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In Greek mythology, Hestia, Goddess of the hearth or fireside is the daughter of Rhea. Rhea gave birth to her daughter, who was fathered by a man named Cronus.
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What are the circumstances of Hestia's birth?
Hestia is the Greek goddess of the hearth fire, hence presiding over domestic life. She is the eldest sister of Zeus and the oldest daughter of Rhea and Cronus. Rhea gave birth to 5 children, but Cronus ate them all. When the sixth child was born, Rhea hid him and gave Cronus a wrapped-up stone, which he ate. After the child, Zeus, had grown up, he gave his father a medicine which made him throw up the first 5 children. Unharmed! Hestia was one of them.
When and how was hestia born?
Greek mythology did not have a when to Hestia's birth in a where, Hestia was the firstborn goddess of the Titan goddess Rhea, wife of Cronos.
Who gave up her place as an olympian?
Hestia
When did Hestia live and die?
hestia is a god. all gods dont die but they were born. hestia's birth date is unknown at the moment. by me at least
Where did Hestia work at?
Hestia worked at Mount Olympus as goddess of the hearth. This position gave her control of domestic life.
What is Hestia's whysical appearance?
Actually,Hestia did have a throne.But when Dionysus,the Greek god of wine and festivity was born,there were no more seats.So in courtesy to Dionysus,Hestia gave up her seat on Olympus and gave it to him.
Why did Hestia guard the sacred fire?
Hestia guards the sacred fire on MT.Olympus because she gave up her seat on the olympian council and gave the position to Dionoseus the god of wine.
Is Hestia mean?
It matters if you like her, or don't. I think Hestia is nice; she gave up her seat of the 12 Olympians to Dionysus.
Why was Hestia important to the Greeks?
she gave them power to build houses
Does Hestia have any special weapons?
Fire is in the keeping of Hestia, and when it is considered that Prometheus gave fire to man, and what man has done with fire; it should be clear that Hestia needs no weapons.
How old is Hestia?
Greek mythology offers no date of birth.
How old Hestia?
Greek mythology offers no date of birth.
