Hecate's Torch

The myth

Hecate was a powerful goddess whom Hesiod says Zeus honored above all others, with a share in earth, sea and sky (Theogony 411–452). Over time she became the goddess of crossroads, magic, night and ghosts, and her symbol was the torch. In the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, when Persephone is abducted, Hecate appears holding a light and goes with Demeter to all-seeing Helios to learn who took her. On nights of the new moon, Athenians left meals for her at crossroads.

Why it has this power

A Common spell that flips all of the opponent's face-down monsters face up. Hecate's torch lights what was hidden, like the light that helped Demeter find the truth. No one can bluff at the crossroads: you see exactly what you face before you attack.

Did you know

Hecate was often shown with three bodies or three faces, looking down the three roads of the crossroads.

Connections

• In Nikos the Young Hoplite's deck
• In Kassandra, Daughter of the Oracle's deck
• In Theron, Priest of the Underworld's deck
• In Aristeia, Champion of Olympus's deck

Where to get it

• Daily Offering: 0% per pack (Common 64% per card)
• Welcome Pack: 0.97% per pack (Common 70% per card)
• Traveler's Pack: 0.88% per pack · 5.2% in the themed pack (Common 64% per card)
• Bronze Reliquary: 0.86% per pack · 5.1% in the themed pack (Common 62% per card)
• Silver Reliquary: 0.67% per pack · 4% in the themed pack (Common 49% per card)
• Golden Reliquary: 0.46% per pack · 2.7% in the themed pack (Common 33% per card)
• Daily Showcase: Shows up on about 0.69% of days · 150 gold
• Craft with card dust: 40 dust
• Crossing of Myths: Can be offered as a reward during a crossing (the card stays in the crossing deck).

Sources

1. HECATE (Hekate) - Greek Goddess of Witchcraft, Magic & Ghosts — Aaron J. Atsma, Theoi Project
2. Hecate (World History Encyclopedia) — Mark Cartwright
3. Homeric Hymns 1-3 (Dionysus, Demeter, Apollo) — Anonymous (trans. H. G. Evelyn-White), Theoi Classical Texts Library