Thought to preserve modesty, or that of virginity.
Hestia was the hearth as one of her symbols because she is the protector of the home
The hearth.
Because Hestia is the goddess of home, hearth and fire and feasting.
The torch is not really one of her symbol's. The hearth is her main symbol. It represents her control of domestic life.
Hestia is the goddess of the hearth, which is a fireplace. She is also keeper of the hearth at Mount Olympus. One myth says that before humans had fire, Hestia looked after the flame for the gods. But Prometheus managed to charm her into giving him some of the flame to share with the mortals. Therefore, it makes sense that a flame would represent Hestia.
It is a sign of humility.
Hestia's symbol is the hearth.
Yes, even though she was unmarried
Perhaps swine.
The Greek goddess Hestia's symbol was the pig and the house.
Hestia's symbol is the hearth, home, and a fire. She is the goddess of the hearth. --Actually, Hestia was the only Olympian that did not have a symbol. She never took the time to choose one.
Hestia's symbol was the hearth and its flame. Her sacred animal was the swine.
It was not.
Hestia's main symbol was the hearth. She is known for being a very kind and also chaste goddess.
She is the symbol of hearth and fire.
Hestia was the hearth as one of her symbols because she is the protector of the home
The hearth.