In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Hestia is the virgin goddess of the hearth and the home. In myth, she is the firstborn child of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, and one of the Twelve Olympians.
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AT A GLANCE
Greek nameHestia (Ἑστία)
Roman nameVesta
Typeolympian
Domainsthe hearth · home · family · the civic fire
EpithetsBoulaia · Prytanitis
ParentageCronus · Rhea
Symbolshearth · sacred flame
Cult centersThe prytaneion of every Greek city · Delphi (the common hearth)
EtymologyFrom hestia, "hearth" — the goddess and the household fire share one name.
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