keep us grounded, keep our minds at peace. Hey, 7 th of June, my bday, nice ! Thank you for this. We looove your stories. Bless you ;0)))

  • @wolfram07
    @wolfram07 4 года назад +5

    I didn't know this much about Hestia till watching your video. I love Greek mythology, yet Hestia has always fallen through the cracks for me. Thank you for sharing these videos with us. You're amazing!

  • @goliathprime
    @goliathprime 4 года назад +14

    This makes me more interested in how the Greeks actually worshiped their gods. I'd be interested in a spin off series, or an addendum to this one that visits the ancient holidays and how each god was honored. I know the Parthenon was dedicated to Athena, and I've heard there is a temple of Zeus. How did these buildings play into the lives of the average Greeks? Were they like churches or temples today? Did priests give sermons, or did they just tend to the shrines and let people worship however? What about feasts? Did everyone get together and potluck the whole thing, or was it put on by the king or the Temple?
    For instance, I had no idea that Hestia was so hugely important to the beginning and ends of peoples lives, homes, businesses, etc. Would Greeks get up in the morning and say prayers to each of the gods? Just one prayer for all of them? How often were sacrifices performed and what was sacrificed? I never really see anything like this covered. Do we know any this, or just the stories?

  • @barbiquearea
    @barbiquearea 4 года назад +27

    While the Greeks may not have given her much of a spotlight the Romans certainly did. They had temples dedicated to Vesta with a huge one in the city of Rome itself attended to by priestesses known as the Vestal Virgins who like their patron goddess were sworn to celibacy and confined to the temple where they looked after a sacred flame which like the one on Olympus was not allowed to go out. The Vestals were very powerful and influential and respected very highly by all sectors of Roman society.

    • @LucianCorrvinus
      @LucianCorrvinus 4 года назад +3

      But unlike Hestia, many would put in their years and go on to marriages in high positions. The Roman class they came from held it sort of like being débutantes.And that things essentially ran through a maternal line, as they held the right to the literal home and land., it was seen as a stepping stone...

    • @barbiquearea
      @barbiquearea 4 года назад +4

      @@LucianCorrvinus Very true. The Vestals normally kept their oaths of celibacy for up until their tenure as clergywomen expired. After that they could choose to stay on or go back to secular life. It was a very different arrangement to the religious celibate orders that sprung up once Christianity took root, where celibacy became mandatory in convents for nuns and monks.

  • @PatRick-zi3ok
    @PatRick-zi3ok 3 года назад +5

    Hestia participated during the titanomachy wars. Shes a fire goddess and titans feared of her fire that could burn the titans deep into their bones. shes very powerful, as a first child of rhea and chronus she inherited so much power in her own right. but choosed not to participate in any drama and conflict aside from titanomachy wars

  • @robsmurphy1231
    @robsmurphy1231 4 года назад +8

    Tbh I watched an anime called 'is it wrong to pick up girls in a dungeon' she one of the main characters in the show so I got interested in her Greek backstory, the show makes her seem like the lowest of all the gods but she was really important to the Greeks nice to know also cool video btw kept me entertained all the way though

  • @diegos7337
    @diegos7337 4 года назад +10

    As a Mythology enthusiast, like the stories, but also like to know how they where worshiped, I like your channel because most of the time I learned something I didn´t knew, and I tell your research is a very good one, unlike other people who just give incomplete stories and never address any other versions, or imortant parts of those versions.

    • @AnimeCritical
      @AnimeCritical 4 года назад

      His research is pretty half baked when it comes to the Hindu Pantheon.

  • @TheEmotheviper
    @TheEmotheviper 4 года назад +151

    Everytime i hear Hestia all i can think of is a small woman with a big chest going “Bell-kunnnnnn”

    • @fairycat23
      @fairycat23 4 года назад +17

      Is that Hestia with the weird ribbon from Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon?

    • @TheEmotheviper
      @TheEmotheviper 4 года назад +3

      fairycatLJT yep

    • @LoneWolf20213
      @LoneWolf20213 4 года назад +6

      I do wonder, if she’s a goddess of virginity, then why would she fall in love

    • @HuntertheWraithDragon
      @HuntertheWraithDragon 4 года назад +7

      @@fairycat23 Hestia is bestia and a Loli with large breastia. 🤣🤣🤣

    • @redacted487
      @redacted487 3 года назад +2

      Me too

  • @annaskopikova3554
    @annaskopikova3554 3 года назад +5

    As a child, I was fascinated by Greek mythology and had a book that mentions Hestia and even then she was my favourite, I'm not sure why though...surely there are gods and goddesses much more interesting to the eyes of little children...
    I still love Hestia the most by the way.

  • @johnfernandes1247
    @johnfernandes1247 3 года назад +5

    Hestia/Vesta: First of the Olympians
    Goddess of the Hearth, Domesticity, Family, Home, the State, Virginity, Fire, Altar, Food, Architecture, Protection
    Powers of Immortality, Eternal Youth, Illness, Disease & Contamination Immunity, Fire, Bonds, Serenity, Hearth, Oaths, Wisdom, Food, Love Immunity, Animal Morphing & Controling, Teleportation, Divine Aura, Authority, Blessings, Chastity, Culinary, Wood, Heat, Home, Architecture, Land, Pure Heart, Sacrificial Power, Order

  • @DebbieBuckland
    @DebbieBuckland 4 года назад +8

    I didn't know about Hestia until now and now glad I do.... my daughter was born on 15 of June..... quite cool

  • @Shrikeswind
    @Shrikeswind 4 года назад +4

    Fun fact, the chief deity of the Scythians, Tabiti, was known to the Greeks as Hestia due to the deities having similar roles (fire goddesses in charge of hearth and home). The Scythians explicitly considered Tabiti as their chief goddess, and as it is likely that the Scythians were the inspiration for the Greek Amazons...well...

  • @daschocolateman4345
    @daschocolateman4345 4 года назад +5

    Love that Secunda was playing.

  • @Axcell11296
    @Axcell11296 4 года назад +24

    DanMachi better give a juicy backstory. Anyway, thanks a lot for this.

  • @LWolf12
    @LWolf12 2 года назад +3

    To be honest, I'm sure the only thing most people knew about Hestia, if anything, outside of those who study Greek mythology & theology, is what they saw in the anime DanMachi or "Is it wrong to try to pick up girls in a dungeon?"

  • @FadiAntwan
    @FadiAntwan 3 года назад +3

    I really hope that someone someday might put her in the spotlight of some story.

  • @mythosandlogos
    @mythosandlogos 4 года назад +1

    This is probably my favorite of your videos! There is so much depth and importance to this not-so-action-packed goddess.

  • @mortoth6706
    @mortoth6706 3 года назад +1

    Im here for both! I like the change of perspective and getting the full picture. And also here for your calming voice and style of presentaion

  • @oliviadoyle3623
    @oliviadoyle3623 4 года назад +2

    Definetly one of my favourite Goddesses. I love the old stories, but learning of the actual religion people practised is just as interesting.

  • @goodbanter4427
    @goodbanter4427 4 года назад +19

    Keep it coming

  • @systoliker6118
    @systoliker6118 4 года назад

    The combo pf skyrim's secunda in the background and your voice is just amazing! It calms me down so much!

  • @asjkdhs9179
    @asjkdhs9179 4 года назад +2

    7:36
    I feel like they're looking at my soul, it gives me chills.

  • @CottageTales
    @CottageTales 4 года назад +2

    Great video, I've been waiting for Hestia!
    I love a good story, but I love mythology more, so really appreciate you do both 💚

  • @dumbboyalex4396
    @dumbboyalex4396 4 года назад +10

    1:23
    If I was any good at soundclipping I'd take "Eternal Virgin" and just use it as a buzzword to my close friends.
    But I'm not. So I'll just put the idea out there.

  • @TheWarriorAnna
    @TheWarriorAnna 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for covering more Greek mythology! ❤️

  • @luckycordero5572
    @luckycordero5572 Год назад +1

    I love her wisdom. It's always wise to keep one's self from drama.

  • @jmc7034
    @jmc7034 4 года назад +4

    Never heard of her but I do enjoy your story telling no matter if the subject is well known or not. Please keep up the good work

  • @baronsamedi5741
    @baronsamedi5741 4 года назад +40

    One of my most favorite Goddesses of All Time.
    Hestia is still very important, she's an honourable mention in ancient Greek times.
    She's just like my girlfriend.

    • @FD-pi2gj
      @FD-pi2gj 4 года назад +5

      Your girlfriend is an ancient fire god who's father ate her when she was a baby?

    • @baronsamedi5741
      @baronsamedi5741 4 года назад +7

      @@FD-pi2gj No idiot! She's a caring, wonderful and sweet girl with a heartwarming personality

    • @FD-pi2gj
      @FD-pi2gj 4 года назад +6

      @@baronsamedi5741 fire god would be cooler

    • @baronsamedi5741
      @baronsamedi5741 4 года назад +2

      @@FD-pi2gj She is a Fire Goddess. But a fire Goddess that nurtures and is about Home, family and sanctuary instead of just burning things to the ground

    • @MinhNguyen-pk9qk
      @MinhNguyen-pk9qk 4 года назад +9

      @@baronsamedi5741 You had to admit having a fire goddess as a girlfriend is cool.

  • @kr4574
    @kr4574 4 года назад +1

    Loved this info! I have forgotten most of my mythology from school days. Don't remember Hestia at all. Really enjoy ALL of the gods and goddesses. Thank you for the information! Please continue. 😍

  • @vedantchawla5542
    @vedantchawla5542 4 года назад +1

    Vids are getting better man
    This was smartly put

  • @polaryu
    @polaryu 3 года назад +4

    Imagine if Hestia was queen of the Olympians, that scenario would be too good to be true.

    • @Lionstar16
      @Lionstar16 3 года назад

      She would certainly do a better job than Hera, who is a really spiteful cow

    • @polaryu
      @polaryu 3 года назад

      @@Lionstar16 i know right.

    • @omniavanitas7893
      @omniavanitas7893 3 года назад +1

      She would do absolutely nothing, same as she has always done.

  • @TheRogueCommand
    @TheRogueCommand 2 года назад +6

    While I do love the epic, scandalous, and plain crazy tales from Greek Myth, I do appreciate Hestia being the kind of sensible, consistent member of the family everyone can lean on. Considering all the morally questionable (if not just plain horrible) acts the Olympians have committed, it's refreshing to see one goddess who was truly kind and didn't stir up trouble for the sake of it.

  • @southernsasquatchseekers9639
    @southernsasquatchseekers9639 4 года назад +1

    Love your vids bro, very enlightening, I'm a witch & leader of my coven so I love to watch vids like yours to learn all I can about the Gods & Goddesses, keep em comin!

  • @ladybugforest3687
    @ladybugforest3687 4 года назад +1

    Thank you. It makes sense that she would be the portal and that her life would be peaceable. Very enlightening.

  • @IronDragon-2143
    @IronDragon-2143 4 года назад +11

    Would you consider doing a video on the Norse Goddess Skadi sometime in the future?

  • @joshthomas-moore2656
    @joshthomas-moore2656 4 года назад +5

    Thank you Mythology & Fiction Explained i never knew she existed so thank you for this and honestly i like that a few of the gods just do a job and nothing else i mean some of the gods in greek mythology just act like kids sometimes so she makes a nice change

  • @keishajay3492
    @keishajay3492 4 года назад +1

    I was waiting for this video for a long time... thanks sooo much

  • @alexandriasweetanddazzling1005
    @alexandriasweetanddazzling1005 2 года назад +1

    Love these stories and the outfits n crowns and tiaras n jewelry n hair styles.

  • @zoegratrix-irlam2490
    @zoegratrix-irlam2490 4 года назад +11

    Question. Would you say that there is an uncanny similarity to Hestia's purpose of worship to Nephthys in Egyptian mythology? Can even liken them to Brigid too(Gaelic Goddess) Please will you do some more vids in respect of this. I am enjoying how you are keeping the rich tradition of story telling alive, Good Sir.

  • @c.sharpe8382
    @c.sharpe8382 4 года назад +14

    You should do some more Norse Mythology, or Lore I’m A Song if Ice and Fire

    • @srstriker6420
      @srstriker6420 4 года назад +1

      cs timeless yeah because it’s the most underrated mythology

  • @calledtobesaint
    @calledtobesaint 4 года назад +2

    Dude you need a Netflix contract pls these videos are so good, keep em up!

  • @KimberlyLetsGo
    @KimberlyLetsGo 4 года назад +2

    I liked the way you presented this piece. I know about Hestia as she is a Goddess close to those that tend the home and hearth. Which is mostly women.

  • @daisypeters3216
    @daisypeters3216 4 года назад +45

    Hail Goddess Hestia! Lady of hearth and sacrificial flame. Hestia is The similar Goddess like Brighid. Not equal of course. Both They similar but are many difference between them. She is oldest Goddess, I think. So I ask her for bless us, always. I'm very grateful for you send me this Sacred Video.

    • @LucianCorrvinus
      @LucianCorrvinus 4 года назад +2

      Hail Hestia, most beloved....

    • @daisypeters3216
      @daisypeters3216 4 года назад

      @Non Non Is this your opinion?

    • @daisypeters3216
      @daisypeters3216 4 года назад

      @Non Non Sure there are many truth. And each person can choise what prefer in owners beliefs . In the Universe neither the humans Science or knowledge can explain ever. Maybe or not we can have beliefs in the Deities or not? And I agree with you about have wings owl wise one! I follow my spiritual pathways for myself. I think that people don't impositive their beliefs to another people.

    • @daisypeters3216
      @daisypeters3216 4 года назад

      @Non Non Sure, I must agree with you totally! We, women must rescue our conscience about our female sacred .

    • @daisypeters3216
      @daisypeters3216 4 года назад

      When we, women rescue our conscience sure you know can drive the men!

  • @tarunvats4154
    @tarunvats4154 2 года назад +3

    Hi I knew Hestia of denmachi ... Thanks for the knowledge

  • @patmiller8197
    @patmiller8197 4 года назад +1

    My daughter and I like both types of videos - both those with stories and those that are more informational.

  • @jefferynelson
    @jefferynelson 4 года назад

    Thanks for the work done on these

  • @jenl5078
    @jenl5078 3 года назад +8

    Hestia: My biggest calling card is the fire & hearth and it’s importance in all homes. And everybody loves me for it!
    Prometheus: 😒

    • @colt9836
      @colt9836 2 года назад +4

      In some version of the Fire Myth, Prometheus takes the flame from Queen Hestia's hearth; in fact, some even say She did so willingly.

    • @mengontolsekalikau
      @mengontolsekalikau Год назад

      @@colt9836 It is actually makes sense, big flames came from a bunch of smaller flames, humans first used the fire to cook, warm, and scare the predators. The whole fire as weapon thing didnt come before civilizations. I think she was the personification of how fire used in the past, and how this fire was still useful in civilization after hunter gathering era, and the worship incidentally still continues until this day everytime human use oil from coconut or palm to lit fire and cook something

  • @royalgoddess28
    @royalgoddess28 4 года назад +3

    And lately I’ve been having dreams of moon and fire running naked with earth and today I saw this and I played it also I was born June 5 and have been finding myself in the hermit stage since my birthday matching up with the timeline this goddess was celebrated super amazing love this video

  • @LancetFencing
    @LancetFencing 4 года назад

    I never new the reason for the burning of the fats as an offering it kind of ties everything together. Thank you.

  • @DD-hh4tz
    @DD-hh4tz 4 года назад

    I wanted to thank you for explaining greek mythology. Hestia does seems to be one of the most important goddess now. I would love paint her.

  • @theskyisteal8346
    @theskyisteal8346 4 года назад +8

    Honestly, just knew her from Percy Jackson and, while the practical aspects are an interesting gateway into antiquity, I'd be lying if I said it was as cool as the storytelling.

  • @brandynlovett4054
    @brandynlovett4054 3 года назад +3

    Now that I think about, if Prometheus had never pulled a fast one Zeus, Hestia's role would've diminished entirely.

  • @AnielleReid
    @AnielleReid 4 года назад

    I didn't know anything about her before this video. I love stories. Thanks so much for this!

  • @garciajr1982
    @garciajr1982 4 года назад

    Love this channel!!! Keep up the good work.