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Q: Why does Shakespeare add Hecate at this point?
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Where would have Shakespeare learned about Hecate?

Hecate was well-known in popular mythology of the time. Shakespeare alludes to her in a number of places, and must have assumed that most of his audience would have spotted the allusion. The scenes containing Hecate in Macbeth are probably not by Shakespeare and are more likely to be by Middleton, and are virtually never performed.


What are hecate's feelings about Macbeth best described as?

Irrelevant. The portions of Macbeth which feature Hecate are thought not to have been written by Shakespeare, are not helpful to the plot and are rarely if ever performed.


What do you think about Hecate when she admires the witches' potion?

Hecate admiring the witches' potion in Shakespeare's Macbeth can be seen as her approval of their manipulation and deception. By praising their work, she is encouraging their mischievous and evil actions, highlighting her role as a supernatural force guiding their actions towards darkness and chaos.


Did Hecate marry?

Hecate had no husband or consort.


Who was angry at the three witches for predicting the future for Macbeth?

Hecate, in a scene which is always cut from any production of the play because Shakespeare didn't actually write it.


Is Macbeth who is the leader of the witches?

Hecate is the leader of the witches in the play "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare (Baptized April 26, 1564 - April 23, 1616).Specifically, Hecate does not appear until Act 3 Scene 5. She meets with the three witches who appear in the play's opening scene. Hecate chides them for making and carrying out plans regarding Macbeth without consulting her first.


Was Hecate Married?

In the ancinet Greek religion, the Titan goddess Hecate was never married.


What is the monster Hecate?

Hecate was not a monster but the Goddess of Magic.


When did Hecate die?

Hecate is a immortal; immortals don't die.


Who was the Greek god Hecate?

hecate is the greek goddess of the crossroads.


What can Hecate's kids do?

Hecate said to be a purely virgin goddess.


What does Hecate promise?

Hecate made no promises in Greek mythology.